Arsenal V Man City 23th September 2012

 

 

Arsenal travelled to the Etihad Stadium yesturday to face last years Barclays Premier league winners Manchester City. Arsenal already started the day with a disadvantage as the top centre denfender was ruled out of todays game with a virus. Arsene Wenger had many decison to make with who he should replace Vermaelen with. The game kicked off and Arsenal were dominating play and had brillant possession statisitics. Both teams created chances but didnt not finish them. In the 40th minute Man City had a corner which Lescott converted into a goal, Arsenal was down 1-0 going into half time. The second half started and Arsenal come out how they finished the first half , dominating play and creating many of chances. It took till the 82nd minute for Arsenal to finally score which made it 1-1. Arsenal replacement defender Koscienly was the man who scored with a superb strike. The game finished at 1-1 which was respectable for both times , even though Arsenal deserved to win the game. Koscielny performed well and as a result got man of the match by sky sports.