The mighty have fallen in the freezing north, while the Gunners continue their relentless march across Europe. In a night of Champions League drama that defied all betting odds, Manchester City were dismantled 3-1 by underdogs Bodo/Glimt, leaving Pep Guardiola’s European campaign on thin ice.

It was supposed to be a routine assignment for the English champions: travel to the Arctic Circle, dispatch the Norwegian minnows, and secure a top-eight finish. Instead, City froze. Playing on an artificial pitch in temperatures dropping to -10°C, the Citizens looked a shadow of their treble-winning selves. The defeat is not just a blip; it is a full-blown crisis for a team that has now conceded seven goals in their last two European outings.

Gunners on Cloud Nine

While the sky-blue half of Manchester mourns, North London is jubilant. Arsenal maintained their 100% record in the group stage with a clinical victory over Inter Milan, courtesy of a Gabriel Jesus masterclass. The Brazilian striker, often maligned for his finishing, silenced critics with two predatory goals that showcased Arsenal’s newfound European maturity.

"We are sending a message," Mikel Arteta beamed post-match. "We can go anywhere, against anyone, and play our game."

A Night of Giants Stumbling

The shocks weren’t confined to Norway. In Lisbon, holders Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) saw their title defense hit a snag.

• The Suarez Show: Veteran striker Luis Suarez, proving that age is just a number, struck twice for Sporting Lisbon to hold the Parisians to a frustrating draw. The result leaves PSG dangling precariously in fifth place, with work still to do to guarantee automatic qualification.
• The Guardiola Inquest: "We were soft," a visibly agitated Guardiola admitted. "You cannot come to these places and play at 50%. They wanted it more." The loss exposes City's defensive frailties, which have been brutally exposed in the absence of key midfielder Rodri.

The Kenyan Lens: Heartbreak in Nairobi

For the thousands of Manchester City fans in Nairobi, last night was a bitter pill to swallow. Social media was awash with memes from rival fans, with "Pep" and "Bodo" trending on X (formerly Twitter) across Kenya by daybreak. In the crowded video halls of Kibra and Mathare, silence reigned as the third goal went in against Ederson.

Conversely, the Arsenal faithful—arguably Kenya’s loudest fanbase—are walking tall. With the Gunners looking imperious, many are already whispering about a potential final appearance. As the European elite falter, Arteta’s young guns are proving they have the ammunition to go all the way.