Manchester City 1-0 Arsenal: 4 talking points from FA Cup defeat

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 27: Mikel Arteta, manager of Arsenal, looks dejected during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Manchester City and Arsenal at Etihad Stadium on January 27, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey - Danehouse/Getty Images) /

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Thomas Partey was forced off at half-time. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) /

2. Drop off in midfield quality once Party subbed

The Ghanaian was superb in the first half and was a big reason for Arsenal’s competitiveness. However, after he was subbed at half-time for Sambi Lokonga, the Gunners’ midfield took a hit.

A lot of the passing is sideways and backwards now, with no Partey to progress the ball, we look a shell of the team from the first-half.
— Pain In The Arsenal (@PainInThArsenal) January 27, 2023

City dominated the opening to the second half and got their goal. It further illustrates the need for a midfield signing in January.

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