Played
February 1, 2012 8:00 PM GMT
Reebok Stadium — Bolton
Referee: C. Foy
Attendance: 24371
February 1, 2012 8:00 PM GMT
Reebok Stadium — Bolton
Referee: C. Foy
Attendance: 24371
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| Bolton | 15.00 | 5.50 | 14.00 | 5.70 |
| Draw | 1.18 | 4.00 | 1.15 | 4.20 |
| Arsenal | 6.50 | 1.62 | 6.50 | 1.61 |
90′ +3
But that's it, Chris Foy blows the whistle to signal full-time, Bolton record just their third clean sheet this season as Arsenal's quest for Champions League football takes yet another blow, it's now four Premier League games without a win, final score, Bolton 0-0 Arsenal
90′ +2
Throw in to Bolton on line with the 6 yard line, last chance for Botlon!
90′
Three minutes of added time to be played at the Reebok, the way this game has gone you wouldn't bet against there being one last chance for either side
90′
Mark Davies again comes within inches of winning the game for Bolton, great footwork in the box to escape the Arsenal defence, but his shot is dragged wide of the near post with Sczcesny scrambling
89′
Substitution 
Nigel Reo-Coker 
Darren Pratley
Nigel Reo-Coker Darren Pratley
89′
The Bolton players are remonstrating with Chris Foy, they clearly feel they should have the chance from 12 yards to take all three points from this game
88′
Fantastic save by Sczcesny! Mark Davies tip toes his way through the Arsenal defence but the Polish shot-stopped lunges at the feet of the midfielder to claw the ball away from goal, penalty shouts from the home side but Chris Foy is having none of it!
86′
The ball is floated into the penalty area but it's well defender by the Arsenal back-line
86′
Free-kick to Bolton on the half-way line, Knight and Wheater lumber forward, Davies is in there too
85′
The home side begin to rally late on as they begin to sniff a chance to snatch all three points late on, as undeserved as it would be!
82′
Another great chances for The Gunners as the ball drops to Theo Walcott 12 yards from goal, the forward takes the ball on the volley but lashes wide, it's beginning to look like one of those games for Arsene Wenger's men
81′
Substitution 
Martin Petrov 
Tuncay Şanlı
Martin Petrov Tuncay Şanlı
80′
Substitution Aaron Ramsey Tomas Rosicky
Aaron Ramsey Tomas Rosicky
80′
Van Persie picks up the ball on the edge of the Bolton area, has a quick look up before producing a delightful chip, only for the ball to bounce back off the crossbar with Adam Bogdan stood helpless
78′
With just two clean sheets to their name all season, a Bolton shut-out certainly would be a turn up for the books against the free-scoring Gunners, but there are still 12 minutes of the 90 to go
76′
With Newcastle a goal to the good at Blackburn, Arsenal would slip to seventh should they fail to find a winning goal, a big dent to The Gunners' Champions League aspirations
74′
Substitution David Ngog Kevin Davies
David Ngog Kevin Davies
74′
The Bolton team are beginning to grow into this game, an Alex Song mistake leads to a corner as Owen Coyle introduces Kevin Davies to the delight of the home crowd, N'Gog makes way
72′
Superb ball into the box from Martin Petrov, N'Gog gets his head to the ball but fires into the back of the unknowing Koscielny
70′
Henry enters the field of play in place of Oxlade-Chamberlain, the youngster clearly upset at being replaced but he has put a fine shift in for his team and can be pleased with his night's work
69′
Substitution Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain Thierry Henry
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain Thierry Henry
67′
Thierry Henry is taking his tracksuit top off and looks ready for action, perhaps the Frenchman can provide the bit of quality this game has lacked thus far
64′
Faint penalty claims from the home crowd smack of desperation, as David N'Gog charges into the back of Thomas Vermaelen, referee Chris Foy doesn't even entertain the claims
61′
Great ball into the box from the advancing Sagna, Van Persie steals infront of David Wheater before guiding his effort towards goal, only to be denied by the post
60′
Encouraging drive from midfield from Aaron Ramsey, the Welshman slides the ball to Theo Walcott whose shot goalwards is blocked and just eludes Robin Van Persie
59′
Two very different styles of play on show, Arsenal with a much more measured approach, the home side lumping the ball into the box without much thought, to the groans of the home crowd
57′
N'Gog is beginning to look increasingly isolated against the giant Mertesacker and Vermaelen, perhaps Owen Coyle may be contemplating introducing the physical prowess of Kevin Davies
55′
Some rather fortunate build up play from the home side ends in a Bolton corner, David Wheater wins the knock down but there is no one there to win the second ball
52′
Thierry Henry begins to warm up on the sidelines to the joy of the traveling Arsenal contingent, will the Arsenal legend be given the chance to score his first Premier League goal since 2007?
49′
A much less frantic start to this half, both managers probably telling their teams to tighten up in midfield after what was an extremely open first 45
47′
Arsenal win an early corner, ball drops to Koscielny but his cross is poor and Bolton clear
46′
Arsenal get the game underway for the second-half
45′ +1
HALF TIME! Well, a slow finish to what has been a frantic first half, chances at both ends, the best being handed to Theo Walcott who failed to beat the imposing Adam Bogdan when through on goal. 0-0
45′
One minute of added time to be played at the Reebok as Arsenal slow the pace of the game right down
44′
Walcott finally able to apply the afterburners as he is set away down the right-hand side, pulls the ball back to find Thomas Vermaelen but Chris Eagles tracks back and prevents a shot from the Belgian defender
42′
Mikel Arteta nudges Chris Eagles off the ball and concedes a free-kick, with Eagles falling into the linesman and wiping him out to the amusement of the crowd
39′
Yellow Card Gretar Steinsson
39′
Another yellow card, this time for Bolton's Gretar Steinsson as Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain weaves infield and is abruptly halted by the Icelandic defender's challenge
38′
Yellow Card Thomas Vermaelen
38′
First booking of the game for Thomas Vermaelen for a challenge on Mark Davies, on second viewing the Bolton midfield has clearly dived, Vermaelen with a look of disbelief as he receives the caution.
36′
Arsenal beginning to take a hold of this game as they enjoy some good possession, no real threat on the Bolton backline though it must be said
33′
The game is just beginning to calm a little after a frantic opening 30 minutes, neither manager looks particularly happy with the open nature of the game
32′
Brilliant work from Steinsson down the right-hand side, cutting infield and drilling a low ball into the area but Arsenal clear
31′
He may have had his critics in his time at Anfield, but David N'Gog is proving a willing runner tonight, keeping the Arsenal back-line busy
30′
The ball is teased into the Arsenal penalty area but Arsenal defenders outnumber the Bolton men and clear easily
29′
It's end to end stuff at the Reebok as Bolton counter following an Arsenal attack, Mark Davies is hauled back by Alex Song 25-yards from goal, free-kick to The Trotters, Song lucky to escape without a caution
27′
The home side look to hit back with a chance of their own but Sam Ricketts' 25-yard effort is easily collected by Sczcesny
26′
Another superb chance, this time for the away side. Oxlade-Chamberlain spots the run of Walcott coming off the flank and produces a brilliant pass to set the England man away, but Bogdan makes himself big and parries his effort wide
24′
David N'Gog comes within inches of handing his side the lead! David Wheater produces a superb flick over the Arsenal back line, where N'Gog takes the ball down on his chest before sliding the ball past the advancing Sczcesny, only for it to roll inches wide
22′
So far it's been a half of many chances, the only thing missing is that final bit of quality to break the deadlock here
21′
Bolton finally manage a shot on goal and it's courtesy of the loan striker David N'gog, the Frenchman out-muscles Koscielny on the wing, cuts in and produces a fine save from Szczesny
18′
Alex Song does well to win the ball in midfield before setting Bacary Sagna away down the right hand side, the Frenchman wins Arsenal's second corner of the game but it is easily cleared
16′
Bolton are yet to really get started here, they seem a little off the pace and have already produced a few sloppy late challenges
15′
Arsenal's Dutch talisman Van Persie certainly seems in the mood tonight, already producing two glorious opportunities and having a header cleared off the line
12′
Yet another great chance for Wenger's men! Van Persie cuts inside and finds Oxlade-Chamberlain 15 yards from goal, the winger has to stretch to reach the ball but fires a yard wide with the goal at his mercy
11′
Another great chance for the away side, Van Persie produces a superb through ball to find Ramsey who had ventured forward from deep, the Welshman slides to meet the ball but fires straight at the advancing Bodgan
9′
First bit of goal mouth action! Thomas Vermaelen ventures forward from left-back and produces a fine cross, Van Persie meets the ball with his head but sees his effort cleared off the line by David Wheater
7′
First bit of action for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain as he drifts infield from the left, but his attempted slide rule ball for Walcott is easily cut out
6′
First corner of the game for Arsenal, Zat Knight given the unenviable task of handling Per Mertesacker, but it's easily cleared
5′
Some good early possession for the home side with David N'gog leading the line, he'll need support from Davies and Petrov in midfield so not to become isolated
2′
The Reebok crowd are certainly creating a hostile atmosphere tonight, never an easy ground to pick up points and Arsene Wenger's men will have their work cut out tonight
1′
And we're off! Bolton in their traditional white and blue, Arsenal likewise in their infamous red and white
Arsene Wenger will no doubt be relieved to be able to call upon Bacary Sagna tonight, just about every centre-back at the club has played a full-back recently
They may be on a poor run of form but the history between these two sides bodes well for The Gunners, they've won nine of their last ten meetings with The Trotters
Bolton make no changes to the side which progressed into the fifth round of the FA Cup at the expense of Swensea, while Arsenal make two changes to the side which completed a stunning comeback at home to Villa at the weekend, Djourou and Rosicky out, Arteta and Sagna return from injury
Arsenal substitutes: Fabianski, Rosicky, Park, Henry, Arshavin, Benayoun, Coquelin
Bolton substitutes: Jaaskelainen, Tuncay, K Davies, Klasnic, Pratley, Boyata, Riley
Arsenal team: Szczesny; Sagan, Mertesacker, Vermaelen, Koscielny; Arteta, Ramsey, Song; Walcott, Van Persie. Oxlade-Chamberlain
Bolton team: Bogdan; Steinsson, Wheater, Knight, Ricketts; Eagles, Muamba, Reo-Coker, M Davies, Petrov; N’Gog
Hello and welcome to Goal.com’s live commentary of Bolton v Arsenal. Arsene Wenger’s men will be looking to bounce back from three Premier League defeats in row, while Bolton will be hoping to continue their recent resurgence, having won their previous three games in all competitions.
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