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Yes, Arsene Wenger's squad meeting erase the nightmare of last season at Eastlands. On September 29, 2009, The Citizens, who are still under the care of Mark Hughes, the fleet beat North London 4-2.
Now, Roberto Mancini, who replaced Hughes, two months after the victory, it failed to secure the three points at home. In fact, Carlos Tevez et al were not allowed to break down the substitute goalkeeper Manuel Almunia, Lukasz Fabianski.
In fact, the City attack when a new game lasted two minutes, it's dangerous Arsenal defense. Tevez made it past Johan Djourou and give feedback to David Silva, who welcomed back the ball with the heel flick. However, Fabianski is still spry save his goal.
Disaster actually experienced host, entered the fifth minute. Dedryck Boyata rewarded a red card by referee Mark Clattenburg, after breaking Marouane Chamakh on the edge of the box forbidden. Newer bloody Moroccan striker continued feedback Boyata Fabregas and dropped it.
Cooperation Silva and Carlos Tevez again endanger Fabianski's goal in minute 17. Luckily, there's Gael Clichy who foiled the attack. Unexpected, even counter-attack Arsenal broke the deadlock.
Three minutes later, the Gunners created the opening goal by Samir Nasri shot. Working together one-two with Andrey Arshavin French international midfielder could be resolved. Gareth Barry failed menghalaunya and let goalkeeper Joe Hart to vibrate. 1-0 to Arsenal.
The visitors nearly double the advantage in minute 40. Vincent Kompany Fabregas dropped slightly in the forbidden box, and then the referee pointed to the white point. Hart should be given a thumbs up, brushed off after the Gunners captain's penalty shot to the left goalpost.
City likely to an equalizer at minute 42. Silva launched a corner kick and was greeted Nigel de Jong. Unfortunately, the Dutch national team headed retainer has not been right on target. Scores did not change until halftime.
The second half, getting Fabianski performance. Goalkeepers who often make blunders this time became the hero of The Gunners. Entering the 57 minutes, Barry re-build the host attack. Silva welcomed the ball, but his shot could still be blocked Polish international goalkeeper.
City supporters roar as if silenced, when Arsenal doubled the advantage in minute 66. Alex Song who is forced Hart picked up the ball from the goalkeeper, for the second time. Bait Fabregas for Cameroon midfielder Chamakh exploited and changed the score to 2-0.
Reluctant to be embarrassed in front of his own supporters, City fearless attacking attacks. However, the visitors are also reluctant to loosen the defense. Undo minimize the miss, the hosts ahead just swallow the bitter pill fight was over.
Entering the 88th minute, Arsenal even increase the advantage to 3-0. Starting from the bait Nasri, Niklas Bendtner dribbled down to the defense of the City box, and then successfully conquered Hart. City was not able to catch up to the referee blew the long whistle.
These results led Arsenal to second place standings, while Manchester United's move. Meanwhile, the City had to settle down to number four. All three pocket the same points (17), but the Gunners ahead in the score goals.
Manchester City: Hart, Richards, Boyata, Kompany, Boateng, Silva, Toure Yaya, De Jong, Barry, Milner, Tevez. Subs: Given, Bridge, Adebayor, Adam Johnson, Lescott, Vieira, Balotelli.
Arsenal: Fabianski, Sagna, Djourou, Squillaci, Clichy, Nasri, Fabregas, Song, Denilson, Arshavin, Chamakh. Subs: Szczesny, Koscielny, Rosicky, Walcott, Eboue, Gibbs, Bendtner.
