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Full Time IT'S ALL OVER: Arsenal are out of the Champions League but it's the most glorious of failures after a 3-0 win on the night
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ARSENAL FREE-KICK: Everyone goes forward but the flag is up against Van Persie
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SONG ON THE BREAK: But his pass is cut out by a Milan defender and a clearly tired Song concedes a foul. It's been a brave effort but it looks in vain
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ONE LAST CHANCE? That Van Persie opening, somehow saved by Abbiati, remains Arsenal's clearest opening of the second half. Can they muster one more?
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WE'RE INTO STOPPAGE TIME: Arsenal have three minutes to save their Champions League campaign
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Substitution MILAN CHANGE: Mesbah is replaced by Bonera
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ARSENAL PUSH ON: RVP finds Gervinho and he slaloms down the right to win a throw. In comes the cross... and Milan can clear
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IBRAHIMOVIC ON THE VOLLEY! And that flies over the bar. Milan look by far the more likely scorers though. Arsenal have a few minutes to find that crucial fourth goal
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Yellow Card IBRAHIMOVIC GETS A YELLOW: The ref has been pretty busy dishing those out tonight
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Yellow Card THAT'S ANOTHER BOOKING: This time Nocerino gets in trouble for dissent
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ANOTHER FREE-KICK TO MILAN... and this one is 25 yards out. A big chance to seal the tie and it's Ibrahimovic behind it
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Substitution PARK WILL REPLACE WALCOTT: Theo has put in a huge shift tonight - let's hope he's not badly hurt
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WALCOTT IS INJURED: He's gone down and will need treatment. It looks like he was hurt in a challenge with Van Bommel
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PARK IS COMING ON FOR ARSENAL: He's ready for action but who will come off?
Top Comments:
David Hillier on Arsenal Player says:
Let's hope these fresh legs give Arsenal the momentum that they need. They need to press on and look for this goal
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IBRAHIMOVIC VERSUS KOSCIELNY: And Laurent wins that battle with a firm challenge inside his own box
Top Comments:
HoNewway on Twitter says:
80mins in, pressure is building. Come on Guys, time for a final push! Go Van Persie, Theo Walcott! Go
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GERVINHO ON THE LEFT: Mexes comes across to make the challenge as we enter the final 10 minutes
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ARSENAL HAVE GIVEN SO MUCH: But Milan are in the ascendancy now. The home side's first-half exertions could well be taking their toll now
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NOCERINO MUST SCORE! But he doesn't! It's a tap-in at the far post but the Nocerino's prod hits Szczesny and the keeper is able to grab the ball as it bobbles around between his legs
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GREAT SAVE SZCZESNY! Ibrahimovic with the shot, and Wojciech gets down very well. But the visitors are getting closer to that away goal
Top Comments:
David Hillier on Arsenal Player says:
Great save with his feet but he was lucky the ball bounced back into his hands
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Substitution CHAMAKH REPLACES THE OX: He's given everything but seemed to pick up a knock early in the second half and has been less effective since then
Top Comments:
David Hillier on Arsenal Player says:
Oxlade-Chamberlain has really out in a shift tonight. It's a positive move by Wenger as well to bring on a striker
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CHAMAKH READY TO COME ON: So Ozyakup won't be the first change after all...
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IBRAHIMOVIC INSIDE THE BOX: But his touch eludes him and the Arsenal fans enjoy that one
Top Comments:
David Hillier on Arsenal Player says:
That was great tracking back from Oxlade-Chamberlain - absolutely fantastic stuff
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OUCH! Vermaelen and Mexes collide and RVP kicks the ball out so the Milan defender can get treatment. Wenger issues some instructions to Rosicky on the touchline. Have Arsenal squandered their best chance through RVP? Or can they find the aggregate equaliser?
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OZZY IS GETTING READY TO COME ON: He'll be the first Arsenal change. Meanwhile Walcott gets down the right and his low cross is punched clear by Abbiati
Top Comments:
MoodlesAsh on Twitter says:
Pretty sure Arsenal can do it if the attack stays on track and Mesbah continues to be a statue
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Substitution MILAN CHANGE: Aquilani replaces El Shaarawy
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SZCZESNY SAVES! El Shaarawy goes through the centre but the keeper dives to his right to stop the shot
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ROBINHO AGAIN: He tricks his way into the box alongside Emanuelson but Arsenal smuggle the ball away
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SONG TRIES TO CREATE AN OPENING: He slides the ball through for Rosicky but Mexes stays strong and Milan get the goal kick. Will Arsenal get another chance?
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ANOTHER MILAN FREE-KICK: This time Vermaelen fouls Ibrahimovic. The home side are a real danger at the moment and Arsenal are looking to break when they can
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WALCOTT GOES THROUGH... but the flag goes up for offside and replays show that was the correct decision
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THE OX HAS A GO: He's got two men on him but Alex jinks inside and hammers a shot over the bar. That had power but not enough direction
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SZCZESNY, WHAT ARE YOU DOING?! A terrible pass goes straight to Zlatan and he hammers a shot inches wide with the keeper stranded. A moment of madness but Arsenal survive!
Top Comments:
Tomcat1168 on Twitter says:
Chesney!!! Choking on my tea
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ROBINHO LOOKING DANGEROUS: He's peeling off to the right to take on Gibbs and Vermaelen and as Arsenal start to gamble he might exploit the space
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ARE ARSENAL TIRING? Their passes are starting to go astray as Koscielny fails to find Rosicky and RVP can't pick out Walcott. This is such a crucial period
Top Comments:
David Hillier on Arsenal Player says:
Arsenal have to be careful, they are attacking too quick and allowing Milan to get the ball. We can't allow them to get any momentum together
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OH, SO CLOSE! Gervinho runs into the box and his deflected shot is parried by Abbiati. In comes Van Persie for the rebound... and Abbiati saves again! Incredible - it should have been four
Top Comments:
jonnyeight2 on Twitter says:
Arsenal need to claim this game back now as Milan starting to get back into this! Need to not get ahead of ourselves!
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GIBBS IS HOLDING HIS GROIN: That's a worry, but he's in position to clear another Milan cross, this time from left to right
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MILAN WITH A FREE-KICK: It's Emanuelson and it's pretty poor. Yards over the bar and no danger to Arsenal
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Yellow Card SONG GOES IN THE BOOK: He's penalised for a foul on Ibrahimovic and Alex will have to be careful now
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ROBINHO TWISTS AND TURNS: Vermaelen shackles him well but Abate gets the cross in... it's kicked away and Gervinho finds Rosicky but his radar is off for once
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WELL DONE WALCOTT: Theo wins a corner after yet another direct run at Milan's defence... but Abbiati comes out to claim that one comfortably
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SZCZESNY IS BRAVE: He rushes out to stop Zlatan and just about gets there first. In comes the cross... and that is hacked away. This is no longer one-way traffic
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VAN PERSIE ON THE MOVE: He carries the ball 40 yards and finds Walcott, who cuts inside but can't quite pick out Gervinho
Top Comments:
David Hillier on Arsenal Player says:
Mesbah is terrified of Walcott's pace
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'STAND UP IF YOU STILL BELIEVE' That's the chant from the Clock End fans but there is more anxiety among the home fans after Milan's strong start to the second half
Top Comments:
Denny1988 on Twitter says:
This a performance like today is why every AFC fan fell in love with Arsenal, & will be the reason #Arsenal gains more fans
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WALCOTT ON THE TURN: Good touch to meet Sagna's low cross but his attempted chip to the far post drifts out for a goal kick
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ROBINHO TRICKS SONG: And he wins a free kick on the right touchline. Emanuelson will whip this one into the box... but El Shaarawy can't get a decent connection at the far post
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HE'S BACK ON: Let's see if Chamberlain can run it off. Chamakh and Ozyakup are doing their stretches on the touchline
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THE OX HAS A PROBLEM: Oh dear. Chamberlain pulls up and he's struggling. Colin Lewin walks off the pitch with him but Arsenal have the subs warming up
Top Comments:
Priadanabrian on Twitter says:
Keep on focusing, balance both attack and defence, and we believe arsenal can make the miracle come true
Kick Off OFF WE GO AGAIN! And Milan have started with real purpose. They know an away goal would make a huge difference and suddenly there is a spring in their step
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THE TEAMS ARE BACK: Arsenal get a massive ovation and House of Pain's 'Jump Around' gets drowned out by the Champions League music. Not a great mix
Half Time IT'S HALF TIME AND ARSENAL HAVE MADE US PROUD! Three goals in a stunning first half from Koscielny, Rosicky and RVP - and we have a game on our hands!
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WHAT A CHANCE FOR MILAN! Emanuelson plays in El Shaarawy and he only has Szczesny to beat but skews his shot well wide. Massive let-off for Arsenal
Top Comments:
Dan Roebuck on Arsenal Player says:
That was a mile wide - it's a good few metres wide. What an opportunity, that's Milan's best chance by a stretch
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'HE SCORES WHEN HE WANTS!' RVP's song gets an airing as we enter stoppage time at the end of a sensational first half
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NEVER IN DOUBT! Van Persie smashes it into the corner with Abbiati diving the wrong way and it's back to 4-3 on aggregate! Incredible scenes!
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GOAL! - Robin van Persie 3 : 0 YEEEESSSSSSS! ANOTHER ONE FOR ARSENAL!
Top Comments:
David Hillier on Arsenal Player says:
You could not have written this. I am boiling hot at the moment - just like Arsenal!
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PENALTY TO ARSENAL! The Ox goes on a storming run and Mesbah brings him down! The ref takes his time... and gives the spot-kick!
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VAN PERSIE IN THE BOX: He twists and turns but can't get a shot away. Milan have defended well against the main dangerman so far. Mind you, Robin van Persie, he scores when he wants
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FREE-KICK TO ARSENAL: RVP takes it, 40 yards out. It drops inside the box but Milan hack it clear
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ROSICKY IN THE FORM OF HIS LIFE: Every pass is inch-perfect, every turn leaves a defender in his wake. Tomas has been absolutely superb so far
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GERVINHO GETS STUCK IN: The wide men are doing their defensive duties as Gervinho races back to stop Abate
Top Comments:
David Hillier on Arsenal Player says:
It's a feature tonight that Theo and Gervinho have both been working really hard to track back and help out their full backs. Arsenal have done their homework, they know they need to double up
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CHAMBERLAIN DISCIPLINED: Alex is in the Arteta role, holding his position to ensure Arsenal are vulnerable on the break. He's been very neat and tidy so far
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SZCZESNY CLAIMS WELL: Abate gets down the right for Milan but the Arsenal keeper holds on to his fizzing cross
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UNLUCKY ROSICKY: He tries to feed another ball through to Walcott but Theo wasn't on the same wavelength. Needless to say Rosicky has been superb so far
Top Comments:
AnotherPurewal on Twitter says:
I think my lungs exploded when Rosicky scored. I was as excited as Szczesny! Hahaha LOVE ARSENAL!!!
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WALCOTT IN FINE FORM: Theo has been really assertive, giving Djamel Mesbah a torrid time on the right flank. Gervinho has been quieter on the left so far
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WONDERFUL ATMOSPHERE: The crowd are right behind their team. 'Arsenal! Arsenal! Arsenal!'
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HERE COME MILAN: They know an away goal would leave Arsenal needing six. But the home side hold firm and break fast - this time Mexes gets there before Van Persie
Top Comments:
SabeloM on Twitter says:
It's the revival! It's the reviva! It's the revival of the Gunners!!We believe we can! Yes we can!
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COOL FINISH FROM ROSICKY! Walcott made the goal with a strong run into the box. His cutback was only half-cleared and Rosicky stroked the ball into the bottom corner. What a start from Arsenal!
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GOAL! - Tomas Rosicky 2 : 0 YEEEESSSSSS! They've got another one!
Top Comments:
David Hillier on Arsenal Player says:
That was great play by Walcott to push the defender back and Rosicky has slotted it in beautifully! He only had inches to work with, but that was awful goalkeeping
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HOW DID THE REF MISS THAT? A clear trip on Walcott but he didn't give the free-kick, and it looked like Song got clattered as well
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JOY ON THE FLANKS: Walcott and Gervinho look like they have the beating of their full backs - there is certainly space in behind if they can exploit it
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ARSENAL PRESSURE: The home side are on top but Milan are still very composed when they do get some possession. They aren't about to panic
Top Comments:
MN_85 on Twitter says:
That Oxlade-Chamberlain lad gets around.Everywhere, left back, right wing, central. Quality.
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WHAT A SAVE! RVP lines up a real zinger from 20 yards and Abbiati dives to his right to push it away. The skipper got some proper power into that one
Top Comments:
David Hillier on Arsenal Player says:
AC Milan must feel under a bit of pressure, going one down so early
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OFFSIDE! Ibrahimovic gets a sight of goal but the flag goes up. So far so good for the Arsenal back four
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SO FRUSTRATING! Rosicky and RVP break through with just one defender between them and the goal but they play it all wrong. Rosicky tries to slide it through to RVP at the second attempt and he challenges Abbiati - and that's another free-kick. Groans all round
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FURIOUS WENGER: He's not happy with the ref at all as another decision goes Milan's way
Top Comments:
GBBomber1242 on Twitter says:
Arsenal are ultra aggressive right now. Coming out like a pack of rabid dogs. Loving it
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Yellow Card THIS REF IS CARD HAPPY: El Shaarawy is brought down by Gibbs. It's a foul but once again the ref thinks a yellow card is suitable. Gibbs on a knife-edge now
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WALCOTT INSIDE THE BOX: He can't quite get away from his marker but Theo looks very lively - mind you, they all do
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Yellow Card SAGNA IS BOOKED: That was a poor decision. The right back won the ball with a sliding challenge, Van Bommel waved an imaginary card at the ref and he obliged
Top Comments:
David Hillier on Arsenal Player says:
Arsenal have to be a bit tidier with their forward passes, as they don't want to give Milan any chance to get the ball and have a go at our back four
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SONG PENALISED: Milan get a breather after a foul in the centre circle. The visitors are knocking the ball around with composure but Arsenal are chasing down everything - much like they did against Spurs
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WHAT A CHANCE THAT WAS: RVP normally gobbles those up. It was on his so-called 'chocolate leg' but he will be disappointed with that one
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VAN PERSIE WITH THE SHOT! Walcott gets free down the right and that's a perfect pass for the skipper - but his right-foot shot is straight at Abbiati
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THE NOISE LEVELS HAVE RISEN: The home fans believe Arsenal can do this. They are right behind their team. And there's plenty of time left
Top Comments:
BFourneau on Twitter says:
Going nuts already. We need 3 more goals lads!
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SIMPLE AS YOU LIKE: Chamberlain swung in the corner, Koscielny got his head to the ball first and nodded it down past Abbiati
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GOAL! - Laurent Koscielny 1 : 0 YEEESSSS! It's Arsenal's No 6 in the sixth minute - and that's the early goal we craved!
Top Comments:
David Hillier on Arsenal Player says:
Fantastic whipped ball in, and there was no one around him. That was a free header for Koscielny. Mexes seemed to block Koscielny's marker. Maybe Arsenal have worked on that, and it's paid off
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CORNER TO ARSENAL: Chamberlain takes it... and Zlatan heads it behind for another corner. Here goes the Ox again...
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Yellow Card VAN BOMMEL BOOKED: That's a dangerous sliding challenge from the Dutchman on Rosicky and he sees a yellow card
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MILAN POSSESSION: They break and a dangerous pass into the box is cleared by Sagna. In the ball comes across and Szczesny claims
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OFFSIDE! Good move from Arsenal with RVP finding Rosicky and Tomas playing in Walcott - but Theo is a yard offside
Top Comments:
LurieZA on Twitter says:
Come on you Gooners - Comeback kings! It's there for the taking. Nothing to lose!
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EARLY RUN FOR GERVINHO: The Ivorian charges down the left after a smart turn but his progress is checked fairly
Kick Off ARSENAL GET US STARTED: Lots of noise at the Emirates, not least from the shouty Italian commentator sat next to me. He's already very excited
HUDDLE TIME: Arsenal salute the fans and then embrace one another. RVP and Christian Abbiati meet up for the coin toss and we're seconds away. Come on you Gunners!
Top Comments:
David Hillier on Arsenal Player says:
We don't want to get caught on the front foot too soon. We need to take our time, then rip them to pieces and get five goals!
HERE THEY COME: Arsenal in red, Milan in black, the officials in green, flashbulbs and that famous old Champions League music. Is it the last time we'll hear it this season?
MILAN ARE IN THE TUNNEL: Robinho is all smiles as the visitors line up. And here comes Robin van Persie and his team-mates. The Dutchman hugs Mark van Bommel and we're almost ready to go
'WE BELIEVE': That's the message on one optimistic banner in the North Bank. We're five minutes away from kick-off at the Emirates. How we'd love an early goal
BEWARE ZLATAN: He was Arsenal's tormentor-in-chief at the San Siro, he scored a hat-trick at the weekend and he's leading Milan's attack again this evening. An away goal would surely end Arsenal's resistance so Zlatan must be shackled
THE WONDER OF YOU: Elvis gets his usual pre-match airing as the Emirates fills up with fans. There's a travelling band of Milan supporters tucked away in the south-east corner of the ground - they must be feeling very relaxed
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And so up to the press box where I can see the Arsenal players limbering up down on the pitch, decked out in their bright blue tracksuits. Gibbs and Rosicky are the final two back down the tunnel as the squad heads in for some final instructions
The Emirates press lounge is rammed tonight - there's barely a seat to spare as journalists and TV crews jostle for position. Some may feel this game is over but interest is still high. And you never know of course...
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SUBSTITUTES: Fabianski, Djourou, Miquel, Jenkinson, Ozyakup, Chamakh, Park
ARSENAL LINE-UP: Szczesny, Sagna, Vermaelen, Koscielny, Gibbs, Song, Rosicky, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Walcott, Gervinho, Van Persie
I'm Chris Harris, your text commentator on what could be a glorious European night. And here's the line-up entrusted with this mountainous Champions League task...
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Giving us all hope will be Matchday Show regular Dan Roebuck and former Gunner David Hillier. And they'll head from the studio to the commentary box to call the shots once tonight's game gets underway
Our Matchday Show gets underway at 7.20pm (UK time) and we'll get you in the mood with highlights of our dramatic win at Liverpool on Saturday. There's analysis, the latest team news and footage from Arsene Wenger's pre-match interview too
The bookies are quoting 24/1 to optimistic punters who think Arsenal, not Milan, will be in the last eight of the competition. But those odds will drop rapidly if the Gunners can find an early goal or two
They couldn't, could they? Well, they might - and that's why you've come to the right place. Arsenal need to overturn a four-goal deficit to stay in the Champions League and all the action will unfold right here on Arsenal Player
Arsenal
01 SZCZESNY, Wojciech
03 SAGNA, Bacary
05 VERMAELEN, Thomas
06 KOSCIELNY, Laurent
28 GIBBS, Kieran
25 SONG, Alex
07 ROSICKY, Tomas
15 OXLADE-CHAMBERLAIN, Alex
29 CHAMAKH, Marouane (75)
14 WALCOTT, Theo
30 PARK, Ju-Young (83)
27 GERVINHO
20 VAN PERSIE, Robin
21 FABIANSKI, LUKASZ
54 MIQUEL, IGNASI
25 JENKINSON, CARL
20 DJOUROU, JOHAN
53 OZYAKUP, OGUZHAN
30 PARK, JU-YOUNG
29 CHAMAKH, MAROUANE
AC Milan
32 ABBIATI, Christian
05 MEXES, Philippe
15 MESBAH, Djamel
25 BONERA, Daniele (89)
20 ABATE, Ignazio
02 THIAGO SILVA, Emiliano
04 VAN BOMMEL, Mark
08 NOCERINO, Antonio
28 EMANUELSON, Urby
10 IBRAHIMOVIC, Zlatan
07 ROBINHO
92 EL SHAARAWY, Stephan
15 AQUILANI, Alberto (70)
01 AMELIA, MARCO
30 ROMA, FLAVIO
19 ZAMBROTTA, GIANLUCA
25 BONERA, DANIELE
76 YEPES, MARIO
15 AQUILANI, ALBERTO
56 GANZ, SIMONE
Top Comments:
Neil_Taplin on Twitter says:
Whatever happens now you can all be proud guys !