Monday, April 30, 2012

Draw at Britannia

Arsenal could only draw when play the match against Stoke City. Playing at the Britannia Stadium on Saturday (28.04.2012), the hosts went ahead through Peter Crouch's header in the 10th minute. But Arsenal immediately hit back five minutes later with a goal by Robin van Persie who get pass from Tomas Rosicky from the left side.


 

The draw puts Arsenal are still in 3rd position with 66 points, while Stoke stuck in 14th with 43 points. The  3rd has become unsafe due this week Spurs and Chelsea all win and both teams still have one more game than Arsenal.

To finish at 3rd position in this year, Arsenal must win the remaining two games against Norwich in the Emirates and when visit to the headquarters of West Bromwich Albion in the last week. This is the more severe the injury Arteta, Walcott and Diaby until the end of the season, which requires the Arsenal squad to play with until the end of the season.

Arteta particular, the loss is very influential player for Arsenal in the third game of the last game that has not produced a victory. Arteta has not been able to position optimally replaced by Ramsey. Diaby could have replace the role of Arteta, but in the game against Stoke, Diaby looks slightly injured and threatened into the treatment room again after Arteta and Walcott.

The possibility of the
ideal formation with the absence of Walcott and Arteta are with play trio striker Alex Oxlade Chamberlain, RVP and Gervinho, trio of midfielder Alex Song, Benayoun and Tomas Rosicky and the quartet of defender Gibbs, Vermaelen, Koscielny and Sagna.


Go Gunners!

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

UnLucky....

Wigan became a brilliant team at the end of this season. After a previous win against Liverpool at Anfield 2-1, 1-0 win against Manchester United and was defeated only from the controversial goal by Chelsea, Arsenal now have to feel the greatness of the Latics at the Emirates. In the spirit of avoiding relegation, Wigan game increased rapidly at the end of the season and beat the big teams of English Premier League.

Based on data from the BBC, only this time there is another team that can beat Manchester United and Arsenal in a row, after Southampton did it in 2001,

Arsenal actually play a very dominant in this match. From the ball possession looked very dominant by 64 percent and make 23 shots and 4 shots on goal. But these statistics become meaningless when the 2 quick goals The Latics with an interval of one minute through Franco Di Santo and Jordi Gomez could only reply with a goal from Thomas Vermaelen.

If arsenal played very aggressive and dominant in the ball possession, Wigan otherwise, played more defensively and effective, relying on a quick counterattack. But counter attacks from the Roberto Martinez's squad is also quite a lot of threatening arsenal, with 7 shots on target from the total of 15 shots.
Here the details statistics :
 


And here the highlight from the match :

Arsenal really unlucky in this game. There are many opportunities in the second half but could not be converted into goals by emirates force.Arsenal suffered defeat from the Wigan Athletic at the Emirates Stadium became increasingly painful because Mikel Arteta suffered a serious ankle injury. Arteta had to leave the game in 8th minutes because of injury and was replaced by Aaron Ramsey. Arteta injury is bad news for Arsenal because this weekend will play in London Derby against Chelsea, that are in a good performance, after beating Spurs 5-1 in FA Cup event last week.

So, Wake Up Gunners!!!

Thursday, April 12, 2012

(Still) Stable At 3rd

Arsenal more steady in the 3rd position of the Barclays Premier League after win over Wolverhampton in the Mollineaux Stadium, Thursday (12/04/2012) with a score of 3-0. Arsenal successfully win through goals from Robin van Persie's penalty, Theo Walcott and Yossi Benayoun.

Here the highlight and goals in the match


In the game, the Wolves have to play with 10 men since in the 8th minute Sebastian Bassong get red card.

This win further establish Arsenal position in 3rd position Premier League with 64 points from 33 matches, 5 points ahead from Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United at 4th and 5th position, and 7 points of Chelsea in the rank-7.

While the Wolves with this defeat made ​​them increasingly at risk of degradation, because it in the last position of Premier league, with 22 points from 33 matches.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Chase 2nd

Improvement in mental playing from Arsenal players, and a series of poor results that hit Manchester City, will try to be utilized by Arsenal to close the City's points at 2nd position . Difference of 10 points is still very possible to be pursued with a note, Arsenal play with fighting spirit like when they beat  Manchester City last week. With the winning all games in the remaining season, it's not impossible for Arsenal to finish in second position this season. High pressure in the City squad in order to become champions this season it will increasingly become a burden for the Citizen to win the remaining games of the season. 

In the Middle of this week, Arsenal will play against Wolves at Molineux Stadium which is the headquarters of Wolverhampton W. At the first match this season at the emirates stadium, the match ended 1-1 with goals from Gervinho (Arsenal) and Steven Fletcher (Wolves). By looking at the results at the Emirates, is definitely not a good thing for a second match which will be held at home to Wolves. Over confidence can be a bad thing for Arsenal. Wolves are not a great team and even threatened with relegation this season. But this team should not be underestimated considering the results on December 27, 2011 at the Emirates last.
Tensions that are high on the weekend against the City, is obviously very draining physical and stamina of Arsenal players. Composition of the winning team against the City may need a refresher in order to end the season without defeat. Walcott is less than the maximum appearance last weekend, may be replaced by other players such as Oxlade Chamberlain. Benayoun and Rosicky who also appears very superb when they beat city also may need to rest and can be replaced by Gervinho and Ramsey. For other players, may Gibbs will be rested and Andre Gibbs santos could be a starter.

Anyone who will be chosen by Wenger, Arsenal must win!! GO Gunners!!!
I think the score 0-2 for the Gunners win.... 

Monday, April 9, 2012

Wonderful Match

Arsenal won 1-0 over Manchester City. Arsenal deserved to win this match. Playing at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday (08.04.2012), the Gunners are able to dictate the game. Arsenal domination can be seen from Ball possession in this match is 64 percent for the arsenal, versus 36 percent done by the Citizens.
Here this the match statistics Arsenal Vs Manchester City

From the statistical above, see also the opportunity to score the goal is also dominated by Arsenal. Arsenal do 13 shots, 5 are on target and a shot on goal from Mikel Arteta in the 87th minute to finally change the final result for Arsenal.

Almost all the Arsenal players played maximum in this game. Unless Walcott is less than the maximum in this match, because he was heavily guarded by his former colleagues is Gael Clichy. Disastrous for the city is losing Yaya Toure at the beginning of the game due to injury. The game is also getting hotter by the behavior of Balotelli who often do hard tackles but the referee did not give the card. Although in the end, he got a red card near the end.
Man Of The Match predicate deserved given to Mikel Arteta, who made ​​the winning goal and also appeared dominant in midfield of arsenal to help attack and defense and control of the game. Arteta played very well in this match.
Here this the wonderful goal from Arteta :


Besides Arteta who played so brilliantly, Benayoun, who played on the left wing is also very dynamic and stubborn. He not only played on the left wing but could move in any direction to help the midfield movement of Arsenal and even to help the defense when the defense of Arsenal is under pressure from the City. Arsenal midfield trio, besides of Arteta, there are also Song and Rosicky looks very brilliant in mastering the game. The Arsenal attack is very powerful, and even Vermaelen or Koscielny follow to the front to attack the citizens. This is because the Arsenal defense is very rarely under pressure. The spirit of the arsenal players in this game is very impressive.

With this victory, Arsenal regained the 3rd position from Spurs. Arsenal are now two points ahead of Tottenham Hotspur in the fourth position, and five points from Chelsea and Newcastle United are in fifth and sixth. In addition, the difference with Manchester City become 10 points. With six games still remaining, Arsenal's chance to finish 2nd in the Barclays Premier League is still wide open.

So Keep up the spirit Gunners! Position 2 is not impossible!!!

Sunday, April 8, 2012

Take Back the 3rd Position



Arsenal position's down to 4th position, because the draw result from Stadium of Light where a match Sunderland against Spurs. Meanwhile, Chelsea and Newcastle also won the important points, so getting closer to the Arsenal's position and now only 2 points.


This makes Arsenal have to win the game against Manchester City that will be held in Emirates today (8 April 2012). The defeat from QPR last week should be a lesson for Gunners to return to the track of consecutive wins that before the game against QPR have won seven consecutive wins.


Possibility Walcott will play on the right wing, Oxlade Chalmberlain or Gervinho on the left wing to be a great tandem for RVP. This is because the "error" strategy when it lost from QPR by simply relying on RVP and Walcott in attack.  Aaron Ramsey is a disappointing last week, will probably be back to reserve and midfiled position will give back to the trio that continued to play with more solid, that are Rosicky, Arteta and Song. 


For the defense, Vermaelen made a mistake last week, should not be repeated. Vermaelen is usually performed fantastically in the center of defense, last week made two mistakes in two goals for QPR.  Against a team like Manchester City, Arsenal have to look perfect because almost all City areas occupied by the top players in the world today.


The return of three former Arsenal Kolo Toure, Gael Clichy and Samir Nasri will certainlybe other colors in this game. Wenger must understand well the style of playing his former protege, and hopefully already know a great way to "kill" City. 


Victory over the City became very important for Arsenal, in addition to move away from Spurs, Chelsea and Newcaslte, also to shorten the difference points with City. If City often lost in the remainder of the season and arsenal continues to win, it is not impossible Arsenal could win the 2nd position for this season.


My prediction 3-2 to Arsenal. Gunners GO!

Sunday, April 1, 2012

Failed to 8

Arsenal winning streak finally stalled after losing from QPR at Loftus Road (31/3/2012). Arsenal failed to continue the winning trend that has been accomplished as much as seven times in a row to win.

Arsenal still at 3rd position with this result, but Arsenal's point will be same with Spurs if they win against Swansea tonight. Arsenal should be close to Manchester City position if they can win against QPR, because City only draw against Sunderland.
Actually Arsenal very dominant in the match against QPR. Trio midfielder, Song, Arteta and Rosicky still better than QPR's midfielder. But Wenger's decision to give a chance for Ramsey become starter, change the winning team, become blunder for Arsenal. Why Wenger choose Ramsey, not Oxlade or Gervinho?this become question for Arsenal supporter in the world. Because when Ramsey was injured, Gervinho and Oxlade played well with Walcott and RvP in the attacker position. The same role and style between Rosicky and Ramsey make left wing that usually fill by Gervinho or Oxlade become "empty". This is because both of them more play in the middle. May Wenger know it.

 Now, Arsenal's point become same with Spurs. This mean, 3rd position is not yet safe. But ,there are several remaining match for arsenal that must win in order to continue finishing in 3rd position. Go Gunners!
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