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Date:Wednesday November 23 2011
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Team News: Arsenal vs Borussia Dortmund
The mighty Gunners are back in action in the Champions League this evening as we attempt to secure qualification to the knockout stages for the 373rd year running.
Borrusia Dortmund are tonight`s visitors to Ashburton Grove, and after narrowly avoiding defeat in Germany, the Bundesliga Giants will have their work cut out tonight to avoid elimination.
That`s not to say it`s going to be an easy game, far from it, but Arsenal are very strong at home in Europe, especially against Non-English teams. Indeed a solitary point would see us through and Leave Dortmund with a nigh on impossible task.
Arsene Wenger`s side remains unchanged from the team that beat Norwich last Saturday with Laurent Koscielny still occupying the right back position in place of injured Carl Jenkinson and Bacary Sagna.
Abou Diaby makes a long awaited return and is on the bench.
Arsenal:
• 13 Szczesny
• 04 Mertesacker
• 05 Vermaelen
• 06 Koscielny
• 11 Santos
• 08 Arteta
• 14 Walcott
• 16 Ramsey
• 17 Song
• 10 Van Persie
• 27 Gervinho
Substitutes
• 21 Fabianski
• 20 Djourou
• 02 Diaby
• 23 Arshavin
• 26 Frimpong
• 30 Benayoun
• 29 Chamakh
Borussia Dortmund
• 01 Weidenfeller
• 15 Hummels
• 27 Felipe Santana
• 29 Schmelzer
• 05 Kehl
• 22 Bender
• 23 Kagawa
• 09 Lewandowski
• 11 Gotze
• 19 Grosskreutz
• 26 Piszczek
Substitutes
• 20 Langerak
• 25 Owomoyela
• 07 Moritz Leitner
• 16 Blaszczykowski
• 21 Gundogan
• 44 Perisic
• 18 Barrios
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SONG SONG SONG SONG!!!! Messi stylin`
ajwb
Alex Song is playing a blinder here!!!
BergGunner
as usual, the goal is made by the team, and scored by Van persie. Song man of the match.
49ers
Massive result, spoilt a bit by the goal conceded at the death. Song was superb, clearly man of the match. I'm happy with the composure of this team - Dortmund were much better initially but Arsenal played out that part of the game, and got back in.
prits
Who would've thought this a few months ago? Great turn around.Now to enjoy Utd,City and Chelsea all crash out
ajwb
Alot better from The Arsenal in the 2nd Half.
Shame about not keeping a Clean Sheet!
Wow What can you say about RvP! Get work from Song
So Happy that We've Topped our Group, Brilliant!
Come on The Arsenal!!!!
hackneyval
Brilliant. Exactly what we asked of them and the team delivered. How GLORIOUS would it be if Arsenal were the only English team to get out of the Group Stages? That'd be a nice bit of "karma" wouldn't it?
julieloveshenry4ever
Great performance. We started off pretty shakey, but Dortmund aren't the German champions for nothing. A bit disapointed not to keep a clean sheet, but nevermind, we're through, but more importantly, we're through top with a game to spare.
Rocky7
I'm interested in this whole Koscielny-at-right-back thing. I know it's an injury-enforced situation, but it's interesting to note such a defender really takes a lot of pressure off the CBs, as well as giving Walcott a bit more confidence. Reminds me of our back 5 with Lee Dixon and all his endeavor in that position.
ArsenalRob
And it's odd given our reputation for being an attacking side with a leaky defense, but if I was to entertain this rather childish game of listing our 'world class' players (and I will) I think I'd list Koscielny, Vermaelen, Sagna, Song, Wilshere - none of whom are particularly attack-minded - and van Persie (with Szczesny getting there quickly). One world-class goal-scorer perhaps, but we've got an abundance of quality further behind him.
ArsenalRob
Great to see we're through to the next round as group winners with a game left to play. Haven't been following the other results - anyone know how the other PL teams are doing in their groups?
Amos.
i could never imagine song could do a c. ronaldo!
Joe_@**
Chelski joint second and need win or 0-0 at home to Valencia to qualify as RU. Citeh 3rd and have to beat Bayern and hope Napoli can't beat group whipping boys Villareal to qualify RU. Also United need a draw to qualify- can still be Group winners.
julieloveshenry4ever
Start was very shaky, the boys looked a bit tired (Ramsey and Arteta in particular) - lot of messy stray passes. Got back into it well and was comftable in the end. Good to mention that even when we were under the pump our defense never let them have a decent shot on goal.
FuiKaka
Have been very impressed with Dortmund over the two fixtures, they just lack the final ball and an RVP thankfully. After we got through the 1st frenetic fifteen minutes or so unscathed we looked very solid tonight in all depts. Despite the Germans harrying relentlessly I always felt we could profit as the game wore on. A very savvy experienced CL performance against a classy side. If we can keep this 11 fit then we have a good chance against most opposition. A lot of rightful praise for Song (still likes a dawdle in possession though!) but Santos was worthy of a mention and showed some nice skills tonight too.
nikolaijns
Just for Amos a big smile mate when all the world were losing theirs hmmm.
alwaysgunner
Why don't I believe you, Amos :-)
Naijagunner
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