Arsenal 2-0 Manchester City
Adebayor 8, 49 – Divers: Robinho
What a return for Cesc Fabregas and Emmanuel Adebayor. The two combined to create both goals and almost a third. With a supporting cast that was firing on all cylinders, Citeh never had a chance.
We lined up in a 4-2-3-1 with Cesc in the hole behind Ade. That, combined with pure speed and trickery of Theo & Andrey on the wings was just too much for Hughes’ men. Honestly, I think it would be too much for most sides. Denilson and Song did a great job in the middle and the back four held the lines nicely. Almunia wasn’t tested much, but when he was, he was spot on as usual.
About ten minutes in, Theo takes a decent knock but continued. He ended the day with an ice pack on his knee, but he’s been passed fit along with Samir Nasri for the trip to Villareal. Kolo also put in a nice performance, getting into the attack on several occasions. One time even getting up along the right side of the goal and nearly netting.
Overall, a great showing, albeit a bit disappointing from Man City. Seeing Robinho and Bellamy in the lineup, I expected more of a test. But they weren’t having their best day. Oh, well… three points to usMy biggest concern for Tuesday is whether or not the team will be rested enough, especially with travel.
