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Montpellier V
Arsenal
18TH SEP 2012

Sunday 23rd September
Kick off: 16:00
Etihad Stadium

Manchester City
1 – 1
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Full Time FULL TIME: Manchester City 1-1 Arsenal - A good point for the Gunners, who deserved nothing less after that superb first-half display. They were not as dominant after the break, but thoroughly deserved a share of the spoils
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Yellow Card YELLOW CARD: Javi Garcia is booked for dragging back Carl Jenkinson
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Substitution ARSENAL CHANGE: Francis Coquelin on for Gervinho
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WHAT A CHANCE! Gibbs gets into space on the left and feeds Gervinho on the edge of the box, but the Ivorian smashes it high and wide. he should have worked Hart at least
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NERVY TIMES: The City fans are restless - can Arsenal go on and claim a winner? Three minutes to go
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Substitution CITY CHANGE: Mario Balotelli comes on for Sergio Aguero
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SO CLOSE FOR CITY! Kompany's overhead kick is saved by Mannone superbly, and Aguero flashes the rebound effort just wide
Top Comments:
- @mirah_z on Twitter says:
  
  Let's keep it this way. Keep defending and counter attack
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DOING THE POZNAN: The delirious travelling Arsenal support mock their hosts with the Poznan celebration
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GOAL! - Laurent Koscielny 1 : 1 GOAL FOR ARSENAL! It's been coming and after City fail to deal with the corner, Koscielny fires in from eight yards
Top Comments:
- @CtpUK on Twitter says:
  
  What a strike Kos! Deserved, can't say more than that. #mcfcvafc
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SO CLOSE! Cazorla lets fly from 20 yards but Hart makes the save
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MANNONE MAKES THE SAVE: City break on the counter, and Toure feeds Aguero. The Argetine's shot is pushed around the post by Mannone though
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PRESSURE IS BUILDING: The Gunners are building up a head of steam as they go in search of an equaliser, but can't find the final ball to unlock the City defence
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HALF A CHANCE FOR ARSENAL: After a corner is cleared, Gibbs knocks it back in the box and Mertesacker - who is just onside - cushions the ball down but Giroud is beaten to the ball by Hart
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BIG CHANCE FOR GIROUD: Now would be a great time for the France international to claim his first goal for the Club, while Walcott will have a point to prove as well. Let's hope the double change pays off
Top Comments:
- @MarkHoward19 on Twitter says:
  
  Really want Theo Walcott to get at #MCFC tired legs #MCFCvAFC
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Substitution ARSENAL CHANGE: Theo Walcott on for Lukas Podolski
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Substitution ARSENAL CHANGE: Olivier Giroud on for Abou Diaby
Top Comments:
- @BroydBen on Twitter says:
  
  Come on Giroud! if you can get your opener now you will be a legend #MCFCvAFC
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Substitution CITY CHANGE: Carlos Tevez comes on to replace Edin Dzeko
Top Comments:
- @AnythingArsenal on Twitter says:
  
  I think we should get giroud on, this would be a fantastic time for him to score his first goal. #MCFCvAFC
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GERVINHO FIRES OVER: Cazorla plays a ball around the corner for the Ivorian, but he rushes his shot and its flies over
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Top Comments:
- @sikhan9 on Twitter says:
  
  Feels like a different game from the first half. City has come out all guns blazing. Arsenal need to show character #MCFCvAFC
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WE'VE HIT THE HOUR MARK: City have been much brighter in this second half, I wonder if Arsene Wenger is considering changes. Giroud perhaps?
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MANNONE SAVES: Garcia meets Silva's corner at the near post, but his downward header is comfortably held by Mannone
Top Comments:
- @libone_fever on Twitter says:
  
  #MCFCvAFC think its time for #THEOX! (Walcott and Chamberlain)
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BIG CHANCE FOR CITY: Silva breaks forward and slips a good pass to Aguero, who holds off Koscielny but sees his shot blocked by Gibbs. The resulting corner comes to nothing
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CHANCE FOR AGUERO: Silva whips in a free kick from the right and it falls to Aguero at the back post, who takes a touch but fires over
Top Comments:
- @TheLiamCashion on Twitter says:
  
  Gibbs is becoming a fine footballer #MCFCvAFC
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TOURE SHOOTS WIDE: The Ivorian midfielder steals the ball in mifield and charges forward, before dragging his shot wide
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THE SECOND HALF IS UNDERWAY: Let's hope Arsenal can find at least the equaliser that they deserve
Top Comments:
- @JephreyAJ on Twitter says:
  
  It would be so unfair and devastating if we should go down this way. Hope we'll be rewarded soon in the 2nd half. #MCFCvAFC
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Substitution SUBSTITUTION: Jack Rodwell replaces Scott Sinclair for Manchester City
Half Time HALF TIME: Manchester City 1-0 Arsenal - Frustrating for Wenger's side who have performed admirably, only to be undone on a set piece. There is still reason for optimism ahead of the second half though
Top Comments:
- @PaulBingley on Twitter says:
  
  Can't fault anyone. All played really well. Cazorla has been brilliant. Diaby too. Need the same team to come out in the 2nd half. #MCFCvAFC
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CAZORLA FIRES WIDE: After some more decent build up play, Cazorla gets the ball on the edge of the box. His first shot is blocked and he fires the follow up wide
Top Comments:
- @DionSitompul on Twitter says:
  
  1- 0 down but there's no reason to panic, we're still the better team #MCFCvAFC
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DZEKO JUST OVER: Aguero breaks down the left and Mertesacker steals the ball off his foot but it falls for Dzeko who curls it inches over
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GOAL! - Joleon Lescott 1 : 0 GOAL FOR CITY: Silva curls in a corner from the right and Lescott heads it high into the roof of the net
Top Comments:
- @MattSchumacher on Twitter says:
  
  Mannone stranded and Lescott scores. Not over though - Arsenal have looked the better side this half. #COYG #MCFCvAFC
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GERVINHO JUST WIDE: Ramsey charges forward and slips in Gervinho, who cuts back and hits a low shot that ripples the side netting
Top Comments:
- @MarinaraSaucedo on Twitter says:
  
  Arsenal is playing well, we just need to convert our opportunities into goals! #MCFCvAFC
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CAZORLA HITS ONE: The Spaniard curls a free kick in from 25 yards but Hart reacts well to get down and hold it
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PLEASING SO FAR: Arsenal remain on top, but a goal before half time would be welcome. City remain a big threat on the break
Top Comments:
- @LuolDeng9 on Twitter says:
  
  This @Arsenal team is quick. Made for speed, and counter attacking.#MCFCvAFC
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GET IN TOUCH: It's www.arsenal.com/studio to e-mail our team - Dan and Richard are fielding your comments throughout the game
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#MCFCvAFC: That's the hashtag to use if you want to have your say on Twitter. As ever we'll publish a selection of your comments right here
Top Comments:
- @I_am_Sam14 on Twitter says:
  
  Arrrrrrgghhhhhhhhhh we've been so close twice now!! #MCFCvAFC
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ARSENAL ON TOP: Arsene Wenger's side have been excellent so far this afternoon and Cazorla nearly slips in Gervinho but Clichy does well with a last-minute tackle
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CHANCE FOR ARSENAL! Jenkinson does superbly to rob Lescott on the right and he gets into the box and cuts it back for Podolski but the German's right-footed shot is fired over the bar
Top Comments:
- @miciwoods on Twitter says:
  
  ‏A win for Arsenal today would be massive #MCFCvAFC
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WELL IN CAZORLA: The little Spaniard has rightly been praised for his silky touch so far this term, but he shows his grit and determination to win the ball off Pablo Zabaleta. What a player he is
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CITY PILE ON THE PRESSURE: The hosts are enjoying a good three-minute spell, but the Arsenal defence is holding firm. It is fascinatingly poised at the moment
Top Comments:
- @kts_gunner on Twitter says:
  
  Let's not panic! We're doing well here. #MCFCvAFC
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FRUSTRATION ON THE BENCH: Arsene Wenger and Steve Bould are not happy, that was a big opportunity for Gervinho, who really will be kicking himself that he didn't make more of that
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BIG CHANCE! Ramsey slips Gervinho in with a lovely slide-rule pass but the Ivorian's touch is too heavy and Hart collects. He should have done better there
Top Comments:
- @gabietanj on Twitter says:
  
  Ready for the Cazorla-Silva showdown. Gunners gotta show what they got! #MCFCvAFC
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SAVED BY MANNONE: Aguero cuts in from the left and hits a firm shot at the near post that Mannone pams clear
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HALF A CHANCE: Arteta scoops the ball over the top of the City defence and Gibbs is in space, but his cross eludes a red shirt and is easily cleared by the hosts
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CAZORLA LETS FLY: The Spaniard takes aim from 25 yards but his left-footed strike doesn't have enough power to trouble Joe Hart
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INTERCEPTION: Toure plays a raking ball out to the right but Gibbs comes charging through to make the interception. He has started the season superbly, and is growing in confidence all the time
Top Comments:
- @CarloPastelero on Twitter says:
  
  Statement game. Let's go Arsenal!! #MCFCvAFC
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IT'S CAGEY STUFF: Neither side have taken a grip on the game just yet, with a few stray passes preventing them from building up a head of steam. It's early days, though
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MAJOR BATTLE: Yaya Toure v Abou Diaby could be a decisive battle this afternoon. They are similar players, and whoever is more influential could have a major influence on the outcome of this game
Top Comments:
- @mjflatt on Twitter says:
  
  One question for me today is how will Diaby match up against Yaya? Could make a statement today if he can track/control him #MCFCvAFC
Kick Off AND WE'RE OFF! Arsenal kick off off here in Manchester
HERE THEY COME: The players are streaming out of the tunnel to a huge roar. Come on Arsenal!
Top Comments:
- @JamieTaylor_96 on Twitter says:
  
  Come on you Gunners! Only conceded 2 goals this season let's keep it that way #MCFCvAFC
NOISY VISITORS: The visiting Arsenal support is making itself heard here at the Etihad ahead of kick off. It's a cold day in the North West, but in 10 minutes time we will be pitched into the white heat of battle
#MCFCvAFC: That's the hashtag to use if you want to have your say on Twitter. As ever we'll publish a selection of your comments right here
Top Comments:
- @andreyarshidee on Twitter says:
  
  Expecting the beauty of Football. @MCFC vs @Arsenal , Diaby v Yaya Toure, Cazorla v Silva. #MCFCvAFC
CAPTAINCY CONFUSION: Lukas Podolski is listed on the official teamsheet as the Arsenal captain this afternoon but I can confirm that the captain is, as expected, Mikel Arteta in Thomas Vermaelen's absence
IT'S FILLING UP: We are about 15 minutes away from kick off here in Manchester and the excitement is building as the crowds file into the Etihad Stadium. Can Arsenal maintain their strong early-season form?
Top Comments:
- @temiok on Twitter says:
  
  C'mon @Arsenal BIG game today! #MCFCvAFC result here would make my weekend!
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E-MAIL OUR COMMENTATORS: Go to www.arsenal.com/studio to get in touch with Dan and Richard - they'll be fielding your comments throughout the game
Kick off is as 4pm today (UK time), but our Matchday Show starts NOW with Richard Fleming and former Gunner Kenny Sansom in the studio for team news and pre-match interviews. Dan Roebuck and Richard Clarke are your commentary team for the afternoon - contact them via www.arsenal.com/studio
INTERESTING CHANGES: Both sides have made changes for this afternoon's game, with City bringing in Scott Sinclair, Joleon Lescott and Sergio Aguero. Arsenal have Laurent Koscielny and Aaron Ramsey starting
SUBS: Pantilimon, Kolarov, Rodwell, Barry, Nastasic, Tevez, Balotelli
MANCHESTER CITY: Hart, Zabaleta, Kompany, Lescott, Clichy, Sinclair, Toure, Garcia, Silva, Dzeko, Aguero
SUBS: Martinez, Djourou, Santos, Coquelin, Walcott, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Giroud
ARSENAL: Mannone, Jenkinson, Koscielny, Mertesacker, Gibbs, Diaby, Arteta, Cazorla, Ramsey, Gervinho, Podolski
TEAM NEWS: Laurent Koscielny and Aaron Ramsey come in for Thomas Vermaelen and Olivier Giroud
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