EPL: Blackburn Rovers v Arsenal
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Match on Tv ~ 19 Aug 2007
Channel: 22
Blackburn vs Arsenal - 10:00pm - (Live)
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WEll,our first away game. I wun expect much..a 1-0 win for me will do. I hope Da silva has recover when the time comes! sorry turbie..edit soemthing to make it nicer!
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this matches might well end up a draw as both teams recent performance quite average
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Blackburn!
Pedersen!
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Predict leh.
2-0 to Arsenal.
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so many big matches this weekend.
manchester derby, chelsea vs liverpool and this. -
So, what's your prediction on this match?Originally posted by dragg:so many big matches this weekend.
manchester derby, chelsea vs liverpool and this. -
3-1 to arsenal...i think we have scored too little in recent games and u noe...something's gotta give...some team's gotta take and this might very well be the game although im hoping we erupt against chelsea oh yeah goal rush!
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First of all, can we even overtake Chelsea's point?Originally posted by vishnusux:3-1 to arsenal...i think we have scored too little in recent games and u noe...something's gotta give...some team's gotta take and this might very well be the game although im hoping we erupt against chelsea oh yeah goal rush! 
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wat point? we arent even behind
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Arsenal win it, 2-1
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arsenal odds 2.00!!! very unlikely to win!!, my bookie say winning chance is low on arsenal
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*Croatian striker Eduardo in line for full debut at Blackburn*
Arsène Wenger may hand fit-again striker Eduardo his Arsenal debut at Blackburn on Sunday.
The Croatian striker looked impressive in pre-season but picked up an ankle knock on the eve of the new campaign and has been forced to sit out the past two games. Denilson is also back after an ankle injury but Emmanuel Adebayor (groin), Abou Diaby (ankle) and Gilberto (fatigue) are still out. They may be joined on the sidelines by Emmanuel Eboue who picked up an ankle problem in the 2-0 win at Sparta Prague on Wednesday.
“From last night we might have a little problem with Eboue, who is struggling a bit,” said Wenger in an exclusive interview with Arsenal TV Online on Thursday. “I don’t know yet, we will have more news tomorrow. The players who come back available could be Denilson and Eduardo. I don’t think we’ll lose anyone else from last night apart from that little question mark over Eboue.”
The manager was asked whether heÂ’d be prepared to start Eduardo for the first time against a tough-tackling side like Blackburn.
“Why not?” replied the Frenchman. “We have played two hard and physical games this season already so we need fresh legs.”
Arsenal.com will have further injury news on Friday afternoon.
Arsenal TV Online subscribers will be able to see the full video interview with Arsène Wenger on Friday morning. In it the Frenchman talks about: the win at Sparta, the emergence of midfield goal-scorers, the Premiership season so far, the form of Man United, Chelsea and Spurs, the two games at Blackburn last season, stories linking Arsenal with Morten Gamst Pedersen and his thoughts on further transfers. -
Key Battles: The players to watch on Sunday
Arsenal travel to Blackburn on Sunday for their first away game of the new domestic campaign. This season Arsenal.com will be identifying the key battles for each Premier League game and bringing you all the statistics and information a fan could need. Swot up now and come Sunday you'll be impressing anyone who'll listen with your new-found knowledge.
Robbie Savage v Alexander Hleb
Alexander Hleb has enjoyed a dazzling start to the 2007/08 campaign. First he scored a vital equaliser against Inter Milan in the Emirates Cup and took his scoring form into Arsenal's opening match when he struck a dramatic last-minute winner against Fulham. By scoring another in the 2-0 win over Sparta Prague on Wednesday he entered 'purple patch' territory and staked his claim for a regular start in that role behind the strikers. On Sunday, Alex will test his new-found goalscoring touch against Robbie Savage, a player notorious for his hard-tackling, no-nonsense approach. Interestingly, Hleb proved more than a match for Savage when tracking back last term, coming out on top in 63 per cent of his challenges. In comparision, Savage won only 49 per cent of his tackles. In fairness, the Welshman was plagued by injuries last term and he'll be looking to remind the home fans of his capabilities on Sunday.
Brad Friedel v Jens Lehmann
Jens Lehmann is unlikely to have produced a more clumsy blunder in his long and illustrious career than the slip which allowed David Healy to score for Fulham last weekend. But with nearly two decades of experience to call upon, Jens is made of stern stuff. Impressively, he remained focused for the remaining 89 minutes against Lawrie Sanchez's side and kept an important clean sheet in Wednesday's 2-0 Champions League win at Sparta Prague. With the likes of McCarthy and Roque Santa Cruz lurking on Sunday another shut-out would be a huge plus as Arsenal look to continue their winning run. Lehmann's opposite number, Brad Friedel, is no stranger to Premiership showdowns either. The 36-year-old has been a stalwart of the Blackburn team for nearly seven years since joining from Liverpool. Last season Lehmann made 10 clean sheets, two more than Friedel and the Arsenal No 1 will be looking to get one up on the American once more this weekend.
Benni McCarthy v William Gallas
Arsenal fans will need little reminder of McCarthy's qualities. Last season the South African international scored a stunner at Ewood Park to halt Arsenal's progress in the FA Cup. McCarthy's 18 goals in all competitions made him an instant hit with the Rovers faithful and manager Mark Hughes, who will be pleased to have kept hold of his prized asset following the Premiership's record summer spending spree. On Sunday, McCarthy will come up against William Gallas. The Frenchman may have endured an injury-ravaged first year with the Gunners but his record of 21 successful tackles from 27 attempts last term suggests McCarthy will need to be on top form to topple Arsenal's new captain on Sunday.
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Arsenal can win this! Do my dad proud
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If Blackburn plays physical,Arsenal is unlikely to win.So the likelyOriginally posted by SoccerExpert:arsenal odds 2.00!!! very unlikely to win!!, my bookie say winning chance is low on arsenal
result is a Draw.As for Liverpool vs Chelsea,i will bet on HT/FT,Home/Away.
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predicting a very slow pace match. arsenal will have problems passing de ball around fluently.
will be expecting a 1 goal win for arsenal.
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Guys , do not underestimate your opponents ...
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draw, unless di silva plays. he is possibly a secret weapon.Originally posted by turbo_drift:So, what's your prediction on this match?
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ok la 1-2. arsenal win. once again is last last last min then score the winning goal
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Arsenal just finish champion league matches , the will be very tired!, so this matches i dont think arsenal can get a win, even if they win maybe by 1 lucky goal haha
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Originally posted by SoccerExpert:Arsenal just finish champion league matches , the will be very tired!, so this matches i dont think arsenal can get a win, even if they win maybe by 1 lucky goal haha
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well last season we trashed blackburn didnt we? 6-2? CMon gooner fans,be abit optimistic can?!
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Arsenal strike force decrease and also blackurn have lot of very gd player this season, so this match hard to predict might well end opposite way,