3 February 2025 …
Arsenal 5-1 Man City: ‘Tenacity, endeavour, composure’ – how did Gunners clinch statement win?
Every aspect of Arsenal’s defensive work against City was brilliant.
They took risks at the right time with their high press, and got their reward with their first goal – then the same approach almost brought them another one soon afterwards too.
On both occasions, City obviously made mistakes playing out, but you have got to have the bravery to go after them and make them try to take risks,