Arsenal vs Barcelona – From Wenger’s view
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Arsenal’s manager Arsene Wenger mentioned that he wants an exhibition of mouthwatering total football in their tie against Catalan giants Barcelona in the quarterfinals of the Champions League. He hopes that this match will go down as one of the matches of the decade.
Arsenal finally has the chance to gain revenge on their 2006 defeat in the final of the Champions League in Paris by Barca – Wenger insisted that the Jens Lehmann’s red card in the 18th minute ruined the game.
In this blockbuster encounter we will see Thierry Henry’s return to the Emirates and later Cesc Fabregas’s return to the Nou Camp. Titi being one of the greatest Gunner of all time, playing seven seasons and scored 174 goals and he now plays for Barcelona. Wenger said:
‘He (Henry) had a fantastic time at Arsenal and we are forever grateful. But do you really think we will be focused on how Thierry will feel on the day?’
‘We will be focused on our game. It’s not a personal game, it’s a team game.’
Don’t know about Fab but it doesn’t seem like Titi will be welcomed with a red carpet by his former manager, Arsene.
On the other hand, Cesc trained at Barca’s youth academy for six years and then signing a contract with Arsenal in 2003 – he has been heavily linked with a move back to Catalonia.
‘There will certainly be some emotion there but Fabregas is a winner.’
‘He wants first to qualify. Cesc goes into every game to win it.’
Wenger added:
‘The main thing is the quality of the game you will see on the day, and will not see maybe for 10 years.’
‘For me, it’s 50-50 and for most of the people it will be 70-30, or 60-40.’
Moreover, William Gallas’s presence in the two-legged tie is also a question mark as he has been sent to a clinic to continue his rehabilitation from a persistent calf injury. Gallas is ruled out of the first leg of the tie on 31st March, 2010 and Arsene admitted that the French defender’s chances to play in the second leg in only 20%.
Topics: Arsenal, Arsene Wenger, Barcelona, Cesc Fabregas, Thierry Henry, UEFA Champions League
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Even though Barcelona will be much of an experience team,i still fancy Arsenal with a chance.it maybe 50/50 or 50/70,whatever you call it,its still a chance.we need the free flowing football with a good refeering.
March 22nd, 2010 @ 11:5850+70=120
March 22nd, 2010 @ 12:12usually, it is supposed to sum up to 100.
i support arsenal always …………………………………………………………….
ARSENAL…………………………………… CAN …………………WIN ……………….IN…………FIFA WORLD …………………………….. CUP
March 23rd, 2010 @ 13:08Arsenal can win barca its fifty – fifty match. So dont predict.
March 25th, 2010 @ 20:44No matter how we value fc barca the thing remains asernal must win.yes it may be 50:50 GAME.
March 26th, 2010 @ 07:49ASERNAL GO..GO AND SHOOT
March 26th, 2010 @ 07:53Yes i strongly believe dat Arsenal will defeat barca.
March 26th, 2010 @ 23:54Well Barca is a little more experienced but with the terrific speed of the arsenal game, i don’t think barca will have an easy run
March 27th, 2010 @ 13:02If the Arsenal Squad will remain focused and determined, the game will be a record to keep. Arsenal will beat Barcelona!!!!!!
March 29th, 2010 @ 18:54As an arsenal fan i believe Arsenal will carry the day both home and away to reach semi finals.
March 29th, 2010 @ 22:24arsenal will be thrashed by barca. arsenal and barca play with the same styles but barca’s level of play is far superior as compared to arsenal.
March 30th, 2010 @ 05:19What a mouthwatering tie!! This game is the most anticipated game in the world of football right now!
March 30th, 2010 @ 09:33This is the time for Arsenal’s ‘boys’ to become true men and stamp their mark on the european stage.
What you will witness is football at its purist, the beautiful game at the highest level.
This tie is destined to go down in european football history.
Arsenal will win the first leg….wait for it……………………3-1. with the second leg in the nou camp going to barcelona 2-1. Amazing football, great goals, football classic! Arsenal 4-3 on aggregate. PLACE YOUR BETS SPORTSFANS!!
arsenal can win
March 30th, 2010 @ 14:23arsenal will have it tough as will barca but the fact remains that barca have several truly great players such as henry messi zlatan iniesta xavi.. i mean you could argue the whole team is great but i am an arsenal supporter and i do believe arsenal can win but we will have to beat barcelona at their own game (both teams play same styes but barca with their higher calibre players obviously have the potential to play better) All in all, its going to be 2 matches i will remember for a long long time. Thank you – the world game, the beautiful game for such an event
March 31st, 2010 @ 01:32there is no guarantee that arsenal will win
March 31st, 2010 @ 07:45Once a gunner always a winner. I respect Barcelona, but this time its a matter of opening the door to exit them. All in all it will be a tough race. Lets wait and see.
March 31st, 2010 @ 08:18Keep fire burning Arsenal.
Arsenal will make it, but it will be atough race.
March 31st, 2010 @ 08:21Its a tym 4 the Gunners,they can predict alot but the truth remain there that football is unpredictable game.
March 31st, 2010 @ 09:002day is goin 2 win whether u like or not.
surely today we are going to enjoy the game, for britain look forward Arsenal but for the world Barcelona. Barcelona going to win not that can win but must!!!!!!!!
March 31st, 2010 @ 19:09I’m an arsenal fan and KNOW FOR A FACT THAT ARSENAL WILL LOOSE AND GET BATTERED THERE WILL BE NO TOTAL FOOTBALL MADNESS
March 31st, 2010 @ 19:18Well at least Arsenal fans can cling onto the result which gives them a tiny chance in the return leg (assuming all the stars are aligned and there are a series of blue moons that is!).
So we’ve seen it and the verdict is….. men against boys. Embarassing for Arsenal the gulf in class was so great.
Beautiful football indeed…..from one of te teams out there tonight.
April 1st, 2010 @ 02:10What can i say? Barcelona showed why they are the second to none in the world of football. A technical superiority that simply overwhelms many teams. Remember the champions league final final last year? So how proud am i of our young Arsenal side who – despite barca’s obvious domination – managed to stay focused and maintain the belief that their qualities would come through. An outstanding performance from Manuel Almunia, his best ever in an Arsenal shirt. Samir Nasri showed his class at this level and Theo Walcott made an instant impact with his searing pace and showed the form which he has lacked over the last year.
April 1st, 2010 @ 08:58What a great experience for this Arsenal side to learn from. To be the best, you have to beat the best. game on at the Nou!
Barca has arsenal. nothing against arsenal, they are a great team, but barca is a better team.
April 4th, 2010 @ 02:07GUNNERS 4 LIFE, no matter what i beleive the young gunners will make it.
April 6th, 2010 @ 01:12It is atough game for arsenal tonight, but arsenal has to score first. Hopefully, my team will qualify to semi
April 6th, 2010 @ 05:30its a tough road 4 arsenal 2nyt…hope though dem boys mek it
April 6th, 2010 @ 17:24