I am not a Gunners fan, but i have to say that the way Arsenal have played this season is far better than what they have managed over the past 3 to 4 seasons.
They still play their attractive passing football, but have scored more goals that have won them more matches. For that strength of character that they have exhibited this season, i would love to see them win something. But i am afraid this is almost impossible now.
In the premier league that Chelsea and Manchester United are displacing each other at the top of the table, Arsenal will find it hard to remain consistent with about 5 matches to go.
The big one that is the Champions League is proving even harder. If they are to make anything of a somewhat better season, they have to beat Barcelona at the Camp Nou tonight, no mean feat.
In the first leg in London Arsenal were outplayed for an hour by a much better team, at least technically in terms of passing, possession and chances to score, so much that their 39-year-old former French international Emmanuel Petit said. “I’ve never seen them outplayed like that before.
The second leg could be a more even affair with Barcelona missing key defenders. Barca are without captain Carles Puyol, who is suspended after conceding the penalty from which Fabregas equalised last week.
It is a big blow for Barca, who are also without Puyol’s regular central defensive partner Gerard Pique. He is also banned after picking up a second booking at the Emirates. Puyol and Piquet missing the game is good for Arsenal. “Pep Guardiola has had less than a week to put a new centre-back pairing together and that could be the biggest chance for Arsenal. Rafael Marquez and Gabriel Milito will probably play in central defence, and that could allow Arsenal to do something because those two don’t play together often. “Those positions are very important for Barca. It’s the spine. They may not have the automatism.”
That is for Barca, what about Arsenal, they will be without their captain Cesc Fabregas, who would have been suspended for Tuesday’s game even before picking up a season-ending injury in the first leg. In all,i think it will a good contest, but i stillthink Barcelona have enough in reserve to win the tie. Let’s enjoy the footall.
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