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Arsenal vs Man City: Have Arteta’s men finally learned from past mistakes?
TL;DR
Arsenal faces Manchester City again, hoping to overcome past failures. Under Mikel Arteta, the team has experienced near victories but often fell short.
Key points
- Arsenal has faced multiple near misses under Mikel Arteta.
- The team lost the EFL Carabao Cup final to Manchester City.
- Arsenal was eliminated from the FA Cup by Southampton.
- Supporters are hopeful for improvement in future matches.
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Arsenal vs Man City: Have Arteta’s men finally learned from past mistakes?
Many a slip twixt the cup and the lip
Never has a proverb been so apt when it comes to Arsenal’s time under Mikel Arteta. So many times we have almost had our lips on the cup, ready to taste the sweet flavour of victory, only for a last second slip to rob us.
Arsenal supporters have already had to wipe their chins this year, with the EFL Carabao Cup going to Manchester City in the final, and an unexpected 2-1 defeat to Southampton in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.
Before these defeats, there seemed to be a genuine belief that this was the year Arsenal would finally have their prowess rubber-stamped with trophies, cups and league victories.
But were we over-confident? Did we fall into the trap of so many past English football teams, and especially the national team, of getting carried away and celebrating too soon, only to be pegged back at the last, unable to get over the line?
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Finding the right balance before City
It would appear that Arteta is well aware of this balance himself. He has radiated a mood of fixed determination in the face of these losses and seems to have got the balance right between hoping for victory while not expecting it.
Q&A
What mistakes has Arsenal made against Manchester City in the past?
Arsenal has frequently lost crucial matches to Manchester City, including the EFL Carabao Cup final and an FA Cup quarter-final.
How did Arsenal perform in the recent EFL Carabao Cup final?
Arsenal lost to Manchester City 2-0 in the EFL Carabao Cup final.
What was the outcome of Arsenal's FA Cup quarter-final match?
Arsenal suffered an unexpected 2-1 defeat to Southampton in the FA Cup quarter-finals.
What are the implications of Arsenal's past performances against top teams?
Arsenal's past failures against top teams like Manchester City highlight their struggles to secure important victories under pressure.
