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Citadel hosts get a shot of confidence thanks to the return of captain and playmaker Cesc Fabregas has recovered from hamstring injuries. In addition, Cartridge Warehouse squad certainly hope to repeat the impressive performance when he demolished FC Porto 5-0 at Emirates Stadium in the second leg of the Champions League final, some time ago.
Arsenal do not have to wait long for cheering. Action has been running for five minutes when Denilson surprising goalkeeper Robert Green and forced him to pick up the ball. Starting from cross Gael Clichy, Denilson demonstrating the game one-two with Nicklas Bendtner before bringing the Gunners winning 1-0 at the same time to record his sixth goal this season.
Spurred by rapid Denilson goals, foster children Arsene Wenger was trying to push the fleet The Hammers. Arsenal returned to build attacks through Emmanuel Eboue who gave feedback to Bendtner before Fabregas and Nasri went on the ball to Denilson. Unfortunately, Brazilian midfielder efforts this time have not been able to meet the target.
Entering the 41st minute, Arsenal chance to double the advantage back. Fabregas after the ball to the front of goal before releasing Green cross to Nasri on the right sector. Unfortunately, the French star failed to reach the ball.
The Gunners have to play with 10 men after defender Thomas Vermaelen of Belgium rewarded by attractive red card falls Mexican striker Guillermo Franco in the forbidden box. This is the first time Vermaelen received a red card during the fight in the Premier League.
Not only lost one of its flagship defender, Arsenal also threatened to share the numbers with Gianfranco Zola's squad. Alessandro Diamanti midfielder was appointed as the executor of the white point. Luckily for Arsenal goalkeeper Manuel Almunia managed to thwart the penalty Diamanti and ended the first round with a 1-0 advantage for the host.
Losses in the number of players, Arsenal have not lost spurs. London Cannon troops actually becoming heart pressing defense trengginas West Ham. However, the guest team tough enough to stem the attacks built Fabregas et al.
Gael defender Sol Campbell scored his second goal chance for Arsenal when he welcomed a ball through a header from the head in front of goal Green (74 '). But, the efforts of former England star successfully thwarted Green.
West Ham wasted their best chance of all when Carlton Cole's action kicks off along the ground to the corner of Almunia's goal that the goalkeeper could not reach Spain. However, Arsenal are still covered with the goddess fortuna after the ball hit the goalpost.
Arsenal finally ensure victory in 83 minutes due to handball captain of West Ham's Matthew Upson in the forbidden box. Fabregas who was appointed as the executor of doing a good job and scored his 18th goal this season.
An additional three points put Arsenal on top of the standings with 67 values Raihan, one point ahead of United, and three points for the new Chelsea will melakoni action, Sunday night. While West Ham is still struggling in the bottom board (17) after only 27 to record a value.
