
Ok, after three consecutive draws and goalless in the premiership it was supposed to think that in the fourth time things would change… well, surprise, surprise!
No goals in the fourth match and again a draw for the Gunners.
Robin van Persie went closer than anyone to breaking the deadlock at Emirates Stadium but the woodwork and goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer kept out the Dutchman’s best efforts.
The Gunners are now unbeaten in 15 games but, at this stage of the season, draws are not enough. They were so impressive in the Champions League in midweek but need to transmit their European form to the domestic stage – and quickly. Wenger sprang something of a surprise before kick-off, replacing Nicklas Bendtner with Carlos Vela in his starting line-up. Abou Diaby kept his place in the side after a speedy recovery from a calf problem while Andrey Arshavin, ineligible for the Champions League, returned on the right flank. Samir Nasri, so impressive when allowed to roam against Roma, started just behind the main striker, Van Persie. Fulham arrived with perhaps the most curious record in the Premier League. Roy Hodgson’s men have eight victories at Craven Cottage this season – only Manchester United have a better home record – but had yet to win on the road. A total of 13 goals on their travels and five goalless draws suggested that Fulham would be no more adventurous than Arsenal’s most recent domestic opponents, West Ham and Sunderland. A draw was probably a fair result. But for Arsenal, the margin of error just got narrower.
2 comments:
we will not finish higher than fifth this season because that is exactly what we deserve
I do not understand why we keep playing high balls into the box! its useless!
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