Match Reaction: Arsenal v Man City

[Özim]

Yep, I enjoyed the second half in a kind if resigned, bloody minded way. I thought we showed a bit more fight than usual, albeit against a poor side. But there were times in the (now distant) past I would ave given us a prayer in that situation. Not now though, we were never getting ack into that game.

We were OK in the 2nd half, we huffed and puffed and in all honesty we never were going to get back into it, but we were much better than in the 1st. City lacked urgency today, at 2-0 they seem to take their foot of the gas, I wonder whether the lack of Aguero's pace up front made them less efficient going forward, his skills and ability to finish always seems to make them a threat everytime they come forward.

Even if it had been 11 vs 11 we wouldn't have won IMO, we largely struggled to get through City's organised defence.

[Kano]

Yep, I enjoyed the second half in a kind if resigned, bloody minded way. I thought we showed a bit more fight than usual, albeit against a poor side. But there were times in the (now distant) past I would ave given us a prayer in that situation. Not now though, we were never getting ack into that game.

even with eleven men on the pitch I agree - mainly down to the lack of strength and of course our ability to royally fuck it up in defence. we were ok, nothing more than that and that is really the standard of where we stand as a club right now. Just ok.

[GP]

If we don't sign some players in the next 7 days I'll begin to think the manager might not be the man for the job.

[Kano]

If we don't sign some players in the next 7 days I'll begin to think the manager might not be the man for the job.

but if he does do you really think he is the man to get the most out of them to change where the season is heading?

[Letters]

Even if it had been 11 vs 11 we wouldn't have won IMO, we largely struggled to get through City's organised defence.

I reckon we'd have got a point, agree we'd probably not have won but we'll never know.

Just looked it up and seen a replay of the incident, definite penalty (although how often do we see players get away with that sort of thing). Sending off? I dunno, he was 'last man' but the way the ball bounced Chesney had a decent chance of getting there first. The ref could have used a bit of common sense - the penalty was a better 'goal scoring chance' than they would have had anyway. At least with 11 on 11 we've got a game. But no, Dean couldn't get his red card out quick enough and soon as he did that we had next to no chance.

No complaints about our performance today, especially 2nd half we gave it a real go against a better side when we were down a man and the ref was giving us nothing.

[GP]

but if he does do you really think he is the man to get the most out of them to change where the season is heading?

Don't change the subject.

[Marc Overmars]

I am still amazed at how shit Sagans crossing ability is. What a waster.

[Ollie the Optimist]

I am still amazed at how shit Sagans crossing ability is. What a waster.

it does beg the question, is he worth the new contract?

[GP]

He's not been at his best lately, granted, but he's still a class act.

[Power n Glory]

Can't take much away from that game. It was over as soon as Kos had his usual mental lapse. Complete idiot. Seemed harsh to send him off but can't excuse awful defending either.

On to the next game. We have a hard run coming up.

Also, this place is becoming way too bitchy. Sort it out lads!