Arsenal's tepid run of form continued yeseterday at Fratton Park, costing the Gunners 2 points and a slippage in the table, falling to 2nd place 1 point behind Manchester United. Arsenal had a couple of really good opportunities to win the game - the best being 2 shots by Tomas Rosicky - but couldn't find the killer's touch, leaving a 0-0 scoreline.
As they have in past weeks, the Gunners looked about 80% in form, missing the last killer pass, and the scorer's touch. Cesc Fabregas continues to miss a few passes here and there and otherwise look slightly off-kilter. Emanuel Adebayor looked tired and uncreative. Same to be said for Eboue on the right side.
When pressed in to service, Manuel Almunia was on the spot and ready. On the one occasion when he failed to stem the attack, when benjani got past him, an incredible run from Gael Clichy saved the day.
The boss tried to play down the table drop:
"I prefer to be in front, but with one point difference that is not that big a deal.
"We have only lost one game so you will have problems to convince me that we are in a crisis."
As I told my wife when she asked me if the game was important, there are no unimportant games left. The bigger question, though, is when will Arsenal regain its early season form. It had better be soon.
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