Arsenal's Champions League dream is well and truely over after they crashed out the competition suffering a 3-1 defeat against Barcelona at the Nou Camp this evening. Despite a stern defensive display from Arsenal the hosts atypically controlled proceedings throughout the tie and eventually took the lead on half-time when Lionel Messi latched onto a Cesc Fabregas error and provided a neat finish flicking the ball over Arsenal Keeper Fabianski and volleying home from close-range. … [Read more...]
Arsenal Sign Wonder-Kid Jon Toral From Barcelona
Arsenal today have yet another addition to their youth academy after signing sixteen year-old wonder-kid Jon Toral from Barcelona. Toral who has been tipped as a future star thanks to some impressive midfield performances for the Barcelona youth set-up has followed in the foot-steps of current Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas by making the switch for the North London club. It is estimated that Arsenal and boss Arsene Wenger have had to fork out £350,000 for the player and it seems his mother who is of English origin may have had some influence in the youngsters move to the Premier … [Read more...]
Sporting Braga 2-0 Arsenal Highlights
Arsenal's chances of qualifying for the knock-out stages of the Champions League hang in the balance after two late goals from Nascimento Matheus secured Braga an unexpected victory. To add insult to injury, Gunners captain Cesc Fabregas limped off injured during the second half but the night came to a miserable conclusion for Arsenal after a quick double from Matheus in the latter stages of the match leaves Arsene Wenger's men in trouble with just one match to play. … [Read more...]
Everton 1-2 Arsenal Highlights
The Gunners snatched a close 2-1 victory at Goodison Park this afternoon thanks to goals from Bacary Sagna and Cesc Fabregas. A late goal from Everton talisman Tim Cahill made it a shaky climax to the match for the visitors. Final Score Everton 1-2 Arsenal. … [Read more...]