TERRACE TALK: Reaction from the weekend's top Premiership action

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Saturday’s game lacked the high-octane intensity expected of even the friendliest of London derbies, with both sides far too content to spectate when not in possession. It wasn’t long before I was crying out for someone to stoke up proceedings by kicking an opponent up in the air (in fact I would’ve gladly settled for any sort of bodily contact!).

In contrast to the sort of “no respect” attitude that’s made for such an enthrallingly unpredictable Premiership competition thus far, it seemed as if the Cottagers were expecting little from this encounter. Although, once again, I couldn’t help but feel the likes of Manchester City would’ve made much lighter work of securing all three points, whereas at present, the Gunners are making matters far too easy for teams who turn up, merely intent on shutting shop.