Dynamo Kiev 1-1 Arsenal
William Gallas salvaged a draw for Arsenal with a last-gasp goal in their Champions League opener at Dynamo Kiev. Gallas poked in from point-blank range at the far post after a low cross from man-of-the-moment Theo Walcott. The goal cancelled out a harsh penalty for Kiev when Bacary Sagna was punished for bringing down Ognjen [...]
Blackburn 0-4 Arsenal
Emmanuel Adebayor scored a hat-trick as Arsenal strolled to a comfortable victory over Blackburn at Ewood Park. The Togo striker benefited from a fine Gunners passing display, aided by an impressive showing from Theo Walcott, who set up Robin van Persie’s opener. Roque Santa Cruz was wayward with the hosts’ best chances before Adebayor headed [...]
Arsenal 3-0 Newcastle
Arsenal striker Robin van Persie scored a brace as his side found some of their irresistible form to beat Newcastle. Van Persie powered in a spot-kick after Charles N’Zogbia handled an Emmanuel Adebayor cross as Arsenal overwhelmed a depleted Newcastle. Michael Owen shot wide for the Magpies but Emmanuel Eboue’s clever backheel left Van Persie [...]
Fulham 1-0 Arsenal
Brede Hangeland’s first-half goal gave Fulham their first win of the season against a disappointing Arsenal. The giant defender stabbed in Jimmy Bullard’s cross from close range after 21 minutes. Emmanuel Adebayor headed Bacary Sagna’s cross against the post shortly afterwards, but Arsenal rarely turned possession into clear chances. Bobby Zamora almost added a second [...]
Arsenal 1-0 West Brom
Arsenal kicked off the new Premier League season with a win over West Brom as Samir Nasri scored on his debut. Nasri struck from six yards after four minutes following Denilson’s cutback. Nicklas Bendtner headed wide and Emmanuel Adebayor missed with a low shot across goal as the Gunners failed to score a decisive second. [...]
Sunderland 0-1 Arsenal
England winger Theo Walcott scored the winning goal as Arsenal ended the season with victory over Sunderland. Walcott coolly slotted home on 24 minutes after latching onto a superb through-ball from skipper Gilberto. Sunderland almost took the lead after 14 seconds but Carlos Edwards’ volley was well parried by Lukasz Fabianski. Arsenal teenager Mark Randall [...]
Arsenal 1-0 Everton
Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner scored the winner to leave Everton still waiting to seal a European place. Bendtner headed home from an Armand Traore cross late in the game to secure a third straight league win. Arsenal were not at their best but Emmanuel Adebayor and Gilberto had good chances before Bendtner’s winner. Andy Johnson [...]
Derby 2-6 Arsenal
Emannuel Adebayor struck a second-half hat-trick as Arsenal piled more misery on relegated Derby at Pride Park. A ludicrous Darren Moore mistake let Nicklas Bendtner fire in the first before Jay McEveley poked in to level. Robin van Persie chested a cross down and lashed home and then Adebayor tapped in at the back post. [...]
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