This goal was a blow to Arsenal, but it was not a particularly big blow, although they did not concede a lot, but it was definitely a lot, 17 goals conceded in 24 rounds, only two less than Manchester City in the top four, less than Chelsea's 16 goals and Manchester United's 11 goals conceded, Manchester City conceded two more goals, but they also scored a lot, 57 goals more than Arsenal full eight......

What really made it difficult for them was what to do with the next attack - they couldn't find many chances in the previous attack, which is rare in normal games, and every time they feel that way, they tend to suffer a draw or even a loss, and even if they can win, it will be difficult to win.

This is also Arsenal's biggest weakness, in addition to defense, there is no good way to break the dense defense, this situation was not obvious before, it was even more obvious after Henry left, and now Henry is gone, although their attack seems to be more flexible, but there is one less top breakthrough, one less top free kick, and a superstar who can change the whole game through his own personal strength!

So now they're having a hard time.

Arsene Wenger showed his determination at this time, shouting from the sidelines: "Just do what we usually do, don't hesitate!" Got it, attack! Only offense will have a chance, and it is up to us to grasp and create opportunities! ”

His shout woke up the Arsenal players, Manchester City's defense is very tight, but in the previous three games with Manchester City, Arsenal also scored, although there was only one in each game, but it also proved that Manchester City's defense will definitely not be invulnerable!

Arsene Wenger's shout gave Arsenal a glimmer of hope, and Arsenal, who started to attack in earnest, started to create some good chances, and seized one in the 26th minute - Cesc Fabregas played a beautiful ball down the left, cut in for an attacking Klich cross, Adebayo at the back post pressed Kompany's header, and Dasilva volleyed the ball into the Manchester City goal with a slight offside half-body!

"Offside! This ball doesn't count! Dick shouted at the pitch, but it was clear that Da Silva was offside by a fraction of a second, and the referee didn't notice it, but the goal was valid, and Arsenal equalised!

Dick pouted, and the big screen at the City Stadium also played the slow motion of the goal just now, the slow motion showed that when Adebayor's header was ferried, Da Silva was indeed offside, although it was not obvious, but if the referee saw it clearly, the goal should be invalid......

When the Manchester City fans in the stands began to boo, Dick didn't bother with the ball, just now he didn't see whether there was offside, but he could shout a voice, and at this time......

"Tell the players to step up the attack, press up front, and catch them off guard!" Dikla whispered in his ear past Barnes, who was closest to him.

Barnes nodded, then ran onto the pitch and informed all the players of Dick's setup.

The Arsenal players, who were still immersed in the joy of scoring goals, were immediately attacked by Manchester City after the game restarted.

In just three minutes, Ribery and Parker each came with a long-range shot, but fortunately, Lehmann saved the ball one by one, and finally resisted Manchester City's attack, and when they wanted to launch a counterattack, Arsenal began to encounter Manchester City's crazy pressing in front again......

Accustomed to Manchester City's defense within the 30-meter defensive area, Arsenal suddenly had little preparation, Cesc Fabregas wanted to stabilize the situation as much as possible, but Manchester City, including the two fullbacks, all went to the midfield to participate in the pressing, which greatly affected Arsenal's attacking organization, coupled with their lack of fast strikers now, even if Manchester City's backfield has a large area of space, it is difficult for them to directly hit the Manchester City defense behind to create opportunities.

What's more, they now lack the kind of players who can break through with the ball on their own, and it is precisely because of this that Dick asked the players to suddenly adopt this way, if it is a fast-paced transmission back and forth attack, then Manchester City's defense is likely to be seized by the opponent to break up, but this occasional forward pressure and grab, compressing the opponent's activity space, can achieve quite good results!

After the crazy pressing, Manchester City once again made a successful steal in the front court - this time it was Richards, in the front court he stole the ball at the feet of Chrissy, and then chose to carry the ball forward, until the edge of the penalty area before a quick stop, passed the ball to the middle, Parker who was inserted pushed straight into the penalty area, Di Natale inserted and picked up his right foot to shoot, Galla flew over to block, but Di Natale calmly buckled the ball, dodged Galla who fell rashly to the ground, and then picked up his right foot again, Shoot straight into the far corner from inside the box!

Lehmann's outstretched hand couldn't touch the ball, it flew past him and slammed into the far post and bounced into the Arsenal goal, giving City the lead at home again!

Such a goal can be described as a powerful blow to Arsenal's morale - desperate efforts to equalize, but not long after the goal, Manchester City immediately took the lead again, such a situation did give Arsenal players a considerable blow.

"Very good, revert to the previous tactics, let them attack if they have the ability." Dick pulled Ribery past him after the players had almost celebrated and said to him.

After sitting down again, Dick smiled slightly, now the initiative of the whole game began to be completely controlled by Manchester City, Arsenal's attack is in trouble, but the defense is not so good, Manchester City only needs to be a little faster in the counterattack, it is completely able to continue to score.

A week later, it will be the game against Manchester United, and Dick doesn't want the players to overdraft too much, and counterattacking with defense is obviously a more effortless way to attack, not to mention that Arsenal doesn't have a good way to deal with Manchester City's tactics now, with Dick's character, if he doesn't use such tactics at this time, then he won't be him.

Arsene Wenger is starting to get into trouble, and there really isn't much he can do now but keep his team attacking and try to score goals under City's dense defence – which is not as solid.

What's worse is that he has no one to change, Van Persie and Rosicky, the two stars who can play the main team, are injured, and now Wenger does not have too many people on the bench, even if he is replaced, he may not be able to be better than these players on the field, there are not too many backhands on the bench, which is the biggest weakness of Wenger and this Arsenal team.

After the start of the second half, Arsenal wanted to regroup and attack, but a bigger blow followed, ten minutes after the start of the second half, Manchester City played a beautiful quick counterattack, Samuel broke the ball at the back and made a long pass, Torres pressed Senderos's header and crossed down, Ribery made a quick break on the side and then passed the ball to the middle, followed up by Di Natale, Parker on the back row met the ball with a volley, Lehmann couldn't save, three to one, Manchester City extended the lead!

Eight minutes later, Ribery, who had been torturing the Arsenal backline with his speed and technique, drew a perfect end to his performance, he received a through ball from substitute Vidal and went straight in, facing the attacking goalkeeper Lehmann with his feet to push, although Lehmann struggled to save the shot, but the ball returned to the feet of Ribery, Ribery unceremoniously dribbled the ball horizontally and flashed out of the gap, and easily pushed the empty goal with his left foot, Manchester City completely laid the victory!

It wasn't until after the three-goal lead that Dick used up the remaining two substitutions, Ashley Young replaced Ribery, Sturridge replaced Torres, and let these two main players rest well for the next round of the league, before Yaya Toure was also off, as for Di Natale not replaced, because his style of play is actually not particularly physical, let him run on the field......

Arsenal finally pulled a point back in the 88th minute, Cesc Fabregas burst into the box and crossed, and Bam Adebayor scored his eighteenth league goal of the season with a tackle from inside the box - he was in good form, but unfortunately his performance was not enough for Arsenal to win the game......

Four to two! Manchester City beat Arsenal at home and to the delight of Manchester City fans, United did not win the game in this round - they were held to a 1-1 draw away by Tottenham, and Manchester City returned to the top of the league by one point, one point ahead of Manchester United and two points ahead of Arsenal!

'It's great that we're back at the top of the table again, it proves that we really have what it takes to win the league...... Manchester City fans have been hungry for league titles for a long time and trying to bring them a league title will be the most important thing I need to do. The next game is away to Manchester United, which is also an important game, and if we win, we can leave Manchester United behind, and if we lose, we will send them to the top of the table again...... But anyway, we're going to try to win more trophies in the next games and I'm not going to give up on the Carabao Cup, yes, I want to win a few more trophies because then I'm going to have more prize money. ”

Dick replied lightly in his post-match press conference, but it was clear that his answer was a show of his ambition, and that City could only win two cup titles and a league title this season, and if he wanted to win them all, he would simply not give anyone else a way to live......

But Dick doesn't care what others think, Manchester City are in good form right now, the overall quality is good and the form is good, just beat Arsenal, and if they can continue to beat Manchester United, they will be able to take the initiative throughout the season...... What else can you do if you don't keep a low profile at this time and boost the morale of the team? This can not only make the fans happy, but also the owners happy, so it is strange that Dick does not say it.