Former Arsenal player Theo Walcott, while on pundit duty for Sky Sports, expressed his dissatisfaction with the goalless draw between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium. The Premier League encounter, eagerly anticipated by fans, ended without any goals, much to the disappointment of supporters.
Walcott pointed out the lack of goalmouth action from both teams throughout the match, noting that the draw was a fair outcome given the balance of play. Despite Arsenal having a slight edge in chances, with Gabriel Jesus missing key opportunities, neither team did enough to secure a win.
Highlighting Arsenal’s defensive solidity, Walcott praised the Gunners for maintaining a clean sheet against the champions, breaking City’s 57 consecutive home game scoring streak. However, he shared the general sentiment of frustration over the match’s lackluster performance, attributing the subdued play to the recent international break.
According to Walcott, the break in club football activities led to a noticeable drop in intensity from both teams. “Arsenal didn’t do enough to win the game – neither did City. That is why it was very frustrating for the fans to watch and for us up here. We wanted a little bit more from the players,” he stated, highlighting the impact of the international break on the players’ performance.
