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Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 Arsenal: Danny Rose thunder strike



Reuters
Arsenal seem to be saying goodbye to the Premier League crown this season. North London's squad failed to pursue the number of its competitors (Manchester United and Chelsea) after sekota vanquished rivals Tottenham Hotspur, 2-1, Wednesday (14/4/2010).

Play at White Hart Lane with a must win for the sake of the mission shall overtake Manchester United in the standings while ranking second. Arsene Wenger put Nicklas Bendtner and Samir Nasri at the front lines, while Robin van Persie Netherlands bomber sitting on the bench. The presence of former Tottenham star Sol Campbell at the back of the line of supporters greeted with derision host.

In the stronghold of the host, the English midfielder Danny Rose play his debut for Spurs following the injury suffered by Aaron Lennon. Duo Roman Pavlyuchenko and Harry Redknapp believed to Jermain Defoe to fill the front lines.

Fleet Lily Whites start games with a hit. New race walk 10 minutes when goalkeeper Manuel Almunia had to vibrate. That's after Rose's debut with gold polish and bring the host 1-0. Starting from Almunia who fail to dispose of the soccer ball with a perfect corner of the Spurs. The ball fell at the feet of Rose who immediately strikes first time with thunder strike to the corner of the goal keeper Spain, what a goal, could be the best goal this season.

Surprised by the quick goals Spurs, Arsenal tried to get up. However, Gunners struggle was getting heavier after defender Thomas Vermaelen tough lying in the middle of the field due to injury on 17 minutes. Belgian defender allegedly injured his calf and had to be replaced by Mikael Silvestre.



Cooperation Tomas Rosicky and Bendtner in the 26th minute for Arsenal sweet opportunity for an equalizer. Unfortunately, the Danish striker was unable to control the ball so that the bait Rosicky still misses his kick from goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes.

Tottenham nearly double the advantage on 41 minutes when Silvestre unmoved face in front of Luka Modric penalty box. Lucky, Almunia reacted quickly and diving save by throwing the ball from Modric mastery. The host had to end first round with a 1-0 advantage.

Arsenal's nightmare continued in the second half when Gareth Bale adds coffers goals as host of new game walk one minute. Bacary Sagna Silvestre careless and keep the back line so let Defoe release perfect cross to Bale in front of goalkeeper Almunia. Bale was successful scored his first goal in the Premier League after two and a half years ago.

Panicked at his foster children behind two goals, Theo Walcott put Wenger to replace Sagna at minute 53. The presence of young stars England almost led to goals for the Gunners after a pretty throw bait to Bendtner in the penalty box. Unfortunately, Bendtner again throw opportunities.

The Professor finally lowered van Persie who has missed five months of the Arsenal squad due to injury. Van Persie scored two goals against Tottenham at the time earned Arsenal a 3-0 victory in their first meeting this season. Wenger certainly hoping so much to the former Feyenoord striker to replace Denilson in the 68th minute.

At the same time, Redknapp also reduce Eidur Gudjohnsen to replace Defoe. Iceland immediately assailant presents a golden opportunity for Tottenham to avenge the defeat of Arsenal last October. Gudjohnsen release the bait pretty Benoit Assou-Ekotto to the penalty box. However, Cameroonian defender failed to reach the ball.

Van Persie proved his capacity as the spearhead of the Gunners and threatened goalkeeper Gomes when Abou Diaby welcomes feedback with volley on 79 minutes. Luckily for Spurs, Gomes managed to ward off the ball and defend the host advantage.

Arsenal supporters awaited goal finally arrived on 85 minutes when Walcott was completed with good feedback by Bendtner. Two minutes later, Van Persie tried to add a figure with long-range shot on goal before his attempt countered goalkeeper Gomes Brazil.

Entering four minutes injury time, Spurs finally ensure the victory after Almunia et al failed to find an equalizer. On these results, Arsenal (71) remains entrenched in the ranks third, behind United and three points from six points of Chelsea at the top of the standings sturdy.

Meanwhile, Spurs (61) which is only closed to within single digits of the number four Manchester City are still more likely to penetrate the Champions League zone.

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