ARSENAL : One Point Behind the Red Devils

Arsenal now have one more point behind the Red Devils-Manchester United. Accomplishments achieved after the Gunners beat Stoke City 1-0. Competing at the Emirates on Thursday (24/02/2011), Arsenal immediately kicked off since the early minutes. Opportunities directly obtained Theo Walcott, who received the ball from Cesc Fabregas. However, Walcott kick still can be caught by the goalkeeper Eyal Berkovic. In minutes 8th, the Gunners score a goal by Sebastien Squillaci. Goals scored, after the French defender received the forward ball from Nicklas Bendther. Host to lead 1-0. Unfortunately, Arsenal have to lose Fabregas. The captain suffered the injury. Arsene Wenger was forced to replace him with Andrei Arshavin. Practically, this is a loss for the Gunners camp.

 

Arsenal continued to dominate the match. Samir Nasri and the others continue pressing Stoke's defense. Unfortunately, few opportunities fail to be utilized. As a result, the score 1-0 to Arsenal's advantage lasted until halftime. Stoke tried to get up in the second round. Minute 49, Ryan Showcross get a chance to equalize. Unfortunately, the Stoke defender's header was still sideways from Szczesny destination. Walcott had another chance to score. But this time, young English; Winger's kick was not score a goal. Practically, the score 1-0 for Arsenal's last victory until the game was over. This victory, then Arsenal have 56 points from 27 games, only one point behind the Red Devils a pack of 57 points. However, Sir Alex Ferguson's squad still leaves a game in the Premier League.

Formation : 

Arsenal: Szczesny, Sagna, Squillaci, Djourou, Clichy, Fabregas (Arshavin 14), Song, Wilshere, Walcott (Denilson 69), Bendtner (Chamakh 80), Nasri. 

 

Stoke: Begovic, Wilson (Wilkinson 85), Shawcross, Huth, Pugh, Pennant, Whitehead, Delap, Whelan, Walters (Fuller 75), Carew.