ARSENAL blew their chances to stay close on Premier League leaders Chelsea and Manchester United when they drew 1-1 against Burnley at Turf Moor last night. A below par performance by Arsenal saw them level on points with Aston Villa but still remain in third place with better goal difference.
The Gunners made two changes from the side in their 2-1 win against Liverpool. Denilson replace by Abou Diaby and Armand Traore with Mikael Slyvestre but once again Arsene Wenger's side looks pale shadow of themselves from the previous game.
Only captain's Cesc Fabregas did showed some zest in the side. The Spaniard put Arsenal infront as early in the 10th minute but once the Spaniard went off it was totally different Arsenal and this time they must thank the men in black, the bar and post from suffering a shock defeat.
It was an intriguing Burnley side as they always try to win at home in which they nearly did. Despite going down early in the first half by Ces Fabregas goal they claw back and won a penalty which Alexander easily finished it off to level the score.
In the second half Arsenal's without Fabregas in midfield the Gunners always look second best. His replacement Aaron Ramsey find some difficulties in holding the much more physical contest against the home side.
Theo Walcott still lack of confidence struggling to stamp his mark on the right flank not suprisingly he was taken off by Wenger for Eduardo whom did not do much better either than his replacement. Burnley shoud have taken the lead when Alexander burst on the right rifled a shot past Almunia but was deny by the post.
Arsenal was lucky, a mistake by Almunia saw hardworking Fletcher sneak in from behind to tuck home but the striker was flag for offside by the linesman.
Deep into injury time William Gallas had a golden opportunity to score but the defender headed it straight into the diving arms of Brian Jensen. Surely it must be a frustrating night for Arsene Wenger to watch his side fails in their attempt to win the match with such unpredictable kind of performance. Come on guys..u lot seems like to do the hard way rather than simple way.
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