In taking down the pre-eminent force in the game, Arsenal stole some of City’s power, leaving the champions diminished, if only by degree, and themselves augmented
that feels way more compelling than a Friday night friendly at Wembley or, quite frankly, a competitive fixture against Italy next Tuesday., fell to his knees at the final whistle to offer thanks for a momentous victory. Behind him Rice raised both arms in celebration. This is what it meant to beat City in the league for the first time in 16 attempts.
All dominant teams benefit from this power advantage. City are carried along by a powerful narrative that has them crowned champions before a ball is kicked.This has a paralysing effect on opponents, as it had on Arsenal in the early stages of Sunday’s match. Despite the absence of De Bruyne and Rodri, Arsenal played within themselves, petrified of making an error.
The introduction of Martinelli for Leandro Trossard at the start of the second half proved the catalyst that infused Arsenal with positivity and belief. Arsenal’s City god complex fell away. City were suddenly playing under pressure, tasting their own medicine, and looked vulnerable as a result.
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