The Barcelona juggernaut riveted at the Emirates Stadium this week and mercilessly mowed down an overawed host - Arsenal. It was a breathtaking spectacle. Hosts brought their best and from every move it showed they were set to cause a major upset. Arsene Wenger’s men did all they should but couldn’t finish off at the last quarter. And they showed little respect for their guests. For close to 70 minutes that is. In one swift move, reality struck. A fumbled attack by Arsenal fell to the most devastating attacking trio of recent memory; it was a testimonial move. Neymar played to the far end for Suarez while he streamed far ahead to receive the ball and Messi tracked right along from the centre of the pitch. When Neymar crossed the ball into the 18th yard Messi was ready and waiting. He had all the time to trap, control and then punish Arsenal; finishing a move that buttressed the attacking trio’s stature as one of the best world football has ever seen. MSN (Messi, Suarez, Neymar) is an attacking combination that every soccer coach dreams about. It takes half of your work as coach. Luis Enrique without doubt is a world…
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