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Arsenal 2-1 Birmingham City: Zigic,Nasri, Camakh scored, Wilshere red-card
Arsenal finally plucked victory after beating Birmingham City 2-1. Marouane Chamakh scored a decisive second-half victory for the Gunners.
In the match at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday (10/16/2010), Arsenal had left earlier by Nikola Zigic super-header. But Samir Nasri is able to equalize through his goal from the penalty spot before halftime.
Chamakh finally managed to become the winner Arsenal to 2-1. But the Gunners had to play with ten players when entering injury time after Jack Wilshere rewarded red card.
The victory took Arsenal while perched in second place with 14 points. Meanwhile, Manchester United held 2-2 by West Bromwich Albion, has the same points but lost on goal difference from Arsenal.
The game
The attack carried out by Arsenal's opener through Vasiriki Abou Diaby but can still be thwarted by Ben Foster. Meanwhile, Arsenal pelaung Chamakh kick right foot can still be blocked in front of goal.
Meanwhile, Birmingham could also apply pressure at minute 7. But Roger Johnson's header from the middle of the penalty box can still be saved by goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski easily by.
In the 17th minute, Chamakh off a free kick into the front of goal and was welcomed by Sebastien Squillac with his header. But the referee has declared Squillaci earlier offside.
While business Andrey Arshavin still be thwarted by Foster. While Samir Nasri hard kick from outside the penalty box is still off the mark. So is the opportunity Gael Clichy in the 24th minute, was wide.
Although superior in the attack but Birmingham's first lead in minute 33. A successful crossing Keith Fahey welcomed by Zigic with his header and Fabianski could not menghalaunya.
Arsenal are behind 0-1 quickly add their attacks. In the 40th minute, Chamakh imposed by Birmingham players Scott Dann in the penalty box and the referee pointed to the white point.
Nasri who became executor of doing a good job after his kick into the net smoothly Birmingham. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Ben Foster has been moving in the wrong direction.
Score 1-1 draw last until halftime. But in the second half Arsenal straight ahead when the game has been running for two minutes. Chamakh acting in front of the goalkeeper managed to conquer his left foot shot past Foster.
Arsenal are still dominating in the control of the ball and had time to apply pressure. However Arsene Wenger's squad is difficult to penetrate the defense of Birmingham.
At the end of the game Arsenal have to play with ten players after Wilshere get a red card. But the Gunners able to defend his victory until the long whistle.
Team Line-up:
Arsenal: Lukasz Fabianski, Johan Djourou, Sebastien Squillaci, Gael Clichy, Emmanuel Eboue, Jack Wilshere, Alex Song, Abou Diaby, Andrei Arshavin (Tomas Rosicky 70), Samir Nasri, Marouane Chamakh (Nicklas Bendtner 79).
Birmingham: Ben Foster, Scott Dann, Roger Johnson, Liam Ridgewell, Stephen Carr, Lee Bowyer (Garry O'Connor 54), Barry Ferguson, Alexander Hleb, Keith Fahey (David Murphy 78), Sebastian Larsson, Nikola Zigic.
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