Manchester City 4-2 Arsenal: What the?

No seriously, what the hell happened? I'll tell you what happened. For what seemed like hours Arsenal played like losers, yet some how managed to only concede a single goal. Then a masterstroke of a tactical change allowed the gunners a window of opportunity, which consequently led to the equalizer. It was all downhill from there however, as the Citizens managed to do what the Arsenal boys could not: capitalize on all their chances. Three goals from Bellamy, Adebayor, & Wright-Phillips effectively sealed a win for the world's richest club, and consequently a second straight defeat in Manchester for the young guns.

Here's what went wrong: Arsene Wenger got real high and decided that it would be funny to play four holding midfielders on the field at once. This is where the gaffer should have exercised his usual tactical inflexibility, but decided to save that for another inclusion of Nicklas Bendtner on the right flank. Honestly, I had no idea who was doing what, or even who was supposed to be doing what. The result: confusion in defence, influidity in attack, and an exhausted Cesc Fabregas trying to pick up the pieces. It gets worse. With Cesc Fabregas preoccupied, playmaking duties were handed over to Denilson and Bendtner. I need not speak further.

There was one glimmer of hope for Arsenal however, with Denilson coming off to make way for the Czech that never fails to deliver; everyones favourite Tomas Rosicky. With the Gunners no.7 involved in every end of the Arsenal attack, few would believe it was his first competitive game since early 2007. Not surprisingly, the Czech Republic captain capped off a true playmaker's performance with a goal and an assist. Sadly, this wasn't enough.

Before I leave, I'd like to say a few words about our old friend Emmanuel Adebayor. The Togolese striker didn't win back too many Arsenal fans with his performance tonight, but personally I'm proud to see a former Gunner move on to further sucess; frankly he deserves it. When the guy played at Arsenal, he got booed no matter what. So why not leave and rebuild your career elsewhere? With that, I'd like to conclude with good wishes for good old Sheyi; the striker we drove away. Emmanuel Adebayor, I salute you.