0-2, Premier League, Emirates Stadium, 2012-12-01
Needless to say, these are the games that we have to win. When we looked to be heading for a goalless draw I was disappointed, when Swansea began scoring I could not help but feeling that we are a hopeless case.
Swansea were great throughout the entire game, they started the first half as the by far better team. Szczesny made two great saves after about fifteen minutes to deny Swansea an early lead. Then we worked our way into the half. Jenkinson provided several brilliant crosses, one which was met by Cazorla, his header was comfortably dealt with by the 'keeper though. Just before that chance Podolski had a shot blocked by a defender after receiving the ball from Wilshere. In the last minute of the half Gervinho had a header that unfortunately went wide. Overall it was a disappointing half, we created close to nothing whilst looking vulnerable in the back.
That, however, seemed to change in the second half as we started the half better. Cazorla had several sizzling shouts throughout the entire half, unfortunately for us they all went straight into the arms of the 'keeper. The minute before Swansea's first goal we had our chance to win the game when Oxlade-Chamberlain crossed the ball to Vermaelen, but the defender's header went straight at the Swansea 'keeper, as most of our chances today. Then Swansea scored twice within three minutes to both win and seal the game.
I just feel immense disappointment in the team, we never looked like we were going to win this game and that has to change fast, we may not have a shot at the title but we have to at least reach that fourth spot!
Injury Update:
- Sagna picked up an injury in the previous game and had to sit this one out.
- Rosicky returned from a long-term injury in this game.
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