Arsenal's huge table-topping clash against Manchester City didn't get off to the start that the fans in the away end would have wanted. The Gunners went into the match five points clear of their rivals, but with two extra games played and off the back of three consecutive draws.
It meant that proceedings were in both teams' hands, but only a win would put it into the hands of the north London club in a very tough tie. It was a shaky start for the north London club as Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne wreaked havoc on the backline time after time.
Just seven minutes in, the home side breached the Arsenal defence as Haaland fed De Bruyne, who shifted the ball onto his right-foot and he took aim from range. It was a nightmare start for Mikel Arteta and his side, who are in need for some form, confidence and momentum before the final five games.
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Questions were asked of the role of a few players in the goal, with former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher singling out Aaron Ramsdale for some criticism. He tweeted: "Normally it’s KDB who feeds Haaland, roles reversed to make it 1-0! Very poor from Ramsdale."
Fans took to social media to give their thoughts on the goal that was conceded:
@Orbinho: "That's poor from Ramsdale."
@ReidTheGame: "Holding going tight to Haaland was never going to work. Poor from Ramsdale too, should have done better."
@Ba11Talk: "Ramsdale definitely at fault again there. Poor defending too."
@YankeeGunner: "What’s up with Partey? Hasn’t been right in weeks frankly."
@EiFSoccer: "Partey has been diabolical. He’s been clueless tonight. Getting skinned left and right and making poor decisions on the ball."
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