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Full Time FULL TIME: Arsenal 1-0 QPR
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AND AGAIN! Granero whips a free kick towards the top corner and Mannone just about tips it wide. That was going in...
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MANNONE SAVES! Mackie gets past Arteta, Santos and Vermaelen and is one on one with the keeper but he stays big and saves his shot. Nervy, nervy times here
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FIVE MINUTES TO GO: The fourth official has raied his board, and it will be a tense five minutes for the Gunners to navigate safely
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WHAT A CHANCE FOR QPR: Taarabt plays a lovely ball over the top for Granero in the area but he drags his shot well wide. Big chance
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CESAR SAVES...AGAIN: The ball breaks to Cazorla on the edge of the area, and he tries to bend it into the far corner but Cesar palms it away brilliantly
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CLOSE FROM RAMSEY: The Welshman's snap-shot from the edge of the area is pushed around the post by Cesar
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GOAL! - Mikel Arteta 1 : 0 GOAL FOR ARSENAL! Arteta scrambles the ball in after an incredible sequence where Cesar saved, then the ball hit the bar. But the Spaniard is on hand to smash home from close range
Top Comments:
@amalan14 on Twitter says:
GOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLL #ARTETA #AFCvQPR
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CESAR SAVES AGAIN! The QPR keeper is alert as the ball deflects off a QPR defender and nearly flies into the bottom corner, and he pushes it away
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Substitution ARSENAL CHANGE: Andrey Arshavin comes on to replace Gervinho
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Red Card RED CARD FOR QPR: Mbia is sent off for kicking out at Vermaelen
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Substitution QPR CHANGE: Jamie Mackie on for Wright-Phillips
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WHAT A CHANCE! Walcott puts a lovely ball in from the right, the ball hits the defender and comes to Cazorla by the penalty spot and he curls it over the bar. Should have scored there
Top Comments:
Stephen Hughes on Arsenal Player says:
"What a ball from Theo Walcott. Cazorla tries to whip it into the far corner and blazes it over. That was the best chance of the game."
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Substitution QPR CHANGE: Nedum Onuoha on for Traore
Top Comments:
@kts_gunner on Twitter says:
Theo's pace and speed will be good for us. We just have to explore it. #AFCvQPR
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Substitution QPR CHANGE: Djibril Cisse replaces Bobby Zamora
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Substitution ARSENAL CHANGE: Gervinho comes on for Lukas Podolski
Top Comments:
Stephen Hughes on Arsenal Player says:
"Ramsey has looked better since going into central midfielder. He likes to get on the ball and make things happen."
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Substitution ARSENAL CHANGE: Theo Walcott comes on to replace Jack Wilshere
Top Comments:
@RDustinLong on Twitter says:
Good to see Jackie boy back on the pitch for the gunners. Lets get 3, fellas. #AFCvQPR
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SUPERB FROM SAGNA: QPR beat the offside trap and Hoilett is through on goal but Sagna gets his foot in at the vital time to clear
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RAMSEY HEADS OVER: The Welshman rises highest to meet Santos' cross from the left but his effort loops well over the bar
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Yellow Card GIROUD BOOKED: The striker takes down Traore and is shown a harsh yellow card
Top Comments:
@ZubbiManutd1 on Twitter says:
Jack Wilshere & Adel Taraabt have been by far the best players on the pitch #afcvqpr
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Yellow Card GRANERO BOOKED: The QPR midfielder has his name taken for felling Wilshere outside the area
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WILSHERE DRIVING ON: The midfielder took a knock on his ankle earlier but he seems to be fine and is driving through the midfield at will
Top Comments:
@Denni_Rhyan on Twitter says:
Come on Arsenal....!!! COYG #AFCvQPR
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CESAR MAKE THE SAVE: Arteta whips the ball in from the left and Mertesacker glances a header on via a defender's head and the QPR keeper palms it away to safety
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WATCHING BRIEF: Sir Alex Ferguson is in the crowd here at the Emirates, presumably watching on ahead of net weekend's game at old Trafford against the Gunners
Top Comments:
Stephen Hughes on Arsenal Player says:
"QPR have got a target man in Zamora and Hoilett is trying to buzz around him - he's quick with good feet and is a danger."
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HALF A CHANCE THERE: Podolski intercepts and tries to play through Giroud but the striker loses control at the vital moment
Top Comments:
@story_4official on Twitter says:
Glory Glory Wilshere is back. Man of the Match this 1st Half #AFCvQPR
Kick Off WE'RE OFF AGAIN: Come on Arsenal!
Top Comments:
@wolvexDoc on Twitter says:
Well done #Jack and #Bacary for a first match after a long injury #AFCvQPR
Half Time HALF TIME: Arsenal 0-0 QPR
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IT'S A TIGHT AFFAIR: Arsenal have controlled much of the first half but have again struggled to create clear opportunities. The second half could be a tense 45 minutes
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Top Comments:
@MeganFourie on Twitter says:
Lovely touches from Wilshire #AFCvQPR
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FRUSTRATION AT THE EMIRATES: QPR will be delighted with their first-half display. They have kept their discipline at the back and looked a threat on the break. Arsenal are finding them tricky opponts
Top Comments:
Stephen Hughes on Arsenal Player says:
"Jack Wilshere is showing what Arsenal have missed. He's a player who can pick the ball up and drive at people."
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THE CROWD ARE UNHAPPY: Wilshere is bundled down on the right touchline right in front of the referee and linesman and it looks an obvious foul but the officials wave play on. The fans are up in arms
Top Comments:
@YemAHIATSI on Twitter says:
Joy to the world, Wilshere and Sagna are back. Go #Arsenal #AFCvQPR
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GIROUD GOES CLOSE: The striker collects the ball to the left of the box and hits a fierce shot that Cesar palms away, but Traore clears it before Ramsey can force in the rebound
Top Comments:
@Milan_vdWeide on Twitter says:
Come on arsenal #AFCvQPR
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QPR CONFIDENCE RISING: They may be bottom of the Premier League, but Mark Hughes' side are well-organised and a threat on the break. They have really grown into this game and are making life difficult for Arsenal
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Top Comments:
Stephen Hughes on Arsenal Player says:
"Arsenal need to get the midfield three on the ball. They've been excellent when they've been in possession."
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CHANCE FOR QPR: Bosingwa is clear in acres of space on the right after Santos is sucked in, and gets into the Arsenal area, but his cross towards Taarabt is cut out by Vermaelen
Top Comments:
@RavBangar on Twitter says:
I can see Giroud scoring a goal today. #AFCvQPR
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CLOSE FROM WILSHERE! The 20-year-old plays a lovely one-two with Cazorla and hits a firm shot that Cesar palms away. Lovely play
Top Comments:
@somtombah on Twitter says:
Wilshere looking better than ever. #AFCvQPR
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BRIGHT START: Arsenal look to have no hangover from the previous two defeats, and are knocking it about nicely. They have had a few half chances, but will fully relax if they can open the scoring you would imagine
Top Comments:
@Chubby_Gooner on Twitter says:
Come on arsenal!! So glad Wilshere is back!! 4-0 winners!! #AFCvQPR
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PODOLSKI FIRES WIDE: Sagna plays a short pass in from the right for the German, who lets it run into space and lets fly from 25 yards but it drifts wide of the near post
Top Comments:
@stannerssss on Twitter says:
It'll be interesting to see how Arteta, Wilshere and Cazorla get on #AFCvQPR
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AGAINST THE BAR! Wilshere sprays the ball out right to Sagna, who delivers a superb cross for Ramsey. the midfielder's glancing header drifts over Cesar but comes down off the woodwork. So close
Top Comments:
Stephen Hughes on Arsenal Player says:
"That was really unlucky for Ramsey. it was a great effort."
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CHANCE FOR ARSENAL! Santos gets into space down the left and puts in the cross from the byeline that deflects off the defender and Cesar just manages to keep it out. Best chance so far
Top Comments:
@CakeLH on Twitter says:
So so good to see Jack back :D #AFCvQPR
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PODOLSKI COVERS BACK: The German international races all the way back into the Arsenal area to nick the ball away from Wright-Phillips. Superb work
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GOOD FROM WILSHERE: Jack bursts forward, plays a good one-two with Podolski on the left of the area and puts in a searching ball across the six-yard box but no one is there to knock it in
Top Comments:
Stephen Hughes on Arsenal Player says:
"Arsenal have started this game brightly in possession and are moving the ball around well."
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FAN FAVOURITE: Jack Wilshere's early touches have both been greeted with huge cheers from the fans, who are just delighted to see him the red and white again
Kick Off AND WE'RE OFF! Arsenal get us going here in north London
Top Comments:
@Opsmaestro on Twitter says:
Come on you Gunners !! #AFCvQPR
WHAT A CHEER: Bacary Sagna and Jack Wilshere get huge cheers from the Arsenal faithful. Fantastic to see them both back in action again
HERE COME THE TEAMS: Arsenal come out on to the Emirates pitch to a roar from the home fans
#AFCvQPR: That's the hashtag to use if you want to have your say on Twitter. As ever we'll publish a selection of your comments right here
Top Comments:
@CadburyGirl25 on Twitter says:
So excited >>> Looking forward to see Jack and Sagna.... ‪#afcvqpr‬
WE'RE 10 MINUTES AWAY: It's a bitterly cold afternoon here in north London and the Emirates is slowly filling up ahead of kick off
BIG CHANCE FOR GIROUD: The France striker has shown encouraging signs in recent weeks and will lead the forward line against the bottom club. Let's hope he can add to his goal tally
SAGNA RETURNS TOO: A big moment too for Bacary Sagna, who fractured his fibula twice last season and has not played for Arsene Wenger's side since May 5 and replaces Carl Jenkinson
JACK IS BACK: After all the weeks and months of rehabilitation, training and then practice games, finally the England international is appearing in a first-team game again. What a moment for Wilshere.
GET IN TOUCH: Join the conversation throughout the game by using the Twitter hashtag #AFCvQPR. We will publish a selection of your comments right here
WHAT DO YOU THINK? Go to www.arsenal.com/studio to get in touch with Dan and Stephen - they'll be fielding your comments throughout the game
SUBS: Ferdinand, Green, Mackie, Onuoha, Ephraim, Faurlin, Cisse
QPR: Cesar, Diakite, Nelsen, Mbia, Traore, Taarabt, Granera, Bosingwa, Hoilett, Wright-Phillips, Zamora
SUBS: Martinez, Koscielny, Jenkinson, Coquelin, Walcott, Arshavin, Gervinho
ARSENAL TEAM: Mannone, Sagna, Vermaelen, Mertesacker, Santos, Arteta, Wilshere, Ramsey, Cazorla, Podolski, Giroud
TEAM NEWS: Jack Wilshere and Bacary Sagna return to the Arsenal starting XI, while Olivier Giroud will spearhead the attack. Massive news for the Gunners
Kick off is at 3pm (UK time), with former Gunner Stephen Hughes and Dan Rosebuck as your commentary team, but our Matchday Show gets underway 30 minutes earlier. Make sure you tune in for an exclusive pre-match interview with Arsene Wenger, highlights of the Schalke match and all the latest team news ahead of today’s game
It has been a poor week for the Gunners after successive defeats to Norwich and then Schalke. Can they turn it around this afternoon?
Hello and welcome to live coverage of Arsenal's Premier League clash against QPR at Emirates Stadium
Arsenal
24 MANNONE, Vito
03 SAGNA, Bacary
04 MERTESACKER, Per
05 VERMAELEN, Thomas
11 SANTOS, Andre
08 ARTETA, Mikel
10 WILSHERE, Jack
14 WALCOTT, Theo (67)
16 RAMSEY, Aaron
19 CAZORLA, Santi
09 PODOLSKI, Lukas
27 GERVINHO (71)
23 ARSHAVIN, Andrey (82)
12 GIROUD, Olivier
59 MARTINEZ, DAMIAN
06 KOSCIELNY, LAURENT
25 JENKINSON, CARL
22 COQUELIN, FRANCIS
14 WALCOTT, THEO
23 ARSHAVIN, ANDREY
27 GERVINHO,
QPR
CESAR, Julio
19 BOSINGWA, José
17 NELSEN, Ryan
40 MBIA, Stephane
03 TRAORE, Armand
15 ONUOHA, Nedum (73)
02 DIAKITE, Samba
11 GRANERO, Esteban
11 WRIGHT-PHILLIPS, Shaun
12 MACKIE, Jamie (79)
10 TAARABT, Adel
HOILETT, Junior
25 ZAMORA, Bobby
09 CISSE, Djibril (73)
01 GREEN, ROB
05 FERDINAND, ANTON
15 ONUOHA, NEDUM
32 FAURLIN, ALEJANDRO
22 EPHRAIM, HOGAN
12 MACKIE, JAMIE
09 CISSE, DJIBRIL
Top Comments:
@ahmedyussuf10 on Twitter says:
That was close! Ramsey good attempt #AFCvQPR