0-2, Capital One Cup, Emirates Stadium, 29 October 2013
A disappointing game consisting of few chances, we never looked likely to turn the game around after getting behind.
Miyaichi got close to scoring twenty minutes into the first half as he got the ball past the 'keeper, but defender Cahill cleared it before Ryo could get a shot away. Then, mere minutes later, Chelsea took the lead as Jenkinson made a poor header back to Fabianski that Azpilicueta could intercept. Last proper chance of the half went to Monreal who produced a shot that ended up inches wide of the far post.
The second half was no improvement, with more or less all of our shots ending up wide. Ramsey began the half with two shots going just wide before Chelsea scored again through Mata. Giroud had a shot on target saved by Schwarzer and Cazorla ended the game with another shot wide.
Overall the game was simply depressing, there were lots of changes in our squad from the previous game, and we can only hope that we will put on a better display against Liverpool this weekend.
Injury Update:
- Flamini will be out for a couple of weeks due to a groin injury.
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Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Thursday, September 26, 2013
West Bromwich Albion vs. Arsenal
1-1 (3-4 penalties), Capital One Cup, The Hawthorns, 25 September 2013
Eisfeld 62
Unfortunately Swedish television did not broadcast this Capital One Cup clash. Fortunately there are other ways of following a game, as well as ways of watching the highlights the following day!
The first half was quite uneventful, both teams created chances but failed to find the back of the net. It wasn't until about midway through the second half that things got truly interesting. Nicklas Bendtner (back in the Arsenal shirt) played a brilliant pass through to Thomas Eisfeld, and the young German midfielder fired into the back of the net! It did not take long, however, for West Brom to equalise through a header following a corner.
The game eventually reached extra-time, but since no one could find a winning goal it was penalties that had to settle this game, West Brom went first:
1-0 Reid
1-1 Bendtner
2-1 Rosenberg
2-1 Gnabry's effort is saved.
3-1 Morrison
3-2 Olsson
3-2 Dawson misses!
3-3 Akpom scores!
3-3 Amalfitano misses!
3-4 MONREAL SCORES!!
It got quite dramatic, but we made it through all right to the fourth round, where we will face Chelsea at the Emirates!
Injury Update:
- Arteta completed 95 minutes of this game, while Vermaelen played the entire game.
- Cazorla is expected to be back in approximately one week, hopefully in time for the next game against West Brom in the league.
Eisfeld 62
Unfortunately Swedish television did not broadcast this Capital One Cup clash. Fortunately there are other ways of following a game, as well as ways of watching the highlights the following day!
The first half was quite uneventful, both teams created chances but failed to find the back of the net. It wasn't until about midway through the second half that things got truly interesting. Nicklas Bendtner (back in the Arsenal shirt) played a brilliant pass through to Thomas Eisfeld, and the young German midfielder fired into the back of the net! It did not take long, however, for West Brom to equalise through a header following a corner.
The game eventually reached extra-time, but since no one could find a winning goal it was penalties that had to settle this game, West Brom went first:
1-0 Reid
1-1 Bendtner
2-1 Rosenberg
2-1 Gnabry's effort is saved.
3-1 Morrison
3-2 Olsson
3-2 Dawson misses!
3-3 Akpom scores!
3-3 Amalfitano misses!
3-4 MONREAL SCORES!!
It got quite dramatic, but we made it through all right to the fourth round, where we will face Chelsea at the Emirates!
Injury Update:
- Arteta completed 95 minutes of this game, while Vermaelen played the entire game.
- Cazorla is expected to be back in approximately one week, hopefully in time for the next game against West Brom in the league.
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Bradford vs. Arsenal
1-1 (Bradford won penalties 3-2), Capital One Cup, Coral Windows Stadium, 2012-12-11
Vermaelen 88
We were close to recreate a similar (though somewhat less spectacular) comeback as in the last cup game against Reading, but we did not seem to have the same urgency or luck as in that amazing game and in the end it was just another disappointing evening.
With the line-up that we had for this game, players such as Podolski and Gervinho in the starting eleven, you more or less expected us to beat the league two side that is Bradford. Yet things seldom are as easy as they may appear on paper in England and we found ourselves 0-1 down after fifteen minutes. Then they would have increased their lead mere minutes later, had it not been for Gibbs' clearing on the line. Right before the half-time Coquelin had a shot off the post and Gervinho had a shot off-target just two yards from the goal.
In the second half we kept looking for that equalizer, but we never looked that very likely to get it. That is, until the very last minutes when our captain, Thomas Vermaelen, headed the ball into the back of the net as Cazorla provided an excellent cross!
During the extra-time we had two brilliant chances to win the game, first there was a header from Sagna that was cleared off the line. Then there was a sizzling shot from Santi Cazorla that hit the bar from 25 yards out!
As we failed to score from those two opportunities the game went on to penalties, and we had quite the nightmare start. Bradford scored their first two while Cazorla's penalty was saved by the 'keeper and Chamakh hit the post. Then Szczesny saved the next penalty from Bradford and Wilshere fired the ball into the back of the net to score our first penalty. Bradford then scored as did Oxlade-Chamberlain, next up was Bradford and Szczesny provided yet another vital save. Thomas Vermaelen stepped up to take the next penalty, with the knowledge that if he missed we would be out, and for the second time during the penalty shoot-out we hit the post. Meaning that the final result of the penalties was 3-2 to Bradford.
This was obviously immensely disappointing, as we were so close to turning yet another cup game around and qualify for the semi-finals. At the end of the day we just weren't good enough, so let's look ahead and prepare for the game against Reading on Monday.
Injury Update:
- We currently have Walcott, Santos, Koscielny and Diaby sidelined with injuries.
- Giroud got a kick in the back in the last game and did not recover for this game.
Vermaelen 88
We were close to recreate a similar (though somewhat less spectacular) comeback as in the last cup game against Reading, but we did not seem to have the same urgency or luck as in that amazing game and in the end it was just another disappointing evening.
With the line-up that we had for this game, players such as Podolski and Gervinho in the starting eleven, you more or less expected us to beat the league two side that is Bradford. Yet things seldom are as easy as they may appear on paper in England and we found ourselves 0-1 down after fifteen minutes. Then they would have increased their lead mere minutes later, had it not been for Gibbs' clearing on the line. Right before the half-time Coquelin had a shot off the post and Gervinho had a shot off-target just two yards from the goal.
In the second half we kept looking for that equalizer, but we never looked that very likely to get it. That is, until the very last minutes when our captain, Thomas Vermaelen, headed the ball into the back of the net as Cazorla provided an excellent cross!
During the extra-time we had two brilliant chances to win the game, first there was a header from Sagna that was cleared off the line. Then there was a sizzling shot from Santi Cazorla that hit the bar from 25 yards out!
As we failed to score from those two opportunities the game went on to penalties, and we had quite the nightmare start. Bradford scored their first two while Cazorla's penalty was saved by the 'keeper and Chamakh hit the post. Then Szczesny saved the next penalty from Bradford and Wilshere fired the ball into the back of the net to score our first penalty. Bradford then scored as did Oxlade-Chamberlain, next up was Bradford and Szczesny provided yet another vital save. Thomas Vermaelen stepped up to take the next penalty, with the knowledge that if he missed we would be out, and for the second time during the penalty shoot-out we hit the post. Meaning that the final result of the penalties was 3-2 to Bradford.
This was obviously immensely disappointing, as we were so close to turning yet another cup game around and qualify for the semi-finals. At the end of the day we just weren't good enough, so let's look ahead and prepare for the game against Reading on Monday.
Injury Update:
- We currently have Walcott, Santos, Koscielny and Diaby sidelined with injuries.
- Giroud got a kick in the back in the last game and did not recover for this game.
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Capital One Cup Quarter-Final Draw
We have been drawn another away game for the quarter-final of the Capital One Cup. This time, however, we will face Bradford City at the Coral Windows Stadium. After the historic comeback earlier this week you definitely feel that we are capable of producing any result in this cup, we will for sure enter this tie with confidence!
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Reading vs. Arsenal
4-4 ( 7-5 after extra-time), Capital One Cup, Madejski Stadium, 2012-10-30
Walcott 45, 90 + 4, 120
Giroud 64,
Koscielny 89,
Chamakh 103, 120
What an absolutely magic turnaround this turned out to be! We found ourselves 4-0 down in the first half and some of the away fans were spotted leaving the stadium before the first half was even finished, thankfully they will have regretted that rather severely!
Our defence was poor during the first half, Koscielny had a overall poor game (e.g. scored an own goal) and young goalkeeper Martinez did not show dazzling skills either, but somehow we managed to turn it all around as well as improve the defence for the rest of the game. Just before the half-time whistle Theo Walcott pulled one back for us as he was released down the centre, his cheeky lob was the epithet of cool, calm and collected.
As mentioned, we seriously upped our game in the second half (which might not have been the most difficult achievement considering how poor we were in the first) and with an improvement in our play came the goals. The introduction of Olivier Giroud proved to be the deciding factor in this game, he was absolutely brilliant and his exquisite header right after coming on truly meant that we were back in the game! However, we were almost out of the game again before the next goal came, Laurent Koscielny got to redeem his earlier own-goal when he battled the ball into the back of the net just before the added time. The game appeared to be over as there were only four added minutes and they were all but over when Theo Walcott popped up and produced an amazing strike to bring the game into extra-time! Truly mind-blowing, even magical, stuff from the Arsenal this night!
Yet the magic was far from over, in the extra-time the most unlikely of players almost won us the game, none other than Marouane Chamakh! He has more or less been forgotten as an attacking-force of late, but his shot was stunning in its precision! Tensions ran high as Reading made it 5-5 soon after, yet this was always meant to be an amazing comeback for us. He scored right at the end of the first half, he scored right at the end of the second half and he scored right at the end of the extra-time. Theo Walcott had a hat-trick of unbelievable standards in this game completed by this late, emphatic, finish! However, he did not have the last say in this game as Marouane Chamakh showed composure to make it 7-5!
This is a cup game that will go down in history! An extraordinary game !!
Walcott 45, 90 + 4, 120
Giroud 64,
Koscielny 89,
Chamakh 103, 120
What an absolutely magic turnaround this turned out to be! We found ourselves 4-0 down in the first half and some of the away fans were spotted leaving the stadium before the first half was even finished, thankfully they will have regretted that rather severely!
Our defence was poor during the first half, Koscielny had a overall poor game (e.g. scored an own goal) and young goalkeeper Martinez did not show dazzling skills either, but somehow we managed to turn it all around as well as improve the defence for the rest of the game. Just before the half-time whistle Theo Walcott pulled one back for us as he was released down the centre, his cheeky lob was the epithet of cool, calm and collected.
As mentioned, we seriously upped our game in the second half (which might not have been the most difficult achievement considering how poor we were in the first) and with an improvement in our play came the goals. The introduction of Olivier Giroud proved to be the deciding factor in this game, he was absolutely brilliant and his exquisite header right after coming on truly meant that we were back in the game! However, we were almost out of the game again before the next goal came, Laurent Koscielny got to redeem his earlier own-goal when he battled the ball into the back of the net just before the added time. The game appeared to be over as there were only four added minutes and they were all but over when Theo Walcott popped up and produced an amazing strike to bring the game into extra-time! Truly mind-blowing, even magical, stuff from the Arsenal this night!
Yet the magic was far from over, in the extra-time the most unlikely of players almost won us the game, none other than Marouane Chamakh! He has more or less been forgotten as an attacking-force of late, but his shot was stunning in its precision! Tensions ran high as Reading made it 5-5 soon after, yet this was always meant to be an amazing comeback for us. He scored right at the end of the first half, he scored right at the end of the second half and he scored right at the end of the extra-time. Theo Walcott had a hat-trick of unbelievable standards in this game completed by this late, emphatic, finish! However, he did not have the last say in this game as Marouane Chamakh showed composure to make it 7-5!
This is a cup game that will go down in history! An extraordinary game !!
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Capital One Cup Fourth Round Draw
We have been drawn against Reading in the Capital One Cup fourth round! It will be an away game against the newly promoted side and it will take place on the 30 of October, that is a Tuesday.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Arsenal vs. Coventry City
6-1, Capital One Cup, Emirates Stadium, 2012.09.26
Giroud 39,
Chamberlain 57,
Arshavin 64,
Walcott 73, 90,
Miquel 80
Sorry for forgetting to mention this cup earlier when the draw took place! The Carling Cup is no more, the League Cup is nowadays called the Capital One Cup. Obviously we were drawn against Coventry in this third round and since the draw for the fourth round is taking place later tonight I shall try and post the result of that tomorrow.
Unfortunately this game wasn't shown on any channel that I've got here in Sweden, but thanks to the Arsenal Player I was able to get audio for this game!
The team was a mix of experience and youth, as it tends to be in the League Cup. The game started
on an even level with plenty of chances for Coventry but a domination in possession from Arsenal. As the first half progressed we created more and more chances, Giroud had a decent shot after thirty-five minutes. Not long after this the French international would get his first goal for the Arsenal. Arshavin played a brilliant ball forward to Coquelin who passed it to Olivier Giroud who cheekily lifted the ball over the 'keeper!
The second half began on a good note as well as a bad note for us. We played some great football and was awarded with a penalty when Arshavin was brought down. Giroud stepped up to take the penalty (after a brief pause as some supporters ran onto the pitch) but he saw his penalty saved by the 'keeper! It was a good penalty but an even better save and on the resulting corner Ignasi Miquel headed the ball into the crossbar. We would, however, get our two-goal cushion before long. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain released a powerful and precise shot from outside the area that went straight into the top corner! Brilliant stuff from the young Englishman and we'll hope to see more of that from him in the near future!
Things continued in the same manner as we increased our lead to 3-0 when Andrey Arshavin received a great pass from Giroud and poked it past the Coventry 'keeper. It was the first goal from the Russian captain in a while and it is certainly a great boost if he is back in proper shape.
About midway through the second half Frimpong made his return from the knee injuries that have tormented him for the past nine months. Just after that substitution Theo Walcott made the scoreline 4-0 when he outpaced his defender and unleashed a shot packed with power that went into the back of the net!
Coventry pulled one back in the 79th minute yet it proved to be naught but a consolation goal since we answered that goal with one of our own. This time it was our Spanish defender Ignasi Miquel who got to score! He met Arshavin's cross with a terrific header that left the 'keeper without a chance.
The following minutes saw a flurry of chances for both teams but after that the game ebbed out a bit but there was still time enough left for one last goal. The game ended 6-1 due to Theo Walcott's second goal of the evening, proving yet again what an amazing asset his speed is and mixing it with a brilliant shot!
A terrific display by the team and what better way to prepare for the game against Chelsea on Saturday..?
Giroud 39,
Chamberlain 57,
Arshavin 64,
Walcott 73, 90,
Miquel 80
Sorry for forgetting to mention this cup earlier when the draw took place! The Carling Cup is no more, the League Cup is nowadays called the Capital One Cup. Obviously we were drawn against Coventry in this third round and since the draw for the fourth round is taking place later tonight I shall try and post the result of that tomorrow.
Unfortunately this game wasn't shown on any channel that I've got here in Sweden, but thanks to the Arsenal Player I was able to get audio for this game!
The team was a mix of experience and youth, as it tends to be in the League Cup. The game started
on an even level with plenty of chances for Coventry but a domination in possession from Arsenal. As the first half progressed we created more and more chances, Giroud had a decent shot after thirty-five minutes. Not long after this the French international would get his first goal for the Arsenal. Arshavin played a brilliant ball forward to Coquelin who passed it to Olivier Giroud who cheekily lifted the ball over the 'keeper!
The second half began on a good note as well as a bad note for us. We played some great football and was awarded with a penalty when Arshavin was brought down. Giroud stepped up to take the penalty (after a brief pause as some supporters ran onto the pitch) but he saw his penalty saved by the 'keeper! It was a good penalty but an even better save and on the resulting corner Ignasi Miquel headed the ball into the crossbar. We would, however, get our two-goal cushion before long. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain released a powerful and precise shot from outside the area that went straight into the top corner! Brilliant stuff from the young Englishman and we'll hope to see more of that from him in the near future!
Things continued in the same manner as we increased our lead to 3-0 when Andrey Arshavin received a great pass from Giroud and poked it past the Coventry 'keeper. It was the first goal from the Russian captain in a while and it is certainly a great boost if he is back in proper shape.
About midway through the second half Frimpong made his return from the knee injuries that have tormented him for the past nine months. Just after that substitution Theo Walcott made the scoreline 4-0 when he outpaced his defender and unleashed a shot packed with power that went into the back of the net!
Coventry pulled one back in the 79th minute yet it proved to be naught but a consolation goal since we answered that goal with one of our own. This time it was our Spanish defender Ignasi Miquel who got to score! He met Arshavin's cross with a terrific header that left the 'keeper without a chance.
The following minutes saw a flurry of chances for both teams but after that the game ebbed out a bit but there was still time enough left for one last goal. The game ended 6-1 due to Theo Walcott's second goal of the evening, proving yet again what an amazing asset his speed is and mixing it with a brilliant shot!
A terrific display by the team and what better way to prepare for the game against Chelsea on Saturday..?
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