Updated: Tuesday, 11 Mar 2014 23:16 | Comments Olivier Giroud (C) vies for the ball with Bayern Munich's Mario Mandzukic, Bastian Schweinsteiger and Dante Arsenal bowed out of the Champions League despite a spirited 1-1 draw against holders Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena. It was always going to be a tall order for Arsene Wenger's men after losing the first leg of their last-16 tie 2-0 in London last month. And so it proved, despite a resilient effort from the Barclays Premier League side, who equalised through Lukas Podolski having fallen behind to Bastian Schweinsteiger's close-range effort early in the second half. There was late drama when Lukasz Fabianski saved a stoppage-time penalty from Thomas Muller for what looked a soft decision for
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Prem: Arsenal cruise, Chelsea/City scare
Arsenal took out their Champions League frustrations on Sunderland as Olivier Giroud put aside his recent off-field problems by scoring twice in a 4-1 victory at the Emirates. EmpicsGiroud struck twice for Arsenal against Sunderland. After suffering a 2-0 first leg loss to Bayern Munich on Wednesday night having played the majority of the match with 10 men, Arsenal returned to winning ways with a dominant win to close the gap to league-leaders Chelsea to one point. Giroud has been left out of the starting line-up for the past two games and he took five minutes to get on the scoresheet on his comeback following a neat finish from Jack Wilshere's pass. The France international then pounced on Santiago Vergini's terrible back pass to
Arsenal power past Tottenham in FA Cup
Updated: Saturday, 04 Jan 2014 19:29 | Comments Theo Walcott gestures to the Tottenham supporters Santi Carzola put Arsenal in front Arsenal swept aside north London rivals Tottenham 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium to take their place in the fourth round of the FA Cup. Santi Carzola drilled in a fine opening goal on 31 minutes, before Tomas Rosicky doubled the lead on the hour with a well-taken finish after robbing Danny Rose on the halfway line and sprinting clear. Tottenham, who had shown signs of improvement under new boss Tim Sherwood, were overrun in midfield as their strike pair Emmanuel Adebayor and Roberto Soldado failed to cause many problems. The victory came at a cost, however, with England forward Theo Walcott carried
Wenger banking on Arsenal grit
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Prem: City thrash Arsenal, Chelsea win
Manchester City put themselves firmly in the title picture with a convincing 6-3 win over leaders Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium. GettyImagesCity's incredible form at home continued against Arsenal. The prolific strikeforce of Sergio Aguero and Alvaro Negredo were again on target while Fernandinho struck twice and David Silva and Yaya Toure also got on the scoresheet. Theo Walcott marked his first start since September with two fine goals to keep Arsenal in contention but Per Mertesacker's late header was mere consolation for a side ultimately well beaten. City, who have now scored 35 goals in their eight home games this season, fully deserved the three points to move within three of the Gunners. • Mangan: Arsenal self-destruct against ruthless City• Brewin: On this form, Prem title is City's
Suarez dazzles; Arsenal, Chelsea win
Liverpool's Luis Suarez showed his devastating ability to act as a one-man wrecking ball with four goals in a 5-1 demolition of Norwich City as Arsenal's forgotten man Nicklas Bendtner jogged a few memories in the Premier League on Wednesday. Suarez delivered a dazzling collection of goal-of-the-season contenders at Anfield and Bendtner scored two minutes into his first start in more than two years to help the Premier League leaders beat Hull City 2-0. Second-placed Chelsea and Manchester City in third came through tight tussles to beat Sunderland and West Bromwich Albion, but champions
Arsenal will not panic buy – Wenger
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said he would not make any panic buys before the transfer window shuts on Monday and aimed a sly dig about inflated fees at bitter rivals Tottenham Hotspur before Sunday's north London derby. The Frenchman has failed to bring in any of his top targets in the close season and said he was still in the market for some new talent before Monday's transfer deadline. "We will not panic buy, that is for sure," he told a news conference. "It's not my strength to panic." Spurs, who visit the Emirates on