Harkiano has the Five Thoughts up here. and below we recap the reaction to yesterday's 1-1 draw against Arsenal:

• David Mooney's match report. [Bluemoon]
• Henry Winter's match report. [Telegraph]
• Daniel Taylor's match report. [Guardian]
• Stuart Brennan's verdict. [MEN]
• Arseblog covers the game. [Arseblog]
• The draw should reinforce Arsene Wenger's belief in his side. [Independent]
• Five Talking Points from Jamie Jackson. [Guardian]
• Likewise from Mark Ogden. [Telegraph]
• Kevin McCarra says City must find room for Mario Balotelli. [Guardian]
• Michael Cox's assessment of the game. [Zonal Marking]
• A behind the scenes look at the game. [mcfc.co.uk]
• Roberto Mancini again brought up the clubs transfer policy, seemingly unhappy at how late certain players were brought in. [MEN]
• Did Balotelli and Mancini engage in some pushing and shoving at the end of the game? [Mail]
• 'Everyone has a part to play'. Joleon Lescott defends the rotation policy. [MEN]
• Something Balotelli is reported to be happy with. [Guardian]
• James Milner could be set for a lengthy lay off. [Goal]
• Ananlysefooty rounds-up the latest MCFC Analytics posts. [Analysefooty]
• And finally, a sign of how highly rated John Guidetti is at the club comes with the news he is set to sign a new deal. [Mail]