felirox

17 Feb 08, 22:55

Arsenal FC vs AC Milan (2nd Leg)

UCL Knockout Stage

San Siro

Tuesday, March 04, 2008
Kick-off: 7.45pm ( U.K time) 3.45 am (S'pore time)

BrUtUs

17 Feb 08, 22:59

got telecast?

gunners 2-0

felirox

17 Feb 08, 23:00

I think AW wil lgo for a 4-5-1 formation

Almunia (if he's fit)

Sagna Senderos Gallas Clichy

Eboue(wtfzxx!! But AW likes to play him,sad. ) Fabregas Flamini Rosicky (if he's fit)

Hleb

Adebayor

I'll go for a 2-0 win.

BrUtUs

17 Feb 08, 23:02

Originally posted by felirox:

I think AW wil lgo for a 4-5-1 formation

Almunia (if he's fit)

Sagna Senderos Gallas Clichy

Eboue(wtfzxx!! But AW likes to play him,sad. ) Fabregas Flamini Rosicky (if he's fit)

Hleb

Adebayor

I'll go for a 2-0 win.

if play 4-5-1 tat sure will struggle to score one...

felirox

17 Feb 08, 23:05

Seedorf: We Will Beat Inexperienced Arsenal

Clarence Seedorf believes that AC Milan will be able to use their experience in Europe to help them beat Arsenal in the Champions League in midweek.

The Dutch midfielder recognised that the Gunners are a strong side, but thinks that they will not have the guile to overcome the wily old heads in the Rossoneri side.

With the first leg at the Emirates this week, Seedorf thinks that the tie will be settled in Italy.

"In my view, although Arsenal are one of the best teams in Europe and have been playing very well lately, they lack experience," he told Sunday Mirror.

"We are champions of Europe and have won this competition seven times. We know how to handle these occasions.

"We have experience and we also have cunning, especially when it comes to ties over two legs.

"Arsenal have a great record at home but. But the second leg being at the San Siro will be our advantage."

Seedorf then admitted that he is a fan of Cesc Fàbregas, but does not think that the Arsenal midfielder has the ability to outwit Gennaro Gattuso.

"Fàbregas is one of the best midfielders in the world," he added.

"But we have quite a few world class midfielders, including Gattuso. I think Fábregas will find it tough up against him."

One word for seedorf: Hao lian

Trump_Card

17 Feb 08, 23:08

1-1 draw for me . I feel that Milan shouldn't be underestimated just simply b/c we're the home side . Kaka + Pato is after all stronger than the manure attack that ripped our horrible defence apart last night ...

798

17 Feb 08, 23:10

pls drop eboue n gilberto! they r letdown!

wondering if clinchy, flamini, adebayor can recover fully? if not it will be a tough battle for us.

hope we win big! 3-0!

felirox

17 Feb 08, 23:14

I think they're all fit. Well,we're not underestimating ac milan,but they're so proud being "experienced" Eff off man. Well the defenders during the man utd couldnt care less abt the match. Plus hoyte and troare arent our permanent fullbacks. We must get a win at the Emirates,by hook or by crook.

klaha

17 Feb 08, 23:30

Fielding our first team, we still stand a chance.. but if our first choice fullbacks are still not ready..like having hoyte and traore in the defence..then i assure u its 100% gg to us. And i think Gilberto dont even deserve to be in the reserve squad

xopa

18 Feb 08, 08:39

we will murder them.

thongs

18 Feb 08, 15:42

well i do hope for a win, but judging from the formation, i can only see a hard 1-0 win

gunner77

18 Feb 08, 17:17

i tink will be draw

SoccerExpert

18 Feb 08, 17:38

Arsenal will win this 2-0 , can try Arsenal -1.5

klaha

18 Feb 08, 23:30

Wenger - We need to be cautious over Kaka

Arsenal v AC Milan

Champions League Round 2 Leg 1

Arsenal Stadium

Wed, Feb 20, 2008, 7.45pm

By Matt Fortune

Arsène Wenger has earmarked Brazilian playmaker Kaka as AC Milan’s dangerman.

The World Player of the Year has overcome injury in time for Wednesday’s Champions League clash at Emirates Stadium — a place Kaka has fond memories of. In his first appearance at the Gunners’ home, in September 2006, the 25 year-old scored a wonderful solo goal in Brazil’s 3-0 victory against Argentina.

Blessed with pace, vision and a penchant for the spectacular, Kaka is capable of changing a game in a flash. A fact Manchester United, Liverpool and Celtic found out to their cost in last season’s premier European competition.

“Kaka made the difference last year in this competition,” said Wenger on Friday. “He scored 10 goals in 11 games. He made the difference against Celtic.

“He's the guy who can dominate a situation and in 10 seconds get to the other side of the box and score a goal.

“We need to be more cautious in the centre than we usually are. He's especially dangerous at counter-attacking. I don't know if I'll use Gilberto for him.

“My main worry is to get 11 fit players for the Milan game.”

omg.. Gilberto to defend KAKA? Wenger , no more stunt pls..tor long..

felirox

18 Feb 08, 23:33

Gilberto? Oh man. This is madness. I rather have Martin keown marking Kaka.

felirox

18 Feb 08, 23:38

Injured Players

Emmanuel Adebayor

Emmanuel Adebayor has a muscular injury but he has been named in the squad for Saturday's game against Manchester United.

Alex Song

Alex Song has returned from the African Nations Cup but has a knock (muscular) and may not feature in the weekend FA Cup tie.

Gael Clichy

Gael Clichy is in the squad for Saturday's trip to Old Trafford but may not be fit to play. He has a knee problem and a tight hamstring.

Bacary Sagna

Bacary Sagna is not injured but is out of the weekend FA Cup tie against Manchester United for personal reasons. "Bacary Sagna has a personal family problem," confirmed Wenger. "He is not available tomorrow and maybe he is not available on Wednesday. He has a big family problem."

Philippe Senderos

Philippe Senderos is a doubt for Saturday's game. "He has not practised all week because of a thigh and a knee problem," said the manager on Thursday.

Theo Walcott

Theo Walcott was a late drop-out for the Blackburn game and will be missing once more at the weekend. "Theo was down to play on Monday but he had a thigh problem," said Wenger. "He will be short for Saturday again and I wanted to play him there."

Manuel Almunia

Manuel Almunia has not fully recovered from sicknes but would not feature against Manchester United in any case - Wenger has confirmed that Jens Lehmann is keeping goal in the FA Cup this season.

Abou Diaby

Abou Diaby was injured during the 2-1 win at Manchester City but there is no time frame on when he will return. "Diaby, in fairness, picked the injury up at Man City," said the manager. "We sent him on international duty with information explaining that he was injured and they did not play him."

Tomas Rosicky

Tomas Rosicky sustained a slight hamstring problem during the FA Cup fixture with Newcastle and has not featured since. He will not play at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Robin van Persie

Robin van Persie has been sidelined since he picked up a thigh injury during the Carling Cup Semi-Final first leg against Tottenham and will not be rushed back. "As for Robin, it has all gone well," said the manager earlier this month. "After last time we have decided not to push him and give him the needed time. I don't want to set any timescale because that means, if he is not ready by that date, I might feel I have to push him."

Denilson

The Brazilian midfielder was withdrawn midway through the first-half of the Carling Cup Semi-Final second-leg defeat against Tottenham. "He will be out for three or four weeks," said Wenger after the match. "He has a hamstring [problem]."

Johan Djourou

Johan has missed the last six games after picking up a groin injury in the Carling Cup Semi-Final against Tottenham and he is some way from recovery.

Everyone is infected with "RVP" disease.

798

18 Feb 08, 23:44

Originally posted by felirox:

Injured Players

Emmanuel Adebayor

Emmanuel Adebayor has a muscular injury but he has been named in the squad for Saturday's game against Manchester United.

Alex Song

Alex Song has returned from the African Nations Cup but has a knock (muscular) and may not feature in the weekend FA Cup tie.

Gael Clichy

Gael Clichy is in the squad for Saturday's trip to Old Trafford but may not be fit to play. He has a knee problem and a tight hamstring.

Bacary Sagna

Bacary Sagna is not injured but is out of the weekend FA Cup tie against Manchester United for personal reasons. "Bacary Sagna has a personal family problem," confirmed Wenger. "He is not available tomorrow and maybe he is not available on Wednesday. He has a big family problem."

Philippe Senderos

Philippe Senderos is a doubt for Saturday's game. "He has not practised all week because of a thigh and a knee problem," said the manager on Thursday.

Theo Walcott

Theo Walcott was a late drop-out for the Blackburn game and will be missing once more at the weekend. "Theo was down to play on Monday but he had a thigh problem," said Wenger. "He will be short for Saturday again and I wanted to play him there."

Manuel Almunia

Manuel Almunia has not fully recovered from sicknes but would not feature against Manchester United in any case - Wenger has confirmed that Jens Lehmann is keeping goal in the FA Cup this season.

Abou Diaby

Abou Diaby was injured during the 2-1 win at Manchester City but there is no time frame on when he will return. "Diaby, in fairness, picked the injury up at Man City," said the manager. "We sent him on international duty with information explaining that he was injured and they did not play him."

Tomas Rosicky

Tomas Rosicky sustained a slight hamstring problem during the FA Cup fixture with Newcastle and has not featured since. He will not play at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Robin van Persie

Robin van Persie has been sidelined since he picked up a thigh injury during the Carling Cup Semi-Final first leg against Tottenham and will not be rushed back. "As for Robin, it has all gone well," said the manager earlier this month. "After last time we have decided not to push him and give him the needed time. I don't want to set any timescale because that means, if he is not ready by that date, I might feel I have to push him."

Denilson

The Brazilian midfielder was withdrawn midway through the first-half of the Carling Cup Semi-Final second-leg defeat against Tottenham. "He will be out for three or four weeks," said Wenger after the match. "He has a hamstring [problem]."

Johan Djourou

Johan has missed the last six games after picking up a groin injury in the Carling Cup Semi-Final against Tottenham and he is some way from recovery.

Everyone is infected with "RVP" disease.

i sincerely hope they r not 'chickening' out. hope they can be a man n recover on time!

klaha

19 Feb 08, 01:44

can't wait.....for the match

felirox

19 Feb 08, 12:12

Arsenal a danger to all on the break, warns Capello

Fabio Capello has spent less than two months on his voyage of discovery in English football, but he has already made his mind up about the quality of Arsenal. The England manager described them yesterday as "one of the very top teams in Europe" and warned his former club Milan that they could not have a more difficult task when they visit the Emirates in the Champions League tomorrow.

There are some aspects of life in England upon which Capello is prepared to reserve judgement – the question of England's next captain for example – but when it comes to Arsenal he has already intimated that he would like his national team to play the same way as the Premier League leaders. He said yesterday the counter-attacking style of Arsène Wenger's team would be a challenge even for the European Cup holders and their weight of experience in the competition.

Capello said that Milan, whom he led to a Champions League triumph in 1994 and who lie fourth in Serie A with their two first-choice goalkeepers injured, would have to try to score an away goal to give themselves a chance. "Since the draw I've felt that Milan could not have got a worse proposition than Arsenal," Capello said. "I believe that at this time Arsenal are one of the very top teams in Europe. They combine great quality with great speed. They will be very different from the team beaten 4-0 at Old Trafford.

"Arsenal defend with 10 men and attack with six. They are a very well organised side, full of talented players. If you leave them any space, they counter-attack with four to five players at such pace that the opposition cannot figure out what's hitting them. Milan can count on their huge experience and, as I've said, they always give their best and more on such occasions. But to have a chance with Arsenal they'll have to be in top physical condition."

Carlo Ancelotti's team arrive in London today with Clarence Seedorf and Pato serious doubts for tomorrow's game. They have already lost their Brazilian goalkeeper Dida and his understudy Zeljko Kalac is suffering from a hand injury, which could mean a rare outing for the 38-year-old veteran Valerio Fiori, who has not played since December 2003. The World Footballer of the Year, Kaka, made a return in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Parma, during which Paolo Maldini came on for his 1,000th appearance for Milan. Ronaldo is out for the long term.

Capello said that Manchester United had managed to negate the threat of Cesc Fabregas in the FA Cup tie on Saturday, which had proved "a key factor for their dominance". He added: "We know that Milan can rise to the challenge in crucial matches, but this is a very difficult time to face Arsenal. But [Emmanuel] Adebayor, [Mathieu] Flamini, [Gaël] Clichy will be back against Milan, for a very different Arsenal team.

"They [Milan] will need their quality players in their best form, and it is vital for the likes of Kaka and Seedorf to recover in time. They will need a strong midfield to face Arsenal, [Andrea] Pirlo is a must. If Pato recovers in time it will be a big bonus for them. Arsenal have Adebayor on extraordinary form, but the whole team play great football. Milan will have to endeavour to score an away goal, which would give them a boost for the San Siro game."

Wenger's claims that his Arsenal team have played more matches so far this season than any other side in Europe – 42 games – will be his justification for such a half-hearted exit from the FA Cup at Old Trafford. Nevertheless, he should reap the benefits tomorrow with Adebayor, Clichy and Flamini all available. Bacary Sagna and Tomas Rosicky could also be back in contention.

felirox

19 Feb 08, 12:14

Fábregas wary of 'killers' Milan

Cesc Fábregas believes Arsenal can win the European Cup and Premier League this season but has warned his team-mates that Milan, tomorrow's opponents in the Champions League, are capable of "killing" opponents at the blink of an eye.

"Everyone talks that they are not doing well in the league, that they are not playing well," he said. "But these kind of teams can kill you in one second. They have massive players like Kaka, [Andrea] Pirlo and [Alberto] Gilardino - this kind of world-class player - and we have to be careful. Still I think we have a good chance."

Fábregas said Arsenal were "quite confident" of winning the Premier League but cautioned against losing focus with a five-point lead as he insisted the squad could land a domestic-European double. "We are capable, definitely, we have no doubt about that," he told CNN International's World Sport. "But, of course, we will have to wait and see." The midfielder said he would choose the Premier League before European success if forced to pick.

Arsenal were widely expected to struggle after Thierry Henry's sale and Fábregas, who said he was not keen on the Premier League plan to take games overseas, revealed meetings of staff and players sparked a positive response. "We said: 'Look, we can do two things - we can go down because Thierry has left and say we are never going to win anything again or we can all step up [and] be winners.'"

sexyfats

19 Feb 08, 20:43

so the match is today?

BrUtUs

19 Feb 08, 23:09

match is tml... not tonite... tonite is pool n chelsea...

HyuugaNeji

19 Feb 08, 23:12

thursday morning

bryanw

19 Feb 08, 23:23

arsenal 3 milan 0

klaha

19 Feb 08, 23:43