SubscribeFootball: Were Arsenal in shock against Birmingham, or are they feeling the pressure?
Posted on Jan 22, 2007 under American Football, Disability sport, Football, Ice Hockey, Rugby Union, Scores & Fixtures, Sport Relief, Winter Sports, World Results |So Arsenal slipped up yesterday, drawing 2-2 in their Premier League fixture against Birmingham City.
Was this related to the obvious shock among the team at seeing Eduardo's leg break, or is it a more general sign that they are starting to feel the pressure?
OK, so you could argue that Birmingham shouldn't have had their free kick or their penalty, but it was still an unconvincing display by the Gunners, who have been playing great football for much of the season.
I was intrigued by the behaviour of William Gallas, who took a hissy fit and kicked the hoardings, rather than contributing to attempts to defend the penalty (or any resulting open play). That's certainly not leadership, and will we see other cracks appearing as Manchester United (as we might expect) ratchet up the pressure in the coming weeks?
Rob RobsonSport and Business Psychologist, Warwickshire
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