Arsenal v. Tottenham 2-1 22/Dec/07

Another lucky night for Arséne boys in the North London Derby, assured Arsenal FC the top place in the chart, expecting what Man Utd will do tomorow afternoon against the toffies. With the common epithet "Ya sé juega!" from Argentine Gustavo Cima from Fox Sports, the match began with the usual control over the board by Cesc Fábregas, but fading into the final minutes of the first half. Gallas booking was a cameo of first half: fine and joyful attempts v. the inability to complete them. At least three attempts to score were made by the Gunners with the most efficient on a Eboué strike well deviated by 'Robbo'.
Cesc geniality throughout the game was shown as well Rosicky's eye for passing. Gaël Clichy will be the man of the match if it weren't stolen by "Dinosaur" Bendtner. Clichy covered all the game th position of young Aaron Lennon, his dribblings and sprint didn't impress young uaul and not a chance was conceded by him through Lennon. It is recurrent that his efforts will lead him on his national side, Although vacancy in that position is filled through the mediocre Eric Abidal. I am sure that if Clichy pace this season is on, Domenec will have to consider the first choice position in him. Another outstanding game play was by Spaniard Almunia. He has shown this season that his eagerness on the number one shirt is on, he is a full contender to Lehmann and security is on his side proving to be a very powerful contender for the second place in his national side also. Another mediocre goalkeeper, Victor Valdez, and José Reina's reluctance this season, could lead him to a place in the Euro Cup coming out next summer. Regarding the previously mentioned Niklas "Dinosaur" Bendtner, he is, as I said it here in the blog many times, a predator of the area. He is the epitome of the '9', a curretn position often forgot in these days. Klaas Jan Huntelaar, Juan Pablo Angel and Louis Saha can be counted among the men enrolling in this decayed but elemental position. Bendtner, always appearing in the right place at the right time, has showed his poor movement outside the box, but his superb and magnificent deployment inside, and his goal just 45 seconds after coming showed the previous. Both home goals were a display of technical array, and with the Adebayor definition, many Gooners could remember those definitions made by the 'Unamable' Henry.
The electric game showed the superior football proposal made from Mr. Ramos, a total change from the mediocre perispective of Joll. Although a good football style, they will never be superior to the Arsenal, and while Spurs had improved I was very expectant in the last few weeks for this match and finally the boys showed the courage needed to win a title, I am proud of them beating a new and resurging team.
The election of Fabio Capello as the England coach with a multi-millionaire contract was the hit of the last week in football news. A new refresh and face is needed to counter the wave of deceptions in English footbal, and he was elected by his curriculum not by his iniciative style. Jose Mourinho aka the 'Special one' would be a suitable option although his relation to the outer world of Football (technical staff, media and owners) has been always tormentous. English contender Harry Redknap has the lead in outstanding development but not as successful as Capello. We will see how things work out with an English catenaccio.
One thing that every football fanatic must be very keen to watch is the king of derbies: FC Barcelona v. Real Madrid. I will be commenting, only for this special occasion this interesting match that is the world's classic football game.
And finally regarding the UCL last sixteen draw I admit it was a very unpleasant result to be paired with last edition champions and world's club champions AC Milan. I am very concerned and thrilled about this match which will be the greatest European test since 2006 final. If the London side gains this one, I think they have at least a 70% chance of becoming champions. A tough, but needful test to see what both Arséne and the squad are made of.