The Horrific Challenge on Eduardo

Here's a video of the tackle that led to Eduardos' injury its actually gruesome, the more I see the more i hate it.
(don't press play if your squeamish)

Eduardos injury

ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE TACKLE ON EDUARDO
HOW COULD SOMEONE DO THIS

The poll results

Who would replace Wenger if he left Arsenal right now?

Pat Rice	20 (28%)
Tony Adams	14 (20%)
Jose Mourinho	12 (17%)
Rafeal Benitez	4 (5%)
Other	20 (28%)

Almunia spooked by ghosts

Manuel Almunia may be having a dream season between the sticks for Arsenal, but the Spanish goalkeeper is having nightmares at home – due to ghosts!

Almunia has been missing from Arsenal’s starting line-up recently due to injury, but maybe the real reason is he is too frightened to leave his house.

The 30-year-old shot-stopper believes ghosts are stalking his house, or is it just Jens Lehmann?

“My house is small but there is a lot of history to it and it seems there are ghosts,” he explained.

“It’s in a place where there was a psychiatric hospital. They sent mental patients there and people who were sick after the Second World War.

“When we first moved in we heard a lot of strange noises like chains being dragged around.

“Then when we were sleeping the stereo came on at full volume. Some very strange things were happening.

“One night, we were sleeping and my wife suddenly woke me up with a shout. She said there was this monk-like figure with a candle in his hand.

"I didn’t see him but I was s*** scared.”

Arsenal midfielder afraid of Milan ‘killers’

It’s possibly the stand-out tie of the round, certainly in England, and it’s a shame that one of Arsenal and Milan have to bow out of the competition at this stage. The Gunners’ form has been generally outstanding this season, compared to the holders who have laboured in Serie A to the point where they hadn’t won a league match at home until the New Year. However, The Guardian report that, although this may not be a vintage Milan team, Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas is all-too aware of the damage they can cause.

“Everyone talks that they are not doing well in the league, that they are not playing well,” he said. “But these kind of teams can kill you in one second. They have massive players like Kaka, [Andrea] Pirlo and [Alberto] Gilardino - this kind of world-class player - and we have to be careful. Still I think we have a good chance.”

Indeed, Arsenal are slight favourites to overcome the Rossoneri over the two legs, although a 4-0 defeat at Old Trafford was hardly ideal preparation for Arsene Wenger’s team. Will that result be academic by the time Wednesday night’s match kicks off or has the Gunners’ morale been hit hard by that game?

My Match Prediction

With tomorrows big match looming, Arsenal will need to be at there best to beat

The Reason Ferguson Doesn't Wear His Team Colours

No Surprise!!!

The Polls Results

Here are the results of the Polls that have just finished, they have provided some interesting results:

Who has the trickiest feet?

C.Ronaldo	64 (44%)
Ronaldinhio	20 (13%)
Hleb	46 (31%)
Joe Cole	15 (10%)

Total Votes : 145

Why did Arsenal lose to Manchester United?

Focus was on AC Milan match	17 (17%)
Injuries	16 (16%)
ManU's superior play	36 (36%)
Lack of commitment from the Arsenal players	52 (52%)

Total Votes : 100

Thankyou for voting and please continue voting in future polls

Kaka hails 'Brazilian' Arsenal

AC Milan star Kaka has revealed his admiration for the style of football Arsenal play ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash with the Gunners.

The reigning World and European Player of the Year believes Arsene Wenger's side are the best British exponents of playing 'beautiful' football like his Brazilian counterparts.

"Arsenal play football the way we like to see it in Brazil," he said.

"They play with style, changing position, moving the ball quickly. If you say Arsenal, that's what we think of. It is different to the normal English style.

"Man United are similar but are very English, direct and more tactical with the defence closing down quickly.

"This tie against Arsenal will be more open and interesting than one against Liverpool or Chelsea. This is a game we can enjoy. It can be beautiful."

Meanwhile, Kaka has warned Arsenal's youthful squad not to under-estimate the challenge posed by a veteran Milan line-up.

"People have called this tie against Arsenal a match between an ageing team and a new, young side," he continued, with Milan boasting the likes of Paolo Maldini, Clarence Seedorf, Cafu, Dida and Filippo Inzaghi among their over-30 ranks.

"It's a fair comparison because the average age in the Milan first team is 32 but that does not mean we will struggle. Experience counts for everything at this stage.

"When I came here four years ago, the likes of Maldini and Seedorf had already won every title they could win. But they were hungry to keep winning.

"We have won them all again in the past few years. To have that level of experience in a tie like this is so important."

Thierry Henry thinking about the good old days

Your thoughts are welcome....

Arsenal boss denies Barcelona link

Arsenal Football Club boss Arsene Wenger has rejected speculation linking him with Barcelona.

The hugely-successful French coach is said to be a summer target for the Camp Nou side if they part company with Frank Rijkaard, yet the Gunners boss has dismissed such a possibility.

"It's not the first time [there has been talk of Barcelona's interest]," Wenger told the Observer. "I'm happy where I am. I have no intention of moving and I want to carry on at Arsenal."

Highlights from the game

MATCH ANALYSIS AND PLAYER RATINGS

Were there any positives from the match?

This match had been hyped up so much that most of us actually started thinking that we were in for a great sporting spectacle. Even with Adebayor, Clichy, Sagna and FLamini all being rested I was still quite optimistic seeing as Man u had left out Giggs, Tevez and Rondaldo. We really did look like the better team on paper.

However it was obvious straight from kickoff when Hleb lost the ball after about 5 seconds that things were not going to be easy.

What surprised me most during the match was how bad of a game Traore had, I know he is still a reserve player but I really did think he a good and reliable understudy in the case that Clichy would be unavailable. Him and Hoyte were probably the main reason that we conceded so many, however it would be unfair to put all the blame on them. Fabregas was off colour (again), and our strike force was just not working well, although Bentder and Eduardo are both indivually gifted players I don’t think they work that well together. As soon as Adebayor came on Arsenal did actually improve, and deserves some credit for actually trying to get us a goal by diving in an attempt to get a penalty. Lehman was probably the only positive part from the match, although he let in four goals, he has staked his name for reclaiming the no.1 shirt.

Player Ratings

Jens Lehmann 7.0: Some smart saves alternated with some poor goal kicks, but kept the score line from looking like 7-0 or 8-0. Our best player.
Justin Hoyte 4.0: Troubled by United attackers all evening. The young defender couldn’t make his efforts meaningful.
William Gallas 4.0 : A disappointing evening’s work in the Manchester spotlight. He didn’t cope with Rooney as well as he should have. Perhaps his worst display of the season.
Kolo Toure 5.5: Looked like he was still suffering from jet lag after his exertions in the African Cup of Nations. He lacked his usual authority and positional excellence. Clearly still jaded from his African expedition.
Armand Traore 4.0: The youngster had a night to forget and was made dizzy by United’s movement and trickery.
Emmanuel Eboue 4.0: Dismissed early in the second half for an ugly challenge on Evra. It was his only contribution to the game. (Would have given him a higher mark if he got Nani)
Francesc Fabregas 5.0: The Premiership’s most improved midfielder didn’t live up to his reputation. He failed to pick his passes, failed to win the ball, and was simply outplayed on the evening.
Gilberto Silva 5.0: Another talent to leave his better form in the locker room. No impact on the match.
Alexander Hleb 6.5: Didn’t offer his usual menace. A subdued display, but had a little more energy to give to the match than some of his team mates.
Da Silva Eduardo 5.0: His flat display mirrored that of the team.
Nicklas Bendtner 5.0: Got no change out of the United defence and little support from the Arsenal midfield.

Subs
Mathieu Flamini 5.0: I would have started him from the start as he was the in-form central midfielder going into the game.
Philippe Senderos 6.0: In hindsight he should probably have started as well looking at all that went on at the back.
Emmanuel Adebayor 5.0: Booked for diving seconds after entering the match as a substitute, but did over a more attacking threat.

All in all I'm not to disappointed about being knocked out, we just need to pick ourselves up for the AC Milan game.