we never looked like we would win today, ok stoke is a tough place to go despite their league position. only lost twice this season but to not even bother turning up is the worst. the ref was awful, how giroud had two people stamp on his shin and not get a free kick for them is outrageous and that penalty is a joke.

podolski, well its time for him to go, he gives it the big i love Arsenal on twitter etc, yet on the pitch does nothing, he is lazy, disinterested and not worth starting. Arsene got his tactics wrong completely today, Ozil and the Ox looked great when they came on, but it was too late. title challenge is finished, and if he even thinks about resting players for everton because of the bayern game, there will be riots