Suzuki Cup 2012 Upset: Arsenal Fail To Clinch Group First Place with Loss to Olympiakos

THE LATEST UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE NEWS – Greek champions Olympiakos stalled Arsenal’s winning hopes through a 2-1 fixture in Tuesday’s Champions League.

                       

Tomas Rosicky opened scoring on the 38th minute, as the Czech playmaker sought to leave a footpr1nt in the match following his long stint in the sidelines. Giannis Maniatis recorded an impeccable finish to equalize in the second half.

Kostas Mitroglou threw in the winner on the 73rd minute, effectively preventing Arsenal from climbing the top spot of the group table. 

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Be Strong like AFF Suzuki: Wenger Calls on Arsenal to Remain Firm

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has called on his side to remain strong and united in the face of their lacklustre form this season. The Gunners currently sit in 10th place in the table after losing at home to Swansea City 0-2.

Wenger is confident that they will still win w1th ease in matches to gain a higher place in this season’s league table. He said that he believes in the “quality of the players and the spirit we have”.

Having failed to win w1th ease against Swansea, Wenger noted that his side lacked their much-needed creativity. They are lagging behind leaders Manchester United with a 15-point gap, yet the manager said that he is “not so much worried about league places”.

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Twilight Deadlock: Everton, Arsenal Draw

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Arsenal are caught in another uneventful stalemate as they ended their clash against Everton in a 1-1 draw on Wednesday’s English Premier League.

Theo Walcott promised an impressive start for Arsenal through a strike seconds after the game started. He is currently in doubt for The Gunners in the future, as he has not agreed on a new deal yet to supplant his current one that ends next summer.

Marouane Fellaini gave hope to Everton that they could win w1th ease after scoring his seventh this season through a 28th-minute equalizer. Bacary Sagna’s loss of ball possession allowed Steven Pienaar to assist the Belgian hitman. 

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Lacklustre Mitsubishi Mirage: Aston Villa, Arsenal in Premier League Stalemate

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Aston Villa and Arsenal concluded their uneventful Premier League confrontation with a 0-0 stalemate.

Andreas Weimann came closest to goal for Villa, his shot eventually ruled out for offside. Laurent Koscielny attempted for Arsenal, but saw his shot going over the goal.

Towards the second half, both sides strongly pushed to win w1th ease. Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsey nearly converted an effort, while Villa’s Brett Holman rushed for an attempt caught by keeper Wojciech Szczesny.

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Wenger Hails Walcott’s Splendid UEFA Champions League Performance

THE LATEST UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE NEWS – Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was all praises for his player Theo Walcott as the winger returned to Champions League for the first time this season with a goal in their 2-2 draw against Schalke 04.

Despite Arsenal’s failure to win with ease against the German outfit, Wenger made known his admiration for Walcott’s performance, saying that the player “did well, very well”.

Walcott’s sickness last Monday initially lowered his first-team chances last Tuesday. He eventually took the place of the injured Aaron Ramsey and scored the match opener 18 minutes into the game.

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