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POSITIVES: Fine performances from back to front and so many positives for Arsene Wenger against a Coventry side that tried hard but was outclassed, especially in the second half. Giroud is off the mark and Walcott (2), Oxlade-Chamberlain, Arshavin and Miquel were also on target
Full Time IT'S ALL OVER! ARSENAL GO THROUGH IN STYLE!
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THEY COULDN'T CATCH HIM! Sheer pace from Theo takes him away from the Coventry defence and a cool finish beats Murphy
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GOAL! - Theo Walcott 6 : 1 ANOTHER ONE FOR THEO!
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OLE OLE OLE! Arsenal pop the ball around as we enter the final moments here at Emirates Stadium
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COVENTRY ARE SPENT: They have chased Arsenal all over this pitch tonight and the final whistle can't come soon enough for Mark Robins' team. Their fans have been terrific though - noisy throughout
Top Comments:
@Rgodward on Twitter says:
Enjoying seeing the goals rack up for #Arsenal tonight! #AFCvCCFC
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TIGERISH: Yennaris gets another interception in. He's been excellent - simple distribution, quick to close down, the perfect midfield platform for this win
Top Comments:
@anisinho14 on Twitter says:
Arshavin running riot! #AFCvCCFC
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BRILLIANT FROM ARSHAVIN: He bounces off two defenders but keeps his balance and finds Walcott. His shot is saved, Chamakh sets it up for Angha, and he fires high and wide
Top Comments:
@AFC_MattG on Twitter says:
Already Gnabry deserves a goal #Tekkers #AFCvCCFC
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MISSED CHANCES: It could easily be six. Arshavin is denied by Murphy at his near post and Chamakh plays Walcott in... but he slots the ball into the side-netting
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GNABRY AGAIN: He's been heavily involved since coming on and that's a smart turn... but the left-foot shot rolls wide
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IGGY'S FIRST FOR THE CLUB! It was simple: Yennaris to Arshavin on the left and he has time to measure a cross for Miquel to climb and nod into the bottom corner
Top Comments:
@ChrisCollateral on Twitter says:
But just like that, Arsenal reply with their 5th... Ignasi Miquel has been outstanding and is unlucky to only have one tonight #AfcVCcfc
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GOAL! - Ignasi Miquel 5 : 1 IT'S THERE! MIQUEL WITH THE HEADER!
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GNABRY GOES CLOSE: Serge gets his shot away but it hits a defender and bounces agonisingly wide
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EXCELLENT MOVE: McSheffrey finds Baker on the right, his cross is outstanding and Ball tucks it past Martinez
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GOAL! - Callum Ball 4 : 1 BALL SCORES FOR COVENTRY!
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COVENTRY LOOK DANGEROUS: They come forward again with a break down the right...
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MIQUEL FOULS BALL: Coventry have a free kick on the corner of the box. Baker leaves it for McSheffrey... and he curls it beyond the far post
Top Comments:
@zenith242 on Twitter says:
An impressive display this evening. The boys are doing fantastic! Come on u Gooners #AFCvCCFC
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CHANCE FOR COVENTRY: McSheffrey plays Ball in and he fires just wide of Martinez's far post
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ANOTHER FINE GOAL: Great acceleration from Walcott and a brilliant finish past Murphy. Yennaris fed Theo and he completely outpaced his marker
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GOAL! - Theo Walcott 4 : 0 THEO! AND IT'S FOUR!
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Substitution AND HERE COMES CHAMAKH: He replaces Giroud. A triple-change for Arsenal and they are all like-for-like
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Substitution FRIMPONG IS BACK: He comes on for Coquelin
Top Comments:
@Curtt007 on Twitter says:
Frimpong is back, hope he can concentrate on his football #AFCvCCFC
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Substitution DEBUT FOR GNABRY: He replaces the Ox
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THE OX FINDS WALCOTT: But the flag goes up. Theo lost control anyway. And it's time for a couple of subs...
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MIQUEL IS DOWN: He goes up for the header from the corner, wins it but gets clattered in the process. That's a head injury and Colin Lewin races straight on. Iggy is going to be fine
Top Comments:
@BradleyCromack on Twitter says:
So proud of Giroud! Get in my son! #AFCvCCFC
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Substitution COVENTRY CHANGE: Elliott is replaced by Callum Ball
Top Comments:
@Lumasaur93 on Twitter says:
3-0 and still twenty minutes to go! Come on you gunners! #AFCvCCFC
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BAILEY GOES FOR GOAL: But that ricochets off a defender and goes behind for a corner
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COVENTRY BREAK... and McSheffrey is into the box but skies his shot. That's a real waste
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FREE HEADER! Djourou with a gilt-edged chance but he nods it straight at Murphy
Top Comments:
@CRLSKI on Twitter says:
Hopefully Giroud gets some confidence from tonight's performance #AFCvCCFC
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WALCOTT GOES THROUGH: Great pass from Coquelin but Theo has to check back. Giroud wants it but Walcott goes alone and wins a corner when he shot deflects wide
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THIS COULD BE A ROUT NOW: Arsenal look dangerous every time they break and Coventry seem to be tiring
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LOVELY ARSENAL GOAL! Yennaris wins it in midfield, he finds Giroud on the left, his first-time pass is brought down by Arshavin and the little Russian strokes the ball past Murphy
Top Comments:
@MikeElston on Twitter says:
3-0 to #Arsenal. Really pleased for Arshavin, how long since he last scored? Giroud assist, too. #AFCvCCFC
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GOAL! - Andrey Arshavin 3 : 0 ARSHAVIN MAKES IT THREE!
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COQUELIN PICKS OUT GIROUD: That's a clever pass over the top but Giroud is muscled out of it
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ELLIOTT SHOOTS: But Djourou defends very well and gets the block in. McSheffrey follows up but the ball runs through to Martinez
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Substitution FLECK REPLACES MOUSSA: He's done well but has tired in the last few minutes and on comes Fleck for Coventry
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ARSENAL CRUISING NOW: They are playing with lots of confidence after that second goal. More goals on the way?
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PICK THAT OUT! Arshavin teed him up and the Ox hit a vicious, swerving effort from 25 yards beyond the outstretched arm of Murphy
Top Comments:
@RhysNorthy on Twitter says:
Ox!! Woop woop 2-0! #AFCvCCFC
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GOAL! - Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain 2 : 0 WHAT A STRIKE FROM THE OX!
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FRIMPONG WARMING UP: Chamakh is there too, so is Serge Gnabry
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WOOD WITH THE HEADER: And that bounces down and then up over the bar. Good chance for the centre back - the visitors are buoyed by Murphy's penalty save
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MOUSSA DOES WELL: Angha stops him illegally and Coventry have a free kick on the left, deep in Arsenal territory
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MIQUEL HITS THE BAR! It's all happening here now. Giroud's spot-kick was brilliantly pushed away by Murphy, the Ox swings in the corner and Miquel gets up at the back post to nod onto the bar
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GIROUD STEPS UP... AND MURPHY SAVES!
Top Comments:
@kankamaeast on Twitter says:
After Giroud has broken the deadlock he'll hit around 20 this season.#AFCvCCFC
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Yellow Card BROWN GOES IN THE BOOK: It was his clumsy foul on Arshavin
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TWO FANS ARE ON THE PITCH: They have taken a long time to catch but eventually the stewards get them off the pitch
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PENALTY TO ARSENAL! Arshavin goes down inside the box and the ref points to the spot
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ATTENDANCE: 58,351 - that's very impressive for a League Cup fixture
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COVENTRY PUSH ON: They've started the second half very brightly and force Arsenal back. Moussa wins a corner... but the home side can clear that
Kick Off WE'RE BACK UNDERWAY: Coventry are now attacking the Clock End - where the thousands of travelling fans are gathered
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THAT'S ALL FOR NOW: Arsenal lead Coventry 1-0 at the break thanks to Giroud's first goal for the club. It was a fine finish too. Stay online for a half-time feature
Top Comments:
@gurnan on Twitter says:
#afcvccfc Arsharvin needs to play more games... Fab player
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INTO STOPPAGE TIME: Just the one minute to be added on here at Emirates Stadium
Top Comments:
@curtismkk on Twitter says:
Congrats Olivier Giroud first goal for arsenal and many more to come #AFCvCCFC
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COQUELIN PENALISED: He caught his man on the ankle as he slid in. Coventry have the free kick but Arsenal break... and Arshavin's shot is blocked
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MIQUEL WITH THE OVERHEAD! Good try from Iggy after Walcott's free kick landed invitingly at the far post
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FOUL ON GIROUD: Arsenal have a free kick on the left flank, deep in Coventry territory. Walcott will take this...
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LOVELY FINISH FROM OLIVIER: Arshavin was involved too, playing it through the centre, Coquelin slid in to knock it on to Giroud and he clipped the ball over the keeper. A very cool finish
Top Comments:
@_Cavaliere_ on Twitter says:
And it was a brilliant chip from #Giroud when 1on1 with keeper! Talk about composure! #AFCvCCFC
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GOAL! - Olivier Giroud 1 : 0 HE'S DONE IT! GIROUD BREAKS HIS DUCK!
Top Comments:
@Craftydazzler on Twitter says:
Who needs van persie when we've got giroud :) get in #AFCvCCFC #COYG
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GOOD CROSS ANGHA: He whips in an excellent ball - that's more like it from Arsenal - but it's headed away at the back post
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Top Comments:
@chrisevery on Twitter says:
Would like to see Eisfeld come on, looks useful #AFCvCCFC
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GIROUD! So close to his first goal as the ball falls to him on the edge of the box. Crisp, right-footed shot... but the keeper holds on
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BIT OF A LULL: Arsenal are still in control but they've struggled to create a decent chance for a while
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SANTOS GETS FORWARD: We've not seen a great deal from him so far and Carl Baker snuffs out that surge down the left
Top Comments:
@Nahuel_Sef on Twitter says:
Great for Martinez #AFCvCCFC
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ANGHA ON THE RIGHT: Good link-up play with Walcott and the ball eventually bounces for the Swiss youngster but he skies his left-footed effort
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ANOTHER POOR CROSS: Miquel tries his luck but that's over-hit by quite some distance. Arsenal lack a bit of quality in the final third
Top Comments:
@willpscott on Twitter says:
@Alex_OxChambo playing like someone's continually pressing the trick button on FIFA. Some outrageous bits of skill. #AFCvCCFC
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ARSHAVIN INFLUENCE: It's growing with every minute. Now he sends Yennaris free down the left and once again the cross is too close to the keeper. Giroud is waiting for it but he's not going to reach that
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SPECTACULAR FROM MARTINEZ: He comes for the cross and plucks it out of the air. Great handling
Top Comments:
@PureArsenalFC on Twitter says:
Giroud mentioned a lot so far he seems to be very involved and desperate for a goal. #AFCvCCFC
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CORNER TO ARSENAL: The Ox wins it on the left and it's taken quickly... Giroud! Oh, he couldn't make contact with Arshavin's cross
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ANDREY IS AWAY! He races down the left but the ball into the box is too heavy for Giroud, who had got ahead of his man
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ARSHAVIN LOOKS FOR THEO... that's a cracking floated pass over the top but Walcott can't quite reach it. Good idea though
Top Comments:
@arsenalconnor12 on Twitter says:
#AFCvCCFC come on arsenal Ox to score first lets smash them
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BARTON GOES FOR GOAL: That's about five yards over the bar though and hit from some distance. Martinez had it covered
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MIQUEL IMPRESSIVE: He's stepping in front of his man time and again, reading the game well and intercepting. Probably Arsenal's most impressive performer along with Coquelin
Top Comments:
@ConnorTwelftree on Twitter says:
Love to see the youngsters in the cups. Great to see just what talent we actually have coming through and have in the club! #AFCvCCFC
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BARTON CLATTERS COQUELIN: That could easily have been a booking but Michael Jones, the ref, lets him off with a stern warning
Top Comments:
@manjeev_bhogal on Twitter says:
happy to see both youth and experience on the pitch, shows we have strength in depth this season! #AFCvCCFC
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COQUELIN! That's a delicious lofted pass out to the right flank for Arshavin. He controls, slips, gets up, tries to find Angha, but the chance goes begging
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MOUSSA THREAT: The new Coventry signing looks really dangerous and he's got something of a free role by the look of it, drifting in off the flank and switching sides
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COMPOSURE: That's all that's lacking at the moment. Good approach play, lots of pace, but a lack of precision with the final cross, pass or shot
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CHANCE FOR WALCOTT: But he hits a fresh-air shot after Angha's low cross fell kindly. Theo has the beating of the full back though, Jamie Reckord is struggling to contain him
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ARSHAVIN FOULED: He couldn't get away from his man in midfield and Coventry look to break... but the whistle goes
Top Comments:
@de11boy on Twitter says:
Would this not have been a perfect game to give theo a chance up top? #AFCvCCFC
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WELL DONE MIQUEL: Excellent tackle and a fine pass to Walcott, who cuts inside and then can't find the run of Oxlade-Chamberlain. Groans all around, but hats off to Iggy
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PATIENCE: Arsenal's build-up slows down and Angha can't quite reach that pass to the right flank. Arshavin has been quiet so far but it's early days of course
Top Comments:
@RB180 on Twitter says:
As well as Giroud getting a goal(s), I hope Arshavin plays well behind him. We could really use him in the cups this year. #afcvccfc
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CHANCE FOR COVENTRY: Franck Moussa gets down the left and crosses for Stephen Elliott to nod wide. That was a let-off - the visitors are growing in confidence
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THE OX SLIPS: He slalomed past two challenges as Arsenal threatened again... but loses his footing as he shapes to shoot
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SO MUCH PACE: With the Ox and Theo on the flanks, Coventry's full backs have an unenviable task. Here's Coquelin on the left, but he miscontrols and the away fans love that
Top Comments:
@nii_adjetey on Twitter says:
Hope Arshavin impresses today and a couple of Goals for Giroud!! #AFCvCCFC
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ALL ARSENAL: The home side are popping it around at pace, and Giroud is through! Oh no, the flag goes up, but it looked like Walcott was offside and not the Frenchman. He hurls the ball down in anger
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HAPPY ANDREY: Arshavin is in his favourite position - the Cazorla role as it has become
Top Comments:
@RajChudasama1 on Twitter says:
Giroud to score first. #AFCvCCFC
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TACTICS: Angha is at right back, Djourou is partnered by Miquel at centre back and we have Coquelin and Yennaris in the centre of midfield
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ANGHA MAKES THE RUN: But Walcott doesn't spot the right back and plays the ball inside. He can't reach the return pass but there's clearly plenty of pace down this Arsenal right flank
Kick Off OFF WE GO: Arsenal get us underway at the Emirates. Come on you reds!
Top Comments:
@duckford10 on Twitter says:
Looking at #Arsenal line up tonight really shows true depth in squad #AFCvCCFC
DJOUROU THE SKIPPER: Johan led Arsenal out and he's encouraging his young team-mates as the home side prepare to kick off. It'll be interesting to see how they line up
HERE THEY COME: The teams are out at Emirates Stadium and Emmanuel Frimpong gets a huge ovation when his name is announced - he's on the bench of course
REMINDER: There is NO 'as live' play-out of tonight's game on Arsenal Player at full-time. Highlights will be available in the early hours of Thursday and we'll tweet from @Arsenal when the clips are ready
HUGHESY: Stephen used to be captain of Coventry, of course, and you can e-mail our co-commentator during the game. Visit www.arsenal.com/studio
MATCHDAY SHOW: It all gets underway at 7.25pm (UK time) with action, interviews and chat ahead of the 7.45pm kick-off. Your host is Dan Roebuck and former Gunner Stephen Hughes is alongside him
JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Have your say on the teams, tonight's game and anything else Arsenal-related on Twitter. Here's our dedicated hashtag: #AFCvCCFC
Top Comments:
@njflynn on Twitter says:
Come on arsenal #AFCvCCFC
SUBS: Shea, Squillaci, Bellerin, Frimpong, Eisfeld, Gnabry, Chamakh
ARSENAL: Martinez, Miquel, Djourou, Angha, Yennaris, Santos, Coquelin, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Walcott, Arshavin, Giroud
The team news is in so, without further ado...
Hello and welcome to Arsenal Player for live coverage of our Capital One Cup tie. Coventry are in town, the Emirates is a sell-out and this could be the night when a star is born
Arsenal
59 MARTINEZ, Damian
54 MIQUEL, Ignasi
20 DJOUROU, Johan
38 ANGHA, Martin
64 YENNARIS, Nico
11 SANTOS, Andre
22 COQUELIN, Francis
12 FRIMPONG, Emmanuel (73)
15 OXLADE-CHAMBERLAIN, Alex
47 GNABRY, Serge (72)
14 WALCOTT, Theo
23 ARSHAVIN, Andrey
12 GIROUD, Olivier
29 CHAMAKH, Marouane (73)
60 SHEA, JAMES
18 SQUILLACI, SEBASTIEN
BELLERIN, HECTOR
12 FRIMPONG, EMMANUEL
46 EISFELD, THOMAS
47 GNABRY, SERGE
29 CHAMAKH, MAROUANE
Coventry City
01 MURPHY, Joe
02 CLARKE, Jordan
24 WOOD, Richard
33 RECKORD, Jamie
21 BROWN, Reece
08 BAKER, Carl
11 MCSHEFFREY, Gary
16 BARTON, Adam
21 MOUSSA, Franck
10 FLECK, John (60)
38 BAILEY, James
14 ELLIOTT, Stephen
17 BALL, Callum (70)
13 DUNN, CHRIS
44 HUSSEY, CHRIS
27 DANIELS, BILLY
17 BALL, CALLUM
25 EDJENGUELE, WILLIAM
29 MCDONALD, CODY
10 FLECK, JOHN
Top Comments:
@Run_24_7 on Twitter says:
Arshavin is reminding us all that he still is a world class player. #AFCvCCFC