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Arsenal back can not lose two players mainstay Theo Walcott and Robin van Persie. Coach Arsene Wenger relies duet Maouane Chamakh and Andrei Arshavin to bang your opponent's defense.
The Gunners direct hit since the first minute. In fact, the defender Sebastien Squillaci could bring the home team the lead after utilizing Arshavin's free kick .. However, the French player scored the referee disallowed it for offside.
Preoccupation attack made sure Arsenal's defense. This situation can be used to break down the Birmingham goalkeeper Manuel Almunia, by Nicola Zigic header at minute 25. Birmingham 1-0 ahead.
Business Arsenal to a 1-1 equalizer to see a bright spot. Samir Nasri had rattled goalkeeper Ben Foster via the penalty spot. The referee gave the gift after the defender was dropped Chamkh opponent in the forbidden box.
Arsenal finally managed to lead 2-1 over Birmingham. The Gunners had goals Chamakh printed on 47 minutes after Alexander Song ripe send feedback to the French striker.
Arsenal have to play with 10 people at injury time, after the young players Jack Wilshere breaking hard Zigic. Luckily, Wenger's squad is still able to secure full points at home.
This victory, then Arsenal collected 14 points. Arshavin et al have the same value with another team like Manchester United and Manchester City. However, circumstances could change because of the new Citizens play in tomorrow's day.
Starting Line-up:
Arsenal: Fabianski, Eboue, Squillaci, Djourou, Clichy, Song, Diaby, Nasri, Wilshere, Arshavin (Rosicky 70), Chamakh (Bendner 79).
Birmingham: Foster, Carr, Johnson, Dann, Ridgewell, Larsson, Ferguson, Bowyer (O'Connor 81), Fahey (Murphy 81), Hleb, Zigic.
