Video: Arsenal smack AZ Alkmaar, 4-1 in the return
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Arsenal came into its own with crisp, free flowing football. Cesc with a brace, Nasri with a very welcome contribution on his return, and Diaby rounded up the scoring. But Arshavin was the source having a hand in three of the goals. And Wenger singled him out.
Wenger highlighted Andrey Arshavin - who had a hand in three of the goals - for special praise, saying: "He was outstanding. He gave the ball every time a fraction of the second you wanted him to give it and that is top quality.
Arshavin's singular trait is a short reaction time between goal and foot, which is great because Arsenal ...
Video Highlights: Arsenal Vs AZ Alkmaar 4-1, Arshavin!
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Andrey Arshavin is the man of the match against AZ Alkmaar in the Emirates Stadium yesterday. The Russian playmaker exuded class whenever he pushed forward and had provide assists to three of Arsenal’s four goals. Arsenal beat AZ Alkmaar 4-1 in the Champions League game and are likely to qualify for the 2nd round of the competition.
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Arsenal 4/ AZ Alkmaar 1
Cesc Fabregas (angrily) opened the scoring 25 minutes into Arsenal’s televised training match against the Dutch champions; Samir Nasri doubling the Gunners’ lead with an exquisite shoulder drop. Second half strikes from Fabregas and Abou Diaby wrapped up the win, although Alkmaar bagged a late consolation in the form of a Jeremain Lens toe punt.
At the final whistle, there was only ...
Arsenal 4 AZ Alkmaar 1
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Arsenal virtually booked their place in the last 16 of the Champions League after a comfortable 4-1 victory over AZ Alkmaar at the Emirates. Cesc Fàbregas opened the scoring for the Gunners on 25 minutes with a low strike and then a fine goal from Samir Nasri doubled the home side's lead before the half-time whistle. Fàbregas made it ...
