The Title could be lost here ~ Arsenal v Chelsea

zocoss SG

The London Derby

Sunday, 06 May 2007

VS

Arsenal v Chelsea (Emirates Stadium)

Ch 23 - 11:00 pm - (Live)

Arsenal : Lehmann, Hoyte, Toure, Gallas, Clichy, Hleb, Fabregas, Diaby, Denilson, Baptista, Adebayor, Almunia, Senderos, Rosicky, Ljungberg, Gilberto, Aliadiere, Eboue, Flamini

Chelsea: Cech, Cudicini, Hilario, Ferreira, Geremi, Terry, Bridge, A Cole, J Cole, Essien, Lampard, Makelele, Obi, Robben, Diarra, Drogba, Wright-Phillips, Boulahrouz, Shevchenko, Kalou.

REFEREE
Alan Wiley (Burntwood, Staffordshire)

THIS SEASON'S REVERSE FIXTURE
Chelsea 1-1 Arsenal
10 December 2006 - Ref: Alan Wiley
Chelsea scorer: Essien 84
Arsenal scorer: Flamini 78

HEAD TO HEAD TOTALS
at Arsenal only
League: Arsenal 34 wins, Chelsea 17, Draws 18
Prem: Arsenal 9 wins, Chelsea 1, Draws 4

zocoss SG

WENGER CAN RUB SALT INTO THE WOUNDS

ARSENE Wenger has warned Chelsea that the misery of their Champions League defeat may be compounded at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. The Arsenal manager knows the feeling of emptiness that goes with an exit from Europes elite competition. He also knows how it is magnified when it is inflicted by English opposition, his side having lost to the Blues in the 2004 quarter-finals.

Wenger said it is inevitable for a team to suffer a hangover following such a setback Arsenal struggled this season after their Champions League last-16 elimination at the hands of PSV Eindhoven. And the timing could not be worse for Jose Mourinhos side. As they come to terms with their semi-final penalty shoot-out defeat at Liverpool, they travel to Arsenal in the Premiership knowing that defeat, or even a draw, could spell the end of their title hopes.

Leaders Manchester United play their own grudge derby at neighbours City a day earlier, and if they win would move eight points clear with Chelsea having only three games remaining. After Arsenal, the Blues entertain United at Stamford Bridge before finishing with Everton at home. Uniteds last league fixture is against West Ham at Old Trafford.

Wenger said: The team who go out of the Champions League now will have a little dip. You need time to recover from that. The team who go out will suffer in the championship. That is for sure. How Wenger and Arsenal would love to unhinge Chelsea and leave Jose Mourinho with a real teaser.

zocoss SG

I guess Wenger and his boys can't belief their luck to be given this chance to finish off Big Talking Jose... And since the Chelsea boss Mourinho has taunted Wenger about his lack of trophies... i guess a draw or a win over them could probably made-up for their no trophy this season... Mr. Green

Hey no pressure... Gunners don't even need to win. If United win on Sat, anything less than a win will be the end for Chelsea. If united don't manage to win... Chelsea will still need the points.

Gunners fans also have Special plans for Ashley Cole... They plan to throw fruit and vegetables at him... just like the chelsea fans threw celery at the Arsenal players at the Bridge and the Millennium stadium. This could also be Gallas first match against his old club... and i don't think there is any love lost bewteen him and jose...

Yellow or even Red cards could be coming out from the referee's pocket for this match...

Likely victims...

Chelsea:

Mikel
Essien
Terry
Lampard
Drogba

Arsenal:

Fabregas
Lehmann
Eboue
Toure
Adebayor

Also watched-out for the Lehmann vs Drogba thing... (Who can forget) Laughing Drogba also seem to brought back his acting "skills" recently against Bolton and Pool 2x. Rolling Eyes

Longer version Seems like the same referee will be in charge for this match if i am not mistaken... Alan Wiley. Shocked

Oh boy, this seems like one interesting match already... can't wait for it to start... If Arsenal manage to deny the Blues... Bragging rights in London for the whole year belongs to the gunners... They could tell all chelsea fans " You lost your title at The Emirates. Mr. Green

omgukilledkenny SG

Laughing the arsenal logo bigger than chelsea

LazerLordz SG

It's only the right thing to do. Twisted Evil

I forsee a lot of red cards. Maybe Jose might even get into a fight with Arsene. Laughing

zocoss SG

Aiya this small thing don't be so calculating lah... Got no more bigger pic what... Mr. Green

pierre^^ SG

Our canon in the logo got no … em wat u call that black thing? firepowder?

omgukilledkenny SG

GO GUNNERS!!! Very Happy

zocoss SG

Cannonballs?

Hey just notice the cannon is pointing at the Lionhead, how appropriate... Mr. Green

pierre^^ SG

ya lor empty cannon, hw to win?

omgukilledkenny SG

Laughing

hahaha

sand king SG

HAHAHA did you see the ref trick drogba Laughing

SumOne SG

Gun powder.... The way those old cannons work us by stuffing gunpowder in the barrel. The explosion of the gunpowder provides the force to push the cannonball out.

SumOne SG

One of the dumbest scenes in football.

zocoss SG

I can't help but laugh whenever i watch the Lehmann vs Drogba thing all over again... Laughing

These 2 can join the WWE after their football career... Got good acting potential...

turbo_drift SG

There's a thread on this match in Arsenal Forum... Should i just ....??

Arsenal vs Chelsea

Edited: Added link to the one in Arsenal Forum (for Arsenal vs Chelsea match)

Wink

Cheers..

ghimpheng SG

not wrong to say that here is half anti-chelsea / pro-united forum

SumOne SG

You mean half anti-Chelsea / pro United forum

OR

Half anti-Chelsea as well as anti-United forum?

Bontakun SG

You really have nothing constructive to say, do you?

Why not say something positive for Chelsea? Like their fight-back spirit and lady luck now with them and such.

anhydrouscoppersulphate SG

i just cant help to laugh at people who claim to be soccer fans but post things that are not even related to it