In the 1-2 match, Manchester City did not get many opportunities, considering Gabriel's departure in the 60th minute, Arsenal in the second half of more than 30 minutes, 10-11 against Manchester City, Arsenal had witnessed the dawn, but finally swallowed the bitter fruit.
Arsenal's home games this season are indeed quite difficult to play! Under Arteta's leadership, Arsenal even broke up with Aubameyang, but the lightly armed Arsenal played an even more amazing state!
Arteta can only be commanded remotely by the new crown
This season, Arsenal has only lost to Chelsea at home, which is the most exciting thing for many Arsenal teams, because Arsenal's home stadium, although it has not yet been tested by Liverpool and Manchester City, but the extremely high winning rate still makes Gun fans see something different.
But for this game, the young team is growing fast and Arteta has been in place for Manchester City's opening restrictions, especially in the wing defence.
It also allowed Arsenal to perform well in the first half, with City failing to get a chance to shoot right, while Arsenal were given back-to-back shots, with Saka scoring the lead.
Guardiola was also nervous
But in the second half, there was a sudden change in the game: Bernardo Silva broke through the point and Manchester City equalized.
Chatball doesn't want to discuss this foul, not enough to get a penalty, as far as Xhaka alone is concerned, he has seen this situation too many times, in the penalty area, you make a foul move, you have to face the punishment that may come, this is no doubt.
Then two minutes later, Gabriel received a second yellow card for a foul, and the gunners lads who had fought for half-time collapsed, and Arsenal had only one way left: defensive counterattack, complete retreat.
Even by this time, Arsenal were still doing well, with Arteta directing the team to form a five-back, replacing Erdegaard and replacing Holdern while Xhaka was in the centre of the five.
Arsenal's home record before the match
Arteta's arrangement also worked, Manchester City had an advantage on the pitch, but there was basically no hope of breaking the Arsenal goal, until Rodri stepped forward and accidentally hit the ball to complete the final kill.
This shows the strength of Manchester City!! Even if the players in the front court can't get any chance to shoot right, players in any position in Manchester City can get a chance by changing their running positions.
Although they lost the game, Arsenal did perform well, don't forget the previous 5 times they have played against Manchester City in the Premier League, Arsenal have barely fought back, this time can let the fans see the good side.
Arsenal have a bright future and Arteta needs to adjust the mentality of the players and move on.
The effect of Xhaka's double-edged sword was too obvious
After the loss of this game, Arsenal's position is somewhat dangerous, not only Manchester United and Tottenham have the opportunity to approach and surpass Arsenal (both more than 2 games less than Arsenal), West Ham United also has a chance to get close to Arsenal, and the Premier League competition will enter the super white-hot.
But the good news is that Arsenal don't need to face Manchester City again in the Premier League this season! Come on Arsenal, you still have a lot of room to grow, and strive to crack the "phobia" of Manchester City next time!