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October 25, 2009 4:15 PM GMT
October 25, 2009 4:15 PM GMT
90′ +4
Chris Foy calls time on a superb game, that could have went either way, after Arsenal's desperate long ball forward is cleared by West Ham.
90′ +3
10 man West Ham are still pushing forward as Diamanti smashes a long range shot high over the bar
90′ +2
West Ham substitution: Radoslav Kovac on for Behrami
90′ +1
A great cross from Sagna falls to Van Persie who forces a superb save from Robert Green
90′
Substitution 
Valon Behrami 
Radoslav Kovac
Valon Behrami Radoslav Kovac
90′
There will be four minutes of added time
90′
Carlton Cole was put through by a great pass but couldn't beat the two covering Arsenal defenders
88′
Substitution 
Abou Diaby 
Eduardo
Abou Diaby Eduardo
88′
Arshavin's long range effort flashes wide of Green's post
87′
Diamanti's free kick is headed away and Collison's long shot is a poor one
86′
Illunga battles with Sagna to win a free kick in a good position which Diamanti is going to take.
85′
Yellow/Red Scott Parker
85′
Scott Parker is sent off!! A dubious red card as it appeared he cleanly tackled Fabregas
83′
West Ham push forward in an attempt to fins a winning goal, Carlton Cole yet again vital in West Hams build up play
82′
Substitution Emmanuel Eboue Nicklas Bendtner
Emmanuel Eboue Nicklas Bendtner
82′
Substitution for Arsenal: Emmanuel Eboue is replaces by Nicklas Bendtner
80′
Yellow Card Vito Mannone
80′
GOAL!! Diamanti smashes the penalty right into the bottom corner giving Mannone no chance
80′
Penalty Goal Alessandro Diamanti
80′
Mannone is booked for trying to put Diamanti off
79′
PENALTY FOR WEST HAM!! Song commits the foul!
78′
Yellow Card Scott Parker
78′
Emmanuel Eboue goes down under Parker's challenge and Parker recieves a yellow card
77′
Yellow Card Emmanuel Eboue
76′
Scott Parker strides through the Arsenal defense and is denied a penalty by the referee
75′
Yellow Card Jack Collison
74′
Goal Carlton Cole
74′
GOAL!! Carlton Cole scores an easy header after a brilliant free kick from Diamanti forces a save from Mannone who could only parry.
72′
Fabregas carries the ball from the half way line before feeding Arshavin who smahes the ball towards goal, forcing Green to make a great save
71′
Yellow Card Zavon Hines
70′
Hines couldn't capitalise on a good chance and strikes the ball against Clichy, he goes onto foul Clichy while he was clearing the ball and Hines recieves the first yellow card of the game
68′
Diamanti brings the ball down well from a Green clearence before he is fouled by Arshavin, Diamanti passes the quick free kick out of play.
67′
Carlton Cole fires over after Hines' chest control bounces nicely for Cole to swivle and strike the ball
64′
Substitution G. Franco Zavon Hines
G. Franco Zavon Hines
64′
Substitution for West Ham: Guillermo Franco is repllaced by Zavon Hines
63′
Cesc Fabregas' long effort goes narrowly wide of Robert Green's left hand post
62′
Diamanti yet again fired wide after Carlton Cole does well to bring the ball down and create the chance
60′
Diamanti has a speculative effort from about 30 yards out. The attempt goes harmlesly wide
59′
Arsenal are keeping the ball superbly from West Ham, who can do nothing but camp on the edge of their own box
56′
Substitution Mark Noble Alessandro Diamanti
Mark Noble Alessandro Diamanti
56′
Substitution for West Ham: Diamanti is ce brought on to replace Noble
54′
Arshavin skipped past Spector and fizzed a cross across goal only to go out for a throw in
52′
Arsenal's quick counter attack following the free kick is broken down by Eboue who delivered a poor cross
51′
Carlton Cole is awarded a free kick which is easily cleared by Arsenal's defense
50′
West Ham are trying to press up the pitch but cannot find the killer ball into the box
47′
Noble's poor corner is followed up by a poor cross by the same player, both easily cleared by the Arsenal defense
Subsitution for Arsenal: Eduardo on for Diaby
The second half is underway
45′ +3
The referee calls time on an action packed first half.
45′ +2
Eboue is denied as Green makes a comfortable save at his near post
45′ +2
Eboue is denied as Green makes a comfortable save at his near post
45′
West Ham struggle to get the ball into the box, there will be three minutes of added time.
44′
Van Persie's corner is this time collected by Green who quickly clears the ball
44′
Arshavin's free kick is headed behind for a corner
42′
Arsenal continue to pressure up the field
39′
Noble's corner is headed away only for Noble to once again cross, this time Mannone collects the ball
38′
Cole once again shows his fight to win another corner for West Ham
37′
Goal William Gallas
37′
GOAL!! Gallas heads Van Persie's corner into the roof of the net from 6 yards out
36′
Fabregas' long shot is deflected wide after patient build up play from Arsenal
35′
Cole returns to the pitch as Green comfortably collects an Arshavin corner
34′
Cole hobbles off the pitch with a leg injury which he acquired while heading wide
33′
Noble's free kick hits Clichy and bounces away, a great ball back in is headed wide by Carlton Cole. Great chance wasted by Cole
32′
Diaby gives away a free kick about 30 yards from goal
29′
Arshavin's corner is punched well by Green to avert the danger
27′
Arsenal's short passing created a crossing oppurtunity for Clichy who puts the ball in only for Van Persie to head wide
24′
Noble gives the ball away cheaple to Arshavin and Upson makes a last ditch challenge on Van Persie to give away a corner.
22′
Noble wins a corner after Carlton Cole's persistance gave him a chance to cross, the ball is cleared and Parker wins another corner from a long shot.
19′
Free kick awarded deep in Arsenal territory after a foul on Behrami, Gallas is able to clear after a poor header.
16′
GOAL!! Van Persie scores a tap in after a Sagna cross forced Green to come off his line
16′
Goal Robin van Persie
15′
Collison judged offside after forcing a great save from Mannone
15′
Carlton Cole forces a corner after a good run from his own half
12′
Arsenal have been keeping possesion well but have struggled to make any real process around the penalty area
9′
Arshavin floats in a free kick towards Gallas who fould Spector.
7′
Noble takes a West Ham corner, Mannone comes to clear and is awarded a free kick.
4′
Van Persie forces a corner after a shot from an acute angle, Robert Green does well to punch the ball to safety
2′
Early Arsenal chance, Robin Van Persie tires a backheel from close range only to hit the side netting.
Arsenal's team today: Mannone, Sagna, Gallas, Vermaelen, Clichy, Eboue, Song, Fabregas, Diaby, Arshavin, van Persie. Subs: Almunia, Nasri, Eduardo, Ramsey, Silvestre, Gibbs, Bendtner
West Ham line up: Green, Spector, Tomkins, Upson, Ilunga, Behrami, Parker, Noble, Collison, Cole, Franco. Subs: Kurucz, Kovac, Faubert, Da Costa, Diamanti, Hines, Stanislas
Referee Chris Foy gets things underway.
Good afternoon and welcome to Goal.com's live coverage of West Ham United vs Arsenal. My name is Matthew McKeown and I'll be your commentator today.
Results
Times In BST
Top Scorers
| Player | Goals | Penalties | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Robin van Persie
Striker Arsenal |
30 | 2 |
|
Wayne Rooney
Striker Manchester United |
27 | 6 |
|
Kun Agüero
Striker Manchester City |
23 | 3 |
|
Aiyegbeni Yakubu
Striker Blackburn |
17 | 4 |
|
Emmanuel Adebayor
Striker Tottenham |
17 | 3 |
