Tagged with UEFA Champions league

Oct 2008

21st

Arsenal puts 5 past Fenerbahce

Whatever the headlines tomorrow, my man of the match has to go to Almunia. All our attacking flair would have been for nought if Almunia wasn’t there to foil Fenerbahce who actually had more shots on goal than Arsenal.

21st

Depleted Arsenal face test at Sukru Saracoglu

Unlike some of our domestic ties, I believe we are more capable of controlling European ties, their style suits us. I strongly believe the only thing between us and champions league glory is another English side.

Oct 2008

1st

Was Arsenal this good? Or Porto that bad?

In stark contrast to Saturday, Arsenal wanted it more. It begs the question though, why can’t we play every game with something approaching that same level of intensity? Why so much inconsistency? If we approach any match with the same attitude as last night then we should be able to win some silverware.

Sep 2008

18th

3 Games 3 goals and Gallas still unhappy

There are a lot of reasons why some fans are not enamoured by our captain Gallas, however if there is one thing we can all agree he is good at is his propensity to come up with the most important goals. On the 88th minute in last night game, a Gallas goal made the difference. . .

Aug 2008

28th

Arsenal 4 – 0 Fc Twente – 5 observations

After the debacle of Craven Cottage, last night’s game was just what the doctor ordered. Arsenal had a 2 goal advantage going in the game so getting to the group stages was not an issue, the question was what kind of performance would we get from the Arsenal?

Aug 2008

13th

UCL Fc Twente v Arsenal – match preview

The season starts tonight when Arsenal visits Fc Twente in the Uefa Champions league 3rd qualifying round. Hampered by an injury hit midfield, Wenger may be forced to hand Aaron Ramsey his first competitive start. There is the usual amount of doom and gloom surrounding the club, this time stemming from our extensive injury list. [...]

Apr 2008

30th

Who should win the champions league

At the end season where we’ve played such entertaining football, where we were top for 2/3 of the way, where we exceeded all expectations. We end with nothing. Even worse than ending with nothing, we have now to live with one of our “rivals” being crowned champions of Europe. I had not given it much [...]

Mar 2008

5th

Bordering on perfection

When Cesc Fabregas scored in the 84th minute, it was no less than we deserved. When Walcott teared down the right into the box and but in a pass for Adebayor to tap in it marked a passing of the baton. That Arsenal had to negotiate the toughest of ties was universally accepted, AC Milan [...]