Gunners Out of Ammunition?

March 13, 2020 A woman wearing a mask walks by the Emirates Stadium after manager Mikel Arteta tested positive for coronavirus and their Premier League match against Brighton on Saturday has been cancelled Action Images via Reuters

Just when we thought Covid-19 was the worst pandemic of 2020, Arsenal treated us to a disaster class at a truly empty Etihad.

There had been a sense of foreboding for Arsenal’s fans since the league’s resumption was announced. There was a sweet feeling as football returned with the clash of two titans, with an Aston Villa and Sheffield United match, that kicked off earlier, a fitting curtain raiser. But that Arsenal was going to suffer at the hands of Manchester City, who were to have Jesus in the starting line-up, was evident.