Kevin Nolan gives Bolton the lead five minutes into second half:
Kolo Toure equalises with his head on a Cesc Fabregas free-kick:
Monday, January 29, 2007
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Goals: Tottenham 2-2 Arsenal
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Post match Interview and Highlights
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Baptista equalises to make it 2-2:
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Monday, January 22, 2007
Van Persie out for Six Weeks
Arsenal FC striker Robin van Persie is a major doubt for both legs of the Gunners' UEFA Champions League second round tie against PSV Eindhoven after breaking a metatarsal bone in his right foot.
'Partial fracture'
The Netherlands international sustained the "partial fracture" while scoring the equaliser for Arsenal in their 2-1 comeback win against Manchester United FC in the Premiership on Sunday. An x-ray after the game confirmed his fifth metatarsal had been damaged and he is likely to be out of action for at least six weeks.
Goals: Arsenal 2-1 Manchester United
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Henry scores the Winner in Extra Time:
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Sunday, January 21, 2007
Joga Bonito: Zlatan v/s Ronaldo
Eric Cantona brings two of the most skill full and technically gifted footballers head to head. Zlatan Ibrahimovic , Striker - Inter Milan and Cristiano Ronaldo , Winger - Manchester United.
Who wins, I don't know....
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Saturday, January 20, 2007
Premiership: Arsenal v Manchester United - Preview
"In our mind it's a game that we want absolutely to win, I tell you," said Arsène Wenger with a steely stare at his pre-match press conference on Friday.
"We love to win, we want to reduce the gap to Manchester United as quickly as possible and we want to continue our run because we're in good form. We're still involved in nearly every competition, even the championship, and you never know what can happen."
If Premiership fixtures between Arsenal and Manchester United have lost some of their intensity in recent years then it appears that no one as told this particular Frenchman.
It is now two-and-a-half seasons since either of these two pillars of the Premiership have taken the title. In the intervening years Chelsea have dominated domestic honours and even Liverpool have scooped Europe’s top prize.
Despite his opening salvo, Wenger did admit this particular fixture is not quite the be-all and end-all it used to be.
"I feel the fact that Chelsea came in took a little bit of the focus off Arsenal and Manchester United," said Wenger. "Before the last two years a game between Manchester United and Arsenal was a game nobody could afford to lose.
"Now even if you lose one there is still Chelsea there and then Liverpool joined in so there is less focus only on Manchester United and Arsenal."
You only have to look back to the first game between these sides this season for an illustration. Arsenal went to Old Trafford in September without Thierry Henry, any decent form and, it would seem, much chance of victory.
They pulled off a wonderful 1-0 win but it was Manchester United who kicked-on after that. Sir Alex Ferguson’s side flourished despite losing a must-win game and Wenger's men have had to play catch-up.
Arsenal’s ankle injuries are likely to have healed by Sunday — Emmanuel Eboue is certainly back, Robin van Persie should follow suit after a test on Saturday. However Freddie Ljungberg (hamstring) and William Gallas (thigh) are still out while Gilberto is suspended.
Throughout his media work on Friday, Wenger skirted the issue of the title race. It was like he wanted to suggest a victory on Sunday could open a fissure in the rockface of United’s lead but, ever the economist, the Arsenal manager knew the figure of 15 points was set in stone.
Twice he was asked who would win the title, each time he replied: "I have an idea in my head but if I give you my idea you won’t believe me."
"I cannot say we will," he added later, "because we are 15 points behind Manchester United. But I think we have the ingredients and potential to become the best team.
"At the moment we are not because we cannot deny we lost at Sheffield United, Bolton, Manchester City. Even if they are games we could and should have won.
"But this is a good opportunity for us to close the gap a little bit. They've had the advantage of having stability and players in form at the right moment, but it's still not over. Don't forget they must go to Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham and Portsmouth. They have a difficult schedule."
On Sunday we’ll find out if those traditionally tough trips to Arsenal are still the most arduous for Manchester United.
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Lauren: Penalty gainst Tottenham
Lauren's goal and celebration in the 5-4 Arsenal win at White Hart Lane 2004.
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Lauren leaves for Pompey
Portsmouth have signed Arsenal full-back Lauren on a two-and-a-half year contract, with Harry Redknapp hailing him a 'great athlete'.
The Cameroon international, who turns 30 on Friday, has joined for an undisclosed fee, ending his six-and-a-half-year stay with the Gunners.
Pompey boss Redknapp told the club's official website: "Lauren is an outstanding player.
"He is a great athlete and professional, very strong and quick, too.
"He will be a tremendous asset to us, is extremely versatile and can play in a number of different positions at the back and in midfield."
Redknapp revealed he was not the only manager interested in a player who won two Premiership titles and three FA Cups at Arsenal.
"I'm delighted he's decided to join Portsmouth above a whole host of clubs that were after him. It shows how far we have come in a short space of time."
Lauren, who will go straight into the squad for Saturday's home game with Charlton, added: "This is a great move for me.
"Portsmouth are having a great season and are pushing for a place in Europe and I aim to be playing my part in that challenge.
"I have been very impressed with the club's plans for the future, both on and off the pitch, and this was why I chose to come to Fratton Park.
"It will also be good to once again team up with [former Arsenal team-mates] Sol Campbell and Kanu."
Lauren also spoke of his sadness to leave the Gunners.
"I have made many great friends and have many wonderful memories from the years I have spent at Arsenal. I have enjoyed great success with the club and I am very grateful to Arsene Wenger, my team-mates and all the fantastic Arsenal fans for their support. The fans have been brilliant," he said.
"Of course I am sad to be leaving Arsenal, but I am very much looking forward to a new challenge at Portsmouth."
Wenger paid tribute to the full-back and said: "Lauren's contribution to Arsenal since he joined the club in 2000 has been absolutely outstanding.
"He has been a central figure in the club winning the Premiership twice and the FA Cup three times and his high level of performances have made sure that he will always have a place in Arsenal history.
"On behalf of the players and staff we wish Lauren the best of luck at Portsmouth."
Wenger Explains Departure: Arsene Wenger feels he had to allow veteran full-back Lauren to leave in order to continue the development of Emmanuel Eboue and Justin Hoyte.
While accepting his decision was something of a "paradox" given he often suggests the current squad lacks some experience, Wenger felt it served to protect the future of the club.
The Arsenal manager said: "I lost a fantastic player. I would like to pay tribute to him because he was amazing for the club.
"Lauren was not only a player with quality and experience, but also a fantastic guy who was mentally very strong.
"But he was out for nine months. Eboue and Hoyte played.
"Do I stop their development and play Lauren? Or do I let him go somewhere else? I had to make that kind of decision.
"If I played him I would have to lose either Hoyte or Eboue, which I did not want to do."
Wenger maintains his emerging squad have the "ingredients and potential" to consistently challenge for top honours.
He said: "We have the ingredients and potential to become the best team.
"At the moment we are not because we lost at places like Sheffield United, Bolton and Manchester City - even though they are games we could and should have won. But we are getting there."
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Joga Bonito: Henry
Eric Cantona Presents Theirry Henry from the Heart of Germany, In real football you dont play by the whistle the one who has the skills goes through.
Super Moves by Henry.
Joga Bonito Play Beautiful.
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Super Moves by Henry.
Joga Bonito Play Beautiful.
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Friday, January 19, 2007
The Cause: Joga Bonito
Eric Cantona storms a German TV Station to announce the cause of beautiful football. Down with ugly football, this is a movement about beauty, skill, heart, honor, and joy.
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Joga Bonito
Joga Bonito (which means 'play beautiful' in Portuguese) is a football-oriented social network service created by Nike and Google, based upon Google's orkut. Éric Cantona appears as the lead spokesman for the Joga Bonito organization. Joga TV is portrayed as an underground broadcast channel that taps into other television stations' live feeds, filmed "live from the heart of Germany". The Joga Bonito movement portrays itself as dedicated to eliminating unfair and unsportsmanlike play from football, promoting fair and creative play as well as honesty and team spirit, and showing the true and beautiful side of football by having a motto of "play from the heart".
Featured Footballers: Footballers featured in the TV adverts include Ronaldinho, Fabio Cannavaro, Ronaldo, Adriano, Robinho, Mark Bresciano, Robbie Keane, Cesc Fàbregas, Wayne Rooney, Zlatan Ibrahimović, Shinji Ono, Thierry Henry, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Carlos Tévez, Hidetoshi Nakata, and Cristiano Ronaldo amongst others.
A major part of the Joga Bonito movement is the Joga3 tournament - a 3-a-side futbol tournament using rules similar to futsal and played in 3-minute games. The games are played on small pitches using teams of 3 players and each game lasts for 3 minutes. Teams from all around the world compete at regional level and the best teams play in their national finals for a chance to travel to the worldwide final tournament in Brazil.
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Monday, January 15, 2007
Theirry Henry : i am what i am
Theirry Henry - My Life : Henry talks about his background how he baecame what he is.
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Thierry Henry: He tells you what is going through his head on match day, how he prepares for kick-off and what motivates him each time he kicks a ball
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Sunday, January 14, 2007
Goals: Blackburn 0-2 Arsenal
1st Goal: Brilliant header by toure on a Henry Freekick:
2nd Goal: Typical Arsenal counter attack to lock the matchup for arsenal. Superb linking of Henry and Fabregas.
Gilberto sending off:
2nd Goal: Typical Arsenal counter attack to lock the matchup for arsenal. Superb linking of Henry and Fabregas.
Gilberto sending off:
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
Goals: Liverpool 3-6 Arsenal
Goal by goal story of the nine Goal Thriller.
1st Goal: CB Kolo Toure spots the run of CF Jeremie Aliadiere and sends brilliant lobbed
through ball. Ali beats the offside tra[ gest a great first touch on the ball to take the ball
away from Dudek and Dudek puts a hand to it but its not enough. Arsenal lead 0-1.
2nd Goal: Song fouls outside the box, Gerrard and Aurelio stand for the kick. Aurelio drills in
a low shot and Robbie Fowler scores on a rebound. Liverpool level 1-1.
3rd Goal: Arsenal 19 year old Brazil under-19 Captain Denilson is fouled by Paletta outside the
box. Kolo toure known for his drilled shots stands there with Julio Baptista. Toure starts moving from his position but Julio takes the kick and beats Dudek for the first time with a curled free kick. Arsenal lead 1-2.
4th Goal: Game goes is in injury period for 6 minutes due to the Gonzalez injury. Arsenal gets a corner on the left side. Cesc Fabregas takes it and curls it in the centre . Ball travels over the whole of Liverpool defence and Dudek is beaten again as ball goes in credit Alex Song. Arsenal lead 1-3.
5th Goal: Still in injury period literally for Liverpool. Toure gives a through pass to Baptista , he dribbles it to the left sides and passes to Ali. Liverpool raises hands for offside but only its not offside. Ali goes through and gives a square ball to Baptista and Arsenal lead 1-4.
6th Goal: The game enters the second half with the homeside trailing by 3 goals. 10 minutes into it and Aliadiere is tripped by Hyypia in the penalty area and Baptista comes up to take the spot kick and chance to complete his Hatrick but Dudek stops it this time. Liver goes on the attack again then Fabregas known for his vision on the Football pitch spots Ali in the last third and gives a curling lobbed pass from defence to attack. Ali showing great control and quality gives a square ball to Baptista and he fired in a low shot into the corner from outside the box to complete his hatrick. Arsenal lead 1-5.
7th Goal: Liverpool had still something to show their home fans. Xabi Alonso took the free kick
from 50 yards away and sends it to Hyppia on the left of goal who heads it to Paletta who then
sets up a volley for who else but Steven Gerrard and he doesnt miss those. Liverpool scores 2-5.
8th Goal: Liverpool were attacking with Xabi and Gerrard in the midfeild. Paletta got the ball
on the left flank and crossed it in to Hyypia who headed it past Almunia. Liverpool 3-5.
9th Goal: Red Devils were on the attack one more goal and they could be in the fight again. But
not to be Aliadiere got to the byline again and squared for Baptista again. The Brazilian scored his fourth to end Liverpool's resistance. Match ends with Arsenal winning 3-6. complete his hatrick. Arsenal lead 1-5.
1st Goal: CB Kolo Toure spots the run of CF Jeremie Aliadiere and sends brilliant lobbed
through ball. Ali beats the offside tra[ gest a great first touch on the ball to take the ball
away from Dudek and Dudek puts a hand to it but its not enough. Arsenal lead 0-1.
2nd Goal: Song fouls outside the box, Gerrard and Aurelio stand for the kick. Aurelio drills in
a low shot and Robbie Fowler scores on a rebound. Liverpool level 1-1.
3rd Goal: Arsenal 19 year old Brazil under-19 Captain Denilson is fouled by Paletta outside the
box. Kolo toure known for his drilled shots stands there with Julio Baptista. Toure starts moving from his position but Julio takes the kick and beats Dudek for the first time with a curled free kick. Arsenal lead 1-2.
4th Goal: Game goes is in injury period for 6 minutes due to the Gonzalez injury. Arsenal gets a corner on the left side. Cesc Fabregas takes it and curls it in the centre . Ball travels over the whole of Liverpool defence and Dudek is beaten again as ball goes in credit Alex Song. Arsenal lead 1-3.
5th Goal: Still in injury period literally for Liverpool. Toure gives a through pass to Baptista , he dribbles it to the left sides and passes to Ali. Liverpool raises hands for offside but only its not offside. Ali goes through and gives a square ball to Baptista and Arsenal lead 1-4.
6th Goal: The game enters the second half with the homeside trailing by 3 goals. 10 minutes into it and Aliadiere is tripped by Hyypia in the penalty area and Baptista comes up to take the spot kick and chance to complete his Hatrick but Dudek stops it this time. Liver goes on the attack again then Fabregas known for his vision on the Football pitch spots Ali in the last third and gives a curling lobbed pass from defence to attack. Ali showing great control and quality gives a square ball to Baptista and he fired in a low shot into the corner from outside the box to complete his hatrick. Arsenal lead 1-5.
7th Goal: Liverpool had still something to show their home fans. Xabi Alonso took the free kick
from 50 yards away and sends it to Hyppia on the left of goal who heads it to Paletta who then
sets up a volley for who else but Steven Gerrard and he doesnt miss those. Liverpool scores 2-5.
8th Goal: Liverpool were attacking with Xabi and Gerrard in the midfeild. Paletta got the ball
on the left flank and crossed it in to Hyypia who headed it past Almunia. Liverpool 3-5.
9th Goal: Red Devils were on the attack one more goal and they could be in the fight again. But
not to be Aliadiere got to the byline again and squared for Baptista again. The Brazilian scored his fourth to end Liverpool's resistance. Match ends with Arsenal winning 3-6. complete his hatrick. Arsenal lead 1-5.
Carling Cup: Liverpool 3- 6 Arsenal
No, you didn't mis-read the scoreline. It really did finish Liverpool 3 Arsenal 6. This was an incredible game and an incredible night for Julio Baptista.
The Brazilian arrived at Anfield without a goal to his name in English football and, some might say, with plenty to prove. He left Merseyside a few hours later with the match ball and an enhanced reputation after his four-goal salvo propelled Arsenal into a Carling Cup Semi-Final showdown with Spurs.
The outstanding Jeremie Aliadiere got the ball rolling in the 26th minute. Robbie Fowler levelled but Baptista curled home a sumptous free-kick to restore Arsenal's lead and added a close-range fourth seconds before the break after Alex Song had also broken his duck. Jerzy Dudek saved Baptista's penalty early in the second half but the Brazilian soon completed his hat-trick. Steven Gerrard and Sami Hyypia scored to hint at a Liverpool comeback but Baptista put the seal on a famous victory with his fourth - and Arsenal's sixth.
Baptista's goals earned the headlines but this performance spoke volumes for the quality and depth of Arsenal's squad. From front to back they were excellent. For Liverpool though this was a humiliation. They haven't conceded six at Anfield for 77 years and are now licking their wounds after two Cup exits at the hands of Arsenal in just four days. Rafa Benitez must be sick of the sight of them.
As expected Arsène Wenger made wholesale changes from the side which won so impressively here in the FA Cup. In came Cesc Fabregas, Baptista, Denilson, Song, Johan Djourou, Aliadiere, Justin Hoyte, Armand Traore and Theo Walcott. Manuel Almunia kept his place in goal while Toure took the captain's armband for the first time in the absence of Thierry Henry and Gilberto. And on the bench sat Henri Lansbury, a 16-year-old who joined Arsenal's academy at the age of nine.
With Liverpool equally unrecognisable from the side which succumbed on Saturday, it took a while for the game to get going. In fact much of the opening stages were taken up by a nasty injury to Mark Gonzalez, who was stretchered off after a seemingly innocuous tackle on Fabregas.
The Spaniard's misfortune made for a muted atmosphere around Anfield, in stark contrast to the booming noise which accompanied Saturday's tie. The home fans were even quieter after Aliadiere gave Arsenal the lead.
Toure showed good vision to pick out the French striker's diagonal run, Aliadiere beat the offside trap and a fantastic first touch gave him the chance to test Dudek as the keeper rushed out. His first effort bounced off Dudek's chest but Aliadiere rolled in the loose ball. One-nil to the Arsenal.
Until then Liverpool had been the better side. Stephen Warnock looked sharp on the left and tested Almunia with a handful of whipped crosses. Craig Bellamy, offering the pace the home side lacked on Saturday, looked menacing. Gerrard lashed a low shot straight at Almunia and Toure made a vital interception after Bellamy and Danny Guthrie linked up well on the right.
Given their early pressure, it was no great surprise when Liverpool equalised five minutes after falling behind. Song was penalised - somewhat unfairly - for a tackle on Fowler, Fabio Aurelio fired in the free-kick, Almunia parried, Luis Garcia showed good presence of mind to cut the ball back and Fowler netted his 12th goal in 16 games against Arsenal with a cheeky backheel.
Arsenal had to dig in as Gerrard took a brief grip in midfield but six minutes before the break the visitors restored their advantage. Aliadiere won a free kick 25 yards out; Baptista and Toure plotted while the Liverpool wall formed. Dudek, apparently expecting a piledriver from the Arsenal captain, shuffled to his left. Baptista curled the ball into the net to the keeper's right. Not a bad way to open your account.
Wenger would have taken a 2-1 lead at the break. In the event his team led 4-1, scoring twice in the six minutes of stoppage time which was added on, ironically, because of Gonzalez's injury. Song grabbed Arsenal's third in fortuitous fashion as Hyypia's attempted clearance bounced in off the midfielder after Fabregas' corner had cleared a bunch of players at the near post.
Then, in the final seconds of the first half, Aliadiere broke the offside trap again and sensibly squared the ball for Baptista. The Brazilian tapped in and the away fans celebrated again, hardly believing what was unfolding in front of them.
Baptista, finally showing the promise which tempted Wenger to bring him to Emirates Stadium, had a chance to complete his hat-trick 10 minutes into the second half after Aliadiere had been tripped by Hyypia. Dudek, who knows a thing or two about saving spot-kicks, pushed Baptista's penalty away. But the Brazilian was soon celebrating again. Aliadiere, growing in confidence with every minute, picked out Baptista with a fizzing pass and he fired low into the corner. An hour gone, and Arsenal were 5-1 up. Incredible.
By now Benitez had brought on Xabi Alonso and the Spaniard, alongside Gerrard, started to exert his authority in midfield. It wasn't long before the Liverpool comeback began. With 67 minutes on the clock Hyypia headed the ball into the Arsenal box. It was half-cleared and a fortunate ricochet took it into the path of Gerrard, lurking on the edge of the area. The England midfielder executed a perfect volley to give Liverpool hope.
That hope turned to something approaching expectation when Hyypia nodded in Gabriel Paletta's cross with 11 minutes left. Surely Arsenal couldn't throw this away? No, they couldn't. With seven minutes left Aliadiere got to the byline again and squared for Baptista again. The Brazilian scored again to end Liverpool's resistance.
So, six goals, a place in the Carling Cup Semi-Finals and, just as importantly, a substitute appearance from Abou Diaby after eight months on the sidelines with a fractured and dislocated ankle. It was good to see the Frenchman back and he looked assured during his nineteen-minute cameo.
But the night belonged to Baptista. As the Anfield crowd streamed out at the final whistle, a recent hit by The Automatic was played over the tannoy: "What's that coming over the hill, is it a monster?". Not exactly. It was The Beast.
Highlights and Goals to be updated asap.
Sunday, January 7, 2007
Saturday, January 6, 2007
FA Cup Third Round: Liverpool v Arsenal - Preview
Five Finals, four triumphs and three other near misses - Arsène Wenger has enjoyed something of a love affair with the FA Cup since arriving in England a decade ago.
His latest dalliance with the famous old trophy begins on Saturday with a trip to Anfield and some have suggested that Wenger will flirt rather more openly with the FA Cup this season now Arsenal trail Manchester United by 15 points in the Premiership. The Frenchman denies it is his primary focus but he is determined as ever to lift the trophy.
"We still have the Premiership to focus on, we have the Champions League and don't forget that's not a small cup, but we want to win the FA Cup because traditionally we have always been there," said Wenger at his pre-match press conference.
"Domestically we have the Carling Cup as well but we have decided to go for every game we play until the end of the season with a desire to win it, whatever the competition."
Desire is one of many ingredients Arsenal will need to overcome a Liverpool side which, ironically, has been resurgent ever since they crumbled to a 3-0 defeat at Emirates Stadium in November.
Rafa Benitez's side have been imperious at Anfield, where their unbeaten run now stretches to 20 games in all competitions. Steven Gerrard has found his form after a post-World Cup dip and Liverpool's defence has rediscovered its stubborn streak.
"It would be a bit pretentious to say we will beat them 3-0 again," admitted Wenger, "but we are good at the moment and we do know we can beat them while they will try to take revenge.
"We start with a big draw and sometimes that isn't bad because it gets you to focus straight away. There is no time to warm up [in the competition], you have to be at your best straight away and that's what we want on Saturday.
"Because it is a Cup tie and it is at Liverpool I expect a very exciting game. We will try to play, they will try to play and certainly it will be a game to watch."
Wenger has occasionally used the FA Cup to rest some of his bigger names but, this year, he has the luxury of giving some household names much-needed match time as a raft of players return from injury.
Thierry Henry returned from a five-week absence in style on Tuesday night, scoring one goal and making two more in a 4-0 win against Charlton. Emmanuel Eboue and Julio Baptista are back in the squad for Saturday's trip north and the likes of William Gallas, Theo Walcott, Lauren and Abou Diaby are all close to comebacks of their own. In fact, only Emmanuel Adebayor (thigh) and Freddie Ljungberg (hamstring) are still carrying injuries.
"If you ask me about Saturday it will be a team very, very close to the one which played the last game against Charlton," confirmed Wenger. "We will have a strong side."
So is the Frenchman still in love with the FA Cup after all these years? "I am," he smiles. "And there is another attraction this year because it is the first time back at Wembley." Don't bet against Wenger going all the way once again.
Friday, January 5, 2007
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