'The answer is still no' - Arsenal prove Roy Keane right with Man City draw

Few predicted Arsenal to beat Manchester City on Sunday but perhaps an even smaller number foresaw a goalless draw.

The Gunners were admirably resolute in defence, conceding just one shot on target throughout the whole match. They also stopped City from scoring at home in the Premier League for the first time since October 2021.

Arsenal handled City’s long spells with the ball well, the hosts ending the game with 73% possession. The result also means Mikel Arteta has shut out City in both league games this campaign.

The Gunners have a dismal record at the Etihad Stadium, not being able to walk away with a Premier League win since January 2015. Ahead of the match, Roy Keane was not confident in Arsenal’s ability to end the winless run.

However, he did note that the squad was more physically ready for the challenge before them, something which was evident during the proceeding 90 minutes. Speaking on Sky Sports prior to kick-off, Keane said: “I don’t see Arsenal winning here today, I don’t.

“I just can’t see it. I probably lack that belief that Arsenal can come and win here. It’s as simple as that. We reflect on what happened last season but they are a stronger squad now.

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«They are a better squad, physically more able to deal with the challenges ahead. But there is still that doubt with Arsenal, I suppose that mental side of it, can they come here and perform and can they beat Man City.

“The answer for me is still no, but it doesn’t mean to say they are not capable of doing it, it is just do they have that belief they can come and beat City?