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So here we have it. League leaders Arsenal are ready to take on Derby, a team that has been labeled
as the worst ever to play in the Premiership. They have been living up to this label, losing 4-0 to
Tottenham and 6-0 to Liverpool and 1-0 to Manchester City in their first three away games this
season. They were admittedly given a tough opening schedule, and a visit to the Emirates will not
do
Match Preview Arsenal dominated today's games for long spells, despite only managing to put the
game away 2-0 in the final 10 minutes. An 83rd minute header from Nicklas Bendtner broke the
deadlock, and Neves Denilson put the game beyond doubt with a superbly taken strike from 20 yards
out. Arsene Wenger's younger players have once again proved their worth and will go into the fourth
round full
From yesterdays Carling Cup action.
Eduardo and Tomas Rosicky were both on target in their countries ties against Estonia and San
Marino respectively, as Arsenal players made a significant contribution to their side's Euro
Qualifying efforts. Rosicky, the Czech captain, headed in for the opener against San Marino,
continuing his goalscoring form after a parried shot ended up coming to him.
Arsene Wenger has assured Arsenal fans that young gunners Justin Hoyte and Nicklas Bendtner will
both be at Arsenal after the January transfer window. Hoyte had already proclaimed his allegiance
to the club, claiming that he would rather fight for a spot in the heavily contested right-back
position than go for guaranteed first team football at a lesser club.
Arsenal are set to play an exciting match on Saturday as they take on West Ham, the only team ever
to beat Arsenal at the Emirates. West Ham are something of a bogey team for the Gunners, having won
their last 4 Premiership meetings, and Arsenal will not be happy if they lose to recently departed
Freddy Ljungberb. However, Arsene Wenger's boys will be heavy favorites to win this match,
especially
Alex Hleb passed a late fitness test today and will be included in the squad for Saturday's game
against West Ham. The Belarussian will be a welcome addition to Arsene Wenger's squad, especially
considering his fine form prior to his injury. Hleb, who has been heavily criticized for attempting
to walk the ball into the goal has already scored twice this season, once in the Champions League
Tomorrow will see Arsene Wenger's young guns take on Big Sam's Newcastle side in the Carling Cup.
Wenger confirmed that he will continue to play youngsters and players "who need to get up to full
speed" in the Carling Cup, despite the fact that Sam Allardyce always plays his strongest squad
even in the 'lesser' of the English cups. Arsene informed Arsenal.
