NEWCASTLE UNITED 0 – 0 ARSENAL
Match Report
Barclays Premier League
St. James’ Park
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Kick-off: 17:30
Arsenal:
Szczesny, Sagna, Koscielny, Vermaelen, Gibbs, Song, Ramsey, Rosicky, Gervinho, Arshavin, van Persie
Subs: Fabianski, Djourou, Jenkinson, Frimpong, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Frimpong, Walcott, Chamakh
Newcastle United:
Krul, Simpson, S.Taylor, Coloccini, R.Taylor, Barton, Cabaye, Tiote, Gutierrez, Ba, Shola Ameobi
Subs: Fortster, Williamson, Gosling, Obertan, Sammy Ameobi, Lovenkrands, Best
So the excitement around our first game was subdued and after that performance and result it proved that there was nothing to get excited about.
Some players that stood out for me were Gibbs, Song, Arshavin and Gervinho. The partnership of Koscielny and Vermaelen looked strong.
There weren’t many chances in this game. But one moment stood out when Gervinho went down in the penalty area, which a penalty was not given. Joey Barton decided to take matters into his own hands, literally, by lifting up Gervinho, only for a scuffle to break out where Gervinho slapped Barton on the head. Barton went down like a sack of potatoes (more like a sack of s***). This debacle ended up getting Gervinho sent off on his debut, a great way to introduce himself to the Premier League. Gervinho will now be suspended for three matches. A real shame because he has looked really good for Arsenal so far, bringing something different and direct to Arsenal.
So a pretty abysmal first game, but a tough place to go and get a win none the less. Travelling Arsenal fans decided to chant “Spend Some F****** Money!” and this is not for the first time.
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