Report: Arsenal 1-2 Chelsea

April 18 2009 160 Commented

By Randy Osae

History will never cease to repeat itself.

A very familiar story echoed as Arsenal bowed out of the FA Cup lingering off a vivid semi-final at Wembley.

A couple of factors might have dominated bets prior to this particular London affair; the early leaders end up losing and Drogba always has a say on derby day.

Indeed, matters did settle that way.

Today’s events would also resemble that of a Carling Cup final two years ago when the pair last confronted in cup competition.

Walcott’s dream start was subsided by Malouda’s response before the break and then Didier Drogba’s same old infliction which sprung with contribution from the dooms of Lukasz Fabianski’s 24th birthday.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3358/3452784401_a20be5b8c5.jpg?v=0Arsene Wenger’s side were Wembley debutantes. On the other hand, Chelsea were not. And so Arsenal’s nerves would be exposed.

Early on, Fabianski rushed off his territory to salvage a hanging ball. Drogba was lurking and the Ivorian headed over Arsenal’s stopper only for Gibbs to provide the real salvage – clearing before the ball reached home.

Both sides were still pretending to peal off cagey starts until Arsenal broke the deadlock on 18 minutes.

Adebayor fed Gibbs on the left and the 19-year-old whipped in a cross for Walcott who replied with a fortuitous volley – helped to beat Cech by a deflection off Ashley Cole.

Chelsea would respond to red-alarm immediately and Malouda nearly leveled with a winding low drive through Fabianski’s arms and across goal. He repeated that trick just after the hour mark – nutmeging Eboue before beating Fabianski by his near post.

Chelsea owned the upper-hand now.

For a semi-final of this altitude, it was better drawing level to head into the interval than to be pegged back. And when Anelka fizzled a shot onto the post, it was evident Arsenal were the more concerned during half-time.

Into the second-half, Adebayor was presented half a chance when Chelsea’s defence failed to safely deal with a cross, but the Togolese’s punishment was miserable.

Arsenal’s next notable attempt was when Walcott utilized a commanding match-up with Ashley Cole to whip in a searching cross which demanded a simple touch. But Diaby and then Van Persie could hardly meet it.

Chelsea were also having their moments.

Arsenal’s left area was bare and Ballack profited to send in a cross, but Anelka could have done better to haunt his old club with a header. From a similar move, Drogba teed up Lampard who volleyed narrowly wide off the side netting.

It was becoming a delicately poised London derby with both set of players looking leggy at this point. That’s when managers were raring to be tactical.

Hiddink and Wenger were looking for impact elsewhere.

And so for Chelsea, Kalou was introduced while Adebayor paved way for Bendtner after Arshavin had been sent on for Van Perise. Arsenal’s latest substitute had not even made a touch when Lampard floated a ball in. Silvestre and Toure were lingering as Fabianski was rushing.

Drogba was quickest to guide the ball though, and he rounded off Arsenal’s stopper to decide who would be finalists.

Arsene Wenger’s instant reaction was in the form of an off-bench Samir Nasri but nothing could be changed – Arsenal would surrender.

There had been road to Wembley but it did not prove vintage destination for the Gunners when they arrived – and so there will be no return in May.

But there may still be Rome routes to pursue.

160 Responses to “Report: Arsenal 1-2 Chelsea”

  1. arsenekidz says:

    a game not to be remembered. too many mistakes by the players and wrong approach to th e g ame.

  2. arsenekidz says:

    a game not to be remembered. too many mistakes by the players and wrong approach to th e g ame.

  3. Pritpal says:

    rong team selection at the start and fabianski seemed to cost us the game with his individual errors. had sagna and almunia been fit it could have been different as the 2 goals came from an error from the rb and the gk. so gutted because i no we are a much better team than them!

  4. Pritpal says:

    rong team selection at the start and fabianski seemed to cost us the game with his individual errors. had sagna and almunia been fit it could have been different as the 2 goals came from an error from the rb and the gk. so gutted because i no we are a much better team than them!

  5. oliver says:

    Wenger threw this game leaving Nasri and Arshavin on the bench what goes through his head I remember him doing the same against Utd leaving Henry and Pires out disgusting this was there for the taking

  6. oliver says:

    Wenger threw this game leaving Nasri and Arshavin on the bench what goes through his head I remember him doing the same against Utd leaving Henry and Pires out disgusting this was there for the taking

  7. jaf4 says:

    Shit performance, diaby was crap, fabregas was pretty average, fabianski was a disaster and wenger got the team selection horribly wrong.

  8. jaf4 says:

    Shit performance, diaby was crap, fabregas was pretty average, fabianski was a disaster and wenger got the team selection horribly wrong.

  9. Jidy says:

    fuck wenger! arshavin, nasri and song on the bench??? fuck him!

  10. Jidy says:

    fuck wenger! arshavin, nasri and song on the bench??? fuck him!

  11. Sir Cecil says:

    Edit: Sorry, gloating Chelsea c*nts are banned. Thanks for visiting, enjoy your runners up medal in the final.

  12. Sir Cecil says:

    Edit: Sorry, gloating Chelsea c*nts are banned. Thanks for visiting, enjoy your runners up medal in the final.

  13. Peter says:

    Wrong team selection and why are Denilson on the field? The team in the CL was a mutch better team. Get it together mr. Wenger or move on…

  14. Peter says:

    Wrong team selection and why are Denilson on the field? The team in the CL was a mutch better team. Get it together mr. Wenger or move on…

  15. Danish Gooner says:

    Piss off Sir Cecil,you probably didnt even know chelsea were a football club till 5 years ago.

  16. Danish Gooner says:

    Piss off Sir Cecil,you probably didnt even know chelsea were a football club till 5 years ago.

  17. gunner says:

    arsene y did u put arshavin n nasri in the bench also arshavin was fresh to play

  18. gunner says:

    arsene y did u put arshavin n nasri in the bench also arshavin was fresh to play

  19. fdf says:

    fabianski showed his decision making is dreadful, song shud have started for denilson, arshavin for diaby, and we may have had a chance….

  20. fdf says:

    fabianski showed his decision making is dreadful, song shud have started for denilson, arshavin for diaby, and we may have had a chance….

  21. John Loizou says:

    Sir Cecil, I can’t wait to see Chelsea lose in the final.

    I’d rather see a bunch of happy Manc cunts win the FA Cup than any snobby West London wankers. :)

  22. John Loizou says:

    Sir Cecil, I can’t wait to see Chelsea lose in the final.

    I’d rather see a bunch of happy Manc cunts win the FA Cup than any snobby West London wankers. :)

  23. fdf says:

    chelsea did not play well, we made mistakes so fuck of cecil u cunt

  24. fdf says:

    chelsea did not play well, we made mistakes so fuck of cecil u cunt

  25. This was SOOo Terrible, fabianshitty cost us the game, Eboue was terrible again and why the hell was arsehavin or nasri left on the bench, its like buying a porsche and not bloody ridin. Silveshit shud jus go and retire in a hole in france somewhere. Although Gibbs did well in an underperforming side. PLEASE ARSENAL COME GOOD IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE AGAINST MANYOO. I WANT THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SO BAD NOW. FABIANSHITTY GO CELBRATE UR BIRTHDAY WITH BLOODY CHELSEA CONSIDERING YOUR THE ONE WHO GAVE THEM THE PRESENTS.

  26. This was SOOo Terrible, fabianshitty cost us the game, Eboue was terrible again and why the hell was arsehavin or nasri left on the bench, its like buying a porsche and not bloody ridin. Silveshit shud jus go and retire in a hole in france somewhere. Although Gibbs did well in an underperforming side. PLEASE ARSENAL COME GOOD IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE AGAINST MANYOO. I WANT THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SO BAD NOW. FABIANSHITTY GO CELBRATE UR BIRTHDAY WITH BLOODY CHELSEA CONSIDERING YOUR THE ONE WHO GAVE THEM THE PRESENTS.

  27. arsenekidz says:

    a very strange team selection coupled with very poor individual performance.

  28. arsenekidz says:

    a very strange team selection coupled with very poor individual performance.

  29. Sir Cecil says:

    Edit: Sorry, gloating Chelsea c*nts are banned. Thanks for visiting, enjoy your runners up medal in the final.

  30. Sir Cecil says:

    Edit: Sorry, gloating Chelsea c*nts are banned. Thanks for visiting, enjoy your runners up medal in the final.

  31. James says:

    Wenger made a huge mistake with his team selection. Why did he keep Diaby for so long? Was it because of his size? He was so negative by his team selection and he is so stuborn that I fear for my beloved Arsenal. Unfortunately, it seems it would be hard for Arsenal to win a competition as long as Wenger will be in charge. He is against too many good managers now. It is no longer him against Ferguson. He is incapable of using Arsenal’s resources efficiently.

  32. James says:

    Wenger made a huge mistake with his team selection. Why did he keep Diaby for so long? Was it because of his size? He was so negative by his team selection and he is so stuborn that I fear for my beloved Arsenal. Unfortunately, it seems it would be hard for Arsenal to win a competition as long as Wenger will be in charge. He is against too many good managers now. It is no longer him against Ferguson. He is incapable of using Arsenal’s resources efficiently.

  33. John Loizou says:

    Gloating on an Arsenal blog, eh?

    How come you weren’t at the match ‘Sir Cecil’?

    Silly cunt.

    You’ll get mullered by Barca in the CL.

  34. John Loizou says:

    Gloating on an Arsenal blog, eh?

    How come you weren’t at the match ‘Sir Cecil’?

    Silly cunt.

    You’ll get mullered by Barca in the CL.

  35. gunnerfan says:

    Arsenal’s short passing game is known to all including my five year old son.The cl teams may allow you room to indulge in this but not premier legue opposition least of all chelsea including MU.
    For starters Eboue maybe a very good player going forward but once he loses possession that’s it.
    The Chelseas winner was all too familiar with the gunners. A high line is inviting troubel especially with someone like Silvester.
    I would think AW has to seriously think into the playing style. What’s wrong with the high ball or route one football.As long as it wins matches I won’t bother.When Ade was withdrawn there was no one else to for this type of play.
    With MU looming if Arsenal persisit in the short passing game it would be another defeat which would be too much for the fans to stoamch.
    Yes I know four to six key defenders were missing.

  36. gunnerfan says:

    Arsenal’s short passing game is known to all including my five year old son.The cl teams may allow you room to indulge in this but not premier legue opposition least of all chelsea including MU.
    For starters Eboue maybe a very good player going forward but once he loses possession that’s it.
    The Chelseas winner was all too familiar with the gunners. A high line is inviting troubel especially with someone like Silvester.
    I would think AW has to seriously think into the playing style. What’s wrong with the high ball or route one football.As long as it wins matches I won’t bother.When Ade was withdrawn there was no one else to for this type of play.
    With MU looming if Arsenal persisit in the short passing game it would be another defeat which would be too much for the fans to stoamch.
    Yes I know four to six key defenders were missing.

  37. jj says:

    the only good fing 2 cum ot that game was cin how much better our fans are compared 2 them,new reserve keeper plz

  38. jj says:

    the only good fing 2 cum ot that game was cin how much better our fans are compared 2 them,new reserve keeper plz

  39. Stating the Bleeding Obvious says:

    Gibbs was pretty sound.
    Theo did well.

    Drogba is still too physically strong for our defenders.
    Fabianski. No. He has a long way to go.

    That kind of defensive team selection does ok for us but ever since Sol Campbell moved on we don’t have what it takes to win silverware so it’s back to the drawing board.

  40. Stating the Bleeding Obvious says:

    Gibbs was pretty sound.
    Theo did well.

    Drogba is still too physically strong for our defenders.
    Fabianski. No. He has a long way to go.

    That kind of defensive team selection does ok for us but ever since Sol Campbell moved on we don’t have what it takes to win silverware so it’s back to the drawing board.

  41. coradchere says:

    Fabianski would have played regardless of whether Alumunia was fit or not. Wenger declared Fabianski his cup keeper and has been so all season, he would not have changed that I’m sure. Our defense on the other hand is struggling we need our backline to get healthy.

    I don’t know what Wenger was thinking with his selection, but I’m sure that he was. I don’t claim to be better than Wenger because I am not even close, but I was expecting Song to play. Diaby has been out so I don’t think the best way to bring him back into the fray is a semi-final. I was actually thinking that Nasri would be on the bench but Arshavin was a surprise. The only thing I can think is that Wenger wanted to throw Hiddink off, or he wanted to have a taller team on the field to match Chelsea’s size. idk

    I was surprised by the subs too. Why did he take off our 2 best goalscorers with the score tied and extra time and even a pk shootout looming? Maybe RVP was injured from the hit he took earlier?

    Oh well. Let’s not let this game bring us down. We need to get a result against Liverpool Tuesday and I’m confident that we can. A disheartening loss, but not the end of the season. We still have plenty to play for

  42. coradchere says:

    Fabianski would have played regardless of whether Alumunia was fit or not. Wenger declared Fabianski his cup keeper and has been so all season, he would not have changed that I’m sure. Our defense on the other hand is struggling we need our backline to get healthy.

    I don’t know what Wenger was thinking with his selection, but I’m sure that he was. I don’t claim to be better than Wenger because I am not even close, but I was expecting Song to play. Diaby has been out so I don’t think the best way to bring him back into the fray is a semi-final. I was actually thinking that Nasri would be on the bench but Arshavin was a surprise. The only thing I can think is that Wenger wanted to throw Hiddink off, or he wanted to have a taller team on the field to match Chelsea’s size. idk

    I was surprised by the subs too. Why did he take off our 2 best goalscorers with the score tied and extra time and even a pk shootout looming? Maybe RVP was injured from the hit he took earlier?

    Oh well. Let’s not let this game bring us down. We need to get a result against Liverpool Tuesday and I’m confident that we can. A disheartening loss, but not the end of the season. We still have plenty to play for

  43. arsenekidz says:

    Sir Cecil, lets see who will have the last laugh. Glory to Man Utd or Everton in the final.

  44. arsenekidz says:

    Sir Cecil, lets see who will have the last laugh. Glory to Man Utd or Everton in the final.

  45. izham says:

    wenger,diaby,denilson,eboue and fabianski costs us the game..
    *wenger for leaving nasri,arshavin and song on the bench was the wrong approach to the game..
    *diaby was crap,keep losing and giving away the ball in crucial areas..
    *denilson didn’t provide cover for the back four,time and time again he didn’t close down lampard or nowhere near him,maybe partnering the crap diaby affected his performance..
    *eboue should have dealt better with malouda,was exposed and maybe after not being played at RB after a long, long time..
    *fabianski have a shit game..came off the line to clear when he didn’t need to, twice with one leading to the winning goal..should have save from malouda’s effort..

    Wenger should have start with his strongest side knowing that a win will give the team a massive lift going into the final stretch of the season..this loss will affect the team’s morale and confidence..the next time we take to the field it will be this line up considering who’s injured or fit..

    Almunia
    sagna toure djourou/silvestre cilchy/gibbs
    walcott fabregas song arshavin/nasri
    adebayor/eduardo Van.P

  46. izham says:

    wenger,diaby,denilson,eboue and fabianski costs us the game..
    *wenger for leaving nasri,arshavin and song on the bench was the wrong approach to the game..
    *diaby was crap,keep losing and giving away the ball in crucial areas..
    *denilson didn’t provide cover for the back four,time and time again he didn’t close down lampard or nowhere near him,maybe partnering the crap diaby affected his performance..
    *eboue should have dealt better with malouda,was exposed and maybe after not being played at RB after a long, long time..
    *fabianski have a shit game..came off the line to clear when he didn’t need to, twice with one leading to the winning goal..should have save from malouda’s effort..

    Wenger should have start with his strongest side knowing that a win will give the team a massive lift going into the final stretch of the season..this loss will affect the team’s morale and confidence..the next time we take to the field it will be this line up considering who’s injured or fit..

    Almunia
    sagna toure djourou/silvestre cilchy/gibbs
    walcott fabregas song arshavin/nasri
    adebayor/eduardo Van.P

  47. ade says:

    Firstly,
    Wenger just showed us he dosent care about the FA Cup by not fielding his best players.
    The players that played today were weak compared to the chelsea players.
    Diaby loses the ball too much
    Denilson aint strong, he should have fielded song.
    Why did he take off van-persie? he should have switched to a 442 of ade and vanpersie
    Silvestre needs to go..hes never been good for us.
    Eboue has lost his quality…im confused about which position he should be playing.
    Arshavin would have been a threat like he did when he came on.
    Nasri’s introduction m,ade us fluid towards the last minutes.
    Chelsea were the better team.
    We need our full defenders and goalkeepers back in time.

    players to scrap in summer
    eboue
    silvestre
    bendtner

  48. ade says:

    Firstly,
    Wenger just showed us he dosent care about the FA Cup by not fielding his best players.
    The players that played today were weak compared to the chelsea players.
    Diaby loses the ball too much
    Denilson aint strong, he should have fielded song.
    Why did he take off van-persie? he should have switched to a 442 of ade and vanpersie
    Silvestre needs to go..hes never been good for us.
    Eboue has lost his quality…im confused about which position he should be playing.
    Arshavin would have been a threat like he did when he came on.
    Nasri’s introduction m,ade us fluid towards the last minutes.
    Chelsea were the better team.
    We need our full defenders and goalkeepers back in time.

    players to scrap in summer
    eboue
    silvestre
    bendtner

  49. richard says:

    Reality check–that’s all—Arsenal are really not as good as some would want us to believe. In the 18 game unbeaten streak there where 8 draws and with the exception of a win against Villareal, who have they beaten:Burnley, Cardiff, Hull twice, Plymouth,WBA Blackburn…Not exactly top shelf teams.
    Adebayor, Fabergas, Van Persie where non existent.

    Simply put–Chelsea where just too strong:Mentally and Physically.

  50. richard says:

    Reality check–that’s all—Arsenal are really not as good as some would want us to believe. In the 18 game unbeaten streak there where 8 draws and with the exception of a win against Villareal, who have they beaten:Burnley, Cardiff, Hull twice, Plymouth,WBA Blackburn…Not exactly top shelf teams.
    Adebayor, Fabergas, Van Persie where non existent.

    Simply put–Chelsea where just too strong:Mentally and Physically.

  51. Sir Cecil says:

    Edit: Sorry, gloating Chelsea c*nts are banned. Thanks for visiting, enjoy your runners up medal in the final.

  52. Sir Cecil says:

    Edit: Sorry, gloating Chelsea c*nts are banned. Thanks for visiting, enjoy your runners up medal in the final.

  53. frodo says:

    Diaby was on to provide height at set pieces. He was on the pitch because he’s athletic enough not to be bossed out of the match by Essien, Ballack and Lampard, not to mention Drogba and Malouda. He was on the pitch to deal with Chelsea’s height and power. He didn’t take his chance. Not Wenger’s fault.

    Squad too thin at the back. Arsene gambles too much in defense. This is as far as we go this season. Fourth place and two semis. Nuff said. Still a top twelve side in Europe and average age 24 or whatever. Gazidis replaces Silvestre with a serious central defender that’s not a crock and therefore not rusty at key points in the season, age 28, and we’re a top 6 side in Europe next season. Everyone and their mother has said it – we all know what Arsenal lack. Go FUCKING BUY HIM.

  54. frodo says:

    Diaby was on to provide height at set pieces. He was on the pitch because he’s athletic enough not to be bossed out of the match by Essien, Ballack and Lampard, not to mention Drogba and Malouda. He was on the pitch to deal with Chelsea’s height and power. He didn’t take his chance. Not Wenger’s fault.

    Squad too thin at the back. Arsene gambles too much in defense. This is as far as we go this season. Fourth place and two semis. Nuff said. Still a top twelve side in Europe and average age 24 or whatever. Gazidis replaces Silvestre with a serious central defender that’s not a crock and therefore not rusty at key points in the season, age 28, and we’re a top 6 side in Europe next season. Everyone and their mother has said it – we all know what Arsenal lack. Go FUCKING BUY HIM.

  55. IrishSpurs says:

    hahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahaha. Fuck off back to South London. Useless cnuts. Wenger is losing the plot. Another season without a trophy. How long more will ye put up with the man who loves kids?

  56. IrishSpurs says:

    hahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahaha. Fuck off back to South London. Useless cnuts. Wenger is losing the plot. Another season without a trophy. How long more will ye put up with the man who loves kids?

  57. phillip says:

    Fabianski cost us the game no one else even though we were poor.

    Wengers teams selection was very strange but i understood what he wanted. He wanted size and strength but come on on, diaby is clearly not fit so play song. He also probably assumeded because the pitch is so bad he did’nt want to many flair players.

    We need to have a mini clear out with silvestre, eboube (who is definitely leaving cause i know his wife), denilson and for me fabianski

  58. phillip says:

    Fabianski cost us the game no one else even though we were poor.

    Wengers teams selection was very strange but i understood what he wanted. He wanted size and strength but come on on, diaby is clearly not fit so play song. He also probably assumeded because the pitch is so bad he did’nt want to many flair players.

    We need to have a mini clear out with silvestre, eboube (who is definitely leaving cause i know his wife), denilson and for me fabianski

  59. galflex says:

    first i must say unlucky lads and i was suprise to see diaby inclusion from the start but it made sence it was more his size than his style of play i guess y wenger picked him ova ashavin but i cant understand y denilson got picked over the player of the month song because so many mistakes was made in midfiled today and not enough pressin playing with slovest in the side u need close the midflieds early to prevent that ova head. And i blame Fabianski for the frst goal but the second one wasnt his fault if u look at the game on CL game it was a tactic to cover for slowvest pace overall we lost the game in midfield today so lets hope come man u and liverpool we learn

  60. galflex says:

    first i must say unlucky lads and i was suprise to see diaby inclusion from the start but it made sence it was more his size than his style of play i guess y wenger picked him ova ashavin but i cant understand y denilson got picked over the player of the month song because so many mistakes was made in midfiled today and not enough pressin playing with slovest in the side u need close the midflieds early to prevent that ova head. And i blame Fabianski for the frst goal but the second one wasnt his fault if u look at the game on CL game it was a tactic to cover for slowvest pace overall we lost the game in midfield today so lets hope come man u and liverpool we learn

  61. ArsenalFaithful says:

    This was SOOo Terrible, fabianshitty cost us the game, Eboue was terrible again and why the hell was arsehavin or nasri left on the bench, its like buying a porsche and not bloody driving it. Silveshit shud jus go and retire in a hole in france somewhere. Although Gibbs did well in an underperforming side. PLEASE ARSENAL COME GOOD IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE AGAINST MANYOO. I WANT THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SO BAD NOW. FABIANSHITTY GO CELBRATE UR BIRTHDAY WITH BLOODY CHELSEA CONSIDERING YOUR THE ONE WHO GAVE THEM THE PRESENTS. ARSENE GO BUY A DEFENDER LIKE PHILLIIP MEXES!!

  62. ArsenalFaithful says:

    This was SOOo Terrible, fabianshitty cost us the game, Eboue was terrible again and why the hell was arsehavin or nasri left on the bench, its like buying a porsche and not bloody driving it. Silveshit shud jus go and retire in a hole in france somewhere. Although Gibbs did well in an underperforming side. PLEASE ARSENAL COME GOOD IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE AGAINST MANYOO. I WANT THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SO BAD NOW. FABIANSHITTY GO CELBRATE UR BIRTHDAY WITH BLOODY CHELSEA CONSIDERING YOUR THE ONE WHO GAVE THEM THE PRESENTS. ARSENE GO BUY A DEFENDER LIKE PHILLIIP MEXES!!

  63. arsenekidz says:

    we did lose to a better team but lost becos we didn’t play to our true strenght.

  64. arsenekidz says:

    we did lose to a better team but lost becos we didn’t play to our true strenght.

  65. Sir Cecil says:

    Edit: Bit sad gloating on opposition blogs and forums. Why don’t you celebrate on your own? Or even go down to Wembley and celebrate?

    Of course you wouldn’t do that, because you only support Chelsea when they win.

  66. Sir Cecil says:

    Edit: Bit sad gloating on opposition blogs and forums. Why don’t you celebrate on your own? Or even go down to Wembley and celebrate?

    Of course you wouldn’t do that, because you only support Chelsea when they win.

  67. IrishSpurs says:

    The fact is that ye are shit. Ye are deluded if you think ye will beat Utd in champs league. Time for ye to wake up and realise ye’re players are not good enough. Come on the YIDS!

  68. IrishSpurs says:

    The fact is that ye are shit. Ye are deluded if you think ye will beat Utd in champs league. Time for ye to wake up and realise ye’re players are not good enough. Come on the YIDS!

  69. izham says:

    ya rite irishspurs..and where are you now in the league?? do you have anything to play for till the end of the season?? f**k no!! U cunts are always boasting how u r gonna knock us of the Top 4 year in year out..f**k off u will never be half of what we are..u spent even more than us every season and still lagged behind..pretty sad isn’t it??

  70. izham says:

    ya rite irishspurs..and where are you now in the league?? do you have anything to play for till the end of the season?? f**k no!! U cunts are always boasting how u r gonna knock us of the Top 4 year in year out..f**k off u will never be half of what we are..u spent even more than us every season and still lagged behind..pretty sad isn’t it??

  71. Tutie puki says:

    Poor arsenal.Chelsea is the best.ARSENAL IS BULLS**T.

  72. Tutie puki says:

    Poor arsenal.Chelsea is the best.ARSENAL IS BULLS**T.

  73. arsenekidz says:

    SPOT ON, izham

  74. arsenekidz says:

    SPOT ON, izham

  75. James says:

    What is clear is that Wenger no longer knows how to use our resources. He is not really interested in winning. Why did not buy Arshavin earlier, why did take too long today to introduce him? Certainly not to rest him for the game against Liverpool as it is not so important. We will certainly finish 4th. I will always love Wenger for what he has done for Arsenal. Unfortunately, he is too much of a gambler and doesn’t give himself enough chance to win. How long will this go on for?

  76. James says:

    What is clear is that Wenger no longer knows how to use our resources. He is not really interested in winning. Why did not buy Arshavin earlier, why did take too long today to introduce him? Certainly not to rest him for the game against Liverpool as it is not so important. We will certainly finish 4th. I will always love Wenger for what he has done for Arsenal. Unfortunately, he is too much of a gambler and doesn’t give himself enough chance to win. How long will this go on for?

  77. phillip says:

    I dont understand y b4 the game everyone was saying fabianski is a great goal keeper and future number 1. I’ve always said he’s to eractic with poor decision making

    Now almunia may not be the best but he does not make mistakes and thats all u want really from a goal keeper. This is what also stopped Jens from being truely recognised as world class!!

  78. phillip says:

    I dont understand y b4 the game everyone was saying fabianski is a great goal keeper and future number 1. I’ve always said he’s to eractic with poor decision making

    Now almunia may not be the best but he does not make mistakes and thats all u want really from a goal keeper. This is what also stopped Jens from being truely recognised as world class!!

  79. arsenekidz says:

    You chelsea fans. you will be very poor when Abramnovich sells your club.

  80. arsenekidz says:

    You chelsea fans. you will be very poor when Abramnovich sells your club.

  81. geffreid says:

    All us gunners in north america would like to know why ashevin samir and our mom last game out song were left on the bench–diaby and denilson are you kidding they would not make the reserves of our mls teams–wegner needs to move on he will throw away any chance of trophies with his wierd team selections.

  82. geffreid says:

    All us gunners in north america would like to know why ashevin samir and our mom last game out song were left on the bench–diaby and denilson are you kidding they would not make the reserves of our mls teams–wegner needs to move on he will throw away any chance of trophies with his wierd team selections.

  83. IrishSpurs says:

    izham what is sad is that you are now willing to accept finishing fourth in the league and have a couple of good cup runs every year as a success for A5sena1. What happened to th invincables? Arsenal are on a downward spiral. Surely Wenger has to be replaced if ye’re current lack of silverware continues. Would you agree the current squad just isn’t good enough?

  84. IrishSpurs says:

    izham what is sad is that you are now willing to accept finishing fourth in the league and have a couple of good cup runs every year as a success for A5sena1. What happened to th invincables? Arsenal are on a downward spiral. Surely Wenger has to be replaced if ye’re current lack of silverware continues. Would you agree the current squad just isn’t good enough?

  85. phillip says:

    Everyone stop replying to these non arsenal supporters!

  86. phillip says:

    Everyone stop replying to these non arsenal supporters!

  87. IrishSpurs says:

    Fuck off Phillip u tosser

  88. IrishSpurs says:

    Fuck off Phillip u tosser

  89. arsenekidz says:

    one defeat doesn’t determine the whole season.

  90. arsenekidz says:

    one defeat doesn’t determine the whole season.

  91. arsenekidz says:

    i repeat, we lost because we did not play to our true strenght.

  92. arsenekidz says:

    i repeat, we lost because we did not play to our true strenght.

  93. izham says:

    I finally understands why Wenger left Arshavin, Nasri and Song on the bench..the best theory i can come up with is Wenger wanted them to be fresh for the Liverpool game, and when we beat Liverpool, SAF will be delighted knowing that he can open up a 7 pt lead..SAF will surely owe Wenger a favour and will repay him by letting us through the Final of the Champions League..

  94. izham says:

    I finally understands why Wenger left Arshavin, Nasri and Song on the bench..the best theory i can come up with is Wenger wanted them to be fresh for the Liverpool game, and when we beat Liverpool, SAF will be delighted knowing that he can open up a 7 pt lead..SAF will surely owe Wenger a favour and will repay him by letting us through the Final of the Champions League..

  95. IrishSpurs says:

    arsenekidz ye lost because ye were shit. Ye’re squad is not good enough.

  96. IrishSpurs says:

    arsenekidz ye lost because ye were shit. Ye’re squad is not good enough.

  97. IrishSpurs says:

    izham is a fucking moron!!

  98. IrishSpurs says:

    izham is a fucking moron!!

  99. Daniel says:

    I’m a chelsea fan fellas. To all you gunners, well played! To all you fellow chelsea fans, cut down on the gloating. This is an arsenal site, after all!

  100. Daniel says:

    I’m a chelsea fan fellas. To all you gunners, well played! To all you fellow chelsea fans, cut down on the gloating. This is an arsenal site, after all!

  101. arsenekidz says:

    at least we are in the semi-final. where are you spuds??

  102. arsenekidz says:

    at least we are in the semi-final. where are you spuds??

  103. ade says:

    @izham
    lol

  104. ade says:

    @izham
    lol

  105. IrishSpurs says:

    arsenekidz with another stupid comment saying at least we are in the semi-final. This shows again how expectations have dropped at Arsenal. Happy with semi final appearances. The Arsenal of old would have expected to be in FINALS and not just happy to have a day out at Wembley for semi finals. Pathetic!!

  106. IrishSpurs says:

    arsenekidz with another stupid comment saying at least we are in the semi-final. This shows again how expectations have dropped at Arsenal. Happy with semi final appearances. The Arsenal of old would have expected to be in FINALS and not just happy to have a day out at Wembley for semi finals. Pathetic!!

  107. izham says:

    u r a dickhead irishspurs..the average age of this team is 24 compared to the invicibles who are mostly at their peak or at the end of their career with tons of experience..this current team is a work in process with our core midfielders playing in their first full season..this current team won’t win any silverware this year or next,but they will be there and thereabouts..but in 2 years time, if the core of the team is kept, they will win silverwares and continue to dominate in England and Europe..
    last time i check when was the last time did u spuds finish above us?? oh it’s been forever..that is sad my friend, watching ur favourte team finishing below ur greatest rival..that is sad and heartening, i feel for you..ya rite!! i’m more than happy to see it continue till the end of the millennium..

  108. izham says:

    u r a dickhead irishspurs..the average age of this team is 24 compared to the invicibles who are mostly at their peak or at the end of their career with tons of experience..this current team is a work in process with our core midfielders playing in their first full season..this current team won’t win any silverware this year or next,but they will be there and thereabouts..but in 2 years time, if the core of the team is kept, they will win silverwares and continue to dominate in England and Europe..
    last time i check when was the last time did u spuds finish above us?? oh it’s been forever..that is sad my friend, watching ur favourte team finishing below ur greatest rival..that is sad and heartening, i feel for you..ya rite!! i’m more than happy to see it continue till the end of the millennium..

  109. IrishSpurs says:

    Izham, When have the Goons ever dominated Europe? The last time I checked ye have never won the European Cup!!! What a comment to make u wanker!!!

  110. IrishSpurs says:

    Izham, When have the Goons ever dominated Europe? The last time I checked ye have never won the European Cup!!! What a comment to make u wanker!!!

  111. arsenekidz says:

    How much money have you spent and managers have you change?? YOU MORONIC IRISHSPUDS.

  112. arsenekidz says:

    How much money have you spent and managers have you change?? YOU MORONIC IRISHSPUDS.

  113. John Loizou says:

    irishspurs, he meant at least we’re in the semi final of the biggest cup competition in the world – UEFA Champions League.

  114. John Loizou says:

    irishspurs, he meant at least we’re in the semi final of the biggest cup competition in the world – UEFA Champions League.

  115. usama says:

    shit we lost..looks like the wrong team was selected.well if we dont win the champions league.hal of our team is going. great timing for the defence to get injured…..

  116. usama says:

    shit we lost..looks like the wrong team was selected.well if we dont win the champions league.hal of our team is going. great timing for the defence to get injured…..

  117. IrishSpurs says:

    Fair enough ye are in semi-final of champs league but I would hardly call that dominating Europe!!

  118. IrishSpurs says:

    Fair enough ye are in semi-final of champs league but I would hardly call that dominating Europe!!

  119. izham says:

    irishspuds can’t u comprehend simple english u moron!!! i said if the core of this team is kept, they will win silverwares in 2 years time and that will be in 2011 if you couldn’t count..and when they start to win their first silverware, they will go on and dominate England and Europe..
    on a last note, how does it feels being a spuds knowing that you will spent more than us but will never finish above us??

  120. izham says:

    irishspuds can’t u comprehend simple english u moron!!! i said if the core of this team is kept, they will win silverwares in 2 years time and that will be in 2011 if you couldn’t count..and when they start to win their first silverware, they will go on and dominate England and Europe..
    on a last note, how does it feels being a spuds knowing that you will spent more than us but will never finish above us??

  121. IrishSpurs says:

    I must go now. Don’t miss me too much!! I would just like to point out that Tottenham Hotspur have won more than A5sena1 in the last 4 years. This my friends is a fact that ye cannot argue about. YIDS YIDS!!

  122. IrishSpurs says:

    I must go now. Don’t miss me too much!! I would just like to point out that Tottenham Hotspur have won more than A5sena1 in the last 4 years. This my friends is a fact that ye cannot argue about. YIDS YIDS!!

  123. arsenekidz says:

    our kids have future and will be dominating Europe. what about yours, irishspuds?

  124. arsenekidz says:

    our kids have future and will be dominating Europe. what about yours, irishspuds?

  125. IrishSpurs says:

    I think izham if you looked at what you typed you said “they will win silverwares and CONTINUE to dominate in England and Europe.” The word continue suggests that ye have dominated Europe in the past which is not true. Can you accept this?

  126. IrishSpurs says:

    I think izham if you looked at what you typed you said “they will win silverwares and CONTINUE to dominate in England and Europe.” The word continue suggests that ye have dominated Europe in the past which is not true. Can you accept this?

  127. Stevo says:

    Well in Chels

    Shit team, shit fans!!

    NO NOISE, FROM THE LIBRARY BOYS!!!

    West London la la la

  128. Stevo says:

    Well in Chels

    Shit team, shit fans!!

    NO NOISE, FROM THE LIBRARY BOYS!!!

    West London la la la

  129. arsenekidz says:

    IrishSpuds, its being mentioned in future tenses. Didn’t know your english is that bad.

  130. arsenekidz says:

    IrishSpuds, its being mentioned in future tenses. Didn’t know your english is that bad.

  131. IrishSpurs says:

    What the fuck would Arsenal fans know about ENGLISH. Its not like ye would ever sign to many English players. Fuck off with ye’re English ye fuckers.

  132. IrishSpurs says:

    What the fuck would Arsenal fans know about ENGLISH. Its not like ye would ever sign to many English players. Fuck off with ye’re English ye fuckers.

  133. izham says:

    dat’s ur take..but what i meant is that they will go on to dominate once they win their first silverware..by the way irishspuds u haven’t answer my question, how does it feel being a spuds fan knowing that u spent more than us and yet will never finish above us..and don’t ask me, coz i know arsenal have in the last 11-12 years won,challenge and been there and thereabouts..

  134. izham says:

    dat’s ur take..but what i meant is that they will go on to dominate once they win their first silverware..by the way irishspuds u haven’t answer my question, how does it feel being a spuds fan knowing that u spent more than us and yet will never finish above us..and don’t ask me, coz i know arsenal have in the last 11-12 years won,challenge and been there and thereabouts..

  135. John Loizou says:

    Wenger and his stubborness is to blame. Thanks wenger you selfish cunt.

  136. John Loizou says:

    Wenger and his stubborness is to blame. Thanks wenger you selfish cunt.

  137. izham says:

    it’s coz English and British players are over rated and too expensive..Wenger knows his trade, he could find better and cheaper players around the continent..

  138. izham says:

    it’s coz English and British players are over rated and too expensive..Wenger knows his trade, he could find better and cheaper players around the continent..

  139. arsenekidz says:

    Irishspuds,with so much money spent and change of managers almost every season must be a great joke.

  140. arsenekidz says:

    Irishspuds,with so much money spent and change of managers almost every season must be a great joke.

  141. Sparxt says:

    Why do u guys beef us.supporting man u because chelsea beat u.we were d better team.i taught u asernal fans were different.

  142. Sparxt says:

    Why do u guys beef us.supporting man u because chelsea beat u.we were d better team.i taught u asernal fans were different.

  143. izham says:

    good one arsenekidz..the spuds have changed managers at least 11 times since Wenger arrived, that’s slightly more than what we’ve won under Wenger..nonetheless Wenger f**ked up with the starting line up,clearly disappointed with his team selection..if we had won it would be coming of age story for the boys

  144. izham says:

    good one arsenekidz..the spuds have changed managers at least 11 times since Wenger arrived, that’s slightly more than what we’ve won under Wenger..nonetheless Wenger f**ked up with the starting line up,clearly disappointed with his team selection..if we had won it would be coming of age story for the boys

  145. gunner says:

    irish spuds fine we didnt win much in yrs but wen was the last time u lot wun the league and remember the time we wun it in ur own shity ground

  146. gunner says:

    irish spuds fine we didnt win much in yrs but wen was the last time u lot wun the league and remember the time we wun it in ur own shity ground

  147. Carlos says:

    I am disappointed but I know its not the end of the world. I think Arsene chose to rest Song but personally I would think Song would be better for a game like this because of his aerial strength…well I truly hope we can keep Gallas, and buy Mexes and/or Daniel Agger. with those two players we will terorize europe next season.
    hey Guys dont forget that we played with out Almunia, Baca. Clichy and Gallas

  148. Carlos says:

    I am disappointed but I know its not the end of the world. I think Arsene chose to rest Song but personally I would think Song would be better for a game like this because of his aerial strength…well I truly hope we can keep Gallas, and buy Mexes and/or Daniel Agger. with those two players we will terorize europe next season.
    hey Guys dont forget that we played with out Almunia, Baca. Clichy and Gallas

  149. Goons_with_Guns says:

    Arsene’s the worst tactical manager of the top four teams, he NEVER gets the team selection right for the big games likes this: Why the F88k did Arshavin and Song not start? The stupid f88king idiot. He should bring in Houiller as his right hand wanker, who could do a better job at this than he. A f88king disgrace for a so-called top four team. We can only talk about what could have been, AGAIN! I’m sick of this shite, blaming the f88king pitch. Blame yourself, you whining Bastard!

    Actually, Fabergas played the worst of all the players today, but no player is at fault for the performance today, it’s the Gaffer this time.

  150. Goons_with_Guns says:

    Arsene’s the worst tactical manager of the top four teams, he NEVER gets the team selection right for the big games likes this: Why the F88k did Arshavin and Song not start? The stupid f88king idiot. He should bring in Houiller as his right hand wanker, who could do a better job at this than he. A f88king disgrace for a so-called top four team. We can only talk about what could have been, AGAIN! I’m sick of this shite, blaming the f88king pitch. Blame yourself, you whining Bastard!

    Actually, Fabergas played the worst of all the players today, but no player is at fault for the performance today, it’s the Gaffer this time.

  151. Coplan says:

    Disappointing game…extremely scrappy. I dont think the team selection was an issue. The main problem was that the Arsenal passing game was not there due mainly to the quality of the field. We can only regret the mistakes that lead to the goals from our defenders. On Chelsea first goal, Eboue is amazingly lazy and careless. On the second, Silvestre almost stood still watching Drogba go. Since the ball was not moving on the ground, we needed Ade to win those over the top balls but he was gone missing dominated by Alex. It’s a game to forget. CL will be another story.

  152. Coplan says:

    Disappointing game…extremely scrappy. I dont think the team selection was an issue. The main problem was that the Arsenal passing game was not there due mainly to the quality of the field. We can only regret the mistakes that lead to the goals from our defenders. On Chelsea first goal, Eboue is amazingly lazy and careless. On the second, Silvestre almost stood still watching Drogba go. Since the ball was not moving on the ground, we needed Ade to win those over the top balls but he was gone missing dominated by Alex. It’s a game to forget. CL will be another story.

  153. Carlos says:

    Yeah I also think Cesc and Ade were awful today!!!

  154. Carlos says:

    Yeah I also think Cesc and Ade were awful today!!!

  155. coradchere says:

    wow, this is the most pathetic group of fair weather fans I have ever seen. Yesterday everyone was praising the team yet today they are tired of this shite. I understand the frustration of not having won silverware, but I’m not going to criticize my own team and manager.

    Why don’t you guys get the sand out your vagina and stop whining about Wenger being a cunt. He may have slipped up, but I can guarantee that no one here could do a better job managing the Arsenal than can he.

  156. coradchere says:

    wow, this is the most pathetic group of fair weather fans I have ever seen. Yesterday everyone was praising the team yet today they are tired of this shite. I understand the frustration of not having won silverware, but I’m not going to criticize my own team and manager.

    Why don’t you guys get the sand out your vagina and stop whining about Wenger being a cunt. He may have slipped up, but I can guarantee that no one here could do a better job managing the Arsenal than can he.

  157. futballyank says:

    well said coradchere.

    hearbreaking loss. stop the pissing and moaning and get over it. and for pete’s sake, why don’t you boyz just ignore the silly spuds fans?

  158. futballyank says:

    well said coradchere.

    hearbreaking loss. stop the pissing and moaning and get over it. and for pete’s sake, why don’t you boyz just ignore the silly spuds fans?

  159. Randy Osae says:

    All I can say here is; guys, let’s try to move on like we should and have being doing all season.

    In Assing we trust!!!

  160. Randy Osae says:

    All I can say here is; guys, let’s try to move on like we should and have being doing all season.

    In Assing we trust!!!

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