I am writing this as the game is played, and the first thing I must comment on is that Ashley Cole decided to stay away today. I believe the comment was "he is out someplace playing golf, he didn't want anywhere near Emirates Stadium." Hahhahaha what a cunt. Sorry for the unladylike language, but there really isn't another word to describe him. Anyway, brilliant decision on his part.
First Half
And the kickoff.... both teams start of very strong, very physical. Chelsea attacks almost right away, but Arsenal's defense seems to be holding. Jens saves a few easy lobs at the goal without any monkey business. Today is the last day we need any of that, especially with Diddle little boys Drogba upfront for Chelsea. There are some challenges by both sides, but nothing serious. It takes 10 hacks at the tree trunks that are Adebayor's legs to bring him down. Possession at the 10 minute mark is 55-45 Arsenal. It is really an equal game right now... both teams are fghting for a spot in the tables... Chelsea for the cup and Arsenal for third. I am really impressed with the work our defenders are putting in today, they aren't acting like the only one over 25 is Gallas. And Gallas is playing brilliantly against his old teammates. Some nasty grabbing on Adebayor by John Terry who shows himself properly ashamed and stops before he thinks the whistle has been called. Poor Petr Cech... I remember laughing when he had that head injury, but it's not because I'm a heartless monster it's because I hate Chelsea.
I wouldn't make fun of you so much if you didn't play for such a miserable team.
Now he has to wear some silly helmet on his head like Natalie Portman in Garden State. Jose Murinho keeps flapping around on the sideline like some big bat... waving his arms and baring his fangs. And Baptista is playing? Why am I not shocked that the only way I realized this was him committing a foul in the 22nd. I really think Wegner's confidence in this Brazilian is misplaced. He's already started giving the traditional Spanish excuse of "I hate the weather in England" signalling that he wil be leaving at the end of the season. Both teams are really playing to win, with excellent attacking on both side. Mourinho cannot accuse us of parking the bus today. 26th minute and nothing to report, it really is an even game. We are getting a few more penalties now, but nothing remarkable or with malice. Diaby is drawing the cheers of the crowd everytime he touches the ball. The first yellow card is drawn by Chelsea, Mikel just runs into Fabregas. Gilberto makes a bad mistake and hits a stray ball close the goal, but Joe Cole's cross doesn't connect with anyone and Jens finally collects it. A BEAUTIFUL set of passes between Fabregas, Diaby and Denilson, ending with a decent shot by Adebayor. He's scored in our last two games and looks hungry to do so again. WTF?! Baptista is onsides, there is a nice pass through and he stands there like a fucking idiot. Even Terry ran through with that one. Baptista needs to be gone as far as I'm concerned. Eboue keeps falling down, and I really wish some of his teammates would speak to him about that nonsense. You aren't Christiano Ronaldo pal, and no one likes it when he does it anyhow. Almost to the half with excellent playing on both sides (as excellent as Chelsea gets I guess). I am finding it difficult to hate Chelsea so much this game as most of the players almost seem human, and less like machines. PENALTY IN THE CHELSEA GOALBOX!!! Boulahrouz is sent off by a red card, he pushes Baptisa down... and Gilberto takes the shot and GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cech goes the complete wrong way, Gilberto is really a brilliant penalty taker, and Arsenal is 1 up and Chelsea is 1 player down!!!! This game is finally getting exciting!!!! Chelsea's fans have raised the white flag at Emirates... they seem to know that the Premiership cup has escaped them!! If Arsenal wins this game, Manchester will raise the Premiership banner at Old Trafford tonight! One minute of stoppage time, and that's the half!
Chelsea's manager practically runs into the tunnel at half time... he must remember that the only game we have lost at Emirates this season was to West Ham. Speaking of, we see some highlights of their romp at Bolton yesterday. West Ham now has the chance to make it through and live to play next season in the Premiership. I say good for them, they are the only team to have beaten both Arsenal and Man U this season. For whatever reason I really don't hate them with the fire of 1000 suns, and I must admit I do have a soft spot for the Hammers. Unsurprisingly, Liverpool lost to Fulham yesterday, as they will be focused on the final in Europe.
Birthday present, Mom?
WOW! They have this product that is lifesize, rolls of and sticks on the wall... the name is sort of stupid (WallBangers) but I'm pretty sure that would be the perfect addition to that empty wall beside my bed. Nothing says classy like a stickable Arsenal crest on the wall.
Second Half
Possession starting the half is 48-52 Chelsea. Starts off slow, we get a free kick and OH! Adebayor has a nice miss. The goal really was wide open, and he seems frustrated that he didn't have time to get the control he needed to really make a shot. Adebayor gets a yellow card for something that I consider an accident. He really is an outstanding workhorse, an outstanding player. I cannot say enough nice things about this guy. He's like Henry if he gained 100 pounds... of muscle... in his legs. Chelsea's side seems dispirited after being a man down, and Adebayor is really creating chances. He and Fabregas are wroking together now and I'd be shocked if one of them doesn't score by the last whistle. Spectacular booes being heard from our fans... they are really taking the mickey out of Chelsea.
This amused me enough that I paused the game and took a picture with my camera.
Some bad hacking by Ferreira leads to Denilson's injury. Mourinho jumps out of his seat, no doubt with some verbose comment to make. It looks like Denilson might have a real injury and is out for the rest of the game. Luckily he has all summer to recover, but I really hope it's not something awful like a low ankle sprain. Jens has finally seemed to recover from his yips or whatever his problem has been. Hleb is to come on for Denilson... here's to hoping he can pass it to OUR players. Some offsides calls, but both teams seem to be slowing down. Surprise, surprise... Hleb's first pass goes straight to Joe Cole. Arsenal seems to really be hitting stride today, they are passing around the Chelsea defense like they aren't there. Chelsea just can't seem to clear the ball past the circle. A free kick out of Essien who can't seem to control his temper against Clichy. Beautiful kick by Fabregas straight through to Adebayor, but John Terry is there. A corner, again taken by Fabregas... and Toure gets a nice header, and it's another corner. Gallas ALMOST scores... a shanked header against an open goal. I don't think anyone wants to score more than William Gallas. We hear the fans give us a rousing round of
The Chelsea fans are trying to bait Gallas, which is just hilarious seeing that we are ahead. AND SHIT! Essien EQUALIZES!!! A bad clear leads to a cross to Essien, who sends a low header in. And we are tied. Incidentally, Essien has only scored 2 goals this season, the other against Arsenal at Stamford Bridge. Arsenal has been dominating, but we seem to be slacking a little. We just can't do this when we get ahead. The Chelsea fans have woken up again, now that they realize the race is still open. There are some Manchester fans swearing someplace I do believe. Jens really wasn't at fault this time, and he has been collecting balls this time. After a scare in the Chelsea backfield, Mikel comes off for Diarra. The Blues are back in the game. CHELSEA SCORES AGAIN! BUT IT'S OFFSIDES!!! Thank GOD! Some sloppy work in the backfield by our youngsters, but Chelsea is thwarted by the flag. Chelsea is showing remarkable heart, but we don't be seem to be giving this point up easily. Terry tries to start shit with Fabregas who is having none of it. The referee gives each a small talking to, and that seems to be the end of it. Diaby is off for Hoyte. Wegner sees that Diaby is tired and rightly brings him off. Chelsea counters by pulling out Wright-Phillips for Sinclair, an 18 year old who has barely played. 10 minutes left... still a chance for either side to create magic. Jens has started coming out of the goal a bit more than I'd like. We really need to pull ourselves back into the game... this team is dispirited after losing to Liverpool, they are a man down and we just need to seal the deal. Our weakness lies in that we have some of the best damned players in the world and we just can't seem to put the ball in the net. 4 minutes of stoppage time. We are really back in the game now... we want those 3 points. KALOU SHOOTS AND MISSES!!!!!! Beautiful save by Jens. This is the keeper that we have needed all season. 3 minutes left, Arsenal's front line gets near Chelsea with only 3 men back. Essien fouls, we get a free kick. This is a time waster, and it could be our shot. Fabregas takes the kick and.... it's out. Chelsea has one more attack to make... we aren't giving the ball of easily, and Eboue has is, and it's cleared by that fucker Essien. I hope he gets deported back to Ghana. Baptista has it and.... he loses it... Fabregas gets is, Eboue SHOOTS AND DAMN! It almost went in, just touched the corssbar. 15 seconds... and we could not finish it. Manchester United are Champions of England!!!!!!
This was really an exciting game, I'm sorry for the long commentary. I probably won't make this a habit, but this really was the game that decided the Cup. Although I hate Man U, I'd much rather them get the cup that Chelsea. Especially because we beat Man U twice this year... I can stand them having the cup. Congrats Gunners for holding the Bastard Blues, here's to next season!
First Half
And the kickoff.... both teams start of very strong, very physical. Chelsea attacks almost right away, but Arsenal's defense seems to be holding. Jens saves a few easy lobs at the goal without any monkey business. Today is the last day we need any of that, especially with Diddle little boys Drogba upfront for Chelsea. There are some challenges by both sides, but nothing serious. It takes 10 hacks at the tree trunks that are Adebayor's legs to bring him down. Possession at the 10 minute mark is 55-45 Arsenal. It is really an equal game right now... both teams are fghting for a spot in the tables... Chelsea for the cup and Arsenal for third. I am really impressed with the work our defenders are putting in today, they aren't acting like the only one over 25 is Gallas. And Gallas is playing brilliantly against his old teammates. Some nasty grabbing on Adebayor by John Terry who shows himself properly ashamed and stops before he thinks the whistle has been called. Poor Petr Cech... I remember laughing when he had that head injury, but it's not because I'm a heartless monster it's because I hate Chelsea.
I wouldn't make fun of you so much if you didn't play for such a miserable team.
Now he has to wear some silly helmet on his head like Natalie Portman in Garden State. Jose Murinho keeps flapping around on the sideline like some big bat... waving his arms and baring his fangs. And Baptista is playing? Why am I not shocked that the only way I realized this was him committing a foul in the 22nd. I really think Wegner's confidence in this Brazilian is misplaced. He's already started giving the traditional Spanish excuse of "I hate the weather in England" signalling that he wil be leaving at the end of the season. Both teams are really playing to win, with excellent attacking on both side. Mourinho cannot accuse us of parking the bus today. 26th minute and nothing to report, it really is an even game. We are getting a few more penalties now, but nothing remarkable or with malice. Diaby is drawing the cheers of the crowd everytime he touches the ball. The first yellow card is drawn by Chelsea, Mikel just runs into Fabregas. Gilberto makes a bad mistake and hits a stray ball close the goal, but Joe Cole's cross doesn't connect with anyone and Jens finally collects it. A BEAUTIFUL set of passes between Fabregas, Diaby and Denilson, ending with a decent shot by Adebayor. He's scored in our last two games and looks hungry to do so again. WTF?! Baptista is onsides, there is a nice pass through and he stands there like a fucking idiot. Even Terry ran through with that one. Baptista needs to be gone as far as I'm concerned. Eboue keeps falling down, and I really wish some of his teammates would speak to him about that nonsense. You aren't Christiano Ronaldo pal, and no one likes it when he does it anyhow. Almost to the half with excellent playing on both sides (as excellent as Chelsea gets I guess). I am finding it difficult to hate Chelsea so much this game as most of the players almost seem human, and less like machines. PENALTY IN THE CHELSEA GOALBOX!!! Boulahrouz is sent off by a red card, he pushes Baptisa down... and Gilberto takes the shot and GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Chelsea's manager practically runs into the tunnel at half time... he must remember that the only game we have lost at Emirates this season was to West Ham. Speaking of, we see some highlights of their romp at Bolton yesterday. West Ham now has the chance to make it through and live to play next season in the Premiership. I say good for them, they are the only team to have beaten both Arsenal and Man U this season. For whatever reason I really don't hate them with the fire of 1000 suns, and I must admit I do have a soft spot for the Hammers. Unsurprisingly, Liverpool lost to Fulham yesterday, as they will be focused on the final in Europe.
Birthday present, Mom?
WOW! They have this product that is lifesize, rolls of and sticks on the wall... the name is sort of stupid (WallBangers) but I'm pretty sure that would be the perfect addition to that empty wall beside my bed. Nothing says classy like a stickable Arsenal crest on the wall.
Second Half
Possession starting the half is 48-52 Chelsea. Starts off slow, we get a free kick and OH! Adebayor has a nice miss. The goal really was wide open, and he seems frustrated that he didn't have time to get the control he needed to really make a shot. Adebayor gets a yellow card for something that I consider an accident. He really is an outstanding workhorse, an outstanding player. I cannot say enough nice things about this guy. He's like Henry if he gained 100 pounds... of muscle... in his legs. Chelsea's side seems dispirited after being a man down, and Adebayor is really creating chances. He and Fabregas are wroking together now and I'd be shocked if one of them doesn't score by the last whistle. Spectacular booes being heard from our fans... they are really taking the mickey out of Chelsea.
This amused me enough that I paused the game and took a picture with my camera.
Some bad hacking by Ferreira leads to Denilson's injury. Mourinho jumps out of his seat, no doubt with some verbose comment to make. It looks like Denilson might have a real injury and is out for the rest of the game. Luckily he has all summer to recover, but I really hope it's not something awful like a low ankle sprain. Jens has finally seemed to recover from his yips or whatever his problem has been. Hleb is to come on for Denilson... here's to hoping he can pass it to OUR players. Some offsides calls, but both teams seem to be slowing down. Surprise, surprise... Hleb's first pass goes straight to Joe Cole. Arsenal seems to really be hitting stride today, they are passing around the Chelsea defense like they aren't there. Chelsea just can't seem to clear the ball past the circle. A free kick out of Essien who can't seem to control his temper against Clichy. Beautiful kick by Fabregas straight through to Adebayor, but John Terry is there. A corner, again taken by Fabregas... and Toure gets a nice header, and it's another corner. Gallas ALMOST scores... a shanked header against an open goal. I don't think anyone wants to score more than William Gallas. We hear the fans give us a rousing round of
One team in London,
There's only one team in London,
One team in London,
There's only one team in London
The Chelsea fans are trying to bait Gallas, which is just hilarious seeing that we are ahead. AND SHIT! Essien EQUALIZES!!! A bad clear leads to a cross to Essien, who sends a low header in. And we are tied. Incidentally, Essien has only scored 2 goals this season, the other against Arsenal at Stamford Bridge. Arsenal has been dominating, but we seem to be slacking a little. We just can't do this when we get ahead. The Chelsea fans have woken up again, now that they realize the race is still open. There are some Manchester fans swearing someplace I do believe. Jens really wasn't at fault this time, and he has been collecting balls this time. After a scare in the Chelsea backfield, Mikel comes off for Diarra. The Blues are back in the game. CHELSEA SCORES AGAIN! BUT IT'S OFFSIDES!!! Thank GOD! Some sloppy work in the backfield by our youngsters, but Chelsea is thwarted by the flag. Chelsea is showing remarkable heart, but we don't be seem to be giving this point up easily. Terry tries to start shit with Fabregas who is having none of it. The referee gives each a small talking to, and that seems to be the end of it. Diaby is off for Hoyte. Wegner sees that Diaby is tired and rightly brings him off. Chelsea counters by pulling out Wright-Phillips for Sinclair, an 18 year old who has barely played. 10 minutes left... still a chance for either side to create magic. Jens has started coming out of the goal a bit more than I'd like. We really need to pull ourselves back into the game... this team is dispirited after losing to Liverpool, they are a man down and we just need to seal the deal. Our weakness lies in that we have some of the best damned players in the world and we just can't seem to put the ball in the net. 4 minutes of stoppage time. We are really back in the game now... we want those 3 points. KALOU SHOOTS AND MISSES!!!!!! Beautiful save by Jens. This is the keeper that we have needed all season. 3 minutes left, Arsenal's front line gets near Chelsea with only 3 men back. Essien fouls, we get a free kick. This is a time waster, and it could be our shot. Fabregas takes the kick and.... it's out. Chelsea has one more attack to make... we aren't giving the ball of easily, and Eboue has is, and it's cleared by that fucker Essien. I hope he gets deported back to Ghana. Baptista has it and.... he loses it... Fabregas gets is, Eboue SHOOTS AND DAMN! It almost went in, just touched the corssbar. 15 seconds... and we could not finish it. Manchester United are Champions of England!!!!!!
This was really an exciting game, I'm sorry for the long commentary. I probably won't make this a habit, but this really was the game that decided the Cup. Although I hate Man U, I'd much rather them get the cup that Chelsea. Especially because we beat Man U twice this year... I can stand them having the cup. Congrats Gunners for holding the Bastard Blues, here's to next season!
