CHELSEA CRUSH-ED ARSENAL 3-0

CHELSEA continued to head top of the Premier League when they demolished Arsenal 3-0 to end the Gunners unbeaten home record at the Emirates yesterday. Didier Drogba once again was on target when he struck twice and an own goal by Thomas Vermalaen add on Arsenal misery for their fourth defeat in their league campaign.

Arsenal were much the better team in the early part of the match. The Gunners raise glimpse of hope for their fans that they will likely stand a good chance of scoring which it never did. But Chelsea were never in serious trouble with their solid defending superiority stood firm at whatever the home team could throw at them.

Then came the opener. Against the run of play  Chelsea captain's John Terry  paved the way for  Ashley Cole on the left. The former Arsenal send in a teasing cross into the goalmouth find Drogba who cleanly connected the ball past Almunia into the right hand corner of the post.

The first goal did not dampen the home team spirit but the second goal was a real shocker. In a similar situation Ashley Cole deliver another fine cross which Gallas trying to clear the ball but he miss and to his horror the ball struck Vermalaen leg and went  straight  in to give Chelsea a formidable two-goal advantage just before the break.

In the second half Arsenal send in Theo Walcott for Song but the striker fail to show any real threat for Chelsea. He was later join in by Carlos Vela replacing Eduardo but the Mexican  too much either fail to give any impact upfront.

Once Chelsea got their third, its game over for Arsene Wenger's men and the three points is  in the visitor bag which saw the Arsenal's fan leaving their seats. From a free-kick (pic below) Drogba calmly guided his shot easily past Almunia whom suprisingly seems unsure of his positioning guarding his goal by leaving a huge gap on his left. (a mistake he did in the Champion League semi-final against Manchester United letting in Cristiano Ronaldo free-kick)

With the win Chelsea lead the table with 36 points, Manchester United in the second spot with 31 points followed by Totenham Hotspurs with 26 points and Arsenal drop one rung below their London neighbours with 25 points.

With news that Robin Van Persie has confirmed to be ruled out for five months Arsene Wenger is definitely  desperate going into the transfer market finding a reliable striker when the transfer window opens in January.Come on Arsene Wenger get a really good one.

ARSENAL - FROM BOY'Z TO MEN

ARSENAL must gundown Chelsea if they need to become  `Boy'z to Men' against the current Premier League Leaders at the Emirates tomorrow. A must win for Arsene Wenger's side or else Arsenal will be trailing by 11 points if lose, 9 points if they draw, 5 points if they win with a game in hand.

Arsene Wenger described the match as the perfect stage for his side to prove their worth and  their true capabilities as genuine contender for the premier league title. Playing against good footballing sides with such great and experience players what more you need to have in the match. And the most importart of all that his side has to grew up to become men. This is the kind of game you need to test your own ability. You pass then surely everything will come into places. You fail it will backfire the whole team including the manager.That is how the outcome of the match means so much to Arsene Wenger.

Earlier in the season they suffered few setback two defeat in a row to Manchester City and Manchester United but they came back strongly and they drew 2-2 against West Ham bounce back but were brought down to earth by Sunderland. Coincidently all this four matches are played away from home. At the Emirates with proud home record, Arsenal is still remain unbeaten.

If you look at the team closely it shows that Arsenal is still lacking `consistency' in their game especially in away matches. But tomorrow clash could be vital for Arsenal fans to judge their team if they has the ingredient  to make it this season or it just a false dream. 

If Arsenal do beat Chelsea then it will be a different story and the team are on the right path for the elusive title. But to be honest against Chelsea, the home side will be competing against one of the best side in the league. Winning is one thing but the manner how they did it must be fair and square with no controversy overshadow the result as an excuse then the critics will have to eat back their words. 

So the home side need to produce one of their best performance of the season with all the ingredients that Arsene Wenger had laid down to them. Such to out manouvere Carlo Ancelotti's side in every department with the Italian already dreaming to become the next Sir Alex Ferguson. Who the hell he think he is. With the season is far from over the former AC Milan  manager dare to dream. The great Philipe Scolari fail to do it and comes Avram Grant and Guss Hiddink too. Warn ya the day Chelsea lose to Wigan 3-1 recently it was havoc in the Chelsea camp. Go Arsenal go..I believe Manchester United fan are also behind you.    

 

ARSENAL BACK ON TRACK

ARSENAL defy the odds to justify themselves that they are ready for the showdown against league leaders Chelsea at the Emirates in the Premier League this weekend when they brushed aside the Belgian outfit Standard Leige 2-0 in the Champions League Group H match last night.

Samir Nasri got them going with the opening goal  and Brazilian born Denilson who just came back from injury scored the second before the break for Arsenal to secure top spot of Group H and advance into the quarterfinal knockout stages.

Arsene Wenger started with Mexican's Carlos Vela to spearhead the attack instead the reliable Eduardo. Also in the line-up is Emanuele Eboue taking over Bacary Sagna at right back and Kieran Gibbs on the left together with Gallas and Vermalaen to tighten up the defence.

Both teams opt a far more open attacking approach compare to their previous meeting earlier to make it such  a lively encounter.


Arsenal had a first sight at goal with a pinball goal-shooting practice in the box then it was the visitor turn saw Dieudonne Mbokani strike flew past Almunia but was deny by the post. The match suddenly favour  towards the home team when a long through ball by Vermalaen was terribly misjudge by a Standard Leige defender Gohi Bi Cyriac, saw Samir Nasri who was lurking behind quick to sneak in and gleefully stabbed home.

The home team should have wrapped up the match in two quick succession when Andre Arshavin first time shot just few centimeter off target and Fabregas fails to guide his shot at the far post. 

But Denilson who just came back into the team after warming up the bench at the Stadium of Light did not make any mistake this time when he lets fly a scorcher into the roof of the net.


The visitor too had their chance to reduce the deficit when their striker final touch was just not hard enough to beat Almunia. Defender William Gallas suffered a knock with fellow Andre Arshavin due to lack of communication which saw both going for the same ball. 

Gallas had to be replace by Slyvestre while Arshavin needed a strapped in the head and to add woes to Arsenal injury list when Kieran Gibbs suffered a broken ankle and was replaced by Armand Traore.   





 

WOUNDED ARSENAL READY TO BOUNCE BACK

ARSENAL recent loss to Sunderland in the Premier League raised some eyebrows whether the Gunners are in their best shape to face Standard Leige in the Champions League match at the Emirates Stadium tonight.

Their sudden loss of form recently might give Standard Leige the advantage to exploits further more in the Arsenal armoury and hopes the home team still have not yet recovered from their unexpected defeat to the Black Cats.

But for Arsene Wenger, he described tonight match is very important for his men to show what are they capable and realy made off to justify the critics to eat their words on Arsenal quest for the Premier League Title this season.

Some might say Arsenal are not men enough and would not stand a chance to go through the whole Premier League matches after indifferent of form lately  but Arsene Wenger believes his side are still on course and heading towards the right direction.

It is still early to suggest and to write off Arsenal that they will not be among the teams that can challenge former champions  Manchester United and current league leaders Chelsea with the league is still not at the halfway mark.

For tonight match Arsenal who just needing a point to top the group while Standard Leige they need to win to boost their chances advancing into the next round. But for Arsenal playing infront of their own fans need to win to give the team glimpse of hope before facing Chelsea this weekend. For the record Arsenal is still unbeaten at home. So come on Fab and co. show your stuff and do what you can do best. Gunners will fly. Fly Robin Fly up up to the sky,

 

BENT D ESTROYER

HIGH-FLYING scoring Arsenal succumbed to their third defeat in the Premier League when they went down 0-1 against Sunderland at the Stadium Of Light yesterday with Darrent Bent scoring the winner in the 72nd minute to send the Gunners crashing on a wet slippery pitch.

Arsenal started strongly dominating the early part of the match creating a few good scoring opportunities but fail to find the net. Tomas Rosicky should have given Arsenal the lead but the Sunderland goalkeeper manage to block his powerful volley to safety.

The visitor best chance came in the 32nd minute with Song combines well with Eduardo before setting up for the Croatian but to his dismay his final touch just a few inches wide of target.

Sunderland's too had their chances to take the lead twice from Steve Malbranque but on both occassion the midfielder who was not under pressure balloon the ball sky high with the goal at his mercy.  

In the second-half, the home team began to look more dangerous and far more aggressive than their counterparts who seems lethargic after on international duty during midweek quick  to close down the visitor attacking play successfully and doing numerous counter-attack to unsettle the Arsenal defence and it prove frutile.

From a corner kick the ball struck subsitute Frazier Campbell on his shin in the goalmouth area bounce of perfectly for Bent who wasted no chance to stab home past Almunia for his 9th league goal. With the goal the 25 year old 10 million pound signing from Spurs have score a goal each against all the big four teams.

With 20 minutes left, Arsenal who were desperate searching for the equaliser made three quick subsitutions through Andre Arshavin, Carlos Vela and Theo Walcott but it did not materialise. Arsenal did claim for a penalty late in the match when Mexican's Carlos Vela was hacked down in the box but referee, Alan Wiley refused to respond.

 





 

ARSENAL WATCH OUT FOR BENT

CONSISTENCY is the key for Arsenal's men if they reckon to be consider as a genuine title contenders for the Premier League Title this seasons.

That's the message by the Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger towards his team before they take on Steve Bruce's Black Cats at the Stadium Of Light today. 

Wenger believes if his side able to maintain the `magic word' weekend-weekout then everything will come into places. To be champions we need to have a strong squad to rely on. Injury to first team players is part and parcel of the gam e and we need back-up whom we believed is just good enough to shoulder the responsibilty.

Who knows this players might turn out to be our trump card to deliver and provide morale-booster for the squad to achieve greater heights lifting our game to a level which we dream and hoping for.

With Robin Van Persie ruled out, Croatian's striker Eduardo Da Silva will spearhead the attack pairing with Mexican, Carlos Vela upfront in which the combination prove lethal in the Carling Cup fine run.Without the injured Gael Clichy and Kieran Gibbs out either experience Mikael Slyvestre or young Armand Traore will step up fill in the gap. In the previous outing Arsenal drew 1-1 at the same venue last season.

Meanwhile, Sunderland top marksman in the Premier League, Darrent Bent 25, with eight goals under his belt with no doubt hope to impress Fabio Capello his all round capability for a place in the England World Cup squad next year.

Sunderland currently lying eight in the table recorded 4 wins, 1 draw and lost one in their 6 home matches might gave Steve Bruce's side the confidence to put on the brakes on the high-flying-scoring Gunners. Arsenal wins then we are game on with Chelsea.

GOOD NEWS AND BAD NEWS ARSENAL'S PLAYERS ON INTERNATIONAL DUTY

ARSENE Wenger find himself in an unfamiliar situation after his top hit-man Robin Van Persie confirmed to be ruled out for at least 6 weeks suffering partially torn ankle ligament in a friendly international match 0-0 draw against Italy as he prepare his side before the English Premier League resume this weekend.

The Arsenal boss cannot afford to lose any more key players and  praying hard for another 90 minutes starting tonight against those who are on international duty for the South Africa World Cup play-off second-leg and friendly's international match comeback unscathed.

Robin Van Persie will join the band of Arsenal's croc lists including Theo Walcott, Nicklas Bendtner, Gael Clichy, Johan Djourou, Denilson, Carlos Vela, Lukas Fabianski  and Jack Wilshere. Latest news, Abou Diaby has been ruled out for France vs Ireland World Cup play-off match and was back in London for further treatment on his ankle injury suffered in the first leg match. The midfielder looks doubtful for the Sunderland match.

With Van Persie not available until January, Wenger is certain to go on shopping list buying one or two new players when the  transfers window opens next month. Rumours heard that Spanish giant Barcelona are still in hot pursuit for the Arsenal's captain, Cesc Fabregas to Nou Camp offering huge cash close to 50 million pound plus players Yaya Toure and Bojan Krkic in the package.

Both Yaya (younger brother of Kolo Toure) and Bojan Krkic have been on Wenger mind early in the season might change the Frenchman thought to hang on to his captain's Fabregas at the Emirates. Well for Arsenal fans keep your finger cross but we still believes Arsene Wenger will not back up on his words. 

FABREGAS WARNS -STOP THE ROT NOW OR NEVER

ARSENAL captain's Cesc Fabregas is not amuse when Wolves got their  consolation goal through Jody Craddock from a corner kick late in the match which Arsenal won 4-1 win at Molineux Stadium on Saturday. The Wolves defender whom earlier presented Arsenal second goal scored with a free header unchallenge from a corner kick.

Fabregas who have just being named as Arsenal player of the month (October) added by right an Arsenal defender or goalkeeper Manuel Almunia should have come out and challenge Craddock for the ball instead off ball watching.

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Despite the wins, The Spaniard agrees that is not kind of performance he prefers to be involve cause he believes Arsenal should have done much much better than that. He said the team must stop the rot now or never cause in coming weeks they got pacesetters Chelsea heading to the Emirates.

The Arsenal captain is aware that Chelsea side are in great form and they got quality players whom are really good on deadball situation and it shows in their 1-0 win against former champion's Manchester United. He said Arsenal cannot afford to produce that kind of display if they are going to have any chance to overcome Carlo Ancelotti's side for the prestigous title.

Fabregas believes after 11 matches, the best of Arsenal have stiill yet to come. Starting with Sunderland a win will give the Gunners a morale booster and hope against John Terry led side Chelsea, the team will be in top shape for top of the table clash. So a must win against Sunderland will set the Emirates alight for the much awaited explosive encounter.  

ARSENAL MOVE UP TO SECOND SPOT ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE

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 ARSENAL steadily climb up to second place in the English Premier League pipping former champions Manchester United on goal difference with an emphatic 4-1 victory against Wolves at the Molineux Stadium, yesterday.

As expected, Wolves did gave Arsene Wenger men under tremendous pressure in the first 20 minutes with hardworking Doyle and Ebanks causing havoc in the Arsenal defence. The home team looks certain to find the net after creating a few good scoring chances but did not take them.

Playing against team like Arsenal, Wolves should not squandered any scoring opportunities cause they will paid heavy price and the 4-1 defeat demonstrated to that. They did start brightly but when Arsenal took the lead everything began to fall apart.

Direct from a corner-kick by captain's Cesc Fabregas, Wolves defender Zubar who was under pressure by Eduardo deflected the ball into his own net.

Wolves manager Mick McCarthy may thought it just a normal  hiccup for his team but was profoundedly tightlips when Arsenal got their second eight minutes later. From a quick counter-attack Fabregas through pass ran straight into Aaron Ramsey path. The young Welsh international finds unmarked Eduardo, later chip in struck Craddock head's flew past Hennessy.

With a two goal lead, the visitor are in cruise control. Not to force anything they gradually absorbing the pressure well waiting for the right moment to launch another Arsenal trademark quick counter attack for their third goal.

The young Spaniard started and finished off another fine breathtaking move combines with Robin Van Persie and Sagna, cooly stuck in the ball into the net with simpilicity and yet so lethal to frustrated the home crowd.

In the second half, Andre Arshavin got his name on the scoresheet. The Russian cooly slot home first time on the volley with great technique. Wolves then got their consolation through Craddock from a corner kick late in the match. The goal may trigger Arsene Wenger to find a solution to overcome their weakness in his side giving in late late goal in a match before the take on big teams like Chelsea, Manchester United or Liverpool.

With Arsenal currently in great form, there might be a trophy just around the corner after four years barren spell.   

NEGERI SEMBILAN CROWN AS MALAYSIA CUP CHAMPION 2009

After long long awaited years dated back since 1948 Negeri Sembilan last won the HMS Malaya Cup (now known as the Malaysian Cup) 61 years later they were crown as the new Malaysian Cup champion in 2009 when they defeated Kelantan 3-1 at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil, last night.

What a wait and what a coincidence it happens when Negeri Sembilan is still celebrating the pronouncing of their new ruler Tuanku Munawir as the new Yang DiPertuan Besar. His Royal Highness recieved his biggest present from the Negri Sembilan Football Association (NSFA) by winning the cup  for him who was the guest of honour watching the match. Also it was a memorable night as the ruler himself presented the trophy to the winners.

Watch by more than 100,000 football fans, Negri Sembilan drew first blood when Shuhairain Abu Samah who scored the winning goal in the SUKMA final once again did a favour for Negri broke the deadlock in the 19th minute.

Shuhairain who was unmarked punished a mistake by one of the Kelantan's defender just outside the box hits it first time which gave Kelantan's goalkeeper Halim Napi no chance for Wan Jamak's side to take a 1-0 lead. The match fails to live the crowd expectation and its make much worse with heavy downpour before the break.

In the second half, B.Sathianathan made two changes by bringing in Khalid Jamlus and Cik Hishamuddin to beef up the attack. But they found themselves trailing by 2-0 a minute after the kick-off when Hairuddin Omar scored a free-header which flew over Halim Napi.

The game start to looks more lively with the east coast began to launch attacks and tried to get back into the match hoping to reduce the deficit but the Negri defence marshall by experience Shukor Adan and Aidil Abd Razak stood firm. With two goals already in the bag, Negri began to dominate the match and looks certain to score another goal.

And it did when Shuhairain ran past a Kelantan defender but was brought down in the box with referee Mohd Yusof did not hesitate pointing to the penalty spot. Striker Zaquan Abd Razak step up and cleanly sending Halim Napi the wrong way for Negri third goal. To mark this special night Negri truly deserved to take the trophy by creating perfect winning record in their run up to the final.

It was too much for the 60,000 travelling Kelantan's fans and they start to empty the stadium for their long journey home. Kelantan's captain Indera Putera Mahyuddin scored a beauty into the right corner direct from a free-kick in injury time but it was already too late to save the match. When the final whistle blew Negri fans roars in delight celebrating their team triumph in winning the cup for the first time.

 

ARSENAL - NO MORE SLIPS UP

ARSENAL need to struts their stuff against Wolves tonight if they really means business to go for the Premier League title this season. They can't afford any slip up this time around and must get their act together to prove their worth as title contenders.

Nothing more less than a win against Wolves and with a game in hand will reduce the gap at the top. After suffering two defeats in a row against Manchester United and Manchester City, Arsene Wenger men bounce back to remain unbeaten in 12 matches.

But Wolves manager Mick McCarthy responded that his men do not fear to face Arsenal and there are determined to top the headlines by defeating the Gunners tonight. McCarthy said Arsenal defence are not that stable especially in handling from set-pieces. So tonight, that is what they are going to do - create the damage from set-pieces.

McCarthy did agree Arsenal are in good shape and in fine form of lately but it doesn't mean they can't be defeated. West Ham proved that in their 2-2 draw against Arsenal. So why can't we.

Meanwhile Arsenal goalkeeper, Manuel Almunia will have the chance to redeem himself taking over as  the Gunners number one goalkeeper from Italian, Vito Mannone after suffering from chest pain recently. Go Arsenal go.    

 

                                                                                                               

TAKEN FROM MY PREVIEW: LAST YEAR MALAYSIA CUP FINAL 2009 - KELANTAN VS NEGERI SEMBILAN

AS a true blue football fan, before as a player and now as coach. I never gave up on this game. I've sacrifice my studies with hope and dream to be a successfull footballer one day but that never came by. Yes indeed I'm an Arsenal fan and enjoy watching the EPL but it doesn't mean I have no interest in our local football.

ARSENAL BLAST AZ ALKMAR

ARSENAL show signs of becoming a new major force in European football when they blast AZ Alkmaar 4-1 in UEFA Champion League Group H match at the Emirates Stadium yesterday.

Cesc Fabregas who is in tremendous form lately once again proved why Arsene Wenger handed  over the captain's armband to the young Spaniard to lead the team this season. The midfielder repaid the faith by scoring a double, Samir  Nasri and Abou Diaby with one goal-a-piece completed the rout. Alkmaar got their consolation through subsitute, Jeremien Lens late in the match.

With the win, Arsenal head Group H with 10 points from 3 wins and a draw. With two games left  Arsene Wenger can afford to field his young Carling's Cup side a run for both matches before they face Manchester City in the quarterfinals.

After the match, Wenger described the present team look mature and capable enough to match The Invincibles Thiery Henry's side. He said, technically Arsenal dominated the match and tactically solid at the back.

Long live beautiful football - Arsenal way

   

   

ARSENAL WASPADA ANCAMAN ALKMAR

ARSENAL enggan dibuai mimpi indah ekoran aksi cemerlang dalam Liga Inggeris ditambah dengan kedudukan skuad itu berada pada kelompok tiga teratas persada liga menjelang pertemuan dengan AZ ALKMAR dalam perlawanan Liga Juara-Juara Kumpulan H pagi nanti.

Skuad bimbingan Arsene Wenger perlu memberi fokus sepenuhnya dalam pertemuan kali ini  tanpa mengambil kira prestasi pihak lawan yang agak kurang menyerlah dan kini berada pada kedudukan tangga ketujuh dalam Liga Belanda itu. Pemain-pemain Arsenal perlu menanam  satu matlamat untuk mencipta kemenangan sekali gus mengesahkan tempat mara ke peringkat  kalah-mati.

Namun buat Wenger, kemenangan keatas skuad bimbingan Ronald Koeman itu bukan suatu  yang boleh dianggap suatu tugas mudah kerana pasukan pelawat itu juga memiliki barisan pemain yang berkualiti kini turut mengintai peluang dengan memberi tumpuan sepenuhnya terhadap perlawanan untuk mara keperingkat seterusnya.

Begitupun, secara pengiraan mata sekiranya kemenangan mampu diraih oleh Arsenal  ianya belum pasti menjamin kedudukan The Gunners ditangga teratas kumpulan itu. Hanya kemenangan dalam perlawanan berikutnya barulah pasukan itu boleh dianggap sah menjuarai kumpulan bagi menepati  sasaran sebenar yang ingin dicapai oleh Wenger.

Dalam pada itu berita kecederaan yang menimpa bek kiri Arsenal, Gael Clichy baru-baru ini sedikit pun tidak menjejaskan persiapan dan membimbangkan Wenger kerana pemain yang tidak asing lagi  buat penyokong Arsenal, yang merupakan pemain Bawah 21 tahun England,  Kieran Gibbs sudah bersedia untuk mengalas tugas bagi mengisi kekosongan akibat ketiadaan Clichy itu untuk selama dua bulan.

Selain dari Clichy seorang lagi  penyerang Nicklas Bendtner juga terpaksa berehat sekurang-kurangnya empat bulan akibat kecederaan paha yang dialami pemain itu. Namun ketiadaannya tidak menjejaskan tumpuan Wenger kerana Samir Nasri dan Tomas Rosicky sudah pulih dan mampu diturunkan dalam perlawanan itu pagi nanti.  

SAM'S VIEW ON ARSENAL VS TOTENHAM HOTSPURS MATCH

Arsenal  took another huge step further in their quest  for the Premier league title which eluded them for the last four years with an astounding 3-0 win over their bitter rivals Totenham Hotspurs  to confirm their status as the top dog North London in a London derby match at the Emirates Stadium yesterday.

Spurs hoping  that they would have any chance of repeating with another kind of perfomance from their last visit at the Emirates last season but it never came by. By right they should thanks their goalkeeper Heurelho Gomez for his magnificent goalkeeping, saves all the blushes from suffering  much heavier defeat.

Arsene Wenger started Manuel Almunia in goal for the first time but his side continously  being frustrated with the defensive quality shown by their opponents back four led by Ledly King and Sebastian Bassong early in the match.

Arsenal led by captain Cesc Fabregas fails to create any clear chances in front of goal but in the 30th minute they nearly took the lead. Gael Clichy robbed the ball off David Bently inside the Arsenal half finds Arshavin. The Russian quickly turns,  surge toward the box let fly a powerful drive which was blocked by King. The ball drop perfectly for Fabregas who struck a vicious left footer but the former PSV Eindhoven keeper made a glorious save when he plunge to his left to deny the  captain for his team first goal.

When it seems to look like a scoreless first half, Robin Van Persie continued his scoring  prowess caught the Spurs defenders napping when he first to react from Bacary Sagna low cross  hits first time past Gomez at the near post to give Arsene Wenger men a 1-0 lead.

Cesc  Fabregas then produce the best  moment  of the match 11 seconds rights from the kick-off single handed runs through the middle of Spurs defence and hits a powerful  drive which gave Gomez no chance before the break.

In the second half, Harry Redknapp replace the non effective Huddlestone with Gareth Bale to boost the left side of midfield. But Bale fail to give any positive impact towards the match.

Spurs did have a chance to score when former Arsenal player David Bentley free-kick was tipp over the bar by Almunia.

Arsenal were home and dry then, when referee Mark Clattenburg allow the advantage for  Sagna who made another fine cross between King and Gomez for Van Persie to pick up his second in the match. ( I still recall the same incident happen during the Arsenal Invincible days between Spurs against Arsenal when the referee allows the advantage for Robbie Keane to score.)

Eduardo whom earlier replaced Bendtner suffering from groin injury in the first half had two glorious chance to add more misery for Harry Redknapp men. Suprisingly the striker who was quite deadly in the box fail to deliver on both occassion.

For Harry Redknapp your men needs to buck up. Spurs had played all the Big Four teams,  win  against Liverpool but lost against Manchester United, Chelsea and of course today is Arsenal. Big hurdle awaited them to have any chance to overtake Arsenal which today result demonstrated to that. Remember Harry you have another tough job on the line to defend the Carling Cup. Who's your opponent next in the Quarter-final.. it is Manchester United. A repeat  of last year final. For Arsenal they will have to travel to the Maine Road to meet Adebayor and company. Can't wait to watch.For Arsenal..job well done. Long live beautiful football