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- Written by Tom DiMaio
Today’s game against the Red Diamonds proved a much sterner test for Arsenal as they played the last game of their Pre-season tour of Asia.
Quiet beginnings
The first half was not the most riveting of performances from either team. Urawa showed that they were able to defend more than competently and at times gave our defence serious problems.
The hosts best chance came nearing the end of the half as Fabianski was forced to make a good save.
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Today’s game against Arsene’s old club proved to be the first serious match of Arsenal’s pre-season tour of Asia.
Despite only being a friendly, the match threw up a host of talking points.
Don’t forget about Oli
One of the most satisfying parts of watching todays game was being able to discuss Arsenal properly again, as opposed to just desperately trying to predict what lies in Wenger’s transfer plans.
Transfer time is tedious, as only a handful of people really know what’s going on. Whether is be Rooney, Suarez or Higuain, Arsenal fans are desperate to see one of them in red and white.
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- Written by Shane Thomas
A scrappy game, a sluggish performance, and the most tense 90 minutes of football we could have experienced – well, apart from the final game of last season.
But we can celebrate another St. Totteringham's Day, and Arsenal will go into next season's Champions League (even if it is only the qualifying stages).
Wojciech Szczesny - 7 – His recent form has improved since returning to the side, and was secure in goal today. Didn't have a lot to do in terms of saves, but his kicking – normally a weak part of his game – held up well.
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Never in doubt. Never. It was nerve-wracking, at times deeply painful, and caused me to age 20 years in the meantime, but Arsenal have yet again secured a Champions League place for next season, the 17th consecutive year under Arsene Wenger.
Lovely.
What’s better, Gareth Bale’s Tottenham side, despite the Welsh monkey impersonator-cum-powerful winger scoring another late winner for the other North London team, find themselves below Arsenal and in the Europa League.
Lovely lovely lovely.
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- Written by Shane Thomas
For roughly two-thirds of this match, it was high anxiety being an Arsenal fan. It took a devastating eight minute spell to bury Wigan, and send them down to the Championship, which means Arsenal remain in control of ending their season in the Premier League's top four.
Wojciech Szczesny - 8 – It may be quickly forgotten, but the Pole made arguably the game's crucial intervention. At 1-1, he made a superb one-on-one save from Arouna Kone. Had Arsenal gone behind, it might have ended the contest. That's two key saves in as many games from Szczesny.
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