Just a quick one from me today. I’m obviously disappointed with the loss and performance against ManUre but am very thankful that it was only by one goal. What with the unholy trinity of strikers that Froggie has at his disposal coupled with the advantage of playing at home, one’d have expected more goals from ManUre. Indeed, they may even pay for it and Froggie may suffer sleepless nights because of it.
Admittedly, Arsenal were not strong enough. Theo on the right could not get into action. Nasri was struggling in midfield while Cesc who was supposed to link with Ade always seemed too far from his striker. The real star was Almunia who frustrated Froggie and ManUre and he performed even better than Petr Cech on Tuesday; seven good saves in the first half-hour alone where United took 65 per cent of possession.
Even Wenger who desperately seeks the big European title to add to his CV admitted Arsenal were lucky to get away with only one-goal defeat. But hey the next leg will be at the Emirates and the Gunners have never before lost a European semi-final. In reaching the 2006 final, a defence of Emmanuel Eboue, Philippe Senderos, Kolo Toure and Mathieu Flamini created a new Champions League record in the length of time without conceding a goal. If Wenger could do it then with that makeshift back four, he can repeat it again. Yes, it’s advantage to ManUre - but Arsenal aren’t out yet.
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Have a good weekend peeps!
Admittedly, Arsenal were not strong enough. Theo on the right could not get into action. Nasri was struggling in midfield while Cesc who was supposed to link with Ade always seemed too far from his striker. The real star was Almunia who frustrated Froggie and ManUre and he performed even better than Petr Cech on Tuesday; seven good saves in the first half-hour alone where United took 65 per cent of possession.
Even Wenger who desperately seeks the big European title to add to his CV admitted Arsenal were lucky to get away with only one-goal defeat. But hey the next leg will be at the Emirates and the Gunners have never before lost a European semi-final. In reaching the 2006 final, a defence of Emmanuel Eboue, Philippe Senderos, Kolo Toure and Mathieu Flamini created a new Champions League record in the length of time without conceding a goal. If Wenger could do it then with that makeshift back four, he can repeat it again. Yes, it’s advantage to ManUre - but Arsenal aren’t out yet.
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According to virus hunter Nathan Wolfe, we’ve created a perfect storm for virus. For more, go here.
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Have a good weekend peeps!
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