Match Reaction vs Man City (away).

[milla]

Problem is that Cazorla is not on his game. Its funny, but I was happier knowing we had Vermaelen to come on than I would have been with any MF substitution.

I am not buying Cazorla is off form. Have you heard what Henry said a few days ago? When there were so many players going forward eventually one or two has to stay deeper. In our case, it is Cazorla who makes way for Ozil, Ramsey and Jack to roam freely on the pitch.

[IBK]

Didn't anyone actually expect us to get anything at City? Can't say I did, it's still disappointing but expected. Condeding 6 goals though is disappointing, you don't concede that many unless your being ripped open like a can of tuna.

That sums us up in a nutshell.

[Penguin]

Because Jack Wishere done feck all to protect his wing back. But of course Monreal will take the blame, Jack was faultless today.

It's not just Wilshere's fault. Syn was right about Monreal. As a defender you need to be aware of the players around you and the runs they are making. Nacho doesn't have that awareness and even before they scored their first goal he was ball-watching when the ball was on the other flank, leaving their RW free on the right. I was watching him, he didn't even turn once and a good ball in behind him would have left the RW in a great position behind our defence. That's exactly what happened for their second goal.

If you watch Sagna you will always see him looking around to see where their attackers are. That's what I like about him - he's a defender first and foremost and knows what he's doing, unlike any of our other three fullbacks.

[Özim]

Half expected a defeat but yeah always disappointing to get smashed, especially when we could have had a few more ourselves.

This season we've been very good, but on paper perhaps our team lacks enough of those top top players City have, the likes of Kompany, Toure, Aguero, Silva. Add those to top performers like Navas, Zaballeta, Negredo, Nasri (Kolarov is excellent too) and you can see why they are as good as they are.

Think we need one or two more heavyweights, players who believe they can beat anyone, anywhere.

[milla]

Don't like seeing that to be honest, especially when the player doing it forms part of the defence that conceded 6. I'd be pointing fingers at him saying you guys are hardly shining examples of how to perform.

By all means do it during a match but not afterwards, that's the manager's job.

BFG was the captain of the day, it is his job to nail anyone who he thinks stepped over the line or disrespect away fans. Spotted on BFG.

[Alpha]

Congratulations to Manchester City . They were the better team and deserve their win . Not the end of the world as we are still top of the league . Many mistakes were made by Arsenal : sloppy passes , losing the ball in dangerous area , not tracking back when City were charging in our half, not putting our few chances away . The ref. didn't do us a favor with some poor crucial decisions . Wenger made also a killer mistake of substituting Flamini , letting our defense unprotected that was a nail in the coffin . But a fair result should have been a Draw . Let's forget this and move on to the next big game .Very hard but a must-win .

[Özim]

That sums us up in a nutshell.

I agree, being top of the league we should fancy our chances of beating anyone anywhere, I know I did 10 years ago, just don't think we have those characters in the team. We don't have those battle hardened leaders who relish the opportunity to play the best sides, I rather think we go into these games with fear and without the belief we can beat these sides.

[Dein-machine]

Don't like seeing that to be honest, especially when the player doing it forms part of the defence that conceded 6. I'd be pointing fingers at him saying you guys are hardly shining examples of how to perform.

By all means do it during a match but not afterwards, that's the manager's job.

Not at all - Merts has every right to expect his players to thank the fans fot their support & not be ignored by someone who thinks he's better than he is. The lack of midfiled tracking back put a lot of pressure on the defenders today, so I don't agree with your comments. Flamini (3rd goal), Wilshere (5th) goal & Gnabbers (6th) - goals were given away by midfielders poor play.

[fakeyank]

BFG was the captain of the day, it is his job to nail anyone who he thinks stepped over the line or disrespect away fans. Spotted on BFG.

BFG is a fucking Pimp... any mother fucker not having it in him to applaud the away fans after that shower of shite deserves to be shat on! Ozil is not bigger than the club and I hope BFG drop kicks him in the dressing room!

[LDG]

You can't knock Bifs link up play and work ethic, but he's not a natural goalscorer. New option in January would be most welcome.

Yeah, agreed.

It's so tough though, as he has been marvelous.

The more I think about today, the more home advantage is crucial. They won't do that to us at home, and I'd back us to put 5 or 6 past them if we can ramp up the pressure.

Glad we have that one out of the way.

We shouldn't be too downhearted. But we must buy in january to have any hope...or at least find a way of balancing the side better....you could see how Theo, Ozil, Giroud etc can exploit a defence, and that is mouthwatering with Chelsea coming up.

Pissed off about Kos being fucked though.

Any news about what happened?