10 worst Arsenal games of the 2012/13 season

2. Arsenal 0-1 Blackburn Rovers, FA Cup 5th Round, Emirates Stadium, 16th February 2013

(Blackburn - Kazim-Richards 72)

Blackburn became the second lower league club of the season to knock Arsenal out of a cup competition, when they visited the Emirates for this fifth round tie. Despite a squad boasting off 11 internationals, Arsenal failed to find the urgency and the desire required to win cup games. There was a lethargic feel to their play, and Blackburn defended resolutely. Goalkeeper Jake Kean was in inspired form. When the manager did make the changes by bringing Walcott, Wilshere and Cazorla on, Blackburn struck within a minute of those substitutions as Colin Kazim Richards put the ball into the back of the net, completely against the run of play. Arsenal barely made any inroads into the Rovers’ defence and were deservedly knocked out.According to BBC, the team was given a one hour hairdryer treatment after the game by the manager.