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Full Time IT'S ALL OVER: The spoils are shared in Bolton tonight. Arsenal will know they should have had this game dead and buried in the first half an hour. They had their opportunities but just couldn't take them on the night.
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DAVIES JUST WIDE! Mark Davies jinks to the edge of the area and fires a low effort narrowly wide of goal. Szczesny had it covered.
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INTO ADDED TIME: What have Arsenal got left in the tank? The fourth official indicates an extra three minutes.
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Substitution PRATLEY IS ON: It's Nigel Re-Coker, the Bolton captain, making way to a standing ovation.
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IS THAT A PENALTY?! The referee says no! Mark Davies bursts into the box and goes under Szczesny's challenge. The home crowd are furious.
Top Comments:
Richard Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
Superb save by Szczesny! He batted it away with his left hand in a fair challenge. Massive moment for Arsenal.
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COULD GO EITHER WAY: While this game is still so open it is difficult to predict a final result. Both sides want all three points, make no mistake.
Top Comments:
Richard Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
Bacary Sagna must be tiring. It seems they’re targeting him a bit. Sagna will be lacking in match fitness as he hasn’t played a full 90 minutes since 2 October
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SO UNFORTUNATE FOR RVP: Just reflecting on that chance again, it was exactly the kind of inspiration needed to win this game. Football is simply a matter of inches sometimes.
Top Comments:
diceytown on Twitter says:
Now that's @Persie_Official hitting the post twice...Really unlucky day!
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Substitution BOLTON CHANGE: It's Tuncay coming on for Martin Petrov.
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Substitution ROSICKY ON: Off comes Ramsey...
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OFF THE CROSSBAR! That is an incredible effort from Van Persie! The Dutchman's delightful chip looks destined for the corner but it comes back off the bar.
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ARSENAL NEED SOMETHING: They need a spark, anything, from somewhere. And quickly. Bolton have demonstrated great spirit of their own tonight but they have certainly been there for the taking.
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STEINSSON SWEEPS UP: It's a ball into the box which could have caused a few problems but the right back does well to head back to his goalkeeper.
Top Comments:
iver_forris on Twitter says:
Is arsenal afraid of shooting?
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Substitution ON COMES DAVIES: It's the big man coming on for Bolton, with Ngog being replaced.
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HENRY AND RVP LINK UP: The duo combine as the latter seeks the former, but the pass is just too strong and Bogdan gathers.
Top Comments:
Richard Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
17 minutes to go how much to gamble if you are Arsene Wenger? How much do you go for this?
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TIME RUNNING OUT: Bolton have had a little period where they have been on top. Maybe Arsenal can exploit it for their own benefit.
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OH, THAT'S CLOSE! Bolton might be wondering how that didn't go in. The heads go up and the ball somehow ricochets off Koscielny before Arsenal clear.
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ARTETA ON DEFENSIVE DUTIES: It's another Bolton corner...
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Substitution ON COMES THIERRY: It's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain off, who has shown flashes of his best tonight. Now it's time for the record goalscorer to see if he can make the difference.
Top Comments:
stevehopkins77 on Twitter says:
Thierry Henry on I forsee an 89th minute winner from the great man
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RAMSEY GETS HIS SHOT AWAY: The Welshman twists, turns and then twists some more before firing just wide.
Top Comments:
Richard Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
Ramsey had had some good games and some not so good games. But when you think about it, this is his first full season. He’s a young guy and he will have his ups and downs.
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HENRY IS BEING PREPARED: It's time for Titi...
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DEALT WITH: Koscielny heads away the first for another corner before Vermaelen's heroics see the second flushed out.
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BOLTON WIN THE CORNER: It was ping-pong in the Trotters penalty but they break quickly and Sagna forces the set-piece off Song.
Top Comments:
Nate_Herrera4 on Twitter says:
Sagna looks great! Hasn't lost a step at all! So glad to have him back!
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ARSENAL WILL BE KICKING THEMSELVES: How they aren't ahead in this match yet is anybody's guess. They're enjoying the chances - now they have to start putting them away.
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OX JUST OVER! Arsenal are peppering the target, as this time Oxlade-Chamberlain forces Bogdan into a smart save over the crossbar. Koscielny heads narrowly wide from it.
Top Comments:
Richard Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
This half Arsenal haven't bothered Bogdan unduly. But in the last three or four minutes they have have bothered him and Bolton's defence have started to creak under the pressure. Arsenal need to get reward for their pressure now.
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OH, SO NEARLY FOR RVP! Sagna whips in a delightful ball for Van Persie, who clips the outside of the post.
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NEARLY AGAIN FOR WALCOTT: It so nearly opened up for a fine effort. But after his initial effort was blocked, he didn't get a second bite at the cherry.
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HOPEFUL FROM RVP: After nice link-up play with Arteta, the Dutchman seeks out Oxlade-Chamberlain over the top but it was a little ambitious in truth.
Top Comments:
montychewtoy on Twitter says:
The Ox's work rate is putting the rest to shame; either that or there are two of him on the pitch
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SZCZESNY LIVING DANGEROUSLY: It's a heart-in-mouth moment as the Pole dances with the ball inside the area. It could have ended horribly for the maverick keeper... but all's well that end's well, right?
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PETROV HEADS WIDE: The corner comes in and the former Manchester City midfielder rises highest to nod off target.
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SAGNA GETS FORWARD: It's the first we've seen of him in attack but he does brilliantly. It looked like he was fouled but he recovered to win the ball back before Ramsey eventually conceded the throw.
Top Comments:
TheMarliKing on Twitter says:
Sagna showing signs that he is close to match fitness, really like the spirit and the thought of pushing forward
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QUIET START: Arsenal will be keen to score as early as possible with the boss' words still ringing in their ears.
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THEO ALMOST IN: The winger nearly finds an opening for himself inside the box but Bogdan gets down early to thwart him.
Top Comments:
Richard Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
Arsenal are keeping the ball and sustaining the pressure. It may not be the maelstrom we saw against Villa, but Arsenal are building momentum
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'THIERRY HENRY, THIERRY HENRY': The Arsenal fans know who they want to see tonight. Is it possible that the striker can work his magic once more? You wouldn't bet against it...
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BUT IT'S CLEARED: Despite Koscielny's best efforts, Bolton eventually manage to rid their area clear of danger.
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EARLY CORNER: Steinsson skews his attempted clearance and the ball goes out of play.
Kick Off BACK UNDERWAY: And we're off once more at the Reebok as Arsenal kick things off.
Top Comments:
Martin Hayes on Arsenal Player says:
Anything can happen in this match especially at 0-0, so the pressure is on Arsenal to get the goals. They need a little more cleverness in the final third. Once one goal comes you can maybe see a second or third as well.
Half Time LEVEL AT THE BREAK: So, plenty of chances but no goals to speak of just yet. Arsenal have enjoyed much the better of the play but could not make their early dominance pay.
Top Comments:
2easy4yoyo on Twitter says:
Needs to improve. Hoping for a more fluid attacks from Arsenal in the 2nd half.
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ONE MINUTE ADDED ON: We'll have an additional minute of time here at the Reebok.
Top Comments:
MyLove4TheGame on Twitter says:
We need to change our urgency and pass the ball faster! We are playing the way bolton wants us to!
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SAGNA WATCH: The right back has got through the half unscathed in every way so far. In fact we've barely seen him, which is a fair indication of how the game has gone so far.
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ARTETA GETS A TALKING TO: The midfielder stops Eagles in his tracks full flow and gives away a free-kick. The assistant on this near side also got a chance to taste the turf along the way.
Top Comments:
Richard Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
No booking for Mikel Arteta and I think he’s a little bit lucky he didn’t see yellow for that.
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Yellow Card ...AND SO IS STEINSSON: It's a piece of magic from the Ox as he jinks past two before the lumbering defender brings him down in one swoop.
Top Comments:
Richard Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
I kind of think that is a tit-for-tat booking after Chris Foy saw the reaction from Thomas Vermaelen.
ArsenalFanZA on Twitter says:
Looks like the only way to stop @Alex_OxChambo running is to foul him.
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Yellow Card VERMAELEN BOOKED: The Belgian hangs a leg out and is adjudged to have brought down Davies, who throws himself to the ground.
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SOLID FROM PER: The centre back has been dominant at the back so far, dealing with most things efficiently. This time he leathers clear for a throw before sweeping up for the second time shortly after.
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WE'VE HIT A LULL: No chances to speak on in the last 10 minutes as we seem to have reached a bit of a stalemate. Arsenal are still knocking on the door.
Top Comments:
Richard Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
It’s a little bit disjointed for Arsenal at the moment, they have lost their mojo. Arsenal had been cutting through Bolton earlier in the half, but now they need to create an opportunity to get them into the break
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FIFTEEN MINUTES LEFT: Can Arsenal make the all-important breakthrough before the half-time whistle? The first goal could spark anything in this game.
Top Comments:
tshidiso9 on Twitter says:
Our midfield is so much better with Arteta in it. Sagna has already showed what we lacked during his absence
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SONG PENALISED: He is slightly lucky to escape without a booking after pulling back Eagles as the Bolton man breaks.
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PAUSE FOR BREATH: It's been lively, frantic and action-packed at both ends. Arsenal should be out of sight by now but somehow it remains goalless. Despite not making their chances count it has still been an encouraging performance from Wenger's men so far.
Top Comments:
Richard Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
Just so many chances in this game. Arsenal must have had half a dozen good chances and another couple half-chances. It’s a very open game so far. Neither team’s midfield have gotten much of a hold so far
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GREAT CHANCE WALCOTT! That is easily Arsenal's best of the game. Walcott finds himself through with only the keeper to beat, but it's the latter who comes out on top of this battle.
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ALMOST BREAKS FOR THEO: Ramsey races down the right and looks to seek out Van Persie in the box, but Walcott is better placed. The winger can't quite get his shot away, though.
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REEBOK IS LIFTED: The home crowd finally have their tails up after that opportunity. It was the best of a very entertaining game so far.
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SO CLOSE FOR BOLTON! The whole crowd was expecting the net to ripple. Wheater's delightful flick finds Ngog through on goal but the former Liverpool man pokes narrowly wide. Arsenal so very nearly paid the price there.
Top Comments:
Richard Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
Bolton have gained a foothold int the game and their confidence is building a little bit
ClockEnders on Twitter says:
That's twice Ngog has got the better of Koscielny and nearly scored there on 23 minutes
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ARSENAL BREAK: The Gunners quickly respond with an attack of their own as Oxlade-Chamberlain races forward, gets himself into a shooting position and fires over. Another lively showing from the youngster so far.
Top Comments:
_cavaliere_ on Twitter says:
That's the difference having #Sagna playing makes! We're getting behind their FBs more often.
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FINE SAVE SZCZESNY: It's the first thing he's had to do all night. Ngog outmuscles Koscielny in the penalty area and forces a strong palm from the Pole on a tight angle.
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OX NODS WIDE: It's from a corner of all places. Van Persie whips one in and it's the diminutive winger who out-jumps his marker and heads past the post.
Top Comments:
Richard Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
It’s a bit flat in the stadium, but Arsenal’s supporters are in good voice. The away fans have been absolutely magnificent this year.
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VAN PERSIE FIRES OVER: Another chance which goes begging. Koscielny marauds forward and finds the striker, who cuts inside and puts the ball over the bar with his right foot.
Top Comments:
BreakfastEgg on Twitter says:
How good is Van Persie? That's a rhetorical question
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YOU KNOW WHAT THEY SAY: It would be a huge boost if Arsenal can nudge ahead in this good spell of play. Bolton are looking to counter as you may expect.
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OX GOES CLOSE: That was the best chance so far. Van Persie weaves his way into the box past an outstretched leg and lays the ball off for the young winger, who puts the ball wide of the mark. In fairness it did look like a bit of a stretch.
Top Comments:
dieguitoitoito on Twitter says:
Would like to see the Ox try to slot himself behind RVP instead of always starting his run on the outside
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WENGER WILL BE PLEASED: It's Arsenal who have done all the work in the first 10 minutes and could be ahead. This time Walcott tees up Van Persie but the Dutchman's powerful strike is well blocked.
Top Comments:
Richard Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
Arsenal have proved in the opening minutes that they can cut Bolton apart. Scoring when they have the opportunity is crucial for Arsenal and that’s what happened on Sunday.
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ANOTHER GOOD CHANCE: This time it's Ramsey who is fed through, but he's stretching and can't quite poke his shot past Bogdan.
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OFF THE LINE! Vermaelen's cross is met by the head of Van Persie, but his bouncing effort his hacked clear by Steinsson.
Top Comments:
Richard Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
I'm not convinced by Bodgan. Jaaskelainen is a huge miss for Bolton tonight
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HENRY ON THE BENCH: They don't need him yet, of course, but the club legend is back among the substitutes once more if required.
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...BUT IT'S HEADED CLEAR: Van Persie takes but it doesn't quite reach the lurking Vermaelen in the middle. Arsenal looking the better side early on.
Top Comments:
Dan Roebuck on Arsenal Player says:
Robin Van Persie is looking for goal No. 121 in Arsenal colours tonight. He’s currently even with Dennis Bergkamp
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THEO LOOKING LIVELY: The England man has had a few early touches of the ball and looks bright. This time he wins a corner.
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PER HEADS CLEAR: Ricketts searches for Petrov over the top, who in turn loops a hopeful cross into the box. But the big German is there to steer the ball clear with ease.
Top Comments:
Richard Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
It’s a different kind of threat for Bolton with Davies on the bench and Ngog playing up front
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ARSENAL LOOKING TO SETTLE: The Gunners are seeking the early possession here and getting it so far. A positive opening.
Kick Off AND WE'RE OFF: Bolton get us underway in Lancashire...
AND HERE THEY COME: Arsenal, as ever, led out by Robin van Persie.
TEAMS IN THE TUNNEL: We're only five minutes away from kick-off now at the Reebok.
Top Comments:
ROB3RTJ94 on Twitter says:
Come on Arsenal, this is a must win. Time to climb back up the table
ARSENAL WITH A SOLID END: It's a cold Wednesday night but they don't care. The Gunners faithful have turned out in force as ever.
ONE TO WATCH: Bolton are no pushovers. They produced a late upset last season and Arsenal will be wary of that. Mark Davies can produce the goods in midfield, while Fabrice Muamba should need no introduction to Arsenal fans. The former youth product scored when the Trotters visited Emirates Stadium in the Carling Cup earlier in the campaign.
IN THE PRESS BOX: I've just taken my seat at the Reebok. We're high in the sky, which makes for a nice vantage point. Now for some Arsenal goals...
INJURIES LOOKING HEALTHY: Gibbs, Sagna, Arteta, Henry and Coquelin have all returned in recent weeks and that is incredibly pleasing. I guess we may find out just how much Arteta in particular has been missed in recent weeks very shortly.
Top Comments:
GeorgeWorby on Twitter says:
Strong starting XI. Hoping for a continuation of Sunday's second half performance
CHANCE FOR THE OX: The young winger retains his place after impressive showings against Manchester United and Aston Villa from the start. In truth, though, he's been eye-catching almost every time he's played so far this season.
BAC'S BACK: It's the sight Arsenal fans have longed to see for four months. He's only had a brief substitute appearance since his return but the Frenchman is back in the starting line-up. Welcome back, Bacary.
Top Comments:
JonnyEighty2 on Twitter says:
Come on #ArsenalLive let's show everyone what we're made of! 1/2 full backs back,our right hand side has been strongest form of attack!
BOLTON ON A ROLL? The Trotters have won two of their last three league games, losing against Manchester United. They still languish just a place outside the relegation zone but it looks like the Lancashire outfit have picked up some form of late.
ARSENAL NEED A WIN: With Chelsea having dropped points against Swansea last night, the time is perfect for Arsenal to pick things back up with a win. The superb comeback against Aston Villa must surely spur them on for this one.
SUBSTITUTES: Jaaskelainen, Boyata, Riley, Pratley, Tuncay, Klasnic, Davies.
BOLTON: Bogdan, Steinsson, Knight, Wheater, Ricketts, Muamba, Reo-Coker, Eagles, Petrov, Davies, Ngog.
SUBSTITUTES: Fabianski, Coquelin, Rosicky, Benayoun, Arshavin, Henry, Park.
ARSENAL: Szczesny, Sagna, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Vermaelen, Song, Arteta, Ramsey, Walcott, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Van Persie.
BUT WE HAVE A GAME TO PLAY: Oh, indeed we do. The big team news for Arsenal is that Bacary Sagna returns to the starting line-up since the start of October. Mikel Arteta is also back in the side.
CRISP EVENING: It's a brilliant one for the Antarctic fans out there tonight. Unfortunately, though, I am not one of those. I can confirm it is cold, and it is north.
GOOD EVENING: Welcome to the Reebok Stadium, where Arsenal face Bolton Wanderers in the Premier League tonight.
Bolton Wanderers
01 BOGDAN, Adam
12 KNIGHT, Zat
31 WHEATER, David
18 RICKETTS, Samuel
02 RAFN STEINSSON, Gretar
06 MUAMBA, Fabrice
23 REO-COKER, Nigel
21 PRATLEY, Darren (89)
10 PETROV, Martin
09 SANLI, Tuncay (81)
07 EAGLES, Chris
16 DAVIES, Mark
09 NGOG, David
14 DAVIES, Kevin (75)
22 JAASKELAINEN, JUSSI
38 BOYATA, DEDRYCK
23 RILEY, JOE
21 PRATLEY, DARREN
09 SANLI, TUNCAY
14 DAVIES, KEVIN
17 KLASNIC, IVAN
Arsenal
01 SZCZESNY, Wojciech
03 SAGNA, Bacary
06 KOSCIELNY, Laurent
04 MERTESACKER, Per
05 VERMAELEN, Thomas
25 SONG, Alex
08 ARTETA, Mikel
16 RAMSEY, Aaron
07 ROSICKY, Tomas (81)
14 WALCOTT, Theo
15 OXLADE-CHAMBERLAIN, Alex
12 HENRY, Thierry (69)
20 VAN PERSIE, Robin
21 FABIANSKI, LUKASZ
22 COQUELIN, FRANCIS
30 BENAYOUN, YOSSI
07 ROSICKY, TOMAS
23 ARSHAVIN, ANDREY
30 PARK, JU-YOUNG
12 HENRY, THIERRY
Top Comments:
GunnerGalactico on Twitter says:
No positives to take from that game either. In the end we were lucky to get 1 point. *Sigh*