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Full Time FULL-TIME: QPR 0-1 Arsenal - Walcott's early goal enough for Wenger's side, who move back into third position in the Premier League
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LAST CHANCE SALOON: QPR are lofting long balls forward in the direction of Zamora
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Substitution REDKNAPP MAKES HIS FINAL CHANGE: Traore hobbles off, with Fabio taking his place
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UP GOES THE BOARD: We'll have three minutes of added time
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Substitution HERE COMES VERMAELEN: The Belgian is on for Rosicky, who has been impressive
Top Comments:
@AlsaidhhmSoma on Twitter says:
Rosicky should be MOM for his defensive efforts today
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Substitution SUBSTITUTION: Jack Wilshere replaces Cazorla
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SPECULATIVE: Zamora fires over from 40 yards
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RAMSEY SHOOTS: But the shot lacks power and Green comfortably gathers
Top Comments:
@ArsenalKLFans on Twitter says:
A lot of possesion for the Arsenal but no real penetration
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Substitution OX ON: the winger is on for Podolski - Walcott is now playing through the middle
Top Comments:
@sturjames on Twitter says:
the ox really should be playing more than his usual 10 minute appearance
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GREAT SAVE: Remy curls a first-time shot goalwards which Szczesny does really well to turn behind
Top Comments:
@TheLoyalGuns on Twitter says:
Not surprising Szczesny has improved after being dropped in favor of Fabianski. Learning his lessons.
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INTO THE LAST 10: Arsenal are inching ever closer to securing a first Premier League win at Loftus Road
Top Comments:
@MishalDattani on Twitter says:
Rambo putting a good shift as usual...need to get this second goal and finish the game off
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Substitution TIME FOR TAARABT: The skilful Moroccan was on target when the hosts won 2-1 in last season's corresponding fixture and he replaces Park
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Yellow Card THE HOSTS WANTS A PENALTY: Zamora goes down under Koscielny's challenge but the referee waves play on. Then Jenas hacks down Rosicky and is booked
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WALCOTT HAS A GO: Theo lets fly from range but Green gathers the ball at the second attempt
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THE WALL DOES ITS JOB: Arsenal are awarded a free-kick just outside the area but Podolski's effort cannons into the wall
Top Comments:
@mikedandy on Twitter says:
This match exposed our limits in front without Giroud
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GREEN SAVES: Walcott shrugs off Ben Haim before forcing the goalkeeper to tip his shot wide
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CAZORLAAAAAAA: The Spaniard unleashes a fierce drive from 25 yards which Green has to palm away
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GOOD SPELL: Podolski forces a corner on the left. Wenger will be desperate to avoid a tight end to proceedings
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LAURENT HAS A GO: Koscielny, appearing on the left wing, gets away form Ben Haim but sees his shot comfortably saved by Green
Top Comments:
Richard Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
That is the first time in about 40 minutes that Rob Green has done something of note
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Yellow Card CYNICAL: Derry hacks down Rosicky 35 yards out and is booked
Top Comments:
@Busayo_Juyigbe on Twitter says:
Our poor play is giving #QPR the believe to they can get something from this game.. We need to step it up a bit. Do something Arsene
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FAN-TASTIC SUPPORT: Just under 3,000 fans have made the trip west for tonight's game and they have made plenty of noise behind Green's goal
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Yellow Card BOOKING: Monreal tugs back Townsend and is cautioned by referee Moss
Top Comments:
Richard Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
Monreal has taken one on the chin there. He has been booked, he has taken the foul, but at least it wasn't in a more dangerous position
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THE PRESSURE IS MOUNTING: Remy cuts inside and fires in a shot that Szczesny holds
Top Comments:
@rustysgym on Twitter says:
Got a bad feeling if we don't put this game to bed soon were gonna end up dropping more points.
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TOWNSEND LETS FLY: Szczesny fists the swerving effort away and Ramsey has to block Jenas' follow-up effort
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POSSESSION FOOTBALL: Arsenal hold onto the ball for an elongated period of time, trying to create an opportunity. Sagna's eventual cross is headed away
Top Comments:
Richard Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
Not a great deal of width from Arsenal there. Bacary Sagna and Nacho Monreal are in the widest positions
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GOOD DEFENDING: Rosicky attempts to put Walcot tthrough but Traore tracks the run and barges the forward off the ball
Top Comments:
@auric_k on Twitter says:
Going to be a jittery half methinks. I don't know where a second goal comes from. Walcott breaks free. No dice.
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CLAWED AWAY: Townsend gets past Monreal before standing up a cross that Szczesny paws to safety
Top Comments:
Richard Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
It's just a little bit listless for Arsenal. QPR have come out with a little more fire. Arsene Wenger is loathe to make any changes before 65-70 minutes, but an injection might be needed
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ARSENAL BREAK: Cazorla slips the ball through to Podolski but the German is well tackled by Hill
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FREE-KICK TO QPR: Hill heads the ball back across goal but Rosicky is on hand to clear
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Substitution SHAUN DERRY IS ON: The midfielder has replaced Mbia
Top Comments:
Richard Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
I thought he was one of the better players for QPR so I don't see that as a negative for Arsenal
Kick Off WE'RE BACK UNDERWAY: QPR get the second half started here. They have made a substitution as well...
Half Time HALF-TIME: QPR 0-1 Arsenal
Top Comments:
Martin Hayes on Arsenal Player says:
It doesn't need to be this tight but there options to bring on some pace and covering all positions. If you introduce both Oxlade-Chamberlain and Gervinho you can inject some pace and cause QPR some problems
@GoonerMatt83 on Twitter says:
Arsenal knocking it about nicely, need another goal though as we are always vulnerable
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ALMOST HALF-TIME: We'll have one minute of stoppage time
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TOWNSEND JUST WIDE: The winger curls a free-kick off target from about 20 yards out
Top Comments:
@JustThatGuy300 on Twitter says:
This is how we only got a point from the united game, we don't put the game to bed, when we are dominating.
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WELL HELD: Ben Haim lets fly from 30 yards but Szczesny gets his body behind the shot
Top Comments:
@Affy_t on Twitter says:
Arsenal need atleast 1 more goal to make this game more comfortable for them
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LET OFF: Arteta's pass is latched onto by Jenas, but he can't slip the ball through to Remy
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TOWNSEND AGAIN: The on-loan Tottenham midfielder finds Mbia in space but his cross is blocked away by Sagna
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THE FANS ARE SINGING RAMSEY'S NAME: The Welsh midfielder has been in fine form of late and has started brightly here
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THE HOSTS ARE IMPROVING: More neat build-up play in and around the Arsenal penalty area ends with Park's shot being deflected behind for a corner
Top Comments:
@upyourarse on Twitter says:
I think we should play more direct, our pace will slaughter QPR right now
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TOWNSEND A DANGER: The right winger has looked the hosts' biggest threat so far, cutting in off the flank and moving into the middle
Top Comments:
@arsenalandxtra on Twitter says:
Why are we giving this team time to pass? Cos we're ahead? 1 nil is not a lead to relax on!!!!
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CHANCE FOR THE HOSTS: Townsend and Zamora combine to fashion a chance for Park, who wastefully blazes over
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OFF THE POST: Walcott turns his man in the area and hits a shot that Green does well to turn onto the post
Top Comments:
Richard Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
QPR can't get a touch, but Arsenal need to score a second on while they are on top
@ahmedhussain on Twitter says:
Brilliant stuff from Rosicky again. Walcott unlucky not to get his second.
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WELL DONE THEO: Mbia tried to get a shot away from 20 yards but Walcott was quick to sense the danger and poked the ball away
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NEAT PLAY: Ramsey and Podolski play a one-two but Green is alert and rushes from his goal to scoop up the ball in front of the former
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BLAZED OVER: Remy finds a pocket of space 30 yards from goal but his shot is wild and flies off target
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AS IT STANDS: If the score remains the same, Arsenal will jump into third position in the Premier League, two points ahead of Chelsea and Tottenham, though those sides have games in hand. They meet on Wednesday night at Stamford Bridge
Top Comments:
@COYGunnars on Twitter says:
Arsenal are dominating the half so far, let's just hope we can bag a few goals and get our goal difference up
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WELL DONE SAGNA: Park drifted away from a couple of challenges before sliding the ball through towards Remy. Fortunately for Arsenal, the full back rushed across to boot the ball clear
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HILL AGAIN: Walcott attempts to get a volley away in the area but QPR's cente back gets in the way of the effort
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GOOD BLOCK: Cazorla lets fly from outside the area but Hill throws himself at the shot
Top Comments:
Richard Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
Santi Cazorla has started every game for Arsenal this season. In his first season in English football he has been remarkable for his physicality
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AWKWARD: Szczesny's back pass bounces up and Szczesny has to clear under pressure from Remy
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PRESSURE: Podolski and Ramsey force the game's first corner but Green catches Walcott's floated delivery
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QUICK OFF THE MARK: Walcott's strike was the earliest seen in the Premier League all season
Top Comments:
@KankanaBorah on Twitter says:
The thing with when your team scores one of the fastest goal in the league is that you want them to score one every 5 mins
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THEO BURSTS THROUGH: This time though, Ben Haim blocks the winger's forward foray
Top Comments:
@EricArsenal on Twitter says:
I thought it would be a tense, then comfortable 2-0 victory for Arsenal. 5 minutes in I am half right
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ALL ARSENAL: The visitors, aided by that early goal, have had most of the play in the opening stages, though Remy did almost break through
Top Comments:
Richard Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
The player I want to see score is Aaron Ramsey. He had a very difficult game here last season. He has not scored yet in the league this season but I think he has had a fantastic couple of months. It would be a nice conclusion if he could score here today
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THEO'S 20TH OF THE SEASON: Walcott has been clinical in front of goal for much of the season and was again there. Green got something on the shot but not enough to push it wide
Top Comments:
Richard Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
It was the fastest goal scored in the league this season and the 12th fastest goal in Arsenal history
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GOAL! - Theo Walcott 0 : 1 GOAL FOR ARSENAL! What a start that is! Arteta slips the ball through to Walcott, who slots beyond Robert Green
Top Comments:
Richard Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
That may have been the fastest goal scored in the Premier League this season!
Kick Off WE'RE UNDERWAY: Arsenal kick off at Loftus Road
Top Comments:
Martin Hayes on Arsenal Player says:
I think we'll be too good for them. Early and late goal, we'll win 2-0.
HERE COME THE TEAMS: Arsenal are led out by captain Mikel Arteta
Top Comments:
@EricArsenal on Twitter says:
It's not only 3 points that are needed, it is 9 points that are needed.
THE AWAY END IS FILLING: The Arsenal fans have, as always, traveled in considerable numbers. They are making plenty of noise behind the goal at the School End
Top Comments:
Martin Hayes on Arsenal Player says:
QPR owe their fans a good game, It's not like they went down with a fight, they went down with a whimper.
BEWARE THE HOSTS: QPR may have been relegated last weekend, but Harry Redknapp's team have taken points off the likes of Chelsea, Manchester City and Tottenham at Loftus Road this season
Top Comments:
Martin Hayes on Arsenal Player says:
They've got players who can score goal, but it just hasn't been happening. It's just been abysmal. If you look at their squad on paper it's better than a number of the teams above them
WEATHER REPORT: It's a bright and mild late afternoon here in west London
APPLAUSE FOR CLINT HILL: QPR's centre back has just been presented with his player of the season trophy. It's the second successive time that the 34-year-old has won the gong
KICK-OFF IS FAST APPROACHING: We are just 15 minutes away from getting underway here at Loftus Road. The teams have both finished their warm ups and are heading into the dressing room
Top Comments:
Martin Hayes on Arsenal Player says:
We have to be focused. We have to go in and beat QPR and put that behind us. Chelsea plays tomorrow so we can put some pressure on them
NO SAMBA: QPR's record signing is not included in Harry Redknapp's 18-man squad
Top Comments:
@ McJoE9 on Twitter says:
Key to this game is we have to move the ball quick and avoid contests. Early goal is important
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JUST THE ONE CHANGE: Monreal is in for Gibbs, who has a slight thigh injury. That aside, it's an unchanged side
Top Comments:
Martin Hayes on Arsenal Player says:
I do think maybe Podolski is the better fit at center forward with Theo out wide
QPR SUBS: Murphy, Fabio, Derry, Granero, Taarabt, Mackie, Bothroyd
QPR: Green, Traore, Hill, Park, Onuoha, Jenas, Remy, Ben Haim, Zamora, Townsend, Mbia
Top Comments:
@Muthanna96 on Twitter says:
With the pace of Arsenal's attack we can win by a big margin but Remy will be a threat too
ARSENAL SUBS: Mannone, Vermaelen, Wilshere, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Coquelin, Jenkinson, Gervinho
ARSENAL: Szczesny, Sagna, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Monreal, Arteta, Ramsey, Rosicky, Cazorla, Walcott, Podolski
Top Comments:
@kayzet on Twitter says:
The key is main attacking quartet of Pod Theo Carzola and Tomas combining to avoid aerial battles; movement! 3-1 to @Arsenal
THE TEAMS ARE IN: So, without further ado...
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Kick off is at 5.30pm but our Matchday Show gets underway half an hour earlier. Your commentary team is made up by Dan Roebuck and former Gunner Martin Hayes
QPR have already been relegated to the Championship, but did beat Arsenal 2-1 in last year's fixture here
Arsenal have just three games remaining in the 2012/13 season and the race for a spot in next year's Champions League is tight
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QPR
01 GREEN, Rob
03 TRAORE, Armand
20 DA SILVA, Fabio (90)
06 HILL, Clint
15 ONUOHA, Nedum
21 BEN-HAIM, Tal
07 PARK, Ji-Sung
10 TAARABT, Adel (79)
21 JENAS, Jermaine
29 TOWNSEND, Andros
40 MBIA, Stephane
04 DERRY, Shaun (46)
18 REMY, Loic
25 ZAMORA, Bobby
26 MURPHY, BRIAN
04 DERRY, SHAUN
10 TAARABT, ADEL
12 MACKIE, JAMIE
14 GRANERO, ESTEBAN
20 DA SILVA, FABIO
37 BOTHROYD, JAY
Arsenal
01 SZCZESNY, Wojciech
03 SAGNA, Bacary
04 MERTESACKER, Per
06 KOSCIELNY, Laurent
17 MONREAL, Nacho
08 ARTETA, Mikel
16 RAMSEY, Aaron
07 ROSICKY, Tomas
05 VERMAELEN, Thomas (90)
19 CAZORLA, Santi
10 WILSHERE, Jack (89)
14 WALCOTT, Theo
09 PODOLSKI, Lukas
15 OXLADE-CHAMBERLAIN, Alex (85)
24 MANNONE, VITO
05 VERMAELEN, THOMAS
10 WILSHERE, JACK
15 OXLADE-CHAMBERLAIN, ALEX
22 COQUELIN, FRANCIS
25 JENKINSON, CARL
27 GERVINHO,
Top Comments:
@Gooniverse on Twitter says:
1-0 wins are the most satisfying yet the most nerve wrecking