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L’ Arsenal ( sostenitori in foto ) ha sbancato “Anfield Road” ( 1-2 ) e con questo importante successo esterno ha agguantato il terzo posto, facendo contemporaneamente scivolare i “Reds” di un sempre più in bilico Rafa Benitez in settima posizione. Il russo Arshavin è stato determinante nel successo dei londinesi; lo stesso attaccante la scorsa stagione rifilò una quaterna al Liverpool in soli novanta minuti in una partita che terminò quattro pari. Al termine della gara che il Tottenham ha perso sul proprio terreno contro i Wolves il giocatore degli “Spurs” Benoit Assou-Ekotto sembra sia stato insultato pesantemente da un supporter deluso nei pressi del tunnel che conduceva i giocatori negli spogliatoi. All’atleta camerunense pare siano saltati i nervi, finendo con il mettere le mani al collo del supporter che lo abusava verbalmente. Ne è nato un piccolo parapiglia riguardo al quale la polizia sta investigando per risalire alle singole responsabilità che potrebbero emergere con chiarezza dai filmati.

 

 

Assou-Ekotto has been at Spurs since 2006

Tottenham full-back Benoit Assou-Ekotto is facing a police investigation after an incident with a fan following the 1-0 home defeat by Wolves on Saturday.

The 25-year-old Cameroon international confronted the fan, who was sitting close to the dug-out and tunnel.A police spokesman confirmed: “We are investigating an allegation of assault. There have been no arrests.”Spurs are also looking into the matter and may look at CCTV footage as the clash was not filmed by broadcasters.”We’re aware of the incident and investigating it,” a Spurs spokesman told BBC Sport.”The police are speaking to everyone involved.”Assistant manager Joe Jordan led Assou-Ekotto away and later gave his version of events to the club’s security team.One eye witness said the Spurs defender raised his hands to the supporter’s neck after receiving verbal abuse.The incident is likely to have been captured on camera as it was so close to the tunnel.Assou-Ekotto joined Spurs in 2006 from French club Lens.

( BBC Sport )

 

 

Andrey Arshavin was Liverpool’s tormentor again as Arsenal secured a vital win at Anfield to close the gap on Premier League pacesetters Chelsea and Manchester United.

Gunenrs boss Arsene Wenger insists his side can still have a big say on the title race – but his bold claims looked in danger of backfiring as Dirk Kuyt gave Liverpool a deserved interval lead.Liverpool’s £18m full-back Glen Johnson, who suffered a torrid afternoon, unwittingly handed Arsenal a route back into the game when he turned Samir Nasri’s cross past Liverpool keeper Pepe Reina five minutes after half-time.And the visitors, who were uncharacteristically off the pace in the opening period, were ahead after 58 minutes with a moment of genius that Arshavin is making his Anfield trademark.The Russian, who scored four goals in four attempts in a dramatic 4-4 draw at Anfield last season, struck in stunning fashion, controlling brilliantly before firing a thunderous shot high past Reina.

Arshavin’s magic totally deflated the hosts who, despite having big guns Steven Gerrard, Fernando Torres and Alberto Aquilani on the pitch in the closing stages, barely mounted any meaningful response as Arsenal closed out the victory with ease.The result does further damage to boss Rafael Benitez’s public guarantee that Liverpool will definitely finish in the top four, with Anfield totally subdued at the final whistle as Arsenal dealt comfortably with a succession of aimless long balls.Arsenal’s emotions were in sharp contrast at the final whistle as they responded to an angry half-time team talk from Wenger and celebrated a victory that leaves them only six points behind leaders Chelsea with a game in hand.Liverpool were able to pair Gerrard and Torres together for the first time since early October as the Spain striker started after making an appearance as substitute in midweek against Fiorentina.

Aquilani made the reverse journey as he returned to the bench after making his full debut in the midweek Champions League defeat – a decision that left the Italian still waiting to make his full Premier League debut after his £20m summer move from Roma.Torres’ return gave Liverpool’s attack an extra air of menace in a first half they dominated, exerting almost complete superiority over Arsenal as the Gunners delivered a desperately poor display.Gerrard served up the perfect opportunity for Torres to mark his return with a goal after 11 minutes when he laid an inviting pass into his path in the penalty area, but Manuel Almunia read the striker’s intentions and saved low down.Liverpool’s captain – and indeed the rest of Anfield – was infuriated when referee Howard Webb ignored what looked highly presentable penalty claims as he fell under challenge from William Gallas.

Gerrard received a measure of criticism for going to ground too easily in the area at Blackburn last Saturday, but he had a clear case here.Kuyt gave Liverpool the lead they deserved five minutes before the interval, and Arsenal keeper Almunia must take a large share of the responsibility. He failed to deal with Aurelio’s free-kick under pressure from Lucas, and Kuyt steered home the loose ball.Arsenal needed a moment of inspiration or a slice of good fortune to ignite a lifeless display, and salvation arrived in the shape of the latter five minutes after the break.Nasri’s cross looked to be posing no serious threat, but a slight touch off Jamie Carragher wrong-footed Johnson, who bundled the ball past Reina.There was nothing fortunate about the brilliant finish from Arshavin that put Arsenal ahead eight minutes later, taking a perfect first touch before lashing a finish high past the motionless Reina.It prompted Benitez into making a change after 65 minutes, sending on Aquilani for Javier Mascherano in an attempt to provide an extra touch of creativity in midfield.Aquilani’s arrival failed to provide any spark, and Arsenal were never under serious pressure as they cruised to victory.

( BBC Sport )

 

Team	P	GD	PTS
1	Chelsea	16	27	37
2	Man Utd	16	20	34
3	Arsenal	15	21	31
4	Aston Villa	16	12	29
5	Tottenham	16	13	27
6	Man City	15	8	26
7	Liverpool	16	10	24
8	Birmingham	16	0	24
9	Fulham	16	3	23
10	Sunderland	16	0	21
11	Stoke	16	-4	21
12	Blackburn	16	-12	19
13	Burnley	16	-14	18
14	Wigan	16	-17	18
15	Everton	16	-8	17
16	Hull	17	-17	17
17	Wolves	16	-13	16
18	West Ham	16	-7	14
19	Bolton	15	-12	13
20	Portsmouth	16	-10	11

 

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