Arsenal 2 - Tottenham 3

Arsenal could have gone top of the table (temporarily) with a win at home today to North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur. But, in recent years, every time the Gunners have closed within shouting distance of the top, they have found a way to squander the chance. Today, they squandered the chance after taking a two-goal lead.

Arsenal played an excellent first half, taking a 2-0 lead on superb breaks finished by, respectively, Nasri and Chamakh. The second half seemed like a mere formality, and Arsenal played as if it was and paid for it. They  broke like a cheap toy, and Tottenham took all 3 points.

The wounds were largely self-inflicted, as Arsenal fell asleep at the back for Tottenham's first goal, and Fabregas gifted the Hotspurs a second goal with an almost cynical handball in the box on a free kick, which lead to a penalty. Tottenham finished off the come back with a well-played free kick which Kaboul headed into the back of the Arsenal net.

All true Gunners fans will be stunned and outraged by the complete and utter collapse at home, which cannot be laid only at the feet of the players. How many times will Arsene Wenger be able to get away with talking about their "naivete"? At some point, the coaching staff must take responsibility for the mental preparation and strength (or lack thereof) of the players.