When Robin scored, it looked like we were on our way but of course, scoring early means that there is time for it to change, and change it did.

Before the game, fat Sam said that he has constantly 'outplayed' Arsene Wenger.

The players did little to prove him wrong.

Vela came in on the left for his first start this season while Eboue dropped deeper into our makeshift midfield, with Song missing out, probably from an injury.

There's no point in taking apart the game, because it's the same old story through and through, hence nothing new. Robin showed why we missed him so much and continued his goalscoring record against Blackburn but this time, it didn't help us win the game.

Sometimes, we should be grateful that we don't normally score goals in the first 15 minutes. Bad things do happen when we do, because evidently, the players' mentality drops off quite a bit and they get fucking complacent, as if chasing the game is harder. Having a lead means protecting it, and it's obvious to see that no one really wants to take charge and defend the team's ass collectively.

Alex Song has been the one to make the difference, seemingly being the only one in the team that is 'okay' with doing the dirty work of mopping up in front of the defence. Diaby has no desire whatsoever to help his team out in this area, being highly casual in possession and being caught out on many occasions, not just in this game. The lack of desire from some players is really alarming and Wenger really needs to take a good look at this. These are the players he raised and he has chosen to put his faith in them and it's his responsibility ultimately, when they don't perform up to shit.

Arshavin had a game, but I'm pretty much indifferent towards him now. He was an exciting signing when he came, but his true desire is not to play for us but to play for Barcelona. It was his dream before Arsenal, and coming to Arsenal simply didn't change that so if his time is up, then it is up. We've got players who can play in that position and evidently, Nasri really is better on the wings, no matter how much he prefers the central role. It's not just about competing with Cesc Fabregas. He can't seem to do a decent job there consistently enough.

If Barca do come for the Russian then by all means. He hasn't contributed enough this season and he talks too damn much and does too little. Also, it's funny how the Spanish press is quiet on this one, when it definitely has more truth than any Fabregas rumours. A sign that it really is true? So true that it's not worth reporting, or they just aren't keen on the Russian.

So, part of the same old story, is Fabianski. I mean, what can I say. Wenger has said that it isn't an area he necessarily wants to strengthen this summer. I mean, it really can't be more glaringly obvious. The goalkeeper is a liability and we need at least a decent enough one who can catch and dominate his penalty area. Blackburn, had more ambition than City and they tested Flappy so much more and this is the result. If any of them bring up the City game as a good record on his CV again I think we're all ready with our pitchforks to poke them with it.

Like the Wigan game, it is infuriating to lose, but yet again, we deserve to. Identifying the problems now won't change them. They don't just go away when players simply aren't good enough. This has to addressed in the summer. It could be a lot different if Flappy had put in a decent shift today. Wenger would have declared him his number 1 and we would all faint and die. So better now than next season, new keeper please. If the boss chooses to ignore this and we don't win anything next season because of Flappy or Almunia, I really don't know what I will do.

Really looking for this season to end right now. Contrary to what Wenger thinks, I do feel that the midfield needs reinforcements too, at least someone to kick Diaby and Denilson in the butt. I know we have Ramsey from that, but it might be too much to ask so quickly. Besides, that's 4 butt cheeks to cover. Getting another in would do the job nicely. Diaby knowing that he is first choice when fit has really planted the seeds of complacency in his head. The midfield is the engine room of the team and if we don't have all 3 in there busting their asses in every game, there's a problem. Technique is one thing, desire is another.