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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Important Like McDonalds: Walcott Is Not For Sale - Wenger

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Theo Walcott, the man who helped Arsenal win w1th ease in some of their thrilling matches this season, will stay in Arsenal past the January transfer window, according to manager Arsene Wenger.

With nine goals in all competitions this season, Walcott is currently Arsenal’s top scorer this season. He seeks to shift from winger to striker, although Wenger said he would still study such a move.

Robin van Persie’s departure last summer left a void on the attacking force of Arsenal, as they continue to seek silverware since winning the 2005 FA Cup. 

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Celebrating Happy Deepavali: Arsenal Wins Home Match against Rivals Tottenham

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Arsenal came on red-hot against visitors Tottenham Hotspur as they thrilled the Emirates stadium home crowd by securing a 5-2 win on Saturday’s Premier League.

The Spurs sought to win w1th ease against Arsenal as striker Emmanuel Adebayor slotted on the 10th minute. His send-off against Arsenal’s Santi Cazorla caused his side to crumble throughout the game.

With Adebayor out of the pitch by the 17th minute, Arsenal took the advantage to heighten their lead. Per Mertesacker first fired an equalizer, then Lukas Podolski and Olivier Giroud followed suit with goals before half time. Cazorla found the back of the net on the 60th minute.

Gareth Bale brought in the Spurs’ second and last goal of the game on the 71st minute, but his 10-man side failed to settle matters, letting in Theo Walcott’s injury time finish that ensured victory for the home side.

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Just like a Tight Anugerah Skrin 2012 Competition: Shakhtar Donetsk’s Luiz Adriano Gets Attention of Interested Premier League Clubs

THE LATEST UEFA ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Shakhtar Donetsk striker Luiz Adriano have caught the interest of top-flight English Premier League clubs Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool, all of which being keen to sign the player in the January transfer window.

                                              

Adriano has scored 45 goals within 107 times of appearing for Donetsk. The Brazilian proved challenging against Chelsea during their previous Champions League match, as the current European champions struggled to win w1th ease against the Ukrainian club in a match that ended 3-2 in favour of the Stamford Bridge hosts.

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Arsenal and Schalke Level at UEFA Champions League

THE LATEST UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE NEWS – Arsenal’s efforts for revenge against Schalke 04 in the Champions League failed as their match ended in a 2-2 away draw.

Theo Walcott was Arsenal’s trailblazer as he recorded his first Champions League appearance this season with a first-half opener for The Gunners. Olivier Giroud followed suit by rocketing a powerful header.

Schalke struggled to win with ease at home, with Klaas-Jan Huntelaar showing class as he found the back of the net before half time. Jefferson Farfan equalized on the 67th minute. Giroud and Walcott sought to break the deadlock but the hosts blocked their efforts.

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