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Manchester United Vs Arsenal 2 - 1 - On 3rd November 2012 by mukina2: 1:19am On Nov 02, 2012 |
August 28, 2011 was the nadir of Arsene Wenger's regime at Arsenal. There is no other way to view an 8-2 disembowelling by the team that were once his club's keenest rivals. An unreal scoreline dealt out a reality check. Three games into the season, and a faint flame of hope was already extinguished. Arsenal would not be competing for the Premier League title. Poor fortune played its part, but so did some extremely poor Arsenal play. From those depths, it is to Wenger's credit as a manager that he eventually righted the ship, and returned the club to the Champions League at the end of the season. To do so, he had to rip up his modus operandi and begin again with an almost entirely new team. That Sunday was also a day in which Samir Nasri played his first match for Manchester City, in a 5-1 win at Tottenham. By then, Cesc Fabregas was measuring for curtains in his new Barcelona abode and Jack Wilshere was in plaster. Robin Van Persie scored one of a pair of the most meagre of consolations, at a time when questions were beginning to be asked about his own contractual situation. The week that followed saw Wenger panic buy in the transfer market for the first time in fifteen years at Arsenal. The dealings were hit and miss, though Mikel Arteta has become a mainstay, and Per Mertesacker his best defensive organiser. Eventually, Arsenal muddled through, as Spurs faltered and Chelsea did too, and then became distracted by their quest for the Champions League. Arsenal finished third but when Jack Wilshere finally made his first-team return - in impressively fashion - against Queens Park Rangers last week, only Aaron Ramsey, Bacary Sagna and Thomas Vermaelen remained as starters from the team-mates he played his break-out season alongside. Just over 14 months on from that last Old Trafford visit, Arsenal are not back at United's level. A pair of defeats to Norwich City and Schalke drew lineage from a home loss to Chelsea that dampened growing excitement about the new Arsenal. The QPR win was the first clean sheet in eight games, a statistic that muffled talk about Steve Bould tightening up the defence. For United, that last Sunday of the summer was an afternoon when everything went right. It didn't get much better for them. The early weeks of 2011-12 saw an avalanche of United goals, but also a leaking defence that would eventually cost them on their title run-in. Sir Alex Ferguson's answer to the problem of having eventually lost the Premier League title to Manchester City was from leftfield. It was to strengthen his attacking options rather than add muscle to his midfield or defence. Shinji Kagawa is injured for the moment, but it is Van Persie who will undoubtedly take the Saturday lunchtime focus, having first made clear he felt Arsenal could not match his ambitions, and then that he saw United as the type of club he saw himself signing for when he was a boy. That sub-plot is sure to be the headline-maker on the morning of the game. Arsenal need to prove they can live without Van Persie, United want to show that taking Arsenal's prime mover from them has further lengthened the distance between the clubs. Manchester United player to watch: Robin van Persie. He is the man who Arsenal fans will be watching like hawks. Any touch is due to be booed by those who have travelled north. Any appreciation of the outstanding final season he enjoyed at Arsenal will be drowned out by claims of avarice, even though Wenger admitted to the AGM last week that City offered him £300,000 per week. Arsenal's skipper and remaining hope is now United's greying goal machine. He has settled in tremendously, gallingly so for an Arsenal team that struggles for goals. Arsenal player to watch: Bacary Sagna. The understandable warm glow resulting from the return of Jack Wilshere meant that the return of another long-term absentee was largely overlooked. There were others who felt that Carl Jenkinson, so improved since he suffered the deepest of any Gunner at Old Trafford in the 8-2, was unlucky to be displaced, but Sagna came back from a broken leg as if he had never been away - quietening Junior Hoilett and overlapping down the right. He and Jenkinson may even play in tandem on Saturday, with the Frenchman on the left if Wenger does not trust Andre Santos facing Antonio Valencia. Key battle: Tom Cleverley v Jack Wilshere. The summer of 2011 featured much discussion of two young players who represented the future of England's midfield. There was a potential for them to be the new Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard, since both favour similar territory on the pitch and might even end up at cross-purposes, but injuries have curbed such talk until now. Wilshere's 65 minutes at Emirates Stadium last week reconfirmed the stratospheric expectations Arsenal fans have of him. Cleverley's foot problem, sustained against Bolton the week after the 8-2 meant he would start just one more Premier League game for the rest of the season. Now he looks to be something of a first-choice, his development slower than last season, but on an upward curve, and the two, friends off the field, now look likely to cross footballing paths after such a long wait. http://espnfc.com/en/preview/345753/preview.html?soccernet=true&cc=3888 |
Re: Manchester United Vs Arsenal 2 - 1 - On 3rd November 2012 by Nobody: 8:06am On Nov 02, 2012 |
I Put My Trust in Carzola and Arteta ... They Will Never Let Me Down.... 2 Likes |
Re: Manchester United Vs Arsenal 2 - 1 - On 3rd November 2012 by Nobody: 8:28am On Nov 02, 2012 |
Have u seen a fight between barrow pushers,okada riders and PDP,baba OBJ,Oshiomole,IBB. Hahahaha na foolish fight.
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Re: Manchester United Vs Arsenal 2 - 1 - On 3rd November 2012 by Osoldier: 9:28am On Nov 02, 2012 |
PLEASE I HAVE TRIED TO POST THIS TOPIC I CAN NOT I WANT THE WORLD TO HEAR THIS UNIPORT IS THE WORST SCHOOL EVER IN NIGERIA GRADUATED SINCE 2011 AND ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT STILL HAVE NOT PREPARED RESULT OR APPROVE CAN SOME ADVISE ON WHAT SHOULD BE DONE? |
Re: Manchester United Vs Arsenal 2 - 1 - On 3rd November 2012 by RedLight1: 9:29am On Nov 02, 2012 |
Time 4 arsenal to crush this mancheaters UNITED atleast for chelsea sake.. If arsenal makes me happy tommorow.. I promise to give bold 5 to a hot arsenal girl.. *feeling like santa* |
Re: Manchester United Vs Arsenal 2 - 1 - On 3rd November 2012 by heed101(m): 9:30am On Nov 02, 2012 |
PDP vs. ACN 3 Likes |
Re: Manchester United Vs Arsenal 2 - 1 - On 3rd November 2012 by Nasri100(m): 9:38am On Nov 02, 2012 |
I smell an upset at OT on saturday |
Re: Manchester United Vs Arsenal 2 - 1 - On 3rd November 2012 by sanchez4eva: 9:40am On Nov 02, 2012 |
I am a strong arsenal fan but the best we can hope for is a draw...I am saying this because we have the best midfield in epl but wenger would not use them...cazorla arteta and wilshere coupled with walcott and poldi with giroud leading the attack arsenal may win but wenger is going to start ramsey and that is the beginning of our failure...with ramsey-arsenal is gonna draw or lose but with wilshere arsenal is going to win I swear 2 Likes |
Re: Manchester United Vs Arsenal 2 - 1 - On 3rd November 2012 by Nobody: 9:42am On Nov 02, 2012 |
O soldier: PLEASE I HAVE TRIED TO POST THIS TOPIC I CAN NOT I WANT THE WORLD TO HEAR THISguy this is an unwise complaint. Its a problem with all the universities in Nigeria,atleast 2/3 of the universities. And dude u just graduated on 2011 and u're already filing a complaint by 2012,some of d other dudes have spent 6 years without computing their results. Why not fight for it aswell going for another thing, maybe electrical works as u wait rather than filling an unwise complaint. Its ridiculous cos its a common problem. |
Re: Manchester United Vs Arsenal 2 - 1 - On 3rd November 2012 by 5much(m): 9:49am On Nov 02, 2012 |
ARSENAL might surprise man u this time around.cant wait. |
Re: Manchester United Vs Arsenal 2 - 1 - On 3rd November 2012 by timbros(m): 10:04am On Nov 02, 2012 |
By no means an Arsenal fan, but i silently pray they win this match. Van Persie need to see that there is life after him in Emirates... kTBFFH |
Re: Manchester United Vs Arsenal 2 - 1 - On 3rd November 2012 by Afamdman(m): 10:11am On Nov 02, 2012 |
Laughs at the arsenal fans here. I guess everybody is allowed to wish, but its another thing for wishes to come through. Your team does not have what it takes to defeat united. Just enjoy the game and pray your lose does not allow you a panic buy again in the january window. We did them 8-2 in the first leg someone remind the scores from the second leg. 1 united. |
Re: Manchester United Vs Arsenal 2 - 1 - On 3rd November 2012 by jamp: 10:12am On Nov 02, 2012 |
Am a chelsea fan and I support Arsenal to carry d day. Up Gunners |
Re: Manchester United Vs Arsenal 2 - 1 - On 3rd November 2012 by albert1166(m): 10:14am On Nov 02, 2012 |
timbros: By no means an Arsenal fan, but i silently pray they win this match. Van Persie need to see that there is life after him in Emirates...[i][/i] mukina2: August 28, 2011 was the nadir of Arsene Wenger's regime at Arsenal. There is no other way to view an 8-2 disembowelling by the team that were once his club's keenest rivals. An unreal scoreline dealt out a reality check. Three games into the season, and a faint flame of hope was already extinguished. Arsenal would not be competing for the Premier League title. Poor fortune played its part, but so did some extremely poor Arsenal play. mukina2: August 28, 2011 was the nadir of Arsene Wenger's regime at Arsenal. There is no other way to view an 8-2 disembowelling by the team that were once his club's keenest rivals. An unreal scoreline dealt out a reality check. Three games into the season, and a faint flame of hope was already extinguished. Arsenal would not be competing for the Premier League title. Poor fortune played its part, but so did some extremely poor Arsenal play. mukina2: August 28, 2011 was the nadir of Arsene Wenger's regime at Arsenal. There is no other way to view an 8-2 disembowelling by the team that were once his club's keenest rivals. An unreal scoreline dealt out a reality check. Three games into the season, and a faint flame of hope was already extinguished. Arsenal would not be competing for the Premier League title. Poor fortune played its part, but so did some extremely poor Arsenal play. 1 Like |
Re: Manchester United Vs Arsenal 2 - 1 - On 3rd November 2012 by kavey10(m): 10:37am On Nov 02, 2012 |
@albert1166, you are an arse for quoting all that post. Very unmeaningful of you. |
Re: Manchester United Vs Arsenal 2 - 1 - On 3rd November 2012 by kspeed(m): 10:43am On Nov 02, 2012 |
jamp: Am a chelsea fan and I support Arsenal to carry d day. We dont need your support Chelshit pple... |
Re: Manchester United Vs Arsenal 2 - 1 - On 3rd November 2012 by legendsilver(m): 10:48am On Nov 02, 2012 |
O soldier: PLEASE I HAVE TRIED TO POST THIS TOPIC I CAN NOT I WANT THE WORLD TO HEAR THISjust be calm, God will surely intervain |
Re: Manchester United Vs Arsenal 2 - 1 - On 3rd November 2012 by Godmann(m): 10:49am On Nov 02, 2012 |
kspeed: You don't need our support and we will deny you now. You draw. (would have been a win but the gods of Chelsea that would have helped you, is departing you as I write) |
Re: Manchester United Vs Arsenal 2 - 1 - On 3rd November 2012 by mcevans1(m): 10:50am On Nov 02, 2012 |
@albert1166, u r very dumb and stu-pid. |
Re: Manchester United Vs Arsenal 2 - 1 - On 3rd November 2012 by legendsilver(m): 10:50am On Nov 02, 2012 |
Afamdman: Laughs at the arsenal fans here. I guess everybody is allowed to wish, but its another thing for wishes to come through. Your team does not have what it takes to defeat united. Just enjoy the game and pray your lose does not allow you a panic buy again in the january window. We did them 8-2 in the first leg someone remind the scores from the second leg. 1 united.you will surely face the music of arsenal wen our riffle starts firing |
Re: Manchester United Vs Arsenal 2 - 1 - On 3rd November 2012 by AmbPhils(m): 10:53am On Nov 02, 2012 |
expect the bet from ARSENAL. you can bet 0n this [color=#990000][/color] |
Re: Manchester United Vs Arsenal 2 - 1 - On 3rd November 2012 by dopeJemi: 10:54am On Nov 02, 2012 |
I laugh in pigin Can't wait 4 ModelLa 2 be mah e-woman
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Re: Manchester United Vs Arsenal 2 - 1 - On 3rd November 2012 by AmbPhils(m): 10:56am On Nov 02, 2012 |
Afamdman lets see 2mao you will so be disappointed |
Re: Manchester United Vs Arsenal 2 - 1 - On 3rd November 2012 by tunapawizzy: 10:58am On Nov 02, 2012 |
Arsenal should just make someone happy tomorrow. Yours, A chelsea fan |
Re: Manchester United Vs Arsenal 2 - 1 - On 3rd November 2012 by Odinaka00(m): 11:10am On Nov 02, 2012 |
United fans don't talk too much, Ť☺ all arsenal fans in the building, pls don't βξ like chelsea people, they believe in playing with their mouth.... If man utd wins then accept ur defeat buh if you guyz come out victorious then we wil accept d defeat as we ve been doing. May the better side win Goodluck Ť☺ man utd GEJ Ť☺ arsenal |
Re: Manchester United Vs Arsenal 2 - 1 - On 3rd November 2012 by folahann(m): 11:19am On Nov 02, 2012 |
Even as Arteta, Carzola and Wilshere would be available, Wenger will surely find a way to use his RAMSEY. |
Re: Manchester United Vs Arsenal 2 - 1 - On 3rd November 2012 by aryzgreat: 11:21am On Nov 02, 2012 |
Ar/se-an/al please do us a favour and shoot referee united ar/se 3times against zero. Team chelsea! the European Champions and manure demolisher! 1 Like |
Re: Manchester United Vs Arsenal 2 - 1 - On 3rd November 2012 by bayulll01(m): 11:22am On Nov 02, 2012 |
mc~evans:the guy is a clueless bastard!mofo |
Re: Manchester United Vs Arsenal 2 - 1 - On 3rd November 2012 by lekantruth: 11:23am On Nov 02, 2012 |
Hmmm....I pray that Arsenal win tomorrow. This will definitely make my day. From a chelsea fan |
Re: Manchester United Vs Arsenal 2 - 1 - On 3rd November 2012 by johnstar(m): 11:29am On Nov 02, 2012 |
O soldier: PLEASE I HAVE TRIED TO POST THIS TOPIC I CAN NOT I WANT THE WORLD TO HEAR THISu well @all, 4 futbal rum |
Re: Manchester United Vs Arsenal 2 - 1 - On 3rd November 2012 by johnstar(m): 11:42am On Nov 02, 2012 |
Yeah, supporting arsenal 2morw, go gunners, let make london proud. Arsenal fan 4 juz 3hrs Õoº°°º .......... 4rm a chelsea fan |
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