Ending child hunger in Africa, not so much. Dropped points would have reduced the jeopardy for City and Arsenal, but it was not to be. In the end the Scousers got the job done. 30 shots, just 2 goals, as is the new normal for Liverpool, was enough to take all 3 points.
So, a defeat for City against Arsenal would put City 4 points behind Liverpool with 9 to play. I wasn't confident. City are on the wane; Arsenal on the rise. I should have been more confident because Arsenal came and parked the bus. I guess Arteta wanted to avoid defeat more than make a statement of intent. I was surprised. I thought now was the time for the pupil to come to the Etihad and take the old master's crown. Instead a double decker was well and truly parked. City couldn't get through. Indeed, couldn't even get into the box such was the tightness of the Gunner's defence. Gabriel and Saliba were imperious. Job done.
Arsenal threatened a few times, but the intent was just not there. I always feared a sucker punch after City had dominated possession, but the game felt very comfortable. I was expecting Arsenal to go on the rampage. They have won every game since their winter break in the Emirates. And they have won most of those games by scoring a lot of goals. But Arteta, probably with good reason, feared being picked off.
A defeat may have derailed their bid, so a cautious approach was what he chose. It was a disappointing game for the neutral, but it keeps the distance between the top 3 to 3 points.
April sees the top 3 play 2 games per week. Liverpool have 4 tough away games against Man U, Everton, Fulham and the Hammers. City face Villa on Wednesday then have an easier run, on paper. Arsenal end the month against Villa, Wolves, Chelsea and Spurs. The Sky pundits think it could go any way. I tend to agree.
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| Peter Anderson is a Unionist with a keen interest in sports |
Arsenal played like Jose's chelsea
ReplyDeleteThe Reds conceded a customary early sloppy goal . Nervy finish especially after the Diaz effort was chalked off . J K 's # 300 win in # 480 games . Games midweek & a biggy @ Old Trafford on sunday . Reds need to get Konate back & ideally Jota on the bench . Too close to call the title winner . All sides have to play Spurs pushing for fourth . Alonso's Leverkusen never cease to astound ( 23 wins from 27 ) in the League , still unbeaten in all competitions .
ReplyDeleteI was in a friend's house the other day and his girlfriend asked....."Where is the tv remote?"
ReplyDeleteHe replied....."Liverpool"
She said........"What!!!!!"
Then he said..."On TOP of the table"........
Anyone care to call the Prem winner ? Steve R ; Jose's Chavs won a title or three !
ReplyDeleteIt is Liverpool's to lose. That they are top at this point is not something I thought remotely possible at the start of the season. But too close to call at minute.
DeleteDon't make me cry Ron!
DeleteQuillers was Elvis Presley a Manchester City fan or was he a Liverpool fan? You decide.......
ReplyDeleteAs an added bonus did you know in the classic show Happy Days the Fonz put manners on Manchester United fans
Quillers.. The above comment I copied the same link twice (I'm a man Utd fan ....The below links work...........The question is the same 'what team did Elvis support'.......First link is Elvis signing 'Blue Moon'.....second is Elvis singing a Liverpool favourite....And the 3rd link----The Fonz did put manners on MU fans.
ReplyDeletewas Elvis Presley a Manchester City fan or was he a Liverpool fan? You decide.......
As an added bonus did you know in the classic show Happy Days the Fonz put manners on Manchester United fans
Call time on the Late Late Show!
ReplyDeleteDid yo catch the Chelsea0Man Utd game? That was a Late Late Show!!
DeleteIt was fooking glorious Anthony!
DeleteYes it was! I was thinking more of Ipswich's 97th minute winner on Monday!
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