If the European encounter was to be boring, the league tie was much worse. Both sides rang changes around, keeping an eye on the return leg fixture at Anfield. Bar the central defensive pairing, Benitez practically put on a totally different team. As for Wenger, with the Premiership title still up for grabs had to mix his selection with several regulars.
This match was Gilberto's best display in an Arsenal shit this season. But he still looked like shadow of his former self. Fabregas and Flamini pressed but it was obvious that tiredness has caught up with them.
Bendtner looked useful in the lone striker role. The Carling Cup run proves that and this match is further testament to the talent of this Danish lad. Come next season, he would surely be a force to be reckoned with. He fully deserves to score the equalizer, whether he celebrates with his teammates is another matter.
Hoyte has taken a step backwards in the arrival of Bacary Sagna. He's obviously talented enough to be on Wenger's team as the match against Sheff Utd showed but lack of play has put a dent in his confidence.
If Man Utd win at Riverside tomorrow, the fight for the league title may well and truly be over for Arsene and Arsenal. A season that promised so much, starts to look gloomy for Gunner's fan.
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