4/17/2012

Wigan beats Arsenal


 Franco Di Santo celebrates the opening goal
Arsenal suffered a shocking 2-1 defeat from Wigan Athletic to risk their chances of a chmapions league place, while Wigan went five points clear of the relegation stage.
Wigan scored both the goals within 8 minutes from the start. The opener came from a counter attack when Wigan intercepted in Arsenal's corner and Di Santo all on his own in the middle, beat Szczesny, knocked it over him, taping into an empty net.
The second came when Moses on the left, beat his man, showing pleasing skill, crossed the ball into the box finding Gomez who had an easy finish.
Arsenal replied with their only goal in 21 minutes. Vermalen placed an excellent header  past Al Habsi, on Rosicky's cross from deep on the left.

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