Monday, April 14, 2008

Arsenal title hopes over?

Man Utd 2- Arsenal 1

The match finally ends, and Arsenal, in my opinion, are out of the title race. They started this match in a nice fashion, a typical Arsenal style of play this season. The dominate the match as the match start at the midfield. Both sides have chances, but if not for brilliant goalkeeping of both teams, then the scoreline would have been very different. Arsenal scored 1st in this match. They play a nice build-up in this goal. Added with some misunderstanding between Van der sar and Ferdinand, Adebayor scored using his hand when he can score using his head (it could caused a havoc if Arsenal were to win this match).

But just as they did in Liverpool Champion League match, the concede a penalty after scoring on the other side. This time is Gallas's handball which lead to the penalty. And once again, Ronaldo steps up and score for the 28th Premier League goals this season and 38th for the whole season in all competition. After the goal, Man Utd soon made changes that can changes their fortunes, and it was Anderson and Tevez who comes in for Park and Scholes. After the changes, Man Utd started to attack Arsenal's defense.

The breakthrough came on 71st minutes when Manchester United were combining well and Rooney's shot was saved by Lehmann, and after that Evra took the rebound by juggle it over Gilberto and Gilberto falls him down on the edge of the box. This time, Hargreaves steps up and took the free kick towards the top corner and Lehmann didn't move a muscle. It was a great freekick at a great match. So far, Hargreaves have only score twice this season with free kicks against Fulham and Arsenal.

Man Utd soon hold on to the lead and Arsenal did get few chances that was saved by the Man Utd's goal keeper Edwin Van der sar. And the match ended after 4 minutes of injury time. Arsenal's title hope may have well ended and Man Utd's title hope is getting closer and closer towards reality. By winning all the matches and a lost to Chelsea in Stamford Bridge will still wins them the title. Chelsea will look worry after seeing this result. But, Man Utd would not a loss in Chelsea's home ground, how nice it would be if they wins the title at Stamford Bridge. Looking forward to 26th April for the match.
Good Luck all. Chao.

Winson

2 comments:

bu said...

good job from wenger..fully respect him for such a small squad but i feel they stil can win...sorry

Anonymous said...

All the actions were in the second half...
I skipped the first half cos busy...
Very entertaining match...salute ManUtd and Arsn for the nice game...
ps: I m Man Utd fans..:)