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Arsenal V
Chelsea
29TH SEP 2012

Wednesday 3rd October
Kick off: 19:45
Emirates Stadium

Arsenal
3 – 1
Olympiacos

West Ham United V
Arsenal
6TH OCT 2012

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Full Time FULL TIME: Arsenal 3-1 Olympiacos
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GOAL! - Aaron Ramsey 3 : 1 GOAL FOR ARSENAL! Giroud's flick on sends Aaron Ramsey through on goal and his chipped shot over the keeper is delightful
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THREE MINUTES OF STOPPAGE TIME: Can Arsenal hold on for a very hard-fought three points?
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SO UNLUCKY GIROUD! Cazorla is slipped through beautifully by Ramsey and he pulls it back from the byeline for Giroud. The French striker's shot is heading towards the top corner but hits Siovas and flies wide
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OLYMPIACOS ARE PUSHING ON: The Greeks seem to sense some vulnerability and are going in search of the equaliser. This should open things up for Arsenal but can they take advantage?
Top Comments:
- @MexyBoy on Twitter says:
  
  #AFCvOLY Giroud is a good player. Gets in some nice positions. Theo and Giroud could have a great thing going if they have some time.
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CLOSE FOR GIROUD: Walcott knocks it past his full back and Giroud stretches to meet it. He does well to get it on target but Megyeri saves
Top Comments:
- @stelmarkou on Twitter says:
  
  Would love it if Giroud scored right now! #AFCvOLY
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Substitution OLYMPIACOS CHANGE: Marko Pantelic on for Machado
Top Comments:
- @S_27x on Twitter says:
  
  I've never doubted Theo, he needs to start more often. He has a lot of energy #AFCvOLY
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Substitution ARSENAL CHANGE: Aaron Ramsey on for Lukas Podolski
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Substitution ARSENAL CHANGE: Olivier Giroud on for Gervinho
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Top Comments:
- @quatermass_pitt on Twitter says:
  
  Santi Cazorla could find space even in a full matchbox #AFCvOLY
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CHANCE FOR ARSENAL: Walcott finds some space on the right of the box and sends in a low cross for Vermaelen but Megyeri is out to snaffle the ball off the feet of the defender
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IT'S BEEN UNCOMFORTABLE: Arsenal's defence does not look happy out there in the face of the Olympiacos challenge. It is tight and tense out there
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Substitution OLYMPIACOS CHANGE: Ariel Ibageza on for Drissa Diakite
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Substitution ARSENAL CHANGE: Theo Walcott comes on for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
Top Comments:
- @itiswhatitis_23 on Twitter says:
  
  Jenkinson and Carzola. So important to the team #AFCvOLY
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FUSTER HITS IT: The Olympiacos playmaker has it in a dangerous position outside the area and hits a curling effort but Mannone saves easily
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COME ON ARSENAL: The hosts may have the lead but it is by no means comfortable. Another goal would be very welcome
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Substitution OLYMPIACOS CHANGE: Djamel Abdoun on for Greco
Top Comments:
- @MatthewPerret on Twitter says:
  
  We need another goal #AFCvOLY
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CHANCE FOR KOSCIELNY! Cazorla whips in the resulting free kick and Koscielny has a free header from close range but can only loop it over the bar. Good chance
Top Comments:
- @Swanny_don on Twitter says:
  
  Gervinho has certainly improved his game for this season #AFCvOLY
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Yellow Card CONTRERAS BOOKED: The Olympiacos defender takes out Oxlade-Chamberlain and has his name taken
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MITROGLOU BENDS IT WIDE: The Olympiacos striker collects the ball to the right of the Arsenal box and tries to bend it into the far corner with his left foot, but it drifts harmlessly wide
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WHAT A HIT: We all knew Podolski had a hammer of a left foot and he proved it there. The shot was at an angle, and Megyeri seemed to have it covered but it was just too powerful for the keeper
Top Comments:
- @master_sam93 on Twitter says:
  
  He scores when he wants #Podolski #AFCvOLY
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GOAL! - Lukas Podolski 2 : 1 GOAL FOR ARSENAL! Podolski smashes it home for Arsenal after Gervinho wriggled his way to the left byeline and cut it back to the German
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WHAT A CHANCE! Podolski is on the floor in the area but he wins the ball, Gervinho cuts it back across goal from the left and Cazorla puts it wide of the near post
Top Comments:
- @Hiphip_hooray on Twitter says:
  
  Come on Gunners #AFCvOLY
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BETTER FROM ARSENAL: The hosts switch it out to the left to Gibbs, who flicks it on for Podolski. The German slips Gibbs in but as he takes the shot he completely miskicks it and it goes out for a goal kick
Kick Off HERE WE GO AGAIN: Arsenal kick us off for this second half, they need a much-improved performance
Top Comments:
- @quatermass_pitt on Twitter says:
  
  Worried about that Kosc yellow card. Come on, Arsenal, Giroud on late second half to make more of those Jenks crosses #AFCvOLY
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HALF TIME: Arsenal 1-1 Olympiacos
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GOAL! - Kostas Mitroglou 1 : 1 GOAL FOR OLYMPIACOS: Seconds later the Greeks are level as Siovas curls in a delightful ball from the left and Mitroglou heads it past Mannone from 10 yards
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SLOPPY BY VERMAELEN: The captain plays a poor pass out of defence straight to the feet of Machado, who curls a good shot at goal but Mannone gets behind it. Vermaelen breathes a huge sigh of relief
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GOAL! - Gervinho 1 : 0 GOAL FOR ARSENAL! Podolski puts the ball in from the left, Arteta and Contreras battle for the ball and it drops for Gervinho. The Ivorian is just outside the area and hits a cross shot into the bottom left-hand corner. Deadlock broken
Top Comments:
- @TParker1296 on Twitter says:
  
  Gervinho's on fire this season!! #AFCvOLY #COYG ‬
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CONTRERAS CONFUSION: Jenkinson whips in a cross from the right and it hits Contreras. The defender goes to clear it at the same time as his keeper, neither touch the ball and Gervinho is nearly in. Butthe keeper holds it
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SAVED BY MANNONE: Machado takes the free kick himself and curls it over the wall but it is safely into the arms of Mannone
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RASH FROM VERMAELEN: The captain takes out Macahdo about 25 yards out, right in the middle of the goal and the free kick is given. It's dangerous...
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Top Comments:
- @a_soleye on Twitter says:
  
  ‪You can see #Jenkinson has really trained hard on his crossing. #AFCvOLY‬
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WHAT A CHANCE FOR THE VISITORS: Lovely play by Maniatis down the right as he whips in an inviting cross and Machado meets it no more than five yards out but somehow scoops it over. That is a real let-off for Arsenal
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IT'S TOO SLOW: Arsenal need to pick up the tempo and also try to stretch Olympiacos. they are getting men behind the ball and making life very difficult for Arsene Wenger's side
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MANNONE SAVES: Macahdo recovers well and wins the ball after a flick on to the left of the area. He pulls it back and Mitroglou's first-time effort is heading towards the bottom corner but Mannone gets down to save well. Close
Top Comments:
- @mirah_z on Twitter says:
  
  Great save Mannone! #AFCvOLY
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Yellow Card KOSCIELNY BOOKED: The French defender goes flying in on Machado and has his name taken
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PENALTY SHOUT FOR ARSENAL: Podolski sends Gervinho in with a nice through ball and as the defender scrambles to cover, the ball hits his hand. The referee waves it away though, presumably indicating it was accidental
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IT'S TIGHT OUT THERE: Arsenal may be in control in terms of possession and territory, but Olympiacos are frustrating the hosts and there have not been any real clear-cut chances
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SLOPPY PASSING: Cazorla tries a crossfield pass with his left foot but it goes straight to Greco, who tries to slip in a pass to Mitroglou but the striker is flagged for offside
Top Comments:
- @DieHardPankha on Twitter says:
  
  I like @Alex_OxChambo's yellow boots. Green pitch, yellow boots. Great combination. #AFCvOLY
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LOVELY SKILL: Cazorla wins the applause of the fans for some delightfully quick feet to take the ball away from two defenders on the right touchline. He is pulled back and eventually wins the free kick
Top Comments:
- @OfficialVieira on Twitter says:
  
  Good luck to Arsenal against Olympiacos tonight #AFCvOLY
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Top Comments:
- @LeeWelch1 on Twitter says:
  
  Tempo seems good so far! #AFCvOLY
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ARSENAL IN CHARGE: The Gunners have made a lively start here, and apart from that one scare at the back have looked in control of the game. Gibbs has been especially lively
Top Comments:
- @Jfuhrer on Twitter says:
  
  Looking pretty solid, Gibbs and OX working hard for the ball, Cazorla working his magic like a miniature pocket size wizard.#AFCvOLY
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CLOSE FROM CAZORLA: The Spaniard whips a powerful free kick towards the near post, but Magyeri tips over. The resulting corner comes to nothing, though
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GOOD FROM GIBBS: The left back escapes down the left and is pulled back but sends in a cross and the defender looks to have handled it but the referee pulls it back for a free kick
Top Comments:
- @ConnorJayWilton on Twitter says:
  
  Good early pressure from Arsenal #AFCvOLY
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ANOTHER DECENT CROSS: Cazorla sends in a deep cross from the right byeline and the ball nearly falls for Gibbs, but the visitors just about do enough to clear
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SUPERB FROM THE OX: The teenager hassles and harries Olympiacos left back Holebas, wins the ball and sends in a good cross but no one is there to meet it
Top Comments:
- @JephreyAJ on Twitter says:
  
  Go get that 3 points arsenal. Go gunners! #AFCvOLY
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MISTAKE AT THE BACK: Mannone's loose goal kick misses Vermaelen and goes to Fuster but the defender recovers to clear. Total mix up at the back there by Arsenal
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MAKING A SPLASH: The rain is teeming down here, and with the wind it could cause havoc tonight
Kick Off AND WE'RE OFF: Olympiacos get us going at the Emirates, on a mild night in north London
Top Comments:
- @Julenpino11 on Twitter says:
  
  Excited about the match! #AFCvOLY
WE'RE MOMENTS AWAY NOW: The Players are out on the pitch, the handshakes have been done and the football is about to begin. Come on Arsenal!
Top Comments:
- @tosin_GoodTimes on Twitter says:
  
  I love how you always see Santi Cazorla laughing & joking in the tunnel pre kick off. He's never nervous because it's so easy for him #AFCvOLY
TEN MINUTES TO GO: The Greek fans are making themselves heard here at the Emirates, while 'London Calling' blares out over the PA
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Top Comments:
- @TousifMiran on Twitter says:
  
  Should be a decent game! Back to winning ways hopefully! #AFCvOLY
SUBS: Carroll, Modesto, Ibagaza, Pantelic, Lykogiannis, Diogo, Abdoun
OLYMPIACOS: Megyeri, Diakite, Manolas, Contreras, Holebas, Siovas, Maniatis, Greco, Fuster, Machade, Mitroglou
SUBS: Shea, Santos, Djourou, Arshavin, Ramsey, Walcott, Giroud
ARSENAL: Mannone, Jenkinson, Koscielny, Vermaelen, Gibbs, Coquelin, Cazorla, Arteta, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Gervinho, Podolski
Top Comments:
- @JLochinski on Twitter says:
  
  Love that Wenger it's keeping his confidence in the Verminator/Kos partnership at back #AFCvOLY
TEAM NEWS: Wenger has made two changes to his side, bringing in Francis Coquelin for Abou Diaby and replacing Aaron Ramsey with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. Per Mertesacker is ill and not on the bench
#AFCvOLY: 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
E-MAIL OUR COMMENTATORS: Go to www.arsenal.com/studio to get in touch with Dan and Nigel - they'll be fielding your comments throughout the game
Kick off is as 7.45pm tonight (UK time), with former Gunner Nigel Winterburn and Dan Roebuck as your commentary team, but our Matchday Show gets underway 20 minutes earlier. Make sure you tune in for an exclusive pre-match interview with Arsene Wenger, highlights of the Kitchee match and all the latest team news ahead of today’s game
The Gunners have been grouped with the Greek champions in three of the past four Champions Leagues, and while their home record is good, their away one is not. It is imperative they take the three points tonight
It is also important that Arsenal bounce back following that disappointing 2-1 defeat to Chelsea on Saturday, and Olympiacos will not be here to make up the numbers
Wenger said on Tuesday that, ‘The Champions League is simple - you need one away win and three home wins. We have done the first part of the job, now the second part is to be strong at home’. That is the task facing his side tonight - to claim the home win that is expected of them
Arsene Wenger’s side made a superb start to their Group B campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Montpellier, and that puts them in a great position to make it through to the knockout stages already
Hello and welcome to Arsenal Player for live coverage of the Gunners’ second match of the season the Champions League, against Olympiacos at Emirates Stadium