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Sunday, August 31, 2008
Arsenal 3-0 Newcastle United Match Report Arsenal Top Form
What a difference a week makes.
Seven days ago, Arsenal were outplayed and outfought by a team in black and white. As a result, their entire campaign came under scrutiny.
This afternoon, 10 of those 11 players were asked to repair their reputation against another team in black and white. They responded with a performance of champions.
Robin van Persie scored with a penalty and a close-range shot in a lop-sided first half. Denilson added another just before the hour.
In the end it was 3-0 but it could have been double that. Newcastle were listless all afternoon and their only real danger came from Michael Owen. Even that was fleeting.
The home fans were singing the name of Emmanuel Adebayor by the end. A significant moment in, perhaps, a significant week.
Of course, Arsenal won’t win anything on the back of this performance like they did not lose anything at Craven Cottage. The real benefit will be to their confidence.
And, if you are wondering about the player who did not feature last week but did today, it was Cesc Fabregas.
Of course, the Spaniard had made his competitive comeback on Wednesday in the 4-0 drubbing of Twente.
Compared to that side, there were three changes. Kolo Toure and Emmanuel Adebayor resumed their regular positions at the expense of Johan Djourou.
Meanwhile, Emmanuel Eboue came in on the right for Theo Walcott.
Having struggled so strangely at Fulham, Arsenal seemed intent on showing their true colours straight from the kick-off this afternoon.
In the first 90 seconds they had shout for a penalty when Fabricio Coloccini appeared to bring down Van Persie close to the byline.
A couple of minutes later, the Dutchman clipped a corner to the near post, Bacary Sagna flicked on and William Gallas seemed certain to sweep home from five yards out. Somehow he hacked his shot over the bar.
The early Arsenal fire continued to smoulder when Kolo Toure strode forward and left fly from 30 yards with a drive that was turned brilliantly round the post.
It took a further 10 minutes for Arsenal to create the goal but, territorially, they were in total control.
The strike owed something to good fortune. Adebayor’s cross from the right certainly hit the outstretched arm of Charles N’Zogbia. However it was one of those decisions that is sometimes given, sometimes not. This afternoon referee Rob Styles pointed to the spot.
Newcastle keeper Shay Given went the right way but Van Persie’s spot-kick was near-perfect – low, fast and whipped into the sidenetting.
Arsenal now had their strut back. The confidence so lacking last week was back in abundance.
Van Persie was clipped has he ran laterally just outside the area. The Dutchman took the kick himself and forced a flying open-handed stop from Given.
A couple of minutes later, Toure rattled a drive into sidenetting. It was more than one-way traffic. It was like a motorway heading directly at Newcastle’s goal.
That said, Michael Owen had a wonderful opportunity to equalise eight minutes before the break. Jonas Gutierrez skipped past Fabregas and Gael Clichy on the right and his cross found the England striker unmarked at far post. His shot was poor but the proximity of team-mate Shola Ameobi may have put him off.
However normal service was restored soon afterwards.
Firstly, Adebayor burst through to trickle a shot wide. Then, four minutes from the whistle, Van Persie got his second.
Eboue nudged the ball to Adebayor on the right and raced into the area to get the return. The Ivorian was facing away from goal but was aware the Dutchman had scampered into the area behind him. Eboue’s clever back-heel allowed a sliding Van Persie to stab home from eight yards.
You sensed that was game over. But Owen was proving to be a continual threat. In injury time he drifted a far-post header just over the bar.
Arsenal appeared content with their lead immediately after the break. Nicky Butt even caused a minor scare by scuffing a header on to the top of the bar.
However the home side secured the points just before the hour when Samir Nasri cut inside and Adebayor cleverly fed Denilson to slot home from the edge of the area. A beautifully-crafted goal.
Two minutes later, Van Persie collected the ball close to the left-hand byline, beat his marker and lashed an audaciously angled drive against the underside of the bar.
It was the Dutchman’s final contribution. Seconds later he was substituted for Carlos Vela; the Mexican’s first competitive appearance for Arsenal.
The party had now officially started. The fans celebrated by singing the name of Adebayor and Gael Clichy, still to score as a pro, tried his luck from 30 yards.
More chances followed. Toure hammered a header into the chest of Given with 16 minutes left, Nasri’s free-kick forced another fine save from Given and Gallas saw his effort cleared off the line.
But the closest Arsenal would come to another 4-0 was in the 88th minute when an unmarked Walcott collected Adebayor’s pass on the right of the area.
He had time and space to shoot but dragged his shot wide.
The whistle blew soon afterwards.
It has been a good week.
Seven days ago, Arsenal were outplayed and outfought by a team in black and white. As a result, their entire campaign came under scrutiny.
This afternoon, 10 of those 11 players were asked to repair their reputation against another team in black and white. They responded with a performance of champions.
Robin van Persie scored with a penalty and a close-range shot in a lop-sided first half. Denilson added another just before the hour.
In the end it was 3-0 but it could have been double that. Newcastle were listless all afternoon and their only real danger came from Michael Owen. Even that was fleeting.
The home fans were singing the name of Emmanuel Adebayor by the end. A significant moment in, perhaps, a significant week.
Of course, Arsenal won’t win anything on the back of this performance like they did not lose anything at Craven Cottage. The real benefit will be to their confidence.
And, if you are wondering about the player who did not feature last week but did today, it was Cesc Fabregas.
Of course, the Spaniard had made his competitive comeback on Wednesday in the 4-0 drubbing of Twente.
Compared to that side, there were three changes. Kolo Toure and Emmanuel Adebayor resumed their regular positions at the expense of Johan Djourou.
Meanwhile, Emmanuel Eboue came in on the right for Theo Walcott.
Having struggled so strangely at Fulham, Arsenal seemed intent on showing their true colours straight from the kick-off this afternoon.
In the first 90 seconds they had shout for a penalty when Fabricio Coloccini appeared to bring down Van Persie close to the byline.
A couple of minutes later, the Dutchman clipped a corner to the near post, Bacary Sagna flicked on and William Gallas seemed certain to sweep home from five yards out. Somehow he hacked his shot over the bar.
The early Arsenal fire continued to smoulder when Kolo Toure strode forward and left fly from 30 yards with a drive that was turned brilliantly round the post.
It took a further 10 minutes for Arsenal to create the goal but, territorially, they were in total control.
The strike owed something to good fortune. Adebayor’s cross from the right certainly hit the outstretched arm of Charles N’Zogbia. However it was one of those decisions that is sometimes given, sometimes not. This afternoon referee Rob Styles pointed to the spot.
Newcastle keeper Shay Given went the right way but Van Persie’s spot-kick was near-perfect – low, fast and whipped into the sidenetting.
Arsenal now had their strut back. The confidence so lacking last week was back in abundance.
Van Persie was clipped has he ran laterally just outside the area. The Dutchman took the kick himself and forced a flying open-handed stop from Given.
A couple of minutes later, Toure rattled a drive into sidenetting. It was more than one-way traffic. It was like a motorway heading directly at Newcastle’s goal.
That said, Michael Owen had a wonderful opportunity to equalise eight minutes before the break. Jonas Gutierrez skipped past Fabregas and Gael Clichy on the right and his cross found the England striker unmarked at far post. His shot was poor but the proximity of team-mate Shola Ameobi may have put him off.
However normal service was restored soon afterwards.
Firstly, Adebayor burst through to trickle a shot wide. Then, four minutes from the whistle, Van Persie got his second.
Eboue nudged the ball to Adebayor on the right and raced into the area to get the return. The Ivorian was facing away from goal but was aware the Dutchman had scampered into the area behind him. Eboue’s clever back-heel allowed a sliding Van Persie to stab home from eight yards.
You sensed that was game over. But Owen was proving to be a continual threat. In injury time he drifted a far-post header just over the bar.
Arsenal appeared content with their lead immediately after the break. Nicky Butt even caused a minor scare by scuffing a header on to the top of the bar.
However the home side secured the points just before the hour when Samir Nasri cut inside and Adebayor cleverly fed Denilson to slot home from the edge of the area. A beautifully-crafted goal.
Two minutes later, Van Persie collected the ball close to the left-hand byline, beat his marker and lashed an audaciously angled drive against the underside of the bar.
It was the Dutchman’s final contribution. Seconds later he was substituted for Carlos Vela; the Mexican’s first competitive appearance for Arsenal.
The party had now officially started. The fans celebrated by singing the name of Adebayor and Gael Clichy, still to score as a pro, tried his luck from 30 yards.
More chances followed. Toure hammered a header into the chest of Given with 16 minutes left, Nasri’s free-kick forced another fine save from Given and Gallas saw his effort cleared off the line.
But the closest Arsenal would come to another 4-0 was in the 88th minute when an unmarked Walcott collected Adebayor’s pass on the right of the area.
He had time and space to shoot but dragged his shot wide.
The whistle blew soon afterwards.
It has been a good week.
By Richard Clarke
From Arsenal.com
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
UEFA: Arsenal 4-0 Twente Match report
Having entered their discomfort zone at Fulham on Saturday, Arsenal ensured a safe return to the Champions League Group Stages with a comfortable 4-0 win over FC Twente at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday.
Arsène Wenger’s side had all but secured an 11th successive season in Europe’s elite competition with a 2-0 win in Holland a fortnight ago. This evening they completed the job with something to spare.
Samir Nasri settled any lingering nerves with a sparking solo goal in the 26th minute, William Gallas bundled home a second on the night just after half-time, Theo Walcott steered in classy third just past the hour and finally Nicklas Bendtner tapped home a fourth on the whistle.
It was straightforward stuff but, after Saturday, that was more than welcome.
Of course, Arsenal will have to overcome much, much tougher tests than this if they are reach the Champions League Final in Rome on May 27.
It was straightforward stuff but, after Saturday, that was more than welcome.
Of course, Arsenal will have to overcome much, much tougher tests than this if they are reach the Champions League Final in Rome on May 27.
But, at the same time, there is much, much more to come from this side.
And now they are in Thursday’s draw they will have much, much more time to prove it.
Wenger made some significant changes from the team defeated at Fulham on Saturday. Kolo Toure and Emmanuel Adebayor dropped to the bench to be replaced by Johan Djourou and Bendtner respectively. The other switch was widely anticipated – Cesc Fabregas for Emmanuel Eboue.
The early stages were lively but toothless. Theo Janssen and Robin van Persie each fired in a couple of long-rangers for their respective sides. None had much menace.
Gradually Arsenal found their feet and Walcott, in particular, used his pace to give his marker a torrid time.
And now they are in Thursday’s draw they will have much, much more time to prove it.
Wenger made some significant changes from the team defeated at Fulham on Saturday. Kolo Toure and Emmanuel Adebayor dropped to the bench to be replaced by Johan Djourou and Bendtner respectively. The other switch was widely anticipated – Cesc Fabregas for Emmanuel Eboue.
The early stages were lively but toothless. Theo Janssen and Robin van Persie each fired in a couple of long-rangers for their respective sides. None had much menace.
Gradually Arsenal found their feet and Walcott, in particular, used his pace to give his marker a torrid time.
Van Persie blazed over the bar in the 22nd minute and four minutes later the Englishman and the Dutchman would create the opener for a French colleague.
Walcott crossed from the right and the sliding Van Persie tapped the ball into the path of Nasri. He weaved around two defenders before clipping a shot past Nicolay Mihaylov with the aid of a slight deflection.
Walcott crossed from the right and the sliding Van Persie tapped the ball into the path of Nasri. He weaved around two defenders before clipping a shot past Nicolay Mihaylov with the aid of a slight deflection.
The goal seemed to suck the life out of Twente. For the first hour of this 180-minute tie they had been clearly superior. But now, just past the two-hour mark, they were trailing by three goals.
And Arsenal could have doubled that advantage before the break.
First Denilson saw his shot blocked by the legs of Mihaylov then Bendtner was dispossessed in the area when caught in three or four minds. The Dane had that many options.
And Arsenal could have doubled that advantage before the break.
First Denilson saw his shot blocked by the legs of Mihaylov then Bendtner was dispossessed in the area when caught in three or four minds. The Dane had that many options.
Finally, six minutes from the break, Van Persie had acres of room to pick his spot with the Twente defence in disarray and Mikhaylov nowhere. Unbelievably he steered his shot wide.
Wenger took off Nasri at the break and replaced him with Eboue. The Ivorian slotted in on the right-hand side of midfield so Walcott moved to the left.
Wenger took off Nasri at the break and replaced him with Eboue. The Ivorian slotted in on the right-hand side of midfield so Walcott moved to the left.
Within seven minutes of the restart, Arsenal had killed the tie. Bendtner bustled through in the left-hand channel and stroked a shot to the right of Mihaylov. The keeper could only deflect the ball into the path of Gallas who stabbed home from close range.
It was slightly less scrappy than the goal the Frenchman had scored in Holland a fortnight ago. But only just.
It was slightly less scrappy than the goal the Frenchman had scored in Holland a fortnight ago. But only just.
Arsenal’s third was the opposite. In the 66th minute Walcott played a rather fortunate one-two with Bendtner before roaring forward and caressing a low, curling effort into the far corner of the net. A gorgeous goal.
Almost immediately, Wenger withdrew Fabregas. The job was officially done.
The third goal even quietened the visiting supporters for a couple of minutes. The Twente following had been in party-mood all night and were a credit to their team.
The third goal even quietened the visiting supporters for a couple of minutes. The Twente following had been in party-mood all night and were a credit to their team.
But they responded quickly, loudly and heartily; as Arsenal had to Saturday’s disappointment.
Just for good measure Bendtner slotted home a fourth in injury time
Just for good measure Bendtner slotted home a fourth in injury time
Arsenal: Almunia, Sagna, Gallas, Djourou, Clichy, Walcott, Fabregas (Song Billong 68), Denilson, Nasri (Eboue 46), Van Persie (Adebayor 65), Bendtner.Subs Not Used: Fabianski, Toure, Vela, Ramsey.
Booked: Clichy.
Goals: Nasri 27, Gallas 52, Walcott 66, Bendtner 89.
FC Twente: Mihailov, Wielaert, Tiote, Franco, Braafheid (Rajkovic 87), Denneboom, Heubach (Wellenberg 46), Brama, Janssen, Elia, Huysegems.Subs Not Used: Paauwe, Zomer, Gerritsen, Chery, Reimerink.
Booked: Wielaert, Braafheid, Tiote.
Agg (6-0)
Att: 59,583
Ref: Terje Hauge (Norway).
By Richard Clarke
From Arsenal.com
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Senderos expected to complete Milan move
Senderos expected to complete Milan move
The loan of Philippe Senderos to Milan should be completed soon.
The Swiss defender was linked with a move to the Rossoneri in the morning’s media. It was confirmed by Arsène Wenger at his press conference ahead of the game with FC Twente. However it is still subject to the usual formalities.
“Senderos has gone to Milan,” said the Arsenal manager. “He completes a medical today.
"The thinking is that he does not get games here and [this way he] gets top-level games somewhere. We have Kolo, Gallas, Djourou, Song and now Silvestre. We have congestion in there and we want him to play without losing him.”
Wenger was asked whether the 12-month loan would turn into a permanent deal. “It is not decided yet,” he replied.
The loan of Philippe Senderos to Milan should be completed soon.
The Swiss defender was linked with a move to the Rossoneri in the morning’s media. It was confirmed by Arsène Wenger at his press conference ahead of the game with FC Twente. However it is still subject to the usual formalities.
“Senderos has gone to Milan,” said the Arsenal manager. “He completes a medical today.
"The thinking is that he does not get games here and [this way he] gets top-level games somewhere. We have Kolo, Gallas, Djourou, Song and now Silvestre. We have congestion in there and we want him to play without losing him.”
Wenger was asked whether the 12-month loan would turn into a permanent deal. “It is not decided yet,” he replied.
By Richard Clarke
From arsenal.com
Monday, August 25, 2008
Arsenal sign Mikael Silvestre
The French defender joined Arsenal on a two year deal from Manchester United for an undisclosed fee in August 2008.
Silvestre (31), an experienced and versatile player, had been with Manchester United since 1999 winning a host of domestic honours including four Premier League titles, one FA Cup winner’s medal and a League Cup winner’s medal. Silvestre was also part of the UEFA Champions League winning side of 2008 and made a total of 361 appearances for the Manchester side, scoring 10 goals.
Silvestre, who debuted for French national side in 2001, has made a total of 40 appearances for Les Bleus. Highlights of his international career so far are winning the Confederations Cup in both 2001 and 2003 and reaching the World Cup Final in 2006.
Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger said when signing the player: “We have a strong squad but a young squad and Mikael’s versatility, experience and calibre will provide the extra depth we need to reinforce our challenge for honours this season. His defensive adaptability will serve us well and it’s a big plus that Mikael has top level experience and a great understanding of football in the Premier League
From arsenal.com
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Premier League: Fulham 1-0 Arsenal - Report
Arsenal slipped to their first defeat of the season in deeply disappointing fashion at Fulham on Saturday.
The all-important goal came midway through the first half when Brede Hangeland arrived unmarked to prod home Jimmy Bullard’s corner from close range.
Arsène Wenger’s side nearly replied immediately when Emmanuel Adebayor thumped a header against the post but, in truth, they had been well off the pace in the first period.
They were better after the break and pegged back Fulham into their own half for most of the final half-hour. However they failed to really test Fulham keeper Mark Schwarzer.
Time will tell if this was a blip due to a catalogue of injuries or a sign of weakness. Whatever the cause, Arsenal only lost three games last term – two of which were against Manchester United and Chelsea – but they did not win the title.
Even though it was only the second game of the season, Arsenal can afford precious few results like this before next May.
Fulham, of course, deserve credit. They worked hard, took the chance that came their way and did not make a mistake at back.
Unfortunately, It was enough to beat Arsenal on the day.
Still without five first-teamers, Wenger made two changes from the side that won the opening-day fixture against West Brom last Saturday.
Kolo Toure had been bench-bound last Saturday due a hip problem but he returned alongside William Gallas this afternoon. Another familiar partnership was reunited up front as Robin van Persie came back alongside Adebayor.
Last Saturday had been difficult for both these sides. Arsenal had hardly been dominant in their 1-0 win over West Brom while Fulham had gone down 2-1 at another newly-promoted side, Hull.
Both managers needed a morale-boosting performance. However, in the first half, only Roy Hodgson would get it.
In the fifth minute Zoltan Gera sent Bobby Zamora through on the left but the former West Ham striker overhit his cross woefully.
Arsenal were taking time to settle. Theo Walcott whipped a dangerous cross into the heart of the area and Adebayor swept a speculative shot wide.
On the quarter-hour, Danny Murphy volleyed over after Arsenal failed to clear their lines but neither side was playing at the top of their game.
That said, the visitors should have gone ahead in the 19th minute. Walcott crossed to the far post, Nasri’s attempted shot turned into a trickling cut-back for Van Persie, who lashed an effort wide when he should have scored.
Arsenal seemed to be playing the cagey first-half football that had served them so well at Twente. Surely it was only a matter of time before their quality would tell.
However that perspective would be turned on its head in the 21st minute.
Zamora turned Toure on the left of the area but the Ivorian centre back recovered to put the ball out for a corner. Jimmy Bullard swung it over and the unmarked Hangeland arrived to toe-poke a volley in to the net from close range.
Arsenal were nearly level within two minutes. Adebayor met Sagna’s deep cross with a thumping header that clipped the outside of the post.
An energised confident Fulham continued to give Wenger’s men the occasional scare before half time but no more. Arsenal were little better. Their best sight of goal came 10 minutes before the break when Van Persie blazed an effort way over the bar.
Wenger had much to do at the break.
Adebayor’s early volley was blocked at close range but did suggest Arsenal were up for the battle in the second half.
However before we had reached the hour, the visitors had started to commit players forward. As a result of that, Seol Ki-Hyeon found space on the left and cross for Zamora to flick a shot over the bar at the near post.
Six minutes later the same pair set up Simon Davies, who flicked a woeful effort wide.
By this time, Wenger had replaced Walcott with Bendtner. It was an attacking move and it helped Arsenal heap even more pressure on the home side.
For the first time in the game, the visitors had began to keep the ball in the Fulham half of the pitch.
In the 65th minute, Murphy brought down Eboue and Van Persie’s free-kick clipped the wall then flew over the bar. After that the Dutchman dragged a shot wide from long range but they failed to build on the opportunity.
They did not really threaten again until the final 10 minutes when Nasri and Clichy both had efforts blocked.
The final stages were frantic. Arsenal threw bodies into the box and caution to the wind. Fulham defended with their lives and broke with determination and speed.
Adebayor had a header, substitute Alex Song blazed an effort wide. That was it.
Arsenal were beaten
The all-important goal came midway through the first half when Brede Hangeland arrived unmarked to prod home Jimmy Bullard’s corner from close range.
Arsène Wenger’s side nearly replied immediately when Emmanuel Adebayor thumped a header against the post but, in truth, they had been well off the pace in the first period.
They were better after the break and pegged back Fulham into their own half for most of the final half-hour. However they failed to really test Fulham keeper Mark Schwarzer.
Time will tell if this was a blip due to a catalogue of injuries or a sign of weakness. Whatever the cause, Arsenal only lost three games last term – two of which were against Manchester United and Chelsea – but they did not win the title.
Even though it was only the second game of the season, Arsenal can afford precious few results like this before next May.
Fulham, of course, deserve credit. They worked hard, took the chance that came their way and did not make a mistake at back.
Unfortunately, It was enough to beat Arsenal on the day.
Still without five first-teamers, Wenger made two changes from the side that won the opening-day fixture against West Brom last Saturday.
Kolo Toure had been bench-bound last Saturday due a hip problem but he returned alongside William Gallas this afternoon. Another familiar partnership was reunited up front as Robin van Persie came back alongside Adebayor.
Last Saturday had been difficult for both these sides. Arsenal had hardly been dominant in their 1-0 win over West Brom while Fulham had gone down 2-1 at another newly-promoted side, Hull.
Both managers needed a morale-boosting performance. However, in the first half, only Roy Hodgson would get it.
In the fifth minute Zoltan Gera sent Bobby Zamora through on the left but the former West Ham striker overhit his cross woefully.
Arsenal were taking time to settle. Theo Walcott whipped a dangerous cross into the heart of the area and Adebayor swept a speculative shot wide.
On the quarter-hour, Danny Murphy volleyed over after Arsenal failed to clear their lines but neither side was playing at the top of their game.
That said, the visitors should have gone ahead in the 19th minute. Walcott crossed to the far post, Nasri’s attempted shot turned into a trickling cut-back for Van Persie, who lashed an effort wide when he should have scored.
Arsenal seemed to be playing the cagey first-half football that had served them so well at Twente. Surely it was only a matter of time before their quality would tell.
However that perspective would be turned on its head in the 21st minute.
Zamora turned Toure on the left of the area but the Ivorian centre back recovered to put the ball out for a corner. Jimmy Bullard swung it over and the unmarked Hangeland arrived to toe-poke a volley in to the net from close range.
Arsenal were nearly level within two minutes. Adebayor met Sagna’s deep cross with a thumping header that clipped the outside of the post.
An energised confident Fulham continued to give Wenger’s men the occasional scare before half time but no more. Arsenal were little better. Their best sight of goal came 10 minutes before the break when Van Persie blazed an effort way over the bar.
Wenger had much to do at the break.
Adebayor’s early volley was blocked at close range but did suggest Arsenal were up for the battle in the second half.
However before we had reached the hour, the visitors had started to commit players forward. As a result of that, Seol Ki-Hyeon found space on the left and cross for Zamora to flick a shot over the bar at the near post.
Six minutes later the same pair set up Simon Davies, who flicked a woeful effort wide.
By this time, Wenger had replaced Walcott with Bendtner. It was an attacking move and it helped Arsenal heap even more pressure on the home side.
For the first time in the game, the visitors had began to keep the ball in the Fulham half of the pitch.
In the 65th minute, Murphy brought down Eboue and Van Persie’s free-kick clipped the wall then flew over the bar. After that the Dutchman dragged a shot wide from long range but they failed to build on the opportunity.
They did not really threaten again until the final 10 minutes when Nasri and Clichy both had efforts blocked.
The final stages were frantic. Arsenal threw bodies into the box and caution to the wind. Fulham defended with their lives and broke with determination and speed.
Adebayor had a header, substitute Alex Song blazed an effort wide. That was it.
Arsenal were beaten
By Richard Clarke
From Arsenal.com
Sunday, August 17, 2008
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New season, new hero, same old result.
Arsenal got of to a good start and Samir Nasri had a dream debut as he scored the only goal of the match. He scored the goal in the 4th minute to seal the game for the gunners.
Arsenal 1-0 West Bromwich Albion - Report
New season, new hero, same old result. 
Samir Nasri took just three minutes 44 seconds to introduce himself to the Emirates Stadium faithful on Saturday. His well-crafted goal was enough to beat West Brom and put Arsenal top of the nascent Premier League table but Arsène Wenger knows his side must perform much better than this if they are going to be in the same position come May.
The home side thundered forward in the opening stages and Nasri’s goal appeared to be the first of many. However Arsenal lost their way after the break and West Brom had a couple of decent chances to equalise. Most notably when Johan Djourou cleared James Morrison’s shot off the line.
However, an opening day win is an important win, no matter how it comes. Arsenal will play better than this and draw during the coming campaign.
And there is a long, long way to go.
It may have been the first game of the Premier League campaign but Wenger’s men had already played nine pre-season fixtures this summer plus Wednesday’s Champions League qualifier. That, and Euro 2008, had taken a toll.
Nine players missed the game at Twente in midweek and just Nasri (thigh/knee) returned to the starting line-up this afternoon. Kolo Toure had only half-recovered from his hip injury and was left on the bench. He was joined there by Robin van Persie, who was rested, so Nicklas Bendtner was paired with Emmanuel Adebayor up front.
Emmanuel Eboue was employed as an emergency central midfielder alongside Denilson so Aaron Ramsey also dropped down. After an impressive game in midweek, Djourou retained his place alongside William Gallas.
As ever, Emirates Stadium was a picture on opening day. This lunchtime kick-off was the first game of the entire Premier League campaign. It added a little something extra to a game already jam-packed with anticipation.
Twente had gone for Arsenal’s throats in midweek and, to be honest, it rattled the Gunners. Wenger's men would try the same trick this afternoon and it had the same effect.
Within four minutes, the hosts had the lead. Nasri collected the ball in the left-hand channel and he nudged it to Bendtner who in turn found Gael Clichy on the left-hand byline. The Frenchman spotted Denilson racing towards the byline. The Brazilian reached the ball and cut back for Nasri to steer home a low shot from the corner of the six-yard box.
Arsenal were already looking rampant. Adebayor set up Walcott to nod a header towards the far post. It was blocked by a West Brom body but not, according to referee Howard Webb, a hand.
Soon afterwards, Gallas cracked a venomous long-range drive just wide from fully 30 yards. It was one of those piercing shots that retain its pace and flat trajectory throughout their journey.
Sagna tried his luck from the right flank minutes later but the deflection off Abdoulaye Meite saw the ball balloon just beyond the far post.
Midway through the half, Bendtner sent a steepling header wide. Although Do-Heon Kim did force Manuel Almunia to pull off a fine one-handed save just after the half-hour and then Djourou foiled Ismail Miller 12 yards out, Arsenal were still in control.
Before half-time, Nasri, Adebayor and Denilson all had long-range efforts to add to the lead.
The home side went into the interval cruising. The only issue was an old one – had they scored the goals they deserved?
And would it come back to haunt them.
The answer, as we found out four minutes in, was ‘nearly’. Miller escaped on the left and shot at Almunia’s legs from a tight angle. The ball rebounded to James Morrison who fired into the heart of a frantic area. Almunia got a touch on the shot but Djourou’s presence on the line was the main reason the ball was scrambled wide.
Adebayor might have settled the nerves a couple of minutes later when he burst clear only to sidefoot his shot wide.
However, you sensed Arsenal had started to lose their way. The muscular Miller was causing problems for the defence, and attacks from the home side were now fleeting.
Before the midway point of the half, Walcott had a shot charged down and Eboue blazed wide. With 23 minutes left, Adebayor had the ball in the net only to be flagged offside.
However the overwhelming Arsenal of the first half had waned. To liven up his side, Wenger brought on Van Persie and Toure for Walcott and Bendtner with around 20 minutes left.
Ten minutes from time, Adebayor’s long, arching cross was met by the Dutchman at the far post. His header was held by Carson.
A stumbling, turning Van Persie then prod a shot past the far post with five minutes to go.
At full time, the overwhelming emotion was relief. As at Twente on Wednesday, Arsenal had won the game, kept a clean sheet and done their jobs professionally.
However the trademark finesse may have to wait until their injured players return.
By Richard Clarke
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Aaron Ramsey: Arsenal new signing! Video
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Aaron Ramsey New Signing to Arsenal Football Club
Senior stars drop down to U21s
Theo Walcott and Gabriel Agbonlahor are among five players to drop down from the senior squad for England Under-21s' friendly against Slovenia.
Walcott, Agbonlahor, Joe Lewis, David Wheater and Tom Huddlestone all travelled with Fabio Capello's squad for the clash against Trinidad and Tobago at the end of last season, but they are all now back with Stuart Pearce's U21s for Tuesday's clash at Hull's KC Stadium.
They are all unlikely to feature for the seniors against the Czech Republic next Wednesday but a call-up from Capello remains a possibility.
Manchester City defender Micah Richards has been included by Pearce after recovering from a knee injury sustained in February which saw him miss the rest of the campaign before returning in the UEFA Cup last month.
It is still uncertain where he features in Capello's pecking order but he will be given a chance to impress for the U21s under Pearce, who nurtured him at City before getting sacked.
Aaron Lennon has been included, as have City pair Michael Johnson and Nedum Onuoha, all of whom have been injured in previous squads.
Pearce said: "It is a very strong squad and it's a sign of our intent for the season coming up not just for the U21s but the seniors as well."
Manchester United striker Fraizer Campbell will be returning to the KC Stadium after spending last season on loan at the club.
"Fraizer is a player that the Hull fans will know well and he was a massive part of Hull getting into the Premier League," added Pearce.
"The fact he has been around the Manchester United squad in pre-season shows he is progressing and he showed an excellent attitude when he was involved in the U21s at the end of last season."
Henry will only return for Arsenal
LONDON - Arsene Wenger believes Thierry Henry would only play for Arsenal if he ever decided to return to the Premier League.
Henry has been linked with a transfer to Manchester United this week, but Gunners manager Wenger is convinced the Barcelona striker wouldn’t move to Old Trafford.
Instead Wenger opened the way for the France star to rejoin Arsenal, where he is idolised after scoring 226 goals in 370 appearances.
Asked about reports of United’s interest, Wenger told Arsenal’s website: "I don’t believe in that. I don’t believe Thierry Henry will come back to England.
"That is my gut feeling. But I think if he comes back to England then he comes back to Arsenal."
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Arsenal’s Fabregas To Miss West Brom Clash, Toure & Nasri Tipped To Recover – Ramsey Could Debut In Premiership Opener
Arsenal’s Fabregas To Miss West Brom Clash, Toure & Nasri Tipped To Recover – Ramsey Could Debut In Premiership Opener
Arsenal playmaker Cesc Fabregas is set to miss the start of the Premiership campaign due to his hamstring injury and as such, new signing Aaron Ramsey could make his debut in the 2008-09 season-opener against West Bromwich Albion on Saturday at the Emirates Stadium.
The Spain international is out of Wednesday night’s Champions League qualifier against Dutch side FC Twente and 17-year-old Wales U-21 international Ramsey, who joined Gunners from Cardiff, is in the frame to take his place.
The Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has several first-team players on the injury list at the moment, namely Kolo Toure, Philippe Senderos, Abou Diaby and new signing Samir Nasri; in addition to Fabregas and long-term absentees Eduardo and Tomas Rosicky.
However, defender Toure (hip) and French winger Nasri (knee) are considered to be having a chance to make it to the Baggies clash.
Friday, August 8, 2008
Wenger Positive about Rosicky and Eduardo
The returns of Tomas Rosicky and Eduardo are in a “positive” situation according to Arsène Wenger.
Although the Croatian striker has had the nastier injury — a fractured leg and open dislocation to his ankle suffered at Birmingham in late February — the Czech midfielder’s hamstring problem has kept him sidelined for longer. Rosicky was last seen in an Arsenal shirt when he limped off after 10 minutes against Newcastle on January 26.
Both players continued their rehabilitation at Members’ Day on Tuesday. After their session, their manager seemed content with their progress.
“The situation is positive for both players,” said Wenger. “We believe Tomas could be available in September and Eduardo maybe in November.
“Also it was good for them to be back in this kind of atmosphere. The players enjoy a day like that.”
By Richard Clarke
Walcott - No. 14 Was my Second-Choice Shirt
Theo Walcott has admitted that Thierry Henry's old 14 shirt was in fact his second choice when he switched from his previous squad number this summer.
The Englishman wore No 32 during his first three seasons at Arsenal but opted to change a couple of months ago. He wanted the No 8, last owned by Freddie Ljungberg. But that had already been given to new signing Samir Nasri therefore Walcott decided to move to the shirt worn by his hero, even though he knows that 'TH14' carries a massive reputation
"For me it is best just to think of it as a number." said the 19-year-old. "But then I knew what to expect when I picked this number.
"I actually asked for No 8 at first but Vic [Akers] said that Samir Nasri had it so I was not complaining there. Then he said No 14 was available so straight away I said 'I'll have that'.
"Thierry was my idol. He looked after me when I was first here. It was brilliant to train with him every day and watch what he did. He was the best striker I have ever seen. So I suppose it's like Ade having No 25 because Kanu had that.
"But as I say for me it is just a number."
Jack Wilshere new rookie Video
Jack Wilshere has been named in Arsenal's first-team squad for the 2008/09 season.
The talented 16-year-old has played a major role during pre-season, impressing Arsène Wenger at the Club's training camp in Austria and featuring in both of Arsenal's games at the Emirates Cup.
Wilshere started against Juventus on Saturday and went close with a volley in the first half. He came off the bench against Real Madrid on Sunday and caused problems for one of Europe's most experienced right backs, the Spaniard Michel Salgado.
Wilshere wore the No 55 shirt against La Liga's champions but will take the No 19 shirt in the forthcoming campaign. That number was vacated by Gilberto when the Brazilian left for Panathinaikos last month.
Wilshere joined Arsenal as a nine year-old in October 2001. Last season he scored 13 times in 19 Under-18 league outings and also netted twice from two reserve team starts, all while still a schoolboy.
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Tuesday, August 5, 2008
New Played Of The Gunner
New Played Of The Gunner
Aaron Ramsey
Aaron Ramsey Factfile 
Name
Aaron Ramsey
Born
December 26, 1990
Caerphilly
Wales
Position
Midfielder
Squad Number
16
Previous Club(s)
Cardiff City
Joined Arsenal
June 13, 2008
The Wales Under-21 international Aaron Ramsey signed for the Gunners in June 2008 from Championship side Cardiff City, on a long-term contract for an undisclosed fee. Although still only 17, Aaron has already represented his country at Under-21 level and became the youngest player ever to represent Wales at this level in August 2007, in a 4-3 victory over Sweden Under-21s. He was also recently called up to the full Welsh squad for their friendly international matches in Iceland and Holland, but was an unused substitute on both occasions. Young midfielder Ramsey progressed through the youth ranks at Cardiff City and also became the youngest ever player to represent the Bluebirds, coming on as a substitute in the League match against Hull City on April 28, 2007, at just 16 years 124 days, breaking the previous record set by John Toshack. Since making his debut for Cardiff City in the 2006/07 season, Ramsey went on to make a total of 22 appearances for the Welsh side, including a substitute appearance in last season’s FA Cup Final against Portsmouth at Wembley Stadium
Samir Nasri
Samir Nasri Factfile
Name 
Samir Nasri
Born
June 26, 1987
Marseille
France
Position
Midfielder
Squad Number
8
Previous Club(s)
Marseille
Joined Arsenal
July 11, 2008
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 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..
From http://www.arsenal.com/
Arsenal Squad
Manager
Goalkeepers
1.Manuel Almunia 
21. Lukasz Fabianski 
24. Vito Mannone 
Defenders
3. Bacary Sagna 
5. Thomas Vermaelen
10. William Gallas
18. Mikael Silvestre 
22. Gael Clichy
30. Armand Traore 
28. Kieran Gibbsr
Midfielders
2. Abou Diaby
4. Cesc Fabregas 
7. Tomas Rosicky
8. Samir Nasri 
15. Denilson
16. Aaron Ramsey 
17. Alexandre Song
19. Jack Wilshere 
23. Andrey Arshavin
27. Emmanuel Eboue
5. Thomas Vermaelen10. William Gallas
18. Mikael Silvestre 22. Gael Clichy
30. Armand Traore 
28. Kieran Gibbsr
31. Sol Campbell
Midfielders
2. Abou Diaby
4. Cesc Fabregas 
7. Tomas Rosicky
8. Samir Nasri 
15. Denilson
16. Aaron Ramsey 
17. Alexandre Song
19. Jack Wilshere 
23. Andrey Arshavin
27. Emmanuel Eboue
Strikers
9. Eduardo
11. Robin Van Persie 
12. Carlos Vela
14. Theo Walcott 
29. Marouane Chamakh
26. Nicklas Bendtner
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