Of our own doing.
We didn't press at all, which we did in that game. We played it high to DCL who's immense in the air compared to today with Beto who appears to be more Lukaku like and prefers it to feet or a through ball.
You were nothing special today. Be happy with a win by all means, but no need to go over the top.
I know it hurts, and yes I am emotional about the victory as it was hard earned. So I'll tone it down here.
Your team dont press Arsenal, unless they are in certain areas of the pitch. Those areas are in the center and in your defensive third, and that's understandable because you are looking to use your numbers and compressed space to win the ball. That is very effective against a high line.
That's the point Im making fundamentally, that despite Arsenal pushing up and holding the ball in the areas Everton are comfortable to press in, Everton couldnt successfully press. That is the control and nullifying Im talking about.
The DCL and Beto direct option was mostly dealt with as well.
Not a pretty performance, but a performance that you have to bring out when you want to compete at the highest level. You see such performances from City themselves.
Ok that's it for me on this, as I said... Good luck for the season, and see you at the Emirates and possibly in the cups.