Arsenal after getting the better of Bolton at the Reebok stadium and Chelsea drawing with MAnu resulted in THE GUnners heading the tale with CHelsea Liverpool and Villa in the top four
Arsenal V Bolton
rsenal are top of the Premier League after coming from behind to beat Bolton 3-1 at the Reebok Stadium on Saturday.
Kevin Davies powered home a header after 14 minutes to put the hosts in front. But Arsenal responded by whipping up a tornado before the half-hour. They hit both posts almost immediately and then created another couple of clear chances.
Only after those gilt-edged opportunities did the visitors score twice in two minutes. Eboue fired home the opener, his first Premier League goal, in the 26th minute. Almost immediately a sweeping move ended with Nicklas Bendtner stabbing in a low cross from Denilson.
Denilson himself scored the 3rd goal and we won 3-1
Monday, September 22, 2008
Friday, September 19, 2008
Monthly ROund Up
The first match between Arsenal and WBA saw the introduction of French Superkid SAmir NAsri, wo apparently scored in that game with Arsenal winning 1-0.
Second match of the season against Fulham was utter disaster for us as we lost to them with the scorer being Hangeland. It was disappointing match for us as we dint create enough chances as we usually do. Adebayor came close to scoring but only to hit the post.
Next Match again FC Twente saw the return of Fabregas after an injury. There wasnt any signs of what we had done in the last match as we thrashed the Dutch team 4-0 with NAsri, GAllas, Bendtner and Walcott scoring. THe aggregate was 6-0
Arsenal thumped Newcastle United to register their second win of the league. There was terrific interpassing which eventually led to goals.There were 2 back passes inside the box scored by Van Persie and Denilson. VP had also scored a penalty earlier this match. Score 3-0
The 4th match against Blackburn saw the first hattrick in the season with Adebayor scoring his first second and third goals. A superb run by Walcott and passing it to RVP who fnished it superbly was the first. score 4-0
Champions League Match day 1
Arsenal were on Ukraine for this match. We conceded a penalty which gave the home team an advantage till the 88th minute where captain gallas scored. It was a scrappy goal but we deserved it. "There were repeated attempts by Kyiv to destroy Walcott"-Arsene Wenger was furious about this and the way the referee handled it.
Second match of the season against Fulham was utter disaster for us as we lost to them with the scorer being Hangeland. It was disappointing match for us as we dint create enough chances as we usually do. Adebayor came close to scoring but only to hit the post.
Next Match again FC Twente saw the return of Fabregas after an injury. There wasnt any signs of what we had done in the last match as we thrashed the Dutch team 4-0 with NAsri, GAllas, Bendtner and Walcott scoring. THe aggregate was 6-0
Arsenal thumped Newcastle United to register their second win of the league. There was terrific interpassing which eventually led to goals.There were 2 back passes inside the box scored by Van Persie and Denilson. VP had also scored a penalty earlier this match. Score 3-0
The 4th match against Blackburn saw the first hattrick in the season with Adebayor scoring his first second and third goals. A superb run by Walcott and passing it to RVP who fnished it superbly was the first. score 4-0
Champions League Match day 1
Arsenal were on Ukraine for this match. We conceded a penalty which gave the home team an advantage till the 88th minute where captain gallas scored. It was a scrappy goal but we deserved it. "There were repeated attempts by Kyiv to destroy Walcott"-Arsene Wenger was furious about this and the way the referee handled it.
Monday, July 21, 2008
WENGER WON`T GIVE ADEBAYOR A PAY RISE
Arsene Wenger has warned he is not prepared to break Arsenal's wage structure to satisfy Emmanuel Adebayor's demands.
Having signed a new contract with the club last year that is reputedly worth a relatively modest £35,000-a-week, Adebayor's hankering for a move out of North London has been interpreted as a ploy to negotiate an improved deal. However, Wenger remains insistent that the striker will neither be sold nor offered the double-your-pay contract extension he is reputedly seeking.
"I've not met many people who do not believe they have a case to improve their contract," the Arsenal boss observed with one of the quotes of the summer.
"I fight to get the players the maximum wages, but you have to respect that we have a wage structure," Wenger continued.
"I want to keep him and Adebayor is under contract. He is an Arsenal player and I am very confident that he will start the new season with us."
Having signed a new contract with the club last year that is reputedly worth a relatively modest £35,000-a-week, Adebayor's hankering for a move out of North London has been interpreted as a ploy to negotiate an improved deal. However, Wenger remains insistent that the striker will neither be sold nor offered the double-your-pay contract extension he is reputedly seeking.
"I've not met many people who do not believe they have a case to improve their contract," the Arsenal boss observed with one of the quotes of the summer.
"I fight to get the players the maximum wages, but you have to respect that we have a wage structure," Wenger continued.
"I want to keep him and Adebayor is under contract. He is an Arsenal player and I am very confident that he will start the new season with us."
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Gilberto completes transfer to Greek side Panathinaikos
Arsenal can confirm that Gilberto has joined Greek side Panathinaikos.
Gilberto (31), spent a total of six seasons with the Gunners, after joining in the summer of 2002 from Brazilian side Atletico Mineiro, and soon became a mainstay of the Club’s midfield.
During his time with Arsenal, Gilberto (full name Gilberto Aparecido da Silva) made a total of 244 appearances in all competitions, scoring 24 goals and was an integral part of the ‘Invincibles’ squad which completed the entire 2003/04 Premier League campaign unbeaten.
In addition to his League Championship winner’s medal in 2004, the Brazilian also won the FA Cup twice — in 2003 and 2005 - and the Community Shield in 2002 and 2004. In fact, the 2002 Community Shield marked Gilberto’s first-team competitive debut, in which he scored the only goal in a 1-0 win over Liverpool at the Millennium Stadium.
Gilberto’s experience and personality have been great assets to the Club, and he stepped in as captain on numerous occasions, most notably during the 2006/07 season, when Thierry Henry was injured for a long spell.
On the international scene Gilberto has also experienced great success with Brazil. Being his country’s captain many times, the experienced midfielder played in every minute of Brazil’s victorious World Cup campaign in South Korea and Japan in 2002. With 70 international appearances to his name, Gilberto has also won the Confederations Cup in 2005 and the Copa America in 2007.
Everyone at Arsenal would like to thank Gilberto for his huge contribution to the Club both on and off the pitch, and wish him the very best for the future.
Gilberto (31), spent a total of six seasons with the Gunners, after joining in the summer of 2002 from Brazilian side Atletico Mineiro, and soon became a mainstay of the Club’s midfield.
During his time with Arsenal, Gilberto (full name Gilberto Aparecido da Silva) made a total of 244 appearances in all competitions, scoring 24 goals and was an integral part of the ‘Invincibles’ squad which completed the entire 2003/04 Premier League campaign unbeaten.
In addition to his League Championship winner’s medal in 2004, the Brazilian also won the FA Cup twice — in 2003 and 2005 - and the Community Shield in 2002 and 2004. In fact, the 2002 Community Shield marked Gilberto’s first-team competitive debut, in which he scored the only goal in a 1-0 win over Liverpool at the Millennium Stadium.
Gilberto’s experience and personality have been great assets to the Club, and he stepped in as captain on numerous occasions, most notably during the 2006/07 season, when Thierry Henry was injured for a long spell.
On the international scene Gilberto has also experienced great success with Brazil. Being his country’s captain many times, the experienced midfielder played in every minute of Brazil’s victorious World Cup campaign in South Korea and Japan in 2002. With 70 international appearances to his name, Gilberto has also won the Confederations Cup in 2005 and the Copa America in 2007.
Everyone at Arsenal would like to thank Gilberto for his huge contribution to the Club both on and off the pitch, and wish him the very best for the future.
Alexander Hleb leaves Arsenal to join Barcelona
Arsenal can confirm that Alexander Hleb has signed for Barcelona for an undisclosed fee.
Hleb (27) signed for Arsenal from German side VfB Stuttgart in June 2005 and made a total of 129 appearances during his time with the Club, scoring 11 goals. Last season, the Belarusian international was a regular in the team, making 42 first team appearances in all competitions.
Hleb became the first Belarusian to appear in a UEFA Champions League Final when the Club played Barcelona in the 2006 Paris final. Alex was also voted Belarusian footballer of the year in 2002, 2004, 2005 and 2006, as well as Belarusian Sportsman of the Year in 2002.
On Hleb’s departure, Arsène Wenger said: “We must firstly thank Alex for his contribution towards Arsenal Football Club during his time with us. Alex played a significant role in the three seasons he was with the Club. We are comfortable with our decision to let him go and we are all looking forward to continuing our preparations for the new season ahead.”
Everyone at Arsenal Football Club wishes Alex the best of luck for the future.
Hleb (27) signed for Arsenal from German side VfB Stuttgart in June 2005 and made a total of 129 appearances during his time with the Club, scoring 11 goals. Last season, the Belarusian international was a regular in the team, making 42 first team appearances in all competitions.
Hleb became the first Belarusian to appear in a UEFA Champions League Final when the Club played Barcelona in the 2006 Paris final. Alex was also voted Belarusian footballer of the year in 2002, 2004, 2005 and 2006, as well as Belarusian Sportsman of the Year in 2002.
On Hleb’s departure, Arsène Wenger said: “We must firstly thank Alex for his contribution towards Arsenal Football Club during his time with us. Alex played a significant role in the three seasons he was with the Club. We are comfortable with our decision to let him go and we are all looking forward to continuing our preparations for the new season ahead.”
Everyone at Arsenal Football Club wishes Alex the best of luck for the future.
Monday, July 14, 2008
Samir Nasri-the new gunner
French international midfielder Samir Nasri has agreed to join Arsenal from Olympique Marseille on a long-term contract for an undisclosed fee.
Nasri (21), who made two appearances for France in Euro 2008, was voted as the French Ligue 1 'Young Player of the Year' for 2006/07 and was also Olympique Marseille's Player of the Year for 2007.
Nasri, has made twelve appearances (scoring twice) for the French national team, making his debut for his country in March 2007 in the 1-0 friendly win over Austria. He was also a French Under-21 international and part of the French Under-17s who won the European Championships in 2004.
The young attacking midfielder made 145 appearances (scoring 11 goals) for Olympique Marseille, during which time he won the UEFA Intertoto Cup in 2005, was a French Cup runner-up in 2006 and 2007 and helped his side into third place in Ligue 1 last season, thus securing a UEFA Champions League place for next season.
Manager Arsène Wenger said: "We are delighted to be signing Samir Nasri. He is young, quick and technically an outstanding player. He has shown great potential with his performances for Marseille and the French national team over the past two seasons and he will add great quality to our squad."
Nasri added: "I'm very happy to become an Arsenal player, it means such a lot to me. This is a very important step in my life as a football player because Arsenal is a massive club. I really hope everything will go well for me here. I will do my best for Arsenal and its fans and I am honoured to be part of such a great football club."
Samir Nasri is due to join up with his new Arsenal team mates for pre-season training on 21st July.
Nasri (21), who made two appearances for France in Euro 2008, was voted as the French Ligue 1 'Young Player of the Year' for 2006/07 and was also Olympique Marseille's Player of the Year for 2007.
Nasri, has made twelve appearances (scoring twice) for the French national team, making his debut for his country in March 2007 in the 1-0 friendly win over Austria. He was also a French Under-21 international and part of the French Under-17s who won the European Championships in 2004.
The young attacking midfielder made 145 appearances (scoring 11 goals) for Olympique Marseille, during which time he won the UEFA Intertoto Cup in 2005, was a French Cup runner-up in 2006 and 2007 and helped his side into third place in Ligue 1 last season, thus securing a UEFA Champions League place for next season.
Manager Arsène Wenger said: "We are delighted to be signing Samir Nasri. He is young, quick and technically an outstanding player. He has shown great potential with his performances for Marseille and the French national team over the past two seasons and he will add great quality to our squad."
Nasri added: "I'm very happy to become an Arsenal player, it means such a lot to me. This is a very important step in my life as a football player because Arsenal is a massive club. I really hope everything will go well for me here. I will do my best for Arsenal and its fans and I am honoured to be part of such a great football club."
Samir Nasri is due to join up with his new Arsenal team mates for pre-season training on 21st July.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Fixtures
Sat 16 Aug WBA 12.45pm Sky
Sat 23 Aug Fulham (a) 5.30pm Setanta
Sat 30 Aug Newcastle Utd 5.30pm Setanta
Sat 20 Sept Bolton (a) 5.30pm Setanta
Sat 27 Sept Hull City 5.30pm Setanta
Sun 26 Oct West Ham (a) 4.00pm Sky
Wed 29 Oct Tottenham 8.00pm Sky
Sat 8 Nov Man Utd 12.45pm Sky
Sun 30 Nov Chelsea (a) 4.00pm Sky
Sat 23 Aug Fulham (a) 5.30pm Setanta
Sat 30 Aug Newcastle Utd 5.30pm Setanta
Sat 20 Sept Bolton (a) 5.30pm Setanta
Sat 27 Sept Hull City 5.30pm Setanta
Sun 26 Oct West Ham (a) 4.00pm Sky
Wed 29 Oct Tottenham 8.00pm Sky
Sat 8 Nov Man Utd 12.45pm Sky
Sun 30 Nov Chelsea (a) 4.00pm Sky
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