Defensive porosity adds spice to the tie
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One of the major reasons why this game was an entertaining affair was the lack of solidity in defence exhibited by both the teams. The game was so stretched that every attack seemed like a clear cut opportunity.
Arsenal have been a side which has displayed quite a solid defensive organisation throughout the current season, especially in crunch encounters. Tonight, they looked their former selves where they were bullied by a diminutive figure in Sergio Aguero.
The Argentine not only bamboozled them with his pace and guile but also ruffled them in physical battles. Although, Laurent Koscielny picked himself up in the second half, but it was defensive horror show from his partner Gabriel in the heart of defence.
If Arsenal seemed woeful, then Manchester City made sure they gave their visitors a good run for their money. The City defence was so lackadaisical that even an out of form Olivier Giroud managed to get trumps on them. Gabriel’s equivalent in blue was Eliaquim Mangala. The Frenchman was utterly horrible as he gave Olivier Giroud both time and space to conjure something out during both the goals.
Notwithstanding the entertainment value of the game, these frailties have hindered the tactical and technical nous of English teams.
