EPL Week 5: Arsenal Easily Defeat Bolton Wanderers 3-1
September 22nd 2008 14:06
Two goals in two minutes from the Gunners erased any chance for Bolton to come back. The Trotters were first to score at the 13th minute, but Arsenal's relentless attacks showed that it was just a matter of time before the Wanderers lost their lead. The visitors were twice denied by Jasskelainen posts but never gave up. At the 25th minute, Eboue scored his first ever league goal to equalize the mark. The Ivorian midfielder was in an offside position when he received the ball, but the goal stood. One minute later, Bendtner also scored his first goal of the season by completing a superb cross from Denilson. At 2-1, Bolton was still in it. However, they couldn't run the risk of opening up their game because that's exactly what the Gunners need to be at their best.
Consequently, the second half was a lot more subdued until Walcott's entrance at the 72nd minute. Ten minutes after he entered the field, the teenager made a superb run straight into the heart of the defense. At the edge of the box, he passed the ball to Adebayor inside the right side of the 18-yard box. The striker then unselfishly crossed the ball to Denilson whose first-touch finish hit the top of the net. Down 3-1 with four minutes left to go, Bolton simply had no chance.
(Note: Arsenal's third goal isn't in the video)
Arsenal's line-up: Manuel Almunia; Bacary Sagna, Kolo Toure, William Gallas, Gael Clichy (Johan Djourou, h-t); Emmanuel Eboue (Aaron Ramsey, 84th), Cesc Fabregas, Alexandre Song, Denilson; Nicklas Bendtner (Theo Walcott, 72nd), Emmanuel Adebayor.
Consequently, the second half was a lot more subdued until Walcott's entrance at the 72nd minute. Ten minutes after he entered the field, the teenager made a superb run straight into the heart of the defense. At the edge of the box, he passed the ball to Adebayor inside the right side of the 18-yard box. The striker then unselfishly crossed the ball to Denilson whose first-touch finish hit the top of the net. Down 3-1 with four minutes left to go, Bolton simply had no chance.
(Note: Arsenal's third goal isn't in the video)
Arsenal's line-up: Manuel Almunia; Bacary Sagna, Kolo Toure, William Gallas, Gael Clichy (Johan Djourou, h-t); Emmanuel Eboue (Aaron Ramsey, 84th), Cesc Fabregas, Alexandre Song, Denilson; Nicklas Bendtner (Theo Walcott, 72nd), Emmanuel Adebayor.
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