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Podolski

Next season, the burden of Robin van Persie as Arsenal’s main goal machine will decrease with the arrival of Lukas Podolski. Can the new tandem, Van Persie greeted with enthusiasm. Podolski is a very good player. Van Persie knew he was playing 91, 92 times for the (national team) Germany, it has proved it. At the beginning of this week Arsenal finally managed to get a signature Podolski. Successfully finished the news that interest the Gunners at the Cologne player who has been blowing since last season.

Podolski arrival to the Emirates Stadium is expected to help Arsenal compete with teams other top. The former Bayern Munich will also be able to reduce the burden of Van Persie who is the current main pedestal ‘Gunner’ to break the opponent’s goal. Podolski is a great player and also a great character because he is a winner. Playing the Cologne when they play in the game pre-season, we could see that he is a winner. Although it was only a friendly match, he did everything to win and Van Persie et al’m glad he came to Arsenal.

Speaking of Van Persiae turns proclaim that Van Persie is ready to talk about his contract at the end of the season. Robin van Persie will soon take kepututsan related to his future at Arsenal. He was ready to talk about his contract at the end of the season. Van Persie Arsenal contract expires in the summer of 2013. That means Van Persie had stayed one more season with Arsenal.

Van Persie became an important player for the Gunners this season. He became a contributor scorer with 28 goals. The vital role of the Dutch striker was made Arsenal intends to immediately renew his contract. Arsene Wenger has been stated that the contract Van Persie will be rectified in the summer. Arsenal’s faith received from Van Persie. 28 year-old football player says ready for talks about his new contract at the end of the season. That was the plan. Van Persie has not set a date but he will have a meeting with the manager as he did before. Van Persie will hold talks about her future and many other things.

Arsenal vs Chelsea

Arsenal will play Big Match duel with Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium tonight. The Gunners are pretty tough at home this season but the Blues often steal the victory in the last few seasons there. The following data and facts and records a meeting between two teams who quoted from Eurosport

• Didier Drogba scored eight goals against Arsenal, the team the most burglarized along with West Bromwich Albion. But Drogba will miss this match because of a knee injury.
• Chelsea lost 29 points when they are in a superior position above Arsenal in the Premier League, most of the other teams. Only won 10 of 21 games in which they are in a superior position (D4 L7)
• Chelsea won just three games of the last 19 away games for Arsenal, but it achieved three victories from six last visit.
• At the first meeting this season, Arsenal won 5-3. They became the second team after Liverpool in September 1996, which is able to score five goals against Chelsea
• Arsenal won 12 times and only two losses of the last 16 games at home this season (2 remaining balance)
• Arsenal has always scored goals in their last 16 home games this season.
• Roberto Di Matteo just two points less than Andrea Villas-Boas in their first six games as a manager. Di Matteo (11) while the Villas-Boas (13)
• English Premier League top scorer this season while Arsenal striker Robin van Persie (with 27 goals), but they shared a number of Everton is the team’s top scorer (17 players)
• Chelsea‘s most scored this season and conceded from the penalty box. Ratio were both 95 percent
• The most widely Blues scored on 15 minutes last game this season, compared to the other team

Arsenal

Arsenal scored three goals in seven minutes to reverse the hose up over Aston Villa.Kemenanan finished the game with 3-2, the Gunners qualified for the FA Cup fifth round.Facing Villa at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday (1/29/2012), just behind Arsenal 0-2 at halftime. The Villas winning goal by goal scored by Richard Dunne and Darren Bent. However, Arsenal gave a good reaction at the beginning of the second half, scoring three goals in seven minute intervals. Two Robin van Persie penalty and one other goal from Theo Walcott gave Arsene Wenger‘s protege 3-2 victory. The fifth round of qualifying, Arsenal face the winner of the match between akang Sunderland and Middlesbrough.

The game

In the fifth minute Arsenal had a chance to open the scoring when a free kick Chris Vermaelen still be ignored Given out of the park. For the next hosts dominated possession, but was unable to create chances let alone goals. Precisely Villa capable of shocking the home fans when goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski able at minute 33.Cooperation Petrov and Robbie Keane now proceed to take advantage of a corner kick sent the ball into the penalty box.

Although located in a convoy Arsenal defender Richard Dunne was able to win air duel for the ball into the goal. Goals and Arsenal behind 0-1. Instead of Arsenal equalized just re-pierced in first half injury time period, this time by a rapid counterattack. Puncture from the right side, Bent kick from inside the box can still be ignored Fabiaski. Mentally from the moment the ball successfully direbound Bent, and despite being in a tight angle he can send the ball into the goal. Per Mertesacker opened the wave of Arsenal attacks in the second half when a header that he release the Villa defender stopped right at the goal line.Awaited equalizing goal finally came on 54 minutes, through Van Persie penalty. The referee pointed to the spot after dropping Dunne Ramsey with hard tackle in the penalty box. Advanced as executor, Van Persie completed the task perfectly.

In the 56th minute Arsenal equalized through Walcott. This goal as Walcott just smelling good luck trying to bounce a ball thrown Hutton. Being at the right time and place, Hutton kick the ball bounced into the net after hitting Walcott. The referee gave a penalty for Arsenal’s second in minute 60, this time for a foul on Bent Koscielny. Van Persie returned mensia wasted no chance to come, the ball ripped the nets penalty kick Given and change the score finished 3-2. Through Robbie Keane, Villa returned almost equalized in the 80th minute. But the efforts of former Inter Milan and Tottenham Hotspur Van Persie was foiled.

Teams :

ARSENAL : Fabianski, Coquelin, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Vermaelen, Song, Rosicky (’71 Arteta), Ramsey, Oxlade-Chamberlain (Henry ’89), Van Persie, Walcott (Sagna ’89)
ASTON VILLA : Given, Hutton, Cuellar, Dunne, Warnock, Ireland, Clark, Petrov (’82 Bannan), Agbonlahor (Gardner ’71), Keane, Bent

Manchester United vs Arsenal

Manchester United (MU) 2-1 win over Arsenal in the Premier League match at the Emirates on Sunday (1/22/2012). While the goal MU created Antonio Valencia (45) and Danny Welbeck (81), scored Arsenal‘s Robin van Persie was created in the 71st minute. The game was pretty intense from the start. Both sides alternately controlled the ball and create chances. Arsenal‘s first goal chances created, with two long-distance shot, which is released Theo Walcott and Aaron Ramsey in the 8th minute and 11th. The second shot was well anticipated by Anders Lindegaard.

The next opportunity came from the camp MU, namely through Ryan Giggs at minute 23. From a narrow angle, he fired a shot into the near post, who tamed Wojciech Szczesny. Two minutes later, Theo Walcott managed to master bait Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in the United penalty box and fired a shot that misses the mark. MU is back with Danny Welbeck shot from the middle of the penalty box in the 27th minute, which do not lead on target.

Arsenal have not returned, when on the 35th minute, Nani fired a shot into the bottom right corner of the goal, which can be anticipated Szczesny. The next minute, Oxlade-Chamberlain successfully fired a shot, blocked by Chris Smalling. MU reacted by launching an attack that led to Nani shot from a narrow angle in the 40th minute. He directs the ball into the far corner, but the ball rolled to the outside of the target. Manchester United maintain the pressure and finally managed to close the first half with a 1-0 advantage, thanks to goals from Valencia in the 45th minute. In the escort Thomas Vermaelen, Valencia gore Ryan Giggs cross, entered the bottom right corner goalkeeper Szczesny.

At minute 51, Arsenal had a golden opportunity to equalize, through Robin van Persie. After mastering the bait Rosicky, Van Persie menggocek ball and fired a shot from the middle of the penalty box, which is bolted to the right side of goal Lindegaard. Four minutes later, turn to Aaron Ramsey who fail to maximize opportunities. After herding bait Oxlade-Chamberlain entered the penalty box MU, Ramsey fired the ball is shot into the goal.

In the 61st minute, Oxlade-Chamberlain fired a shot from outside the box which flew into the right side of goal. A minute later, Danny Welbeck succeeded in rolling the ball into the middle of the Arsenal goalkeeper, after conquering Szczesny. Just before the ball crossed the line, Per Mertesacker managed to reach out and throw the ball. MU trying to maintain its pressure. However, creating yet another threat to the opponent’s goal, they missed Van Persie scored in the 72nd minute.

In a counterattack, Oxlade-Chamberlain succeeded in releasing the ball rolling into the middle of the penalty box. Van Persie managed to reach the ball and fire it. Ball into the goal after hitting the pole left Chelsea’s goal. In the 75th minute, Nicholas Yennaris cross off. Walcott managed to reach the ball, but does not control the ball well, so the ball can be controlled by Lindegaard.

The match was stopped because Walcott was injured after collision with Lindegaard. Shortly after the game resumed, Manchester United restore their lead, thanks to goals from Danny Welbeck. Goals stems from Valencia performed penetration. Andrei Arshavin in the convoy, he fired a pass into the middle of the penalty box, which kicked Welbeck signed goalkeeper Szczesny.

Arsenal then add to the attack, put Park Chu-Young to replace Ramsey in the 84th minute. Despite not getting a serious threat, Arsenal failed to catch up to the long whistle sounded. According to the Premier League, during the match Arsenal six shots off accurately from 12 experiments. The MU created four golden opportunities of nine businesses. With these results, MU sitting in second place with 51 points, or lose three points from Manchester City. As for Arsenal stuck in fifth place with 36 points.

The composition of players
Arsenal: Wojciech Szczesny.; Laurent Koscielny, Per Mertesacker, Thomas Vermaelen, Johan Djourou (Nicholas Yennaris 46); Tomas Rosicky, Alex Song, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Andrei Arshavin 74), Theo Walcott; Robin van Persie, Aaron Ramsey (Park Chu-Young 84)

Man United : Anders Lindegaard; Jonathan Evans, Chris Smalling, Patrice Evra, Phil Jones (Rafael 16, Park Ji-Sung 77); Ryan Giggs, Michael Carrick, Nani (Paul Scholes 75), Antonio Valencia; Danny Welbeck, Wayne Rooney

Referee: Mike Dean

Arsenal Balanced by 10 Players Wolves

Competed in front of his own supporters, Arsenal failed to reap the full points. The Gunners were forced to carry only one point after the offset of 10 players Wolverhampton with the score 1-1. Wolves entertain Arsenal at the Emirates on Tuesday (27/12/2011) evening hrs. Overall Arsenal controlled the game completely.

Statistics notes Soccernet Arsenal had the ball as much as 73% versus 27% owned by Wolves. While the shots, ‘Gunner’ releasing 26 times with 11 shots on target while the visitors only six shots with one on target. Arsenal immediately ahead quickly in the eighth minute through a goal scored Gervinho. But the Wolves managed to equalize in the 38th minute through Steven Fletcher’s header.

In the second half, Arsenal benefit from the opposing team that loses a player. Nenad Miljas red carded so that the Wolves played with 10 men since in the 75th minute. Yet until the fight was over no more goals are created.
With one additional numbers obtained Arsenal remain in fifth place standings with the acquisition of 33 points from 18 times a game. While the Wolves climbed to 16th place with 16 points.

The game :
These efforts paid off immediately when the game has been running for eight minutes. Yossi Benayoun bait from the middle of the field received Gervinho who then split the Wolves defense. In the penalty box, the Ivory Coast international players were deceiving goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey to tear the opponent’s net. Re-built by the Arsenal attack. Through cooperation with Gervinho in the box, Robin Van Persie perform a sliding kick was wide but far away.

Van Persie Steal the ball from Karl Henry and the limit of the Dutch striker’s penalty box to kick hard toward the goal and still be ignored Hennessey. Wolves evened the score 1-1 in minute 38. Stephen Hunt welcomed the corner but the ball hit the Laurent Koscielny. The ball then turn towards Steven Fletcher, who greeted him with a header. Ball towards the bottom right corner of the Arsenal goalkeeper without a goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny can be reached.
In the second half, Arsenal again pounding the Wolves defense. However, up to 15 minutes of action going no one has produced results.

Firm that executed free kick Van Persie still be driven over the goalkeeper Hennessey. Similarly, Per Mertesacker kick was wide. One of Arsenal‘s chances of re-birth. Penetration Aaron Ramsey in the box to meet Thomas Rosicky. Rosicky forwarded to kick the ball wide. In minute 75, the Wolves have to play with 10 men. Nenad Mijilas straight red card by referee because it is considered a dangerous tackle on Mikel Arteta. With the advantage of the number of players, Arsenal make a substitution to continue to carry out attacks in order to create the second goal. Numerous opportunities were born.

Escaped the offside trap, but because it was too old Van Persie immediately besieged by the Wolves players.
Van Persie returned to threaten the Wolves goalkeeper. But the two times his efforts are still not able to bring additional goals for Arsenal. Andrey Arshavin to see Vermaelen Crossing near the goalposts. Belgian players kick this can still be countered goalkeeper Hennessey, who performed brilliantly at night.

Probable teams :
ARSENAL: Wojciech Szczesny, Johan Djourou (Marouane Chamakh 85 ‘), Laurent Koscielny, Per Mertesacker, Thomas Vermaelen, Alex Song (Aaron Ramsey 71′), Mikel Arteta, Thomas Rosicky, Yossi Benayoun (Andrey Arshavin 63 ‘), Gervinho, Robin Van Persie

Wolves: Wayne Hennessey, Christophe Berra, Stephen Ward, Ronald Zubar (Richard Stearman 51 ‘), Karl Henry, Nenad Milijas, Stephen Hunt (Kevin Doyle 86′), Anthony Forde (Adlene Guediora 73 ‘), Matthew Jarvis, Steven Fletcher

arsenal

Arsenal eventually winning streak this season. Although the feeling began to be consistent, but still remains a constraint to the number of goals that nest in their goal. In the game is the 10th, Saturday (29/10/2011), although lagging behind 1-2 in the first round first, the Gunners are brilliantly beat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge with a score of 5-3.

Once up and down at the beginning of the competition, including when beaten Manchester United 8-2 in the third week, Arsenal began to stabilize. They always win in his last three games. Previously they also managed to overcome Sunderland and Stoke City. One problem for Arsenal is that they conceded in 10 games 21 times, or the largest number two after Bolton Wanderers (27). Wenger to give an explanation when asked about the number.

In the case of break down the opponent’s goal, Arsenal have finished fourth in the list of the most productive team in the Premier League so far, with 20 goals. Only Manchester City (36), Manchester United (27), and Chelsea (23) who pocketed more goals than “the Gunner”.

NEWCASTLE-ARSENAL

FA fined for 30 thousand pounds to Newcastle & Arsenal. FA get tough on noise that occurs in a duel of Newcastle United versus Arsenal. Match between Newcastle and Arsenal at St James Park, August 13, held in high blood pressure. Peak, the Arsenal striker Gervinho given a red card after slapping Joey Barton.

The moments before Gervinho expelled, Barton also had an argument with Alex Song. Why, Song stepped on his calf. Although this incident eluding a referee Peter Walton, Song finally suspended three games because of him is. Although the players involved were punished, fined the FA keep their club, which was considered a failure to control his players.

The charges relate to an incident during a league match at St James Park on Saturday, August 13, 2011. Both clubs denied the charges and requested a non-personal hearing. In each case, the allegations have been proved by the regulatory commission and the two clubs each fined 30 thousand pounds.

fabregas

Finally, Fabregas Leaves Arsenal. Arsene Wenger has confirmed that the joining of Cesc Fabregas to Barcelona is his decision. Arsenal manager’s willingness to consider Cesc playing in his hometown. Eight years of togetherness with Arsenal’s Fabregas officially over. A number of rumors that blew that Cesc will be in uniform Barcelona fulfilled.

Fabregas officially left the team The ‘Gunner’ and join the Blaugrana. Arsenal manager said that the departure of the Spaniard was his decision. Previous Wenger is one of the most industrious and most potent response to rumors that speaks Cesc will leave. But this time Wenger said that he could not hold Fabregas. Wenger confirmed that the decision he allowed Fabregas to leave the Nou Camp because of a desire to consider the players concerned.

Cesc go is not because of money or because he did not love this club. Cesc left because he wanted to play in the club of his birthplace, where he was educated there. Obviously it is difficult to resist the desire of a Cesc Fabregas. Wenger has always expect success always for Cesc, an outstanding player and in his opinion Cesc is one of the best in the world.

Manchester United’s defeat of Arsenal to the title makes the competition more exciting. Now Chelsea were called Sir Alex Ferguson had a great chance to overtake them at the top. Chelsea’s win over Tottenham Hotspur yesterday to make MU should win against the Emirates Stadium on Sunday (05/01/2011). Both are three-point difference. But United eventually failed to win after a single goal Aaron Ramsey made ​​the Red Devils fourth defeat this season. So Manchester United also failed to widen the distance with Chelsea in second place and remain three points in three games remaining this season. Both also will sustain the determination of next week’s game at Old Trafford.

The victory of ‘The Blue’ means the position of the peak will be theirs, because they will be on goal difference. That’s what’s so focused Fergie is currently considering last season’s Carlo Ancelotti’s troops win at home to Manchester United with a score of 2-1. This gives Chelsea a huge opportunity. Fergie also participated in a statement commenting on Robin van Persie who judge Nemanja Vidic should have got a red card after holding the ball with his hands. According to Fergie’s Vidic deserve expelled out of the field but he also questioned the violation Gael Clichy to Michael Owen who should be rewarded with a penalty.

Cesc Fabregas did not necessarily end his career at Arsenal. But, if you did leave the Gunners, he will not go any other Premier League club. Fabregas has been repeatedly rumored to be leaving the Arsenal and “home” to Barcelona. Youth 23 years is reportedly want to re-experience the pleasure of lifting the trophy winners, something that only once he felt the FA Cup with Arsenal 2004/2005. After that the Gunners are always capable of being a challenger to champion at the beginning of each season, but until now continually forced to experience long fasting champions trophy.

One thing that also criticized the Spanish international midfielder is related to his team’s transfer policy. Arsenal are considered too thrifty when it comes to bringing players with big names and too often promote young players, the conditions that make it difficult for the London team to fight with Manchester United, Chelsea or Manchester City.

Fabregas himself did not close the possibility of him leaving Arsenal. But, if it happens, he will ensure no cross to another English club. For now, Fabregas is still trying to be patient. He will work hard and try to bring his team won championship titles.