Arsenal couldn’t get back to winning ways against Manchester City on Sunday afternoon but they did show a bit of fight and spirit, some might even proffer ‘mental strength’.
Losing Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Aaron Ramsey to injuries picked up on international duty, they also lost Laurent Koscielny at halftime. But let’s make no excuses. Our flaws were there for all to see, but thankfully City are dodgy in defence themselves.
Here’s how the game unfolded and the rollercoaster of emotions Arsenal fans were put through once again:
0-10 minutes
How many times we've said Mustafi needs to be put on the bench
— Osman (@OsmanZtheGooner) April 2, 2017
Twice in 2 games we've been carve open by a clearance
— JB™ (@gunnerpunner) April 2, 2017
Jesus Navas should have been shown red, but only a yellow
If only his name was Granit Xhaka
— Leutrim Rexhaj (@LeutrimRexhaj) April 2, 2017
10-20 minutes
Lol that I missed football
— JB™ (@gunnerpunner) April 2, 2017
If Laurent Koscielny goes off again it's going to be 34-0 this time
— Barney Ronay (@barneyronay) April 2, 2017
— Anita (@arsenaloFka) April 2, 2017
Özil is being bullied already
— AFC_Andrew (@PR_WhoRu) April 2, 2017
Coquelin getting his brainless in early there.
— Daily Cannon (@DailyCannon) April 2, 2017
I'll rather eboue played DM than coq
— ©®™ (@Ujuice) April 2, 2017
Hmm, the aimless ball forward stage of proceedings
— Daily Cannon (@DailyCannon) April 2, 2017
The crowd is behind the team. #noexcuses
— Germangunners (@Germangunners) April 2, 2017
Oh, hello Theo! Fifteen minutes in..
— Daily Cannon (@DailyCannon) April 2, 2017
20-30 minutes
lol pic.twitter.com/E1EtWAalPb
— #1 Aaron Ramsey Fan (@BeltransMole23) April 2, 2017
Özil has our first shot on target. More of a backpass, sadly.
— Daily Cannon (@DailyCannon) April 2, 2017
The atmosphere fear at the stadium is toxic you can feel that with every bad pass. Sometimes players attitude/performance lifts the fans
— Osman (@OsmanZtheGooner) April 2, 2017
Mood pic.twitter.com/83sRfVIxbz
— Terje (@ArsenalTerje) April 2, 2017
When I watch Arsenal pic.twitter.com/DtPs5zEGPw
— H (@HussIsmail8) January 31, 2017
30-40 minutes
Walcott knocking over Fernandinho is the highlight of this match so far.
— Poorly Drawn Arsenal (@cantdrawarsenal) April 2, 2017
https://twitter.com/beardyblue/status/848558204204273664
Xhaka being booked for very little. Standard.
— Daily Cannon (@DailyCannon) April 2, 2017
Arsenal back in action today pic.twitter.com/gaZgBgqms9
— . (@A1_waves) April 2, 2017
Arsenal checklist:
Awful defending ✅
Early goal conceded ✅
Xhaka booked ✅
Coquelin booked ✅#WengerOut trending ✅— 101 Great Goals (@101greatgoals) April 2, 2017
I wish I was stupid enough to play centre-midfield for Arsenal.
— Lewis (@LGAmbrose) April 2, 2017
theooooooooooooooo
— Anita (@arsenaloFka) April 2, 2017
Theo Walcott. Big game player. Scores so, so often in big games.
— JB™ (@gunnerpunner) April 2, 2017
Secret Agent Clicy imo
— Leutrim Rexhaj (@LeutrimRexhaj) April 2, 2017
40-45 minutes
Well done Clichy showing where he learned to defend
— Michael Sheehy (@JamrockRover) April 2, 2017
De Bruyne off the post again. Then Aguero lashes one home. 1-2.
— Daily Cannon (@DailyCannon) April 2, 2017
Arsenal will kill me
— Anita (@arsenaloFka) April 2, 2017
Peak Arsenal.
— Stephen Bradley (@bradley08) April 2, 2017
Classic Arsenal. When a good team turns it on everything goes to shit. Absolute panic.
— Lewis (@LGAmbrose) April 2, 2017
We are a laughing stock. Nothing less
— Germangunners (@Germangunners) April 2, 2017
— Anita (@arsenaloFka) April 2, 2017
Btw Ozil kicking it against Silva will get ALL the focus but Alexis being greedy at the other end will be overlooked
— Gunnervision (@Gunner_vision) April 2, 2017
Arsenal have conceded 13 goals in the last five and a half games
— Orbinho (@Orbinho) April 2, 2017
Second half
https://twitter.com/15suhayb/status/848565296726237184
45-55 minutes
Correction. Arsenal have won just one of their last 36 Premier League matches where they have been trailing at half time.
— Orbinho (@Orbinho) April 2, 2017
Hahaa Kos off, 5-1 incoming
— Charteta (@Charley2385) April 2, 2017
Kos off injured, Gabriel on and I'm just laughing. What else can you do at this point?
— Lee Hurley (@HLeeHurley) April 2, 2017
The unholy trinity. pic.twitter.com/NISO8RSWAo
— Lewis (@LGAmbrose) April 2, 2017
Wenger reaction starting from Ozil turnover through the Aguero goal. pic.twitter.com/Rszb0xhXXg
— Kyle Martino (@kylemartino) April 2, 2017
Set piece goal now. Bizarre game, this.
— Stephen Bradley (@bradley08) April 2, 2017
Nearly killed Welbz in the process. Surprised it wasn't disallowed.
— Daily Cannon (@DailyCannon) April 2, 2017
MUSTAFI!!! (?!?!?)
— Nia Griffiths (@niagriffiths89) April 2, 2017
55-65 minutes
https://twitter.com/Squawka/status/848569238721896448
https://twitter.com/MesutOzilStats/status/848569491005067265
Ospina is dead. Again. Doesn't this happen every match?
— Daily Cannon (@DailyCannon) April 2, 2017
65-75 minutes
Playing it out from the back is all well and good until you realise none of the cunts can kick a football properly.
— Tim Lewis (@tim_lewis85) April 2, 2017
Leroy driving Arsenal insané
— Daily Cannon (@DailyCannon) April 2, 2017
Awful scenes at Arsenal. Apparently someone said Burnt Caramel Frappuccinos are better than Salted Toffee Lattes https://t.co/Y3Acc7FSWl
— Nooruddean (@BeardedGenius) April 2, 2017
Martin Tyler trying to palm that Alexis backheel onto Theo. Alexis is literally immune to criticism.
— Europa Llew (@FfwtboLlew) April 2, 2017
Show. For. The ball.
— Arsenal America (@arsenalamerica) April 2, 2017
Arsenal haven't had a shot since they scored the equaliser
— Orbinho (@Orbinho) April 2, 2017
75-85 minutes
Come on Iwobi. Please remember when you weren't scary to watch
— Panda Monium (@arsenalpanda11) April 2, 2017
Linesman is trying to get the sun out of his eyes.. he hasn't got a clue pic.twitter.com/9yOtYXQJkH
— Stevie Robinson (@stevie_robinson) April 2, 2017
Absence of 'kill mode' from Ozil there.
— sarah shephard (@sarahsportmag) April 2, 2017
Surprised Iwobi never snapchatted himself coming on the pitch
— Stevie (@StevieC1989) April 2, 2017
Marriner didn't give Navas a red. Spares Coquelin too.
— Leutrim Rexhaj (@LeutrimRexhaj) April 2, 2017
Of course, Navas' was about 75 minutes ago…
— Leutrim Rexhaj (@LeutrimRexhaj) April 2, 2017
85-90 minutes
That was good by our Nigerian prince
— Anita (@arsenaloFka) April 2, 2017
Iwobi over, Navas well wide. Is there a winner here?
— Daily Cannon (@DailyCannon) April 2, 2017
Yer da will tell you Xhaka & Özil had bad games & aren't good enough to play for Arsenal pic.twitter.com/IFUeOC0fZX
— JB™ (@gunnerpunner) April 2, 2017