Arsenal 2 : 1 Wigan

Arsenal 2 : 1 Wigan
Tomas Rosicky's first Premiership goal broke Wigan hearts as Arsenal fought back from a goal down in the last 10 minutes to move back into fourth spot.

Wigan took the lead when Denny Landzaat crashed home a superb strike from 35 yards that gave Jens Lehmann no chance.

With time ticking down, substitute Emmanuel Adebayor thought he had grabbed an equaliser when he slotted through Kirkland's legs, only to be denied by the official's flag.

But Arsenal felt the benefit of the official's decision 10 minutes from time, when Flamini was generously ruled onside and the Frenchman's cross was slid into his own net by Hall.

Wigan boss Paul Jewell was clearly furious, but his anger turned to despair moments later when a superb move involving Adebayor and Baptista was finished off by Rosicky's flying header.

There was no time for Wigan to respond and the defeat leaves them just five points off the bottom three.
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# Posté le dimanche 11 février 2007 14:12

Thierry Henry - Why I can only dance with Adebayor

Thierry Henry - Why I can only dance with Adebayor
Thierry Henry has revealed the reason why he celebrates every goal by dancing with Emmanuel Adebayor. It appears the Togolese striker is the only one who can follow the steps.

Arsenal's front two have been gelling on and off the pitch in recent months. In that time they have begun to perform a strange hip-swivel when each other scores. Henry told the Club's official website about its origins.

“There is nothing really behind it,” he said. “It just happened. We were messing around in the dressing room.

“That is one of the steps that I do when I dance and we said we'd do it if we scored. To be honest he is the only one who can follow the steps.”

No one is suggesting the dance is having a galvanising affect on the team. However its emergence — along with a string of stirring comebacks — is one illustration of the spirit and harmony in the Arsenal camp at the moment.

“I get along with everybody,” said Henry. “Ade is a great guy. He has been like that straight from the start. I knew him a little bit before because he was playing with my old club. But whether it is with him, Emmanuel Eboue, William Gallas or Robin van Persie you'll see it. We always celebrate our goals. I like to enjoy them with everybody.

“Ade is doing tremendous right now. It is easy to point out [our partnership] at the moment because we have been dancing. Everybody is focussing on that. But, as I say, he is the only one who can do the dance with me that is why I dance with him.”

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# Posté le vendredi 09 février 2007 06:52

Togo 2 : 2 Cameroon

Togo 2 : 2 Cameroon
Emmanuel Adebayor started and scored as Togo lost a two-goal lead to share the spoils with Cameroon on February 7. Adekamni Olufade put Togo ahead on 24 minutes and Adebayor doubled the advantage five minutes before the break. Partizan Belgrade striker Pierre Boya pulled one back for the Indomitable Lions on 64 minutes and Getafe's Daniel Ngom Kone struck in injury time to earn the draw.
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# Posté le jeudi 08 février 2007 18:51

Keshi back in charge of Togo

Keshi back in charge of Togo
Nigerian Stephen Keshi will return to manage Togo for Wednesday's friendly against Cameroon.

His return comes less than a year after being fired from the post for poor results.

"I'm returning to finish my mission," he said.

Keshi was sacked in March 2006 following Togo's disappointing showing at the Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.

Togo have been without a manager since the departure of German Otto Pfister following last year's World Cup which was dogged by controversy when the team threatened to strike over a pay dispute.

Arsenal's Emmanuel Adebayor is among the 13-strong squad called up for the game.

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# Posté le mardi 06 février 2007 17:04

Middlesbrough 1 : 1 Arsenal

Middlesbrough 1 : 1 Arsenal
Arsenal striker Thierry Henry rescued a point for his side after they were reduced to 10-men at Middlesbrough.

The game had been dominated by defences but sparked into life when Philippe Senderos was red-carded for hauling down Yakubu, who scored from the spot.

Viduka had a well-struck shot saved by Lehmann as Boro pressed for a second before they were caught out by a swift Gunners move.

Henry clinically finished to equalised and this was the signal for a late rally by the visitors, although they had to settle for a point.

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# Posté le dimanche 04 février 2007 09:10