I am writing this within minutes of our defeat. Once again we were the better team but lost. But does the better team concede four goals? We were absolutely playing Man City off the park and it only seemed a matter of time once we levelled to go on and win. Defensive frailties or was it our gung ho approach?

I think Clichy has definitely taken a step backwards since that fateful day in Birmingham. Questions will be asked about Almunia - he is not the world class keeper the club deserves. I remember back in the George Graham years when we played probably the best football under his regime and lost 4-2 to Norwich. George did not make that mistake again.

Arsene needs to address the alarming way we can go from worldbeaters to being 4-1 down in literally moments. There is no doubt the football is unbelievable but a few more defeats will see the confidence drain away.

It is not the end of the world but it needs sorting sooner rather than later. I think all Arsenal fans would sacrifice a little of the flair we have for a more solid defence. Not just from defenders but from all positions on the field.

I don't blame Arsene for gambling with the substitutions he made to try and win the game but four goals conceded by any Arsenal team is just not acceptable. Looking at the last few seasons - it is our defensive record that has let us down, so it is not a new thing. Arsene has even commented on this so he is well aware.

I have just heard Arsene's post-match interview. He is well aware of where we fell down and I am sure as frustrated as we all are. Losing today was entirely down to Arsenal, it was in our hands and for now we have failed. The pressure is on, as already we cannot afford another defeat.