MATCH REPORT


Manchester United 1-0 Arsenal
Barclays Premier League, Old Trafford
Monday, December 13, 2010, 20:00

   Arsenal blew the top of the Premier League table after a 1-0 defeat against Manchester United close in on Monday night.
 
   The goal was more than a hint of luck about it. Nani turned on the head cross from Ji-Sung Park four minutes before halftime, but the reaction was fierce in Korea.
 
   Manchester United also missed a penalty in the second half Wayne Rooney blazed over the bar.
 
   There were great moments in the game between them, there was little to separate the sides. Arsenal's performance was combative and controlled. Although we have already said, on another night, they have picked up something from the game.
 
   Wojciech Szczesny rookie goalkeeper Yes it does more to save more than Edwin van der Sar, but this is Old Trafford and the volume of fans travel to Arsenal full-time suggests that they still had pride in his side for tonight.
 
   The fifth defeat of the season is a blow to Arsenal's title hopes, but this performance means that they can still argue that the very quality - hopefully - for the rest of the campaign.
   The stand of the news team was the selection of Szczesny in goal. Lukasz Fabianski had hurt his hip in the final seconds of the victory over Partizan Belgrade last Wednesday and saw colleagues took the gloves for the first time in a Premier League game.
 
   Cesc Fabregas had a muscle injury since the 2-0 defeat at Braga in the last month.There was considerable doubt in the days before the game, and started on the bench.
 
Otherwise, Wenger reshaped his team as he did during the month.
 
   This game was a chance for Arsenal. They came at Old Trafford as the Premier League leaders, but had not yet gain glory for a side with ambitions of original title.That would change with a victory tonight.
 
   In the first half, they never really find a flow and lose a goal, but they were always competitive.
   In the eighth minute found Rooney, Van der Sar clearance fast. The England striker turned abruptly and his deflected shot was touched by Szczesny with attendance nearby park.
 
   The game was pretty even, but the odds - as they were - went to the local team.
 
   Midway was the half Darren Fletcher crosses to Rooney, but Sebastien Squillaci grip.The header was weak and French finds Nani on the right in the region. His volley flew inches past the post. It was by far the clearest chance to attend the opening tense.
 
   Shortly before half time, Manchester United had a great shout for a penalty. Nani turned in a cross from the left and Marouane Chamakh stooped to clear sign that the ball grazed the head, but got right. Referee Howard Webb eventful game. As it was when Rafael Chamakh earlier cordoned off the area.
 
   Arsenal held its own, but made a move worthy of the name. But Manchester United was unlikely to cut visitor from another.
 
   In fact, when they took the lead four minutes before halftime, you need luck.
 
   Nani drove in Clichy and bystanders tried to cross the ball. His work in French, but the park responded quickly and took a header over Szczesny. He fell hopelessly out of Arsenal goalkeeper and goal.
 
   In a tight game strongly opposed, was a great time. Arsenal went into the break feeling a little prejudiced.
 
   Tomas Rosicky struck a cross-shot close range in the opening moments of the second half. And after Alex Song Rooney had nodded the ball into his own net and, bar, Samir Nasri was the sole purpose of Van der Sar to save the post.
 
   Arsenal upped the ante, but Manchester United was to break the fast at night with long balls over the top. With the visitors chasing the game, he had in his hands.
 
   Within 54 minutes, fed Rooney, Anderson and Brazilian-foot poke was impressed with the wonderful difference Szczesny. His best save of the night so far.
 
   A few minutes later, Van der Sar made his first real stop. Nasri low shot was con-transform Chamakh way by the Dutch. For a second, Morocco scored a goal in his grace, but Nemanja Vidic slid to block the Arsenal striker took a shot on goal.
 
   Wenger brought on Fabregas and Robin van Persie and Rosicky to Jack Wilshere.Out side was pressing the pedal, but when the Dutch just do not rush home Sagna, you knew it was not the night of Arsenal.
 
   Anderson gave a kick out of bed in the prostate after a challenge from the right upper back Rio Ferdinand.
 
   Then in the 72th minute, Manchester United would have killed the game. On the right, in the region, Nani tussled Clichy slip. The Portuguese player pulled the ball in hand, French has been pressed and the assistant referee indicated a penalty. It was the fifth penalty awarded against Arsenal in their last eight trips to Old Trafford.
 
   They are often crucial, but that was not met. Unexplained Rooney thundered his effort high over the bar from 12 yards.
 
   This is the impetus of Arsenal and Wenger said the pace of his hand, replacing Andrey Arshavin with Theo Walcott.
 
   However, in the seconds passed, the Manchester United defending deep and not more prone to breakage.
 
   One, in the 88th minute, Rooney tried Chip Szczesny. Pole stretched his huge body and the ball hit the side.
 
   In the final seconds of regulation time, which was drifting away Van Persie Walcott cons by Ferdinand at the pole.
 
   Manchester United are now closing the shutters, and Arsenal failed to open price.
 
   It was a last half-chance when Chamakh nodded and Walcott shone on the bar.
 
   But despite a decent performance, this was not the night to Arsenal.

MATCH PREVIEW



Match Preview-Manchester United vs Arsenal 

Barclays Premier League
Monday, 13th December 2010, 19:45
Old Trafford, Manchester


Last 6 Man Utd results:

Man Utd 1-1 Valencia
West Ham 4-0 Man Utd
Man Utd 7-1 Blackburn
Rangers 0-1 Man Utd
Man Utd 2-0 Wigan
Aston Villa 2-2 Man Utd

Last 6 Arsenal results:

 Arsenal 3-1 Partizan Belgrade
 Arsenal 2-1 Fulham
 Arsenal 2-0 Wigan
 Aston Villa 2-4 Arsenal
 Braga 2-0 Arsenal
 Arsenal 2-3 Tottenham

Head-to-Head

2009/2010: Arsenal 1-3 Manchester United
2009/2010: Manchester United 2-1 Arsenal
2008/2009: Manchester United 0-0 Arsenal
2008/2009: Arsenal 2-1 Manchester United
2007/2008: Manchester United 2-1 Arsenal
2007/2008: Arsenal 2-2 Manchester United
2006/2007: Arsenal 2-1 Manchester United
2006/2007: Manchester United 0-1 Arsenal
2005/2006: Manchester United 2-0 Arsenal
2005/2006: Arsenal 0-0 Manchester United


   Balance sheet at home to Manchester United may look impressive on paper, but the reality is that they have difficulties in understanding on many occasions. A nearly perfect record in the league at Old Trafford, at least partly due to the parity of the Opposition. Winning 7-1 against Blackburn was a perfect example of a party to accept defeat before a ball was even kicked. Arsenal are not so easily discouraged, and can take advantage of the opportunities they create are secure so they can move forward in leading the Premier League.
   After winning their last four league games away to Arsenal go into this game full of confidence. With Theo Walcott and Robin van Persie back Wenger brand has all the options necessary procedures to form a win at Old TraffordDa Silva twins seem to have weaknesses, full back, but only Rafael is scheduled to begin. With Rio Ferdinand injured or backpack and blur game, go on the attack is the best philosophy in this game. Sit back and play football cautious tactics simply allow United to play in the game. Put them on the back foot exhibit unstable and a half back that lack a leader. 03.01 on Arsenal to beat reminds one of the best prices for Premier League weekend.
 

   Creating opportunity is not a problem as Arsenal have their usual positive approach, and it is difficult to see if they can not, the most important thing is to ensure that they have a chance. Samir Nasri is a lethal scoring at the moment, and because of the price, this is a very tasty 1.10 and 3.10, to mark the first to score at any time. Despite his below par performance against Partizan, Andrey Arshavin proved before they can raise their game against really big teams and 02/07 to score anytime is worth a bet to recover from a goal For some reason, 35 / 1 on Russia to score two or more really call and do not require a high risk of making a net profit.
   A trip to Old Trafford, is rarely easy, but if Arsenal attack from the beginning, when they could make a comfortable 2-0 win at 19 / 1 and 3-1 at 30 / 1 should not be takeninto account long-distance photos of these prices suggests that they are.

NEWS



Arsenal 3-1 Partizan Belgrade
UEFA Champions League, Emirates Stadium
Wednesday, December 08, 2010, 19:45


   Arsenal took their place in the last 16 of Champions League to 11 successive season with a 3-1 victory over Partizan Belgrade on Wednesday.
 
Arsene Wenger's side just needed a win to ensure safe passage, but it turned out to be a little nervous the night at the bottom of Group H.
 
In fact, they could not breathe when Samir Nasri fired home 13 minutes from the third.
 
Robin van Persie gave Arsenal the lead half an hour from the penalty spot, but they failed to move on from there. 52nd minute equalizer Cleo was barely on the charts, but it was always a danger.
 
Theo Walcott came off the bench to fire home side took the lead in the 73rd minute.
 
After the goal, Arsenal Nasri should have gone home, but it was not the balmy evening at the Emirates.
 
In the final phase, was Bacar legend sent on a last man foul on Aleksandar Lazevski.
 
Shakhtar win against Braga said that they have won the group H, which can be a problem to draw Arsenal 17 December.
 
But this was a night when Wenger's side simply to go through.
 
And they did.
 
Manager, three changes from the side, who had urged Fulham last Saturday. Most famous was Van Persie, who came directly to the captain. He was a Dutchman third start of the season, and it is interesting to note that operated in the hole "for Marouane Chamakh.
 
Elsewhere, Denilson replaced Jack Wilsher and Kieran Gibbs Gael Clichy came in, who came down with the disease.
 
It was mighty cold at the Emirates Stadium tonight. Much has changed - including the season - as Arsenal has 11 goals in the victory over the most massive and Shakhtar Braga.
 
Lost in the corresponding away games left they need to match the outcome of the Portuguese team in the Ukraine to qualify. Braga is likely to win and Arsenal looked like a winner in the party who tried to avoid becoming only the 11th team to zero points in the Champions League group.
 
It should be easy for Arsenal, but there was a potential night discordant.
 
And the first half hour does not go as planned.
 
Even if the home team were on top territorially, they created little. The closest they came was when he tried to feed Nasri, Van Persie near post.
 
Meanwhile Pacy Cleo is sitting on the shoulders of the Arsenal center back continuation of a long ball on top and waited for a mistake.
 
Then in the 14th minutes Gibbs turned his ankle in an ambush. He tried to soldier, but he lasted only 10 minutes. Emmanuel Eboue came. But the defender's right hand was covering the rear left and did not move for Arsenal's equilibrium.
 
However, a half-time, Arsenal have been thrown bones.
 
Alex Song, Van Persie moved into space in this area, and a rash challenge from Marko Jovanovic, brought him down.
 
The Dutchman fired home. It was his first goal since the last match of last season.
 
Naturally, the purpose of the elevator. Eboue is fast, the legs in the past two defenders on the left and his cross was hacked shooting his own bar Mladen Krstajic.
 
But they could not continue in this spirit. Arsenal first 45 minutes of the evening was nervous and incoherent.
 
The minutes of opening the second half was better. Keeper Vladimir Stojkovic has denied Chamakh and Denilson cross was deflected to Nasri, who slammed a shot high over the bar.
 
It appears that Arsenal have finally go.
Partizan then compared.
The visitors worked the ball from right to Cleo, just outside the area. He lost the ball and is a break with the outside Squillace beat Fabianski.
 
This is only the second goal scored in Group H Serb - and it was a penalty against Arsenal in Belgrade.
 
At this stage, Braga still rely on men Shakhtar and Wenger has yet to pass. But he seemed to have decided to take it on the wire.
 
Cross Legend sailed just behind Van Persie on the bar and it was the sight of the possibility when Stojkovic dropped a cross under pressure from the song. But they were only half-chances.
 
In the middle of the half, Wenger made a change. Andrey Arshavin was a success and Theo Walcott replaced.
 
Arsenal are trying to build some momentum. When compensation is blocked on the edge of the area, Van Persie free kick spilled from the bar acrobatics Stojkovic.Song From the corner curled effort wide.
 
Arsenal were close, and they would soon make a breakthrough. The legend cross in the 73rd minute was a direct nod to Walcott Aleksandar Krstajic. Liverpool chest and fired the ball into the opposite corner.
 
The relief is clear, and six minutes later, victory was assured. The song he danced with a couple of problems, and after a few Nasri, compare the results. The French, however, have the ball and shot low into the corner.
 
Meanwhile, over in Donetsk Shakhtar took the lead.
 
Who killed any chance of first place. But in reality, Arsenal still have work to do here.
 
Five minutes after the overthrow of legend Lazevski on the edge of the area. Back was the last man, and unfortunately had to go. Fabianski has made a great save from a free kick Radosav Petrovic.
 
It was a hard night of heavy end. But through it all, Arsenal move.

NEWS



Fabregas, Diaby may miss match against Man Utd.

   Cesc Fabregas and Abou Diaby is back in training but is unlikely to be fit for crucial trip to Manchester United on Monday.
   Fabregas was left with a hamstring problem since the defeat at Braga, after fifteen days. Diaby picked up the original ankle problem during the 4-1 win against Bolton back to the 11th September. He started two games since then, but not finalized.
On Tuesday afternoon, Wenger was held a press conference before the match with Partizan Belgrade, where he raised the issue of weight Fabregas.

 "It was out of practice today," said the manager. "Actually, it's still there today.
   "He has little chance to play on Monday. This means that today, just under 50 percent.
   "Diaby is practicing with him. He has very little chance."

NEWS



Sagna - Time to start winning the big games


Bacary Sagna indexed feel, he asked "Big" If the Premier League game at the end of the season when Manchester United's money to be born. Wednesday the United States second.
 Arsenius Weng desire of Old Trafford without a title to go to get the former, and Chelsea with Manchester United in November 2008 when they were beaten Chelsea 2-1 thanks to Stamford Bridge. As Robin van Iran is fit.
 When Chelsea at Stamford Bridge with a loss in the first half of October, desperate to convince the team was Manchester City to win 3-0 and the sea and we know should be an opportunity to increase Sagna. Great if you keep the No. 1 place to get that 2-1 win over the weekend for Fulham.
If we want prosperity in the summer made too late and we want us to struggle to conquer these big games Sagna said: "We [lost] the first name of Chelsea do not have the reduction to be demonstrated because of the many lies in [to.].
 "As a result, play it on the game's reward of [type of title] our. Not reached the end of December, [but] will show the way for better or to the group.
We learn it for yourself now you'll have a good look forward to celebrating the big games he wants to go a little to win them.

NEWS


    Arsenal 2-1 Fulham
Barclays Premier League, Emirates Stadium
Saturday, December 04, 2010, 15:00

Samir Nasri scored two goals of the rare quality on Arsenal's Premier League table with a 2-1 victory for Fulham on Saturday.
 
France was brilliant last week alone. But tonight was all.
 
Ten minutes from the start that left two defenders before flying home at the bottom closely.
 
Fifteen minutes from time is in the area, rounded goalkeeper defender before the ball is connected to.
 
Said Frankly, most of the time for intervention has been full of frustration Diomansy Kamara pulled Laurent Koscielny was stunned after the collision with a companion accidentally Sebastien Squillaci.
Arsenal chase game with persistence and intelligence. Fulham draw with only 60 percent of their games this season, and you can see why.
 
Its strategy is to stop the invention of the arsenal and then take what they can break through or a piece of Wenger's men's group spent the afternoon opening price.
 
After the defeat at Tottenham and Newcastle under pressure. But they responded heroically.
 
Requests to adjust the sound to play Everton Chelsea and Manchester United. United has been delayed to help Arsenal leader.
Now there is.
Wenger made nine changes from the midweek victory over Wigan in the League Cup, and only Jack Wilshere Koscielny kept their seats.
 
However, compared with Villa at the weekend, it remained unchanged. Will again captain Tomas Rosicky.
 
Basic network winning poet has little pressure on Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.But home is still a problem for Wenger's men the title race in defeat this afternoon would be their third consecutive Premier League title - something that happened a long time 33. Year
Fulham, but then there is the history on their side. He never won a league game at Arsenal - and tried since before World War II.
 
Initiation process seemed to work.
 
After seven minutes, he began Wilshere immediately after high school, Andrei Arshavin, the Russian pole to give the ball to the left, and Mark Schwarzer left blank to prevent the spread of extensive
 
Russia then pushed through the center Nasri, but pass the ball out.
 
France will not have to wait long for his goal in the 14th minute, Arshavin cut left, and again from Nasri on the right pane.
 
He still has much to do - but it was he who was weaving in Chancery activists before their flight back to the goal of the season 10 French ran towards the corner flag as two Fulham players drop to the ground trick.
 
Arsenal could have doubled their lead after the elections, but Marouane Chamakh Wilshere instead of hitting the target. In a ball in the middle is not out Arshavin, weak implementation record challenges struggling distance
 
Home team will be looking to bring the game to Nasri set up in bed and drink.
 
Matthew Briggs muscles right past his shot goalwards decline caused by Dickson Etuhu Schwarzer saved on the line as a threat to Arshavin.
 
A few seconds later, the center right and the song Alex Rosicky shooting nearby.
 
It was after more than a sense of movement. This is the way of a chance to come.
 
Some people down, left, and Arsenal left-back after Hughes took off Briggs. But it looks painful.
 
However, while in the model is a new problem. Abuse of alcohol is an old man.
 
However, Arsenal did not give up a devastating attack on a half-hour Fulham linked together to reject the ball and his teammates led by a rare Squillaci Koscielny source itself. France continues to rise in recent years, Clint Dempsey is the ball in to take over the house in pants at sidefooted.
 
One of the goals, Koscielny on the ground, got out of bed and went on Djourou.
 
Suddenly, the comfort of your home is gone. Fulham nerves and tried to screw Arsenal reopen.
 
When they were injured Etuhu Kamara was sent clean through but Fabianski stood up to protect important.
 
Bacary Sagna got a second chance after a pass from right and head through the ball Chamakh by Schwarzer, finding the net.
 
Arsenal remain in a state of equality is not required.
 
Music Rosicky ready to shoot anything the first minutes of the second half. Again, it was all Arsenal at the beginning.
 
Arshavin was trying to "Chancery" weaving two defenders and fired. But his shot hit the legs of Schwarzer.
 
Visits continued. But the chances of drying. Wenger message Robin van Persie came on for Rosicky 63 min.
 
It has to break in the afternoon. Arsenal went abroad every ball back. But Fulham have a discipline where you can eat the clock.
 
Music muscles in high school, John Pantsil, and from the corner of the bar shooting
 
Fulham, however, pose a risk to her lost time Fabianski corner from Zoltan Gera header from the boot by van Persie shortly after the prime example Squillaci heavy cross check of the target. So the title Gras fly wide.
With 17 minutes, Andy Johnson Fulham Kamara exchange, while Theo Walcott was introduced Wilshere.
 
After the game - but before you start really the Chancery in matte visitors
 
Van Persie in a position to move the edge of the area. But French cuisine. He was a shield to avoid past goalkeeper he beat a sharp angle. But now, he recovered enough to ask his shot past Aaron Hughes online.
 
Fulham was not going inches wide shot noise Etuhu. But almost immediately Chamakh could have killed him, but when after receiving the Croix de Clichy, that stopped.
 
Fabianski made key stops late and Gera Fulham push for equality.
 
But Arsenal deserved.
 
They should show more of the spirit that is in May.
 
However, the achievements were built on land, win over Emirates Stadium this afternoon.

PLAYERS

Goalkeepers

  • 1Manuel AlmuniaManuelALMUNIA
  • 21Lukasz FabianskiLukaszFABIANSKI
  • 24Vito MannoneVitoMANNONE
  • 53Wojciech SzczesnyWojciechSZCZESNY


Defenders

  • 3Bacary SagnaBacarySAGNA
  • 5Thomas VermaelenThomasVERMAELEN
  • 6Laurent KoscielnyLaurentKOSCIELNY
  • 18Sebastien SquillaciSebastienSQUILLACI
  • 20Johan DjourouJohanDJOUROU
  • 22Gael ClichyGaelCLICHY
  • 28Kieran GibbsKieranGIBBS
  • 30Armand TraoreArmandTRAORE


Midfielders

  • 2Abou DiabyAbouDIABY
  • 4Cesc FabregasCescFABREGAS
  • 7Tomas RosickyTomasROSICKY
  • 8Samir NasriSamirNASRI
  • 15DenilsonDENILSON
  • 16Aaron RamseyAaronRAMSEY
  • 17Alex SongAlexSONG
  • 19Jack WilshereJackWILSHERE
  • 23Andrey ArshavinAndreyARSHAVIN
  • 27Emmanuel EboueEmmanuelEBOUE


Strikers

  • 10Robin van PersieRobinVAN PERSIE
  • 11Carlos VelaCarlosVELA
  • 14Theo WalcottTheoWALCOTT
  • 29Marouane ChamakhMarouaneCHAMAKH
  • 52Nicklas BendtnerNicklasBENDTNER