If there is the slightest regret for Arsène Wenger after an outstanding performance from his Arsenal team this evening, it will be that this impressive victory plays into the hands of Chelsea rather than igniting hopes of a Barclays Premier League title challenge.
This is what Arsenal are capable of when playing intelligently and resiliently to a structured gameplan in the biggest matches. It has not happened often enough away from home in the Premier League this season, or in previous years, which is why beating Manchester City only took them into fifth place, 13 points off the summit, rather than within striking distance of the leaders.
It was an extremely good performance from Arsenal. The goals came midway through each half, a Santi Cazorla