Remind me again why Henry left Arsenal? I am starting to think that were a match made in heaven. The former Arsenal captain scored a late winner to help the Gunners secure a win that propelled them into a top four spot.

It's only a shame that he won't be staying any longer than this week as his loan deal ends this Wednesday.

A lot less thrilling than it sounded. A scoreless first half, an own goal by Phil Neville then a late last gasp goal by Anichebe preserves a tie, and both teams walk away with 1pt.Video: Fox Sports
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Puyol's header gives Barça 1-1 draw in first leg of Copa (Photo: AP Photo/Paul White)

Barcelona rallied from a goal down to ensure a 1-1 draw against Valencia in the first leg of their semi final showdown in the Copa del Rey.

La Mestalla provided all of the hostility the Catalans could handle, as Valencia came out of the gates in a surging frenzy, mounting unrelenting pressure in the opening minutes trying to force a crack in Barcelona's defensive armor.

By Alan Duffy

Swansea City 1-1 Chelsea Premier League 31th January 2012

A last-gasp Neil Taylor own-goal saved Chelsea from another disappointing defeat on Tuesday night, after Swansea gave the home fans another superb display of pacy attacking football.

If the early history of the European Championships can be seen as explicitly wrapped up in the politics of the time, then Spain's victory on home ground in 1964 European Nations Cup could be regarded as one of international football's ultimate flashes in the pan.
This was a victory that was simultaneously the last gasp of one of the greatest club sides that European football has ever seen and the beginning of a lull that would last for more than twenty years, a brief victory for the ultra-nationalism that blighted Spanish political life for the most of the four decades that followed the Spanish Civil War of 1936 to 1939.

Messi shows frustration in draw against Villarreal (Photo: REUTERS/Heino Kalis)

Barcelona saw their La Liga title aspirations take a serious hit after suffering a goalless draw against Villarreal at El Madrigal on Saturday night.

Another road game, another setback.

It has been the same story all year long; with Barca now having dropped 13 points in league play away from the Camp Nou this season.

Host nation Equatorial Guinea dumped pre tournament favourites Senegal out of the African Nations Cup with a last gasp winner last night, a draw may have saved face for Senegal but realistically they have been second best at a tournament which they were favourites for having lost < a href="http://www.

Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has acknowledged that Manchester City's continued hold on the Premier League's top spot is impressive but warned the Citizens that "funny things can happen" between now and the end of the season.

Scholes, 37, came out of retirement earlier this month and has since played a part in each of United's three victories, the latest being a substitute appearance in the 2-1 win away to Arsenal yesterday.

The African Cup of Nations is underway, but does it feel like we are missing a few people? - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

The 2012 African Cup of Nations kicked off on Saturday, with co-hosts and debutants Equatorial Guinea getting a last-gasp, dramatic 1-0 win over Libya. The likes of Didier Drogba, Yaya Toure and Demba Ba are chomping at the bit to showcase the quality of football in the African continent, but this year's edition has a number of recognisable absentees.

The United States opened its 2012 schedule with a 1-0 friendly draw against Venezuela at University of Phoenix Stadium. The USA got a last gasp goal, with Ricardo Clark scoring from a corner kick late into stoppage time. Both teams were using experimental lineups, with the game falling outside of the international window.

It's interesting how certain Premier League fixtures come and go as being a ‘must see' or a top of the table clash, but one that has always whet the appetite is whenever Arsenal come up against Manchester United. However this Sunday will mark the first time I've missed the visit of United in nearly 12 years.

Thanks for coming Thierry So Thierry Henry is on his way back to Arsenal. Great (yawn). Maybe Henry and David Beckham can share a row in first class on their way back to jolly ol' England. Personally, makes me no never mind whether Henry returns to the Gunners. It's just the symptom of bigger issues on both sides of the pond.

It's my first article of the new year and despite witnessing our agonising collapse at Craven Cottage last night, the Arsenal have still managed to put a smile on my face.

Even with a defiant cold/hangover that refuses to go away, the club have been able to keep me in good spirits. More on that later I'll get the depressing stuff out of the way first.

Late goals were the order of the day in England, most notably at Sunderland where Ji Dong-won's last-gasp winner earned the home side a surprise 1-0 victory over leaders Manchester City.

Roberto Mancini's side had aspirations of fully capitalising on Manchester United's loss to Blackburn Rovers 24 hours earlier, to establish a three-point lead at the Premier League summit.

Photo by Thomas Eisenhuth/ISIphotos.com

Abby Wambach's penchant for coming up big in the FIFA Women's World Cup this past summer has earned her more individual acclaim six months later.

Wambach was named the Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year Tuesday, becoming the first soccer player -- male or female -- to win an individual year-end award from the AP.

By Chris Wright

I know I'm probably in the overwhelming minority but, for what it's worth, I quite like Steve Kean. There, I said it.

It's not that I believe he's a perfectly competent coach being made a scapegoat and it's not that I really have any faith in his managerial fortitude what-so-ever.

By Chris Wright

Spotted in the stands at the DW during Wigan's last gasp 1-1 draw against Chelsea yesterday, a Wigan fan sporting an audacious 'plucked turkey' hat a hat which, if you consider the mechanics of for too long, quickly becomes pretty disgusting...

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By Alan Duffy

Fulham 2-0 Bolton Wanderers Premier League 17th December 2011

Fulham put the disappointment of that last-gasp exit from the Europa League in midweek to register a deserved win against a directionless Bolton side at Craven Cottage.

Tottenham Hotspur v Sunderland, White Hart Lane, Sunday 18th December, 3pm Kick off

So on Thursday night Spurs European adventure for this season came to an end, despite a 4-0 win at Shamrock. The perceived wisdom is that this is a blessing in disguise and can leave Harry Redknapp and his team to concentrate on getting Spurs back into the Champions League.

By FRANCO PANIZO

A day after Pep Guardiola said he had no plans of selling him, David Villa was lost to injury.

Villa will be sidelined for approximately the next six months after fracturing his tibia in Barcelona's 4-0 Club World Cup win over Al Sadd on Thursday.

One-Nil to the Arsenal seems like an apt score to mark the 125th anniversary of the club, although there is an argument it doesn't really represent the Arsene Wenger era.

This game was anything but typical though. David Moyes took a surprisingly brave approach and attacked Arsenal from the kick-off.

One-Nil to the Arsenal seems like an apt score to mark the 125th anniversary of the club, although there is an argument it doesn't really represent the Arsene Wenger era.

This game was anything but typical though. David Moyes took a surprisingly brave approach and attacked Arsenal from the kick-off.

Arsenal's last Champions League group stage match ended in defeat, as a tough Olympiakos team beat an inexperienced Gunners side 3-1 in Greece.

In a match where poor defending dominated, Arsenal went behind from a 16th minute strike from Rafik Djebbour, who rounded Lukasz Fabianski before slotting home to give the Greek side the lead.

Arsenal's last Champions League group stage match ended in defeat, as a tough Olympiakos team beat an inexperienced Gunners side 3-1 in Greece.

In a match where poor defending dominated, Arsenal went behind from a 16th minute strike from Rafik Djebbour, who rounded Lukasz Fabianski before slotting home to give the Greek side the lead.

Photo by John Dorton/ISIphotos.com

The United States Under-17 national team takes to the field at the Nike International Friendlies in Lakewood Ranch, Fla., again, looking to build off its first performance of the tournament with a matchup against Turkey (5 p.m., Fox Soccer Channel).

Xavi and Messi celebrate win against AC Milan (Photo: AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Barcelona secured top spot in Champions League Group H with a thrilling 2-3 victory over AC Milan in the San Siro.

A myriad of talking points dominated pre-game coverage, but only one threatened to mar the match itself: Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

What ho, and I trust you are in as fine fettle as AANP, for today's basic algebra lesson is that a win today will take us third, and with a game in hand no less. Crivens! Let's ruddy well get out there, dominate, take the lead, sit back, invite pressure, concede one and hang for dear life for those three points!

As I mentioned in the last hour I've been bowled over by the support I've got from tweetsport.co.uk
So it's a real treat to welcome Eilidh Donaldson of that parish as our final guest debater of the Scottish Football Blog blogathon.
Thanks again Eilidh - @tweetsportcouk
What a way to welcome Sunday's daylight.

THFC1882 present another guest blog. It's Rob again with his preview of Monday nights return to action

Monday 21st November 2011, White Hart Lane. 8pm Kick off Live on Sky Sports 1HD & 1

Another International break is over and we can get back to the important domestic business once again.

Spain's poor form in friendlies continued Tuesday when they needed a stoppage-time goal from David Villa ij order to get a 2-2 draw at Costa Rica.

Spain fell behind after an uncharacteristic howler from captain Iker Casillas. The Real Madrid goalkeeper miscontrolled the ball near the edge of the penalty area just after the half hour, allowing Randall Brenes to lift the ball into the empty net.

Nice article from the local paper giving boss Rudy Funk's opinions on the Retford v Boro match.
SCARBOROUGH Athletic boss Rudy Funk was delighted with his side's last-gasp point on the road at NCEL Premier title challengers Retford United.He said: " I'm delighted, but it is nothing more than we deserved .

Manchester City have received a boost ahead of their Champions' League clash with Villarreal, with the news that the Spanish side will be missing four star players for the game.

Star midfielder Cani was ruled out for up to six weeks after picking up a knee injury in the La Liga game with Rayo Vallecano at the weekend.

Scarborough Athletic moved up two places into 4th position of the league table thanks to their last gasp winner at home to Hall Road Rangers yesterday.That game I predicted correctly.
Bridlington Town won 3-1 away to Long Eaton United, I guessed that would be a very close game and forecast a draw.

So impressed that The St Louis Cardinals won the world series. To go from scraping a ropey last-gasp wildcard berth to winning a seven game world series is amazing.

Don't worry though, I have my pink Everton shirt on underneath. Come on you Blues

Another double header this week, as we review our last gasp win at Peterboro and the end of our
seven unbeaten games run, at Birmingham. Match reviews and managers comments on both games,
along with listener emails and all the latest Leeds United news. News too, of how to watch the televised
game against Cardiff, this Sunday.

The New York Red Bulls scored twice on the road in Frisco to advance and face the Los Angeles Galaxy in the MLS playoffs. New york went up a goal in the 61st minute when Joel Lindpere scored, but looked to be in trouble when Solli Jan Gunnar was called for a red card foul in the 79th. Instead, it was New york getting the last gasp goal, with Thierry Henry scoring eight minutes into.

From England to Europe: City & Arsenal on the up as Chelsea & United suffer shock defeats - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Join Clarence Seedorf's AC Milan and many other great teams in this season's UEFA Champions League sponsored by Heineken

Manchester City

It was a weekend for eye-opening Premier League surprises as a new team in Manchester finally announced themselves.

From England to Europe: City & Arsenal on the up as Chelsea & United suffer shock defeats - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Join Clarence Seedorf's AC Milan and many other great teams in this season's UEFA Champions League sponsored by Heineken

Manchester City

It was a weekend for eye-opening Premier League surprises as a new team in Manchester finally announced themselves.

David Beckham's legacy is already tainted. Tainted because he will forever be remembered as the man who dated a Spice Girl as much as he would for his starring role in the final minutes of the 1999 Champions League final. Tainted because he will forever be recognised as an Armani poster-boy as much as he would for his last-gasp free-kick against Greece which helped propel England to the World Cup Finals in 2001.

David Beckham's legacy is already tainted. Tainted because he will forever be remembered as the man who dated a Spice Girl as much as he would for his starring role in the final minutes of the 1999 Champions League final. Tainted because he will forever be recognised as an Armani poster-boy as much as he would for his last-gasp free-kick against Greece which helped propel England to the World Cup Finals in 2001.