Sunday, March 21, 2010

Arsenal - west ham analysis

Arsenal has already gone to the top, although might be go back to second or third place after man.utd and chelsea played their game tonight. 10-men Arsenal beat West Ham 2-0 by a decent performance. It wasn't Gunners' best, but they won through a hard work and much effort.
West Ham gives Arsenal a test, they're pressing so Arsenal didn't have much room to freely taking the game. Even when 11 against 11, West Ham looked threatening. Well, this victory is good for Arsenal. one man down is never easy for any team. Wenger made a good changes with subbing Bendtner with Diaby not long from the start of second half. Diaby gives Arsenal power in the midfield, after Song pulled to the center back, that's what Arsenal need.
Besides Vermaelen foul, Arsenal did a good defending. Personally, I think it shouldn't been a penalty and red card because it's just a body contact. But, thanks to Almunia who brilliantly blocked Alessandro Diamanti, who played very well yesterday, penalty. It might be another luck for the gunners, after Cole's shot has been denied by the post.
Arsenal still could improve on attacking. They had some good chances but failed to score, mostly because of not so accurate pass near the penalty area. If they don't maximize their chance, they could be punished with a bigger opponent they'll face, like Barcelona. They still had chance, but they have to improve their attacking.

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