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Written by Barnaby Merrill

Published: Sunday, 13 May 2012 19:20

Well that was exciting, wasn’t it? Arsenal managed to grab third from the slimy, filth-encrusted paws of Spurs and qualified for the Champion’s League for just the 16^th time in a row.

Sounds good on paper, but the match to earn all of this was far from simple. The Gunners found themselves 2-1 down after 15 minutes, but eventually managed to not only establish a lead but keep it.

I’m not here to right the match report though, so let’s get on with the player ratings.

Sczezny: 7

Everyone’s favourite Polish goalkeeper wasn’t really at fault for either of Albion’s goals, and he managed to get Arsenal out of trouble a couple of times. This combined with the revelation that he’s been playing with a shoulder injury the last five weeks makes this a fairly decent performance.

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Written by Shane Thomas

Published: Sunday, 06 May 2012 05:49

Arsenal's 2011/12 season at The Emirates Stadium came to an ignominious end, as Norwich came away from N5 with a 3-3 draw, potentially ruining Arsenal's hopes of finishing the Premier League campaign in the top 3, and qualifying for next season's Champions League.

Defending The Barcelona Way

Arsenal had an ideal start, when Yossi Benayoun gave Arsenal the lead in the opening exchanges - I hadn't even sat down in my seat as the Israeli's shot found the far corner. However, Norwich are one of the Premier League's most accomplished teams. I used the word "team" deliberately, as they lack any outstanding individuals, but are greater than the sum of their parts. Having the shrewd Paul Lambert as their manager does them no harm either. Despite lining up with a back four, there was a fluidity to their starting XI, even in defence.

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Written by Roi Manor

Published: Saturday, 05 May 2012 16:44

The Emirates had the perfect party atmosphere today. It was Arsene Wenger's 900th game in charge of Arsenal, probably Pat Rice's last home game for Arsenal in the dugout, and Yossi Benayoun's birthday.

And to add on to that, Robin van Persie showed off his silverware to the ecstatic fans prior to the game, after winning the FWA and PFA player of the year awards.

The party continued as Benayoun converted to give Arsenal the lead after 66 seconds, but it quickly died out as Norwich took charge of the game and were much the better team in the first half.

We came back in the second half and should have won the game, but that doesn't hide the fact that this was a pathetic performance from the Gunners.

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Written by Barnaby Merrill

Published: Saturday, 28 April 2012 20:54

The brave warriors of Arsenal F.C left the footballing equivalent of Mordor with a point today. A disappointing result to some, but thanks to results elsewhere and the fact that Arsenal were playing Stoke City, a point that will prove valuable in Arsenal’s quest for third.

The Gunners were somewhat back to their creative best today, and perhaps should have won the game.

After early pressure, including a chance for Yossi Benayoun, Arsenal were shocked as Peter Crouch leapt to head in a cross. In previous years that would have been the beginning of Arsenal’s demise, but that was not to be this time around. On 15 minutes Robin Van Persie put in a Rosicky cross to put Arsenal deservedly level, his first goal from open play in 7 games.