Arsenal vs. Udinese

1-0, Champions League: Play-off 1st leg, Emirates, 16/8 -11
Walcott 4

A truly exciting match with plenty of chances for both teams! Szczesny was, by far, our MOTM, he saved us many times in this game, but good for us to get the clean sheet once again. Van Persie has, as was expected, been announced as Captain now, but as both he and Nasri was suspended, as well as Wenger, who had to watch the game from the stands.

Walcott looked really good throughout the game as well, and deservedly put us in front after just four minutes! A good cross into the box from Ramsey was put in the back of the net by the young Englishman at the near post!

We had a really good first half, but unfortunately we dropped our level a bit in the second half and didn't provide a display equal to that of the first half. That could be a bit down to the fact that we had three injuries, the first was Gibbs who was replaced by Djourou at half-time, who, after ten minutes, had to be replaced by Jenkinson due to injury. And, after 73 minutes, Rosicky had to go off, with Frimpong replacing him.

So we've still got a lot of job to do in the return game next week, but an encouraging display and now Liverpool at the Emirates is up ahead.

Also, sad to hear that Eboue has joined Galatasaray.

Injury Update;
-Djourou and Gibbs are both doubts for the Liverpool game, but it doesn't appear to be too serious injuries.