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3RD OCT 2012

Saturday 6th October
Kick off: 17:30
Upton Park

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Full Time FULL TIME: West Ham 1-3 Arsenal
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ARSENAL STILL IN THE HUNT FOR MORE GOALS: Ramsey glides through midfield before releasing Jenkinson, whose cross goes out of play
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IT'S NEARLY FOUR: Giroud is set away by Cazorla but Jaaskelainen saves his shot well with his legs
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FIVE MINUTES OF ADDED TIME: Arsenal are closing in on what would be a very impressive victory
Top Comments:
- @Eyad_Al_Hmadan on Twitter says:
  
  really perfect substitution from Wenger all the 3 of them especially Santos
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GOOD SAVE MANNONE: He parries Taylor's shot to safety
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THE ARSENAL FANS ARE LOVING IT: They are cheering every pass - just two minutes plus stoppage time to go now
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Yellow Card OUCH: Taylor catches Arteta and is booked
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Substitution PODOLSKI'S GAME IS OVER: He is replaced by Laurent Koscielny
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GOAL! - Santi Cazorla 1 : 3 GOAL FOR ARSENAL: Magic from Cazorla, as he crashes a left-footed effort beyond Jaaskelainen and in
Top Comments:
- @ElliotM91 on Twitter says:
  
  For a "weaker foot" that was disgusting. Cazorla take a bow
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Substitution WEST HAM CHANGE: Carlton Cole replaces Diame
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ARSENAL NEARLY EXTEND THEIR LEAD: Mertesacker's shot is deflected just wide
Top Comments:
- @SPBULLETS on Twitter says:
  
  Per Mertysacker moving like a centre forward with that turn and strike.. Need to put this game to bed lads
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LOVELY FROM ARSENAL: Podolski and Giroud combine well before the ball finds its way to Walcott. His shot is deflected away from goal
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WHAT A CHANCE FOR NOLAN: The ball breaks perfectly for him just inside the box, but he sweeps his shot over the bar
Top Comments:
- @drizzymarufu on Twitter says:
  
  This game going to give me a heart attack
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IT WAS A VERY GOOD FINISH: Arsenal hit West Ham on the break and after Giroud's superb pass had set Walcott free, he made no mistake
Top Comments:
- @JayanTarkhala on Twitter says:
  
  Great to see a bit of depth to Arsenal squad this season. Can bring on players who can change games
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Yellow Card WALCOTT IS BOOKED: He runs over to the Arsenal fans after scoring and is cautioned
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GOAL! - Theo Walcott 1 : 2 GOAL FOR ARSENAL! Walcott finishes clinically after Giroud had sent him clear
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FIERCE FROM PODOLSKI: His powerful shot comes off Tomkins and is deflected wide
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ARSENAL GET YET ANOTHER CORNER: The pressure is really building. Can Wenger's side find a goal?
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NOW PODOLSKI SHOOTS: BUt Jaaskelainen gets enough on the shot to send it behind for a corner
Top Comments:
- @mdrafiquechy on Twitter says:
  
  Podolski's cutbacks are asking someone to put the ball in the net.
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RAMSEY GOES DOWN IN THE BOX: But the referee gives no penalty
Top Comments:
- Dan Roebuck on Arsenal Player says:
  
  How on earth is that not a penalty? I cannot believe that has not been given!
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GREAT TACKLE BY MERTESACKER: Nolan is clean through, but the German centre half makes up the ground to perform a perfect sliding tackle
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CAZORLA AGAIN: He combines with Podolski but sees his shot blocked
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BOTH SIDES ARE CREATING CHANCES: But can anyone find the winner?
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CAZORLA CURLS A SHOT WIDE: He jinks away from Collins before hitting a shot off target
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CARROLL GOES CLOSE: He meets a floated cross ahead of Mannone but heads just wide
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ALERT FROM JENKINSON: Carroll gets up above Mertesacker to flick on, but Jenkinson is on hand to clear
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GIROUD NEARLY DOUBLES HIS TALLY: Walcott inadvertently blocks Cazorla's shot, and the ball falls to the striker who can't quite slide it into the net
Top Comments:
- Richard Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
  
  Given the amount of crosses arsenal have put into the box, lady luck have not been with them tonight
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WELL DEFENDED BY GIROUD: He gets his head to head Taylor's free kick away
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Substitution IT DOESN'T LOOK GOOD FOR VAZ TE: Matt Taylor comes on to replace the ex-Barnsley forward, who is walking gingerly
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Substitution ARSENAL CHANGE: Theo Walcott is on, replacing Gervinho
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COLLISION: Vaz Te and Mannone collide as the goalkeeper comes to collect the ball. The winger is off the field receiving treatment
Top Comments:
- Richard Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
  
  That's worth a card and I'm not sure which colour
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JARVIS SHOOTS OVER: Ramsey kicks fresh air when attempting to clear, but thankfully for him, Jarvis shoots over
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DEMEL CHARGES FORWARD: Vermaelen is on hand to stop the full back's powerful forage
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HOPEFULLY GIBBS ISN'T INJURED: He's been one of Arsenal's best players so far this season
Top Comments:
- @ceboustani on Twitter says:
  
  As soon as the commentator finished saying that #Gibbs played all matches till now (full time), he got injured.
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Substitution SUBSTITUTION: Kieran Gibbs is replaced by Andre Santos
Top Comments:
- @kts_gunner on Twitter says:
  
  I'm a bit worried with Gibbo coming off. I mean I like André but he's better atacking than defending
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CARROLL IS A THREAT: The striker's powerful presence is proving to be a real handful for the Arsenal backline
Top Comments:
- @sikhan9 on Twitter says:
  
  Arsenal have defended relatively better in this half but what is happening with those clearances being rebounded back?
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OFFSIDE: Diame plays Nolan in but the midfielder is in an offside position
Top Comments:
- Dan Roebuck on Arsenal Player says:
  
  The tempo of game continues to be very, very pacey
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ARSENAL COUNTER: But Gibbs' cross goes straight out of play
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DECENT SPELL FOR THE HOSTS: Vaz Te's cross is headed behind for a corner. The home side have started brightly
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JENKINSON'S PASS IS CUT OUT: But Mannone does well to claim Jarvis' cross
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DIAME CHARGES FORWARD: But his pass is a little behind Nolan, whose cross is cleared away
Top Comments:
- @MahmoudSHIRE on Twitter says:
  
  Can’t remember a game with so many miss placed passes
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ARSENAL BREAK: Ramsey sends Jenkinson away. His cross falls to Gervinho who just can't quite get the ball under control
Top Comments:
- Richard Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
  
  Poor crossing was the story of the first half, but when Arsenal put in their one really good cross, look what happened
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WEST HAM CORNER: Mannone does well to claw Noble's deep corner away from danger
Kick Off THE TEAMS ARE OUT FOR THE SECOND HALF: West Ham will get us underway. Can Arsenal turn one point into three?
Half Time HALF TIME: West Ham 1-1 Arsenal
Top Comments:
- @1Tate on Twitter says:
  
  Call me an optimist but I always favor our chances when we go to half time either with a draw or behind.
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WHAT A CHANCE FOR NOLAN: Carroll gets to Noble's free kick and Nolan pokes his effort wide from six yards
Top Comments:
- @mjflatt on Twitter says:
  
  Frustrating first half, should dominate second with Diame one miss timed tackle away from a second yellow
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Yellow Card YELLOW CARD: Gervinho scythes down Noble and is booked
Top Comments:
- Dan Roebuck on Arsenal Player says:
  
  That was Gervinho's first-ever yellow card in Arsenal colours
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TWO MINUTES OF STOPPAGE TIME TO BE ADDED: But Arsenal don't want the break to come. They are enjoying a good spell at the moment
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IT WAS DESERVED: The Gunners have been the better side for long periods. The goal had been coming
Top Comments:
- @mdrafiquechy on Twitter says:
  
  what pleases me most of Giroud is his movement on and off the ball. Remember his movement for Cazorla's goal at Anfield.
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WHAT A MOMENT THAT WAS FOR GIROUD: His instinct got him into the position to grab his first Premier League goal. The Arsenal fans are singing his name loud and clear
Top Comments:
- @LuvORhateIdgaf on Twitter says:
  
  What a finish! Surely its just a start for many more to come
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ARSENAL ARE FLYING: Now Gervinho forces a corner
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IT CAME FROM PODOLSKI'S CROSS: And the Frenchman slid in and poked the ball past Jaaskelainen
Top Comments:
- @wreckedangle on Twitter says:
  
  You really could taste it.. Giroud with his first Premier League goal draws Arsenal level at 1!
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GOAL! - Olivier Giroud 1 : 1 GIROUD SCORES: Arsenal are level
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CARROLL TO THE RESCUE: The Hammers' forward has been one of his side's best defenders so far. Again he is on hand to head a cross away
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Yellow Card YELLOW CARD: Reid is booked after felling Cazorla just inside the West Ham half
Top Comments:
- @hevrose on Twitter says:
  
  Oh! Now Dowd has found his yellow cards... Reid booked.
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INCHES AWAY: Mertesacker flicks Gibbs' cross on and Giroud is so close to getting a touch on the ball as it drifts wide
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ARSENAL REGAINING MOMENTUM: And earn a corner
Top Comments:
- Richard Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
  
  Santi Cazorla is making Arsenal play with width, but the problem is that the quality of the crosses have not been good enough -- on both flanks
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UNDER PRESSURE: West Ham are cranking up the pressure here. Mannone has to be alert to get a fist to a deep cross
Top Comments:
- Dan Roebuck on Arsenal Player says:
  
  Arsenal just can't seem to get their passes together all of the sudden. They look like a different team
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LET OFF: Andy Carroll powers a header at goal, but Mannone holds his effort
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CORNER TO WEST HAM: Demel forces a corner down the right-hand side
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OFFSIDE: Giroud slips Gervinho away down the right, but the Ivorian is just offside
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FOUL: Diame is late on Cazorla. The referee gives him a talking to. He has, of course, already been booked
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RAMSEY SHOOTS: But his shot from distance whistles wide of Jaaskelainen's post
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BACK ON THE ATTACK: Jenkinson gets away down the right but his cross is headed away from the danger zone
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CAN ARSENAL RECOVER? After a bright start, Wenger's team find themselves a goal down.
Top Comments:
- @John_maxplustwo on Twitter says:
  
  For some reason I'm less stressed when Arsenal play from behind than when they have a lead.
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Yellow Card DIAME BOOKED: The goalscorer is booked for his over-zealous celebrations
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IT'S A NICE GOAL: Diame's skill takes him inside the box and he lashes a shot beyond Mannone and into the top corner.
Top Comments:
- @sikhan9 on Twitter says:
  
  That goal came from absolutely nowhere. It had been all Arsenal until it arrived and what a stunner it was
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GOAL! - Mohamed Diame 1 : 0 GOAL FOR WEST HAM: Mohamed Diame gives the hosts the lead
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GIROUD THREATENS: But Carroll heads his effort over the bar
Top Comments:
- @davit_th on Twitter says:
  
  This is Giroud's best game of the season so far. Dangling, creating chances, shooting on goal, he's doing it all
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CLOSE! Jenkinson fires in a low cross that Reid puts behind. Arsenal well on top
Top Comments:
- Richard Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
  
  How many times have we said this? Arsenal NEED to score when they have this time of dominance.
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ARSENAL BREAK: But Ramsey's cross is cleared just in front of Cazorla
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FOUL: Arteta fouls Carroll around 40 yards from goal
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GOOD SUPPORT; The Arsenal fans have packed out the away end and have been in good voice so far
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IMPORTANT TACKLE: Mertesacker executes a fine sliding tackle to prevent Vaz Te charging into the area
Top Comments:
- @esomedina on Twitter says:
  
  Arsenal defense looks much better with the BFG in it
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KEEP BALL: Arsenal are dominating possession at the moment, but West Ham are holding firm defensively
Top Comments:
- Richard Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
  
  Arsenal's first half possession stats through the first 10 minutes: 81 per cent. I have never seen that much possession!
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GOOD STRENGTH: Giroud tussles with Collins and nearly sets up an opportunity
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WEST HAM THREATEN: But Jenkinson is on hand to mop up the danger
Top Comments:
- @HShah14 on Twitter says:
  
  Jenkinson showing that blistering pace!
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LOVELY PLAY: Podolski and Cazorla combine well. The Spaniard's shot is blocked behind for a corner.
Top Comments:
- Richard Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
  
  Arsenal are purring at the moment and it's all running through Santi Cazorla. They are looking really good
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MORE PRESSURE: It's all Arsenal so far. Gibbs' cross from the left is cut out.
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CLEARED: Cazorla's delivery is cleared. It's been a bright start by Arsenal though.
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CLOSE: Giroud swivels and hits a shot which is tipped wide. Corner.
Top Comments:
- @kenegbas on Twitter says:
  
  There is just something about #Giroud the goals will come in torrents soon
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ARSENAL THREATEN FIRST: Lukas Podolski fires a shot wide from outside the area
Kick Off Arsenal will kick off. We're underway at Upton Park
Top Comments:
- Kenny Sansom on Arsenal Player says:
  
  I think it will be 2-1 to Arsenal. I'd like to say 3-1, but I'm going for 2. West Ham isn't going to just sit back. It's going to be an interesting game, but I just can't see Arsenal losing.
The teams are out at Upton Park. Arsenal are in their change strip of yellow shitrs and maroon shorts.
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Top Comments:
- @LewisWard94 on Twitter says:
  
  Glad Giroud is starting think Arsenal play better with him leading the line
THREE CHANGES: So, in come Mertesacker, Ramsey and Giroud.
Top Comments:
- @mobc1990 on Twitter says:
  
  Arsenal win because Mertesacker is back he can stabilize our back and he is tall,can stop Andy Carroll aerial threat
SUBSTITUTES: Martinez, Koscielny, Santos, Coquelin, Walcott, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Arshavin.
ARSENAL TEAM: Mannone, Jenkinson, Vermaelen, Mertesacker, Gibbs, Arteta, Ramsey, Cazorla, Podolski, Gervinho, Giroud.
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