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Its not too late for FA & CL cups bro .... why we mite even bump into man u alongthe way :mrgreen:
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Its not too late for FA & CL cups bro .... why we mite even bump into man u alongthe way :mrgreen:
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Wenger - Eduardo’s form is a surprise
Arsène Wenger admits that he did not expect Eduardo to hit top gear so soon.
The Croatian scored probably his best goal for Arsenal, volleying home after 51 minutes of their 3-0 victory over Burnley on Sunday.
Of course that strike came after Eduardo notched a fine brace in his comeback match against Cardiff last month. Both performances prove that he is nearing his best already, according to Wenger.
“I didn’t expect him to [come back so quickly] because he was out for so long,” said the manager in Sunday’s post-match press conference. “His finishing today was exceptional.”
“You can understand now why he kissed the fitness coach [Tony Colbert] for two reasons. One, to thank him for working hard and two, because he doesn’t see him anymore.
“That goal shows that finishing is instinct. In a fraction of a second you consider the right surface, the flight of the ball and his position.”
Eduardo’s spectacular volley was likened to famous strikes by the likes of Johann Cruyff and Dennis Bergkamp. However, the manager thinks that his 12-month lay-off makes it too early in his Arsenal career for comparisons.
“In fairness, we have not seen enough of him to really judge who he will be,” Wenger said.
“Last year it took him a few months to get in there. Then he scored goals but got quickly injured. He looks more mature than when he arrived in his game.”
Arsène Wenger admits that he did not expect Eduardo to hit top gear so soon.
The Croatian scored probably his best goal for Arsenal, volleying home after 51 minutes of their 3-0 victory over Burnley on Sunday.
Of course that strike came after Eduardo notched a fine brace in his comeback match against Cardiff last month. Both performances prove that he is nearing his best already, according to Wenger.
“I didn’t expect him to [come back so quickly] because he was out for so long,” said the manager in Sunday’s post-match press conference. “His finishing today was exceptional.”
“You can understand now why he kissed the fitness coach [Tony Colbert] for two reasons. One, to thank him for working hard and two, because he doesn’t see him anymore.
“That goal shows that finishing is instinct. In a fraction of a second you consider the right surface, the flight of the ball and his position.”
Eduardo’s spectacular volley was likened to famous strikes by the likes of Johann Cruyff and Dennis Bergkamp. However, the manager thinks that his 12-month lay-off makes it too early in his Arsenal career for comparisons.
“In fairness, we have not seen enough of him to really judge who he will be,” Wenger said.
“Last year it took him a few months to get in there. Then he scored goals but got quickly injured. He looks more mature than when he arrived in his game.”
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyMqb_b8Y0o
he will be one of the best for the gunners in the years to come
he will be one of the best for the gunners in the years to come
fgl
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Kolo Toure... recovered from a calf injury
http://www.arsenal.com/match-menu/3095276/first-team/as-roma-v-arsenal
AS Roma v Arsenal
UEFA Champions League
Wednesday, March 11, 2009, 19:45
Toure 'fit to start' as Arsenal fly to Rome
Kolo Toure may come back straight into the Arsenal side for the trip to Roma on Wednesday.
The centre back is “fit and available to start” according to Arsène Wenger after picking up a calf injury at West Brom last week.
His return means the manager has a straightforward ‘two from three’ decision at centre back ahead of the Champions League Knockout Round second leg tie at the Stadio Olimpico. His options are Toure, Willam Gallas or Johan Djourou.
Samir Nasri and Denilson also come back into the squad after missing the 3-0 win over Burnley on Sunday.
Before flying out to the Italian capital on Tuesday morning, Wenger reported a clean bill of health from the weekend. In addition, Mikael Silvestre is fit but he will not travel as he only returned to training on Monday.
“From Sunday, we have no new injuries,” said Wenger. “Kolo Toure should come back into the squad and should be fit to start.
“Samir Nasri and Denilson are in too. Mikael Silvestre is available again too but he is not in the squad because he just came back yesterday.”
Arsenal squad for AS Roma
1 Manuel ALMUNIA (GK)
2 Abou DIABY
3 Bacary SAGNA
5 Kolo TOURE
8 Samir NASRI
9 EDUARDO
10 William GALLAS
11 Robin VAN PERSIE
12 Carlos VELA
14 Theo WALCOTT
15 DENILSON
16 Aaron RAMSEY
17 Alex SONG
20 Johan DJOUROU
21 Lukasz FABIANSKI (GK)
22 Gael CLICHY
26 Nicklas BENDTNER
27 Emmanuel EBOUE
40 Kieran GIBBS
UEFA Champions League
Wednesday, March 11, 2009, 19:45
Toure 'fit to start' as Arsenal fly to Rome
Kolo Toure may come back straight into the Arsenal side for the trip to Roma on Wednesday.
The centre back is “fit and available to start” according to Arsène Wenger after picking up a calf injury at West Brom last week.
His return means the manager has a straightforward ‘two from three’ decision at centre back ahead of the Champions League Knockout Round second leg tie at the Stadio Olimpico. His options are Toure, Willam Gallas or Johan Djourou.
Samir Nasri and Denilson also come back into the squad after missing the 3-0 win over Burnley on Sunday.
Before flying out to the Italian capital on Tuesday morning, Wenger reported a clean bill of health from the weekend. In addition, Mikael Silvestre is fit but he will not travel as he only returned to training on Monday.
“From Sunday, we have no new injuries,” said Wenger. “Kolo Toure should come back into the squad and should be fit to start.
“Samir Nasri and Denilson are in too. Mikael Silvestre is available again too but he is not in the squad because he just came back yesterday.”
Arsenal squad for AS Roma
1 Manuel ALMUNIA (GK)
2 Abou DIABY
3 Bacary SAGNA
5 Kolo TOURE
8 Samir NASRI
9 EDUARDO
10 William GALLAS
11 Robin VAN PERSIE
12 Carlos VELA
14 Theo WALCOTT
15 DENILSON
16 Aaron RAMSEY
17 Alex SONG
20 Johan DJOUROU
21 Lukasz FABIANSKI (GK)
22 Gael CLICHY
26 Nicklas BENDTNER
27 Emmanuel EBOUE
40 Kieran GIBBS
fgl
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ARSENAL THROUGH ON PENALTIES!
THE CL DREAM LIVES ON!
THE CL DREAM LIVES ON!
AS RomaArsenalJuan (9')Robin Van Persie (120') penDavid Pizarro (120') penTheo Walcott (120') penJulio Baptista (120') penSamir Nasri (120') penVincenzo Montella (120') penDenilson (120') penFrancesco Totti (120') penKolo Toure (120') penAlberto Aquilani (120') penBacary Sagna (120') penJohn Arne Riise (120') penAbou Diaby (120') pen
2ND LEG: 1 - 1 (Agg)
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