Arsenal vs. Fulham [R] Pre/During/Post Match Insight

[Bluto11]

cross by Radzinski, Almunia came out to collect and he fell over, but Arsenal clear.


then Fulahm attack, Almunia saves.

Then arsenal give the ball away, but stop Fulham again

go on lads, do not get sloppy

[Bluto11]

It was for Freddie... probably too soon to 90 minutes, especially with 4 games in nine days and no Reyes. Van Persie's in for Dennis too.
did you get the stream to work?


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[Bluto11]

quieted down, but Arsenal have had the ball in teh Fulham half, just across the line. Fulham steal it and are trying to get a spell of possession going

[Bluto11]

Cross in by Fulham, Almunia collects


go on lads

[Bluto11]

Toure saves a corner. Fulham with the long throw, headed past the post for a goal kick, not even close to the goal. Alumina takes the long goal kick, the TV shows a shot a Coleman and then Fulham have the ball back

[Bluto11]

2 minutes added time

[Bluto11]

Chelski wins

[Bluto11]

Full Time 2-0 Arsenal

Henry and Pires

[DallasGooner]

A clean sheet and 3 points in a derby. Good way to start off these 2 weeks.

[Bluto11]

A clean sheet and 3 points in a derby. Good way to start off these 2 weeks.
agreed, time for breakfast

[yossarian]

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Bluto11 again.

Thanks for the PBP, Bluto. I'll hit you with some rep as soon as it lets me.
Cheers.

[ibreak4coffee]

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Bluto11 again.

Thanks for the PBP, Bluto. I'll hit you with some rep as soon as it lets me.
Cheers.

And Bluto thanks again for the link. You should have received some much deserved rep :)

[Dave_M]

A reasonably enjoyable game, even if it was bastid cold. We looked a bit lazy again towards the ends of the halfs - any other team might have caught us napping, but Fulham didnt really look that interested in playing.

Alumini didnt have much to do all game but hes looking vastly improved from the keeper i saw against Everton. Time will tell.

Lauren had a good game I felt. Right place - right time when it mattered, but made numerous runs down the right. If i didnt know better Id have said hed body swapped with Cole. Also Toure was great, and was unlucky not to score infront of the North.

Was sorry to see Pires still going a bit to easily, but his goal was a peach.

Only low lights, fort me, were Bergkamps appaling first touch today - not one of his better games, and the failure of our midfield to capitalize on the Fulham keeper being a good 30 yards of his line in the second half. Shoulda tried for a cheeky lob in my book...

Was good though 3 points!. Rick? KingHenryXIV?

[babyduck85]

A reasonably enjoyable game, even if it was bastid cold. We looked a bit lazy again towards the ends of the halfs - any other team might have caught us napping, but Fulham didnt really look that interested in playing.

Alumini didnt have much to do all game but hes looking vastly improved from the keeper i saw against Everton. Time will tell.

Lauren had a good game I felt. Right place - right time when it mattered, but made numerous runs down the right. If i didnt know better Id have said hed body swapped with Cole. Also Toure was great, and was unlucky not to score infront of the North.

Was sorry to see Pires still going a bit to easily, but his goal was a peach.

Only low lights, fort me, were Bergkamps appaling first touch today - not one of his better games, and the failure of our midfield to capitalize on the Fulham keeper being a good 30 yards of his line in the second half. Shoulda tried for a cheeky lob in my book...

Was good though 3 points!. Rick? KingHenryXIV?

well said. :) just want to add that clichy did great and vieira seems to be getting back to his usual self. good signs but we aren't at our best yet... let's hope for chelsea to lose points... :D

[Neo¹]

Was good though 3 points!. Rick? KingHenryXIV? N1?



Im happy with the points, we just need to keep grinding out results and wait till Chelsea Drop points.


If we didnt score that 2nd goal, Im not confident we would of won this one. That goal by Pires killed off Fulham and made up for his poor display today.



Bring on New Castle.

-N1

[Bluto11]

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Bluto11 again.

Thanks for the PBP, Bluto. I'll hit you with some rep as soon as it lets me.
Cheers.



And Bluto thanks again for the link. You should have received some much deserved rep :)



welcome guys, the team is perfect when i've done PBP (2-0), maybe I should make a habit of it

[Przybylinski]

Nice 3 points. Thanks again for the PBP. I'd ep you as well, but I get the same message: You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Bluto11 again.

Cheers!

I'm looking forward to another good one on Wednesday.

[KingHenryXIV]

it was very cold. i was glad when halftime came and i could go and get a hot chocolate.

i've lost my highbury virginity and i'll never be the same! it was a great time to visit the arsenal tavern and of course the game. Dave M is right, Lauren had a great game today.

the highlight of my day was when henry went to ground and definitely took his time to get up and get onside. everyone in the north bank was yelling at henry to get onside but he still took his time. he eventually strolled to beyond the fulham backline and then when full speed and had a chance. then he got the crowd hyped up! henry can take all day for all i care, he's brilliant. his goal today was almost anti-climatic because when he got the ball, it was automatic. it was a typical thierry henry goal. i love ronaldinho, but how is thierry henry not the footballer of the year?

full marks to rick breese for having a ticket for me and having me at the tavern. the whole day was a bunch of fun and something i'll never forget.

note: touring london by yourself is not recommended as everything is shut down for almost three days.

[el_Diablo]

a few points:

- vieira seemed to be the boss today, he played real well. a few strong forward runs and arse seemed to have the midfield in control thanks to him (not to forget cesc though)

-ljungberg was real strong today, assisted both arsenal goals and strong play all around too. glad he is back, and hopefully the migraines are over for good. it was hilarious though how he fell over close to the fulham box when trying to turn around

-clichy needs some strength. he played real well, but in a couple of situations fulham players were just too strong for him

-pires, while having a "weak" season, is the second-best goalscorer in the whole league. says something...

-almunia played well, that one set piece where he fell over was the only mistake. important save on radzinski's "half" through ball. an equalizer could have been disastrous

-wenger played the regulars too long, van persie should have come in at least immediately after the second goal, unless he plans to start him in newcastle.

-great win and clean sheet!

[GJ40]

I thought there was more creativity today (much more so than at Portsmouth anyway) but our touch was off. Dennis in particular seemed to lack his usual control. The score should have been 3-0 or maybe even 4-0. It's a step in the right direction anyway.

GJ40