Fabregas Performance Against Chelsea (Video)

Here’s a video of Cesc’s performance against Chelsea in the 3-1 win:

Wilshere Performance Against Wigan (Video)

Here’s a video of Jack’s performance against Wigan in the 2-2 draw:

Djourou Performance Against Chelsea (Video)

Here’s a video of Djourou’s excellent performance against Chelsea:

Walcott Performance Against Chelsea (Video)

Here’s a video of Walcott’s excellent performance against Chelsea in the 3-1 win:

Van Persie Performance Against Partizan (Video)

Here’s a video of Van Persie’s performance against Partizan Belgrade:

Arshavin Performance Against Manchester United (Video)

Here’s a video f Arshavin’s performance against United:

Theo Walcott Performance Against Manchester United (Video)

Here’s a video of Theo’s performance against Manchester United:

FA Youth Cup: Arsenal 6–1 Darlington (Video)

Here’s a video f Arsenal Youth’s demolition of Darlington, 6-1, to progress into Round Four.  You can get a match report here, and here’s the video highlights of the match below:

Szczesny Performance Against Manchester United (Video)

Here’s a video of Szczesny Premier League debut against Manchester United:

Szczesny To Start Against Manchester United (Confirmed)

EDIT: Sorry for the typo in typing Szczesny’s name earlier, corrected now.

According to a journalist who texted Szczesny, the latter confirmed that he will start against Manchester United following injury to first choice keeper Fabianski.  Translated quotes:

Journalist: You'll play today against Manchester?
Szczesny: Yes. And I really like it - after a moment replied to the crew.

This will surely be a dream debut in the Premier League for Szczesny, who thinks he has the ability to become number one at Arsenal.

What do you make of this news?

(Source) via http://twitter.com/Miko_gooner

Arshavin’s Performance Against Partizan Belgrade (Video)

Here’s a video of Arshavin’s performance against Partizan Belgrade:

Walcott’s Performance Against Partizan Belgrade (Video)

Here’s a video of Theo’s performance against Partizan, where he scored to put us 2-1 up:

Nasri’s Performance Against Partizan Belgrade (Video)

Here’s Nasri’s excellent performance against Partizan, when he scored a wonderful goal:

Arshavin’s Performance Against Fulham (Video)

Here’s a video of Arshavin’s much improved performance against Fulham:

Nasri’s Performance Against Fulham (Video)

Here’s a video of Nasri’s excellent performance against Fulham:

Samir Nasri –The Story So Far (Video)

Following from Nasri’s awesome performances this season, here’s a video of Samir Nasri, depicting his career so far:

A legend in the making, Nasri!

RVP’s Performance Against Wigan (Video)

Here’s a video of Robin Van Persie’s performance against Wigan:

Gibbs Performance Against Wigan (Video)

Here’s a video of Gibbs Performance Against Wigan:

Arshavin’s Performance Against Aston Villa (Video)

Here’s a video of Arshavin’s excellent performance against Aston Villa:

Gibbs’ Performance Against Braga (Video)

Here’s a video of Gibbs’ Performance Against Braga:

Theo’s Performance Against Braga (Video)

Here’s a video of Theo’s Performance Against Braga:

RVP’s Performance Against Sp*rs (Video)

Here’s a video of RVP’s Performance Against Sp*rs:

Denilson’s Performance Against Sp*rs (Video)

Here’s a video of Denilson’s Performance Against Sp*rs:

Arshavin’s Performance Against Sp*rs (Video)

Here’s a video of Arshavin’s Performance Against Sp*rs:

Theo’s Performance Against Sp*rs

Here’s a video of Theo’s performance against those scummy bastards:

Walcott Performance Against France (Video)

Here’s a video of Theo’s performance against France:

Nasri’s Performance Against England (Video)

Here’s a video showing Nasri’s excellent performance against the three lions:

Djourou’s Performance Against Everton (Video)

Here’s a video of Djourou’s excellent performance against Everton:

Arshavin’s Performance Against Everton (Video)

Here’s a video of Arshavin’s performance against Everton in which he bagged another assist:

Vito Mannone’s (Hull) Performance Against Preston (Video)

Mannone, who’s been sent on loan to Hull City put in a great performance to earn Hull a win over Preston.  You can see the video below:

Via @YoungGunsBlog

Arshavin’s Performance Against Wolves

Here’s a video of Arshavin’s performance against Wolves

Fabianski Performance Against Wolves (Video)

Here’s a video of Fabianski’s performance against Wolves, where he made numerous good saves to keep Arsenal in the match:

Van Persie Performance Against Newcastle (Video)

Here’s a video of the performance of Robin Van Persie who has just made his comeback after a long injury layoff:

Jack Wilshere’s Performance Against Newcastle (Video)

Here’s a video of Wilshere’s performance in the defeat against Newcastle, where he was one of the few outstanding performers:

Jay Emmanuel-Thomas Wonder Goal Against Everton Reserves (Video)

Here’s the goal JET scored by using an incredible piece of skill then driving the ball into the net accurately:

The Cesc Free Kick Against Newcastle (Video)

Here’s a video of Cesc’s free kick that hit the bar against Newcastle:

Arshavin Performance Against Newcastle (Video)

Here’s a video showing Arshavin’s performance against Newcastle:

Theo Walcott Performance Against Newcastle (Video)

Here’s a video showing Theo performance against Newcastle:

Rosicky Performance Against Shakhtar

Here’s a video of Rosicky’s performance against Shakhtar:

Arshavin Performance Against West Ham (Video)

Here’s a video of Arshavin’s performance against West Ham in the EPL, Enjoy!

Alex Song’s Performance Against West Ham (Video)

Here’s a video of Song’s performance against West Ham in the EPL, Enjoy!

Marouane Chamakh Performance Against West Ham (Video)

Here’s a video of Chamakh’s performance against West Ham in the EPL, Enjoy!

Laurent Koscielny Performance Against Newcastle (Video)

Here’s a video of Koscielny’s performance against Newcastle in the Carling Cup, enjoy!

Theo Walcott’s Performance Against West Ham (Video)

Enjoy the following video, showing Theo’s cameo appearance against West Ham:  Enjoy!

Arsenal vs West Ham Preview + Lansbury To Start? + CC Draw

This Saturday promises to be very interesting for Arsenal fans.  Firstly, we have the Carling Cup draw for the quarter finals which will be held at lunchtime (around 12.20pm).  It would be interesting to see who we will get to play next.  The teams left in the cup are:

1. Arsenal
2. Aston Villa
3. Birmingham City
4. Ipswich Town
5. Manchester United
6. West Bromwich Albion
7. West Ham United
8. Wigan Athletic

I personally hope we get Wigan at home.  This time, Wenger has made it clear that he wants to go for all the competitions and this comes as no surprise as he aims to ends our trophy drought.  With all the likes of Chelsea, Manchester City, Liverpool, Sp*rs all knocked out early, it looks really possible to win this cup.

There have been criticism aimed at Wenger earlier for him taking this competition lightly by fielding youngsters, but now, he that he is looking to win this trophy, he’s playing a very nice mixture of experienced first teamers and youngsters.

Talking of youngsters, it came as a surprise to many that Henri Lansbury didn’t play the Carling Cup match against Newcastle last Wednesday.  I think the decision not to play him was because he’s going to play tomorrow against West Ham.  With Diaby out injured, Rosicky and Denilson having both played in the CC, it seems that Lansbury will be given a start as Wilshere misses this West Ham match as part of his last three-match suspension.  I also expect JET to get a some minutes in the match.  The boy has looked impressive each and every time I’ve seen him.  His body movement looks like one of a very very classy player.  I fully expect him to make a breakthrough in this Arsenal team- it’s only a matter of time.

West Ham will be a good match, because let’s not forget that it’s a derby!  They are last in the league with six points BUT they have just won against Stoke (3-1) in the CC and we know what a win can do to the team’s moral.  However, West Ham have also played more by going into extra time.  So unless the West Ham manager (Avram Grant) decides to rotates, it’s going to be a side who’s probably tired who going to play us at the Emirates.  I expect Arsenal to win convincingly this match and no dropping of points is allowed, since there is the possibility of MANU and Sp*rs to drop points themselves (they face each other on Saturday).

This would mean that a win is sure to increase the gap between us and the other two previously mentioned.  Meanwhile, Man. City are playing away to Wolves and Chelsea away to Blackburn.  I don’t expect Man. City to have any problems against Wolves, but Chelsea could drop points at Blackburn, at Ewood Park – my thought though!  Ewood park is always a difficult place to go and play.  I think this Chelsea match could end in a draw (2-2?).  We’ll see.

In other news, Ramsey and RVP is reported to be soon back in full training, which is a really good thing for them.  Ramsey is not expected to play for quite some time, but noises are coming out that RVP might be fit for the Sp*rs match in the league.  We all remember the last time he played against the spuds at he scored the opening goal followed by a wonder goal by Cesc.  RVP’s really an exceptional player and we’ll all know how much we missed him when he comes back.

Meanwhile, reports are coming out on the Gibbs injury saying that he’s  probably going to be out for a few weeks.  That’s a shame really, because he was starting to look like a very good player.  Anyway, we hope he has a speedy recovery, no need to rush him back right now.  The other injured player, Vermaelen is still uncertain when he’s set to return.  Let him take his time, so that when he comes back, he’s ready to give us a boost.

So that’s it from me today.  I will write new posts if there are any other news to report.  Till then.

Chamakh’s Performance Against Manchester City (Video)

Here’s Chamakh’s individual highlights for his display against Manchester City.  The hardworking striker did not score, but did earn Manchester City  a red card and held up the ball superbly as a target man.  You can also watch Nasri’s highlights against City.

Newcastle Planning To Rest Players For The Arsenal Clash (News)

 Newcastle boss Chris Hughton has admitted that he is likely to rest the Newcastle first-teamers and give his fringe players a chance to star in the Carling Cup.  Newcastle are already going to be without former Arsenal man, Sol Campbell, out with injury, but they’re also going to be deprived of Steven Taylor, Steve Harper, Leon Best, Hatem Ben Arfa and Dan Gosling.

This news will come as good news for us Gooners, as Arsenal are looking to win the competition.  However, even with a weaken side, the Newcastle side is not to be underestimated, as they also dispatched a Chelsea side, with a weakened team, in the previous round.  However, Newcastle haven't beaten Arsenal in cup competition since 1952 FA Cup final, losing 6 and drawing 1 of 7 cup games since and scoring just once (stats credit: @Orbinho).

Here is what the Newcastle manager had to say:

"I'll definitely make changes - how many, I don't know," he told the Jarrow & Hebburn Gazette. "It will be an opportunity for a lot of players. We're at home - it's a nice opportunity for us."

Walcott, Bendtner, Vela, Szczesny, Koscielny Set To Start Against Newcastle (News)

Arsene Wenger has stated that Walcott, Bendtner, Vela, Szczesny, Koscielny are set for a start against Newcastle tomorrow for the Carling Cup match. 

There have been concerns over Vela being “frozen out” by Wenger, but the Arsenal manager quickly put the doubts to bed as he choose Vela to start tomorrow.  Walcott, Bendtner are also set to start after lengthy layoff after injuries on international duty.  Koscielny, if fit, will probably start.  He was out with back problem, but is likely to start to give one of the other centre backs a rest.  Szczesny is also set to start, after claiming he’s ready to step up and be number 1.  He is sure going to be watched closely tomorrow, as expectation are high for him.  Eastmond, Lansbury and JET are all set to play a role in the match.

Arsene said:

“It will be similar to Spurs,” said Wenger. “We have players coming back like Walcott, Bendtner and Vela. Koscielny is fit to start. They will play.

“From the Man City game, we have no-one out [with injury]. One or two will be rested. Vela is back.”

“In the squad, we will have Eastmond, Lansbury and Jay Emmanuel-Thomas,” said Wenger. “Wojciech will be in goal.”

What would your lineup be for the Newcastle match?

Nasri Performance Against Manchester City (Video)

Enjoy the following video, which shows the brilliant Nasri performance against Manchester City:

For Cesc Fans: A Day In His Life (Video)

Here’s a video showing a day in the life of Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas.  Enjoy!

Jay Emmanuel Thomas’s Hattrick Against West Ham Reserves (Video)

Enjoy the following video which shows Arsenal reserves against West Ham reserves which was played recently.  Arsenal ran out 4-1 winners, with goals from Aneke and a JET hattrick, including a brilliant strike from him.

Vito Mannone On Loan To Hull

News is coming out that Vito Mannone has been sent on loan to Hull.

The rookie keeper recently complained of not getting enough playing time.  This moves certainly is in the interest of all.

With Fabianski, Almunia and Szczesny ahead of him, he’s better off plying his trade somewhere else and prove that he deserves his place in this Arsenal team.

The Arsene Weekly Bombshell: Koscielny Out + Injury News

So Wenger does it again, just before a match, he announces that another player is injured.  The last time it was Vermaelen, this time it’s Koscielny.  The centre back is said to have back problems.  He goes on the injury list which already has names like Fabregas, Vermaelen, Van Persie, Ramsey on it.

However, we have some good injury news before the Birmingham match.  Walcott and Bendtner are back and ready to prove their worth.  This is going to be an interesting battle.  After that we have Shaktar, where we might have Cesc back.  We will also see the return of Eduardo, who will no doubt receive a  warm welcome from Arsenal fans.

So that’s it, a quickie.  Till then.

Bendtner Back, Rosicky Assists Two, Mannone Blunder (Videos)

So, the interlull is over and the only injury so far seems that of Sagna, who will be out for three weeks.  Positive news though is that Bendtner is back, fit and ready for contention for the Brums match.  Of the players involved in matches yesterday, Rosicky captained his country magnificently, providing two assists in his country's 2-0 victory.  You can see Rosicky's performance below:

Mannone started as number one for the Italy U21 team but had a nightmare of a game as he committed a high-profile blunder to let a goal past him.  You can see the goal conceded by Mannone below:

Overall, this interlull has not been as horrible as we expected.  Usually we get many players out injured, but this time, it is Sagna.  However, Eboue should be more than capable of filling in the boots of Sagna.  Next up is the Birmingham City game, one we must take three points and stay in touch with the leader.  We also will be having several key players back, as mentioned above, Bendtner and then captain Fabregas, and Theo Walcott.  Van Persie and Vermaelen are also not far from making a comeback.  So that's it from me today.  I might post again if there are news out about the players.  Enjoy your day!

Sagna Out For 3 Weeks After Injury

News is coming out of France that Bacary Sagna will be out for three weeks after sustaining injury to his thigh.  This comes as a blow for gooners who were expecting Wenger to have a fit squad to choose from for the next games. 

Deputy Emanuel Eboue who is also on international duty so far has reported no injury and will be most likely to start for the injured Frenchman for Arsenal’s next match against Birmingham. 

Cesc Fabregas Declares He Is Fit And Training

 

Cesc Fabregas has declared on his Twitter account that he is fit and training with the team.  Here are the exact quotes:

I'm fit and training with the team. If the game was today i could have played, but it was 2 days too short and didnt want to take a gamble.

Too bad for us gooners, because he could have made a difference on Sunday.  Let’s hope he has put all his injury problems behind him and is fit and ready to give the team a push.

56 Seconds Video Match Report For Chelsea vs Arsenal (2-0)

The video below sums up perfectly the Chelsea/Arsenal match:

 

That’s the match report and what we learnt from the match.

Partizan Belgrade 1 – 3 Arsenal (Report + Highlights + Some News)

This is a good win, and the team is showing the ability to bounce back from a bad defeat against WBA and be ready to face the oil-funded, cunts infested team next Sunday.  We started them match pretty well, with Arshavin looking to be on fire.  The first goal came when Wilshere and Arshavin decided that it was time to take the Belgrade defense on their own.  A lovely Wilshere back heel setup AA to shoot with aplomb into the net, past the keeper.  Just for the records, that’s the second goal Wilshere setups this season with a back heel.

Then Arsenal had many occasions to score, but a combination of good goalkeeping from the Belgrade keeper and poor finishing meant the score stayed as it is until Denilson’s mind went numb when he allowed the ball to hit his hand inside the box.  Evidently that was a penalty, which was dispatched by Cleo, while sending Fabianski the wrong way.  Some fans started to call Fabianski names for not saving that penalty.  That should tell you a lot about them and how they feel about the club and its players.

Next, AA was again at it with a delightful through ball to Chamakh.  The latter was brought down by a Belgrade defender and obviously, since being the last man, he got red carded.  AA stepped up since our captain of the day (TR7) doesn’t know how to score from the spot.  However, it turns out that even AA can miss a penalty.  So again here, we could see the lack of killer instinct from Arsenal.

The extra man on the field for Arsenal though would make the difference,  Chamakh scored a header after missing the first headed attempt.  Then Squillaci thumped another header to make it 3.  First goal for Squillaci for the club, so congratulations to him.

In the closing stages of the match, Partizan were again awarded a penalty, when Gibbs brought down one of their players.  Cleo again stepped up to take the penalty, however, this time Fabianski stood big and saved it wonderfully.  He also made another astounding save in the match, by pushing the ball around the post from a Partizan shot.  on another day, that would have gone in, but the confidence exuding from him was there to see for us all.  Here’s what Wenger had to say after the match:

Partizan gave us the game we expected – [they were] full of commitment, full of power on every break. We had a lot of the ball and created a lot of chances. However, we could not kill the game off and then we were always under threat. They came back with the penalty – afterwards we needed to keep the pace high and when we got the second goal I thought we looked comfortable.

Fabianski had a good game, we have seen the player tonight who we see in training. He had a faultless game. I know it is in him. He got it out in the game tonight and hopefully that will give him the needed belief and confidence. I am confident he will come out as a great keeper, I have always said that. We have to keep confidence in him and he needs to gain experience from games like this. At the moment Almunia is injured, we will have to see how his injury goes but at the moment it is too early to say.

[Jack Wilshere] got a few knocks and I decided to be cautious with him. Especially in the first half Jack, Arshavin and Chamakh were a constant threat. I like what he did on the goal because it is quick, instant reaction.

In other news, Kyle Bartley, who is on load to Sheffield was injured seriously in a match.  He’s got a fractured cheekbone and will be out for 6 to 8 weeks according  to his manager.  It also seems that Essien might miss the match against Arsenal after he was found to be limping after the CL match yesterday.  Chelsea will provide more news on that during the week.  Si I leave you here with the highlights, courtesy of Arsenalist.com:

 

We Choose The Worst Day For This Dreadful Result, But I Will Still Watch Arsenal Next Week, The Week After…And So On

The pain of 3-2 is still very much here.  I pretty pissed off.  The team let us, AW down in a very bad way.  When I was chatting with a friend, I told him the lineup was very defensive.  Within the first 20 minutes, I could see we had a problem – we still hadn’t got our passing moves flowing.  Half time came, still goalless.  AW should have chosen to inject more creativity at the start of the second half, since we were struggling to have possession.  The first goal went in.  I was damned angry about the way Sagna got turned inside out for it.  The second goal was HORRIBLE.  Almunia somehow managed to redirect the ball into his own net.  Wenger then inexplicably decides to take off Koscielny.  Why didn’t he take of Song?  Song was awful in the match, giving the ball away needlessly.  Diaby was matching him in this area too, giving the ball away countless number of times.  Then the third goal came.  I was horrified.  3-0 down at home against WBA!

However, inside I was secretly nurturing hopes of a comeback.  Nasri, the only man who looked like he cared managed to notch two goals, but his heroics would go in vain as no other teammates put in decent a effort enough to assist him or grab a goal themselves.  The only decent performances were from Nasri, Rosicky, Chamakh.  The rest can drown themselves in a sea of shame.

Still, nothing is over.  Beat Partizan on Tuesday, smash Chelsea at the Bridge next week and everything shall be forgotten.  However, another half-hearted performance like this will only incite the Emirates faithful to unleash their wrath on the players and the manager.

C’mon Arsenal!