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- Written by Tom DiMaio
Tonight’s game saw a weak and defeated Montpellier side play an Arsenal team riding high on confidence after a superb victory against Spurs at the weekend.
Last year when we got the same result, we went on a brilliant run of form and it was essential that this continued.
The first half was a poor display of football from both sides; the only real moment of excitement was a good header from Koscielny that ricocheted off the bar.
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- Written by Joe Smith
After a frustrating first half, Arsenal managed to qualify for the last 16 of the Champions League courtesy of Jack Wilshere’s first goal since 2010 and a stunning volley from Lukas Podolski. The thirteenth successive year of doing so under Arsene Wenger.
Wojciech Szczesny – 7 – Didn’t really have much to do but his presence his welcomed. One of his great strengths is the way he reads the game and he made some good interceptions tonight.
Bacary Sagna – 7 – Solid performance from the Frenchman. He managed to get forward a lot tonight and put in some decent crosses. Also didn’t fade as the game went on.
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- Written by Sam Steele
When the fixtures for the season are first announced, the first match that Arsenal fans look for is the North London derby. Following some very poor performances by Arsenal in recent weeks, it was refreshing to see an accomplished performance against the old enemy.
Early worry
Arsenal started the game completely on the back foot in the early kick-off, with Spurs completely dominating proceedings. Former Gunners striker Adebayor put the opposition in front when Szczesny, a welcome sight back in goal for the first time in nearly two months, parried a Defoe shot into his path for him to stroke into the goal. Things continued to look worrying when Lennon dragged a shot just wide moments later.
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- Written by Joe Smith
A well deserved, important 3 points which we needed. Now it is important that we put a good run together if we are to climb up the table.
Wojciech Szczesny – 7 – good to have our number 1 back. Was unlucky with their 1st after making a decent save but looked decent. Didn’t really have much to do though.
Bacary Sagna – 7 – solid performance from Bac. Kept Bale reasonably quiet and linked up well with Theo down the right.
Per Mertesacker – 8 – don’t really know what he was doing leaving Defoe for their 1st but certainly made up for it with a bullet header to equalise. Good performance.
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- Written by Graham Hitchen
For the second time in a week, Arsenal let a two-goal lead slip. But whereas against Schalke, it was against superior opposition who had strong possession, and whose goals came after periods of constant pressure – against Fulham it felt like self-induced collapse.
Control and power
Arsenal started so brightly, and were ahead with their first attempt on goal in the 11th minute. Great movement down the right by Walcott, Cazorla and Sagna was rewarded with a corner.
Driven in by Walcott, Giroud rose majestically to power a header past Schwarzer. He got a hand on it, but the power of the header was too much for him.
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