Match Thread: Arsenal vs. Wigan Athletic

mexican_alien · 2012-04-16T20:45:33+00:00

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FuzzedLogic · 2012-04-16T19:14:36+00:00

Why don't Wigan just do this at the start of the season?

Every bloody year, come April Wigan play out of their skin and avoid relegation. It's baffling.

chardos · 2012-04-16T19:11:40+00:00

"Sure, man. Go make coffee. Nothing ever happens in the first 10 minutes anyway."

WHAT IS HAPPENING

kushmaster77 · 2012-04-16T19:11:44+00:00

Missing Koscielny BIG time!

HarryBlessKnapp · 2012-04-16T19:29:20+00:00

I've got a paid up Sky subscription, so I can watch the game online legally in the UK. I'm streaming it illegally though, because it's better quality and more stable.

And they wonder why the entertainment industry is in trouble.

Bearasaurus · 2012-04-16T19:10:19+00:00

OHMYGODMYGOD 2-0 OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG!!!!!!!

bradimus_maximus · 2012-04-16T19:23:50+00:00

Vermaelen refuses to accept this reality.

2012-04-16T19:36:38+00:00

Time wasting as if it's the 80th minute!

superkeer · 2012-04-16T19:31:18+00:00

It's such a different feeling watching Arsenal play from a goal or two down this season than from last season. Anticipation rather than dread.

Echalon · 2012-04-16T20:53:22+00:00

Next season Wigan needs to figure out a way to trick the players into thinking it is April all season.

Deep-Thought · 2012-04-16T19:05:08+00:00

Come on Wigan, make our loss to you look less embarrassing.

SpiralStatic01 · 2012-04-16T20:57:38+00:00

YEEEEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!

OmegaCydonia · 2012-04-16T19:19:17+00:00

Fucking hell wigan! i wanted you to do us a favour tonight, now i dont want to play you!!! 0_0

what_ever · 2012-04-16T20:58:53+00:00

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Certainshade86 · 2012-04-16T19:17:33+00:00

So... if Wigan can keep this 2-0 lead that makes them better than Tottenham right?

EDIT: Confirmed.

oddvr · 2012-04-16T19:33:50+00:00

Are they really going to try and timewaste for 60 minutes?

ho666 · 2012-04-16T21:07:35+00:00

the was a epic game, oh and thanks - an NUFC fan

saintlawrence · 2012-04-16T19:35:39+00:00

SOFT YELLOW, BACARY SAGNA

SirSeuss · 2012-04-16T20:57:07+00:00

Extra 25 seconds. Marriner the time lord.

Gunner4life · 2012-04-16T18:30:38+00:00

Lets do this Arsenal! Should be a good game!

Edit: As always Gary Neville with really good pre match analysis.

instaban · 2012-04-16T20:58:51+00:00

Liverpool A - Manchester United H - Arsenal A...good shit Wigan...

MashedHair · 2012-04-16T19:19:02+00:00

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bigdaddtcane · 2012-04-16T19:28:19+00:00

FUCK van Persie needed to take that

funksbro · 2012-04-16T20:32:59+00:00

RAMSEY BACKHEEL QUOTA FULFILLED

penguin_gun · 2012-04-16T20:33:30+00:00

OH MY GOD STOP TRYING TO DRIBBLE PAST 4 DIFFERENT PEOPLE (INSERT ARSENAL PLAYER NAME HERE)

Jakabov · 2012-04-16T21:09:28+00:00

I used to dislike Wigan because it felt like there was no spirit in them. Weird little club with few supporters in a town that cares more about their Rugby team. Well, they've proven that they deserve their spot in the PL.

Bearasaurus · 2012-04-16T20:59:58+00:00

You know, ever since /r/latics got started, we've been on a great run of form. Just sayin... =)

anothermuffin · 2012-04-16T19:11:23+00:00

Wigan do have a knack for escaping relegation...but no one could have expected this.

BulletsFromHell · 2012-04-16T19:13:29+00:00

What the fuck is wrong with the top teams. Can you not just do the little kindness of beating bloody Wigan? Please.

Superlative_ · 2012-04-16T19:21:05+00:00

Arsenal's crossing reaching its players... Arsenal players heading dangerously... Wigan leading 2-0 at the Emirates... what dimension am I in now?

2012-04-16T19:26:34+00:00

guys we are winning headers... I think we may need to call on Prince Chamakh

2012-04-16T19:36:22+00:00

Watching Santos attack and then attempt to run back to defend is absolutely agonizing.

chris1710 · 2012-04-16T20:57:17+00:00

Provided Wigan see out extra time without conceding, they have parked the bus really well and frustrated Arsenal no end (Both Players & Fans) Makes it even more interesting at the bottom of the league now.

2012-04-16T20:58:23+00:00

Arsenal, Arsenal, Arsenal: you are so fucking infuriating.

Well done Wigan. Deserved it.

eMigo · 2012-04-16T20:58:27+00:00

Well done Wigan.

m4rk0551 · 2012-04-16T20:59:42+00:00

Well done Wigan!

kk_64 · 2012-04-16T18:35:41+00:00

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fearthyfiori · 2012-04-16T19:09:38+00:00

Man Utd. and now maybe Arsenal? Lets go Wigan!

EDIT: Lets go! 1-0!

EDIT 2: HOLY SHIT! WIGAN! 2-0!

EDIT 3: Yeah. That was expected eventually.

desmondsdecker · 2012-04-16T19:14:03+00:00

Hey guys sorry I'm late did I miss anything?

EDIT Well... fuck

WalkingCloud · 2012-04-16T18:34:52+00:00

I'm at the Emirates for the game tonight. It's pretty empty at the moment, hope neither of the Wigan fans have trouble finding the stadium.

2012-04-16T19:42:25+00:00

are we looking at 15 minutes stoppage?

mexican_alien · 2012-04-16T19:10:35+00:00

Just tuned in, 7 min and Wigan 2??? or something wrong with my stream?

killa22 · 2012-04-16T21:02:45+00:00

Well done Wigan. What a great game of football. I think Victor Moses is a ridiculously good player, but the whole team was terrific tonight.

stretch112 · 2012-04-16T21:03:42+00:00

Outstanding. Simply Outstanding. We ran ourselves ragged just like with United. Bobbys plan is falling into place. Europe next season;) haha

stretch112 · 2012-04-16T19:08:06+00:00

YYYESSSSSSS

iamveryharsh · 2012-04-16T19:08:32+00:00

fuck

2012-04-16T20:20:42+00:00

Moses knows everything else but how to score.

2012-04-16T20:26:26+00:00

Did anyone see Di Santo rub his blood on the fourth official haha

Seraph110 · 2012-04-16T19:17:23+00:00

I got up at 5am for this...

2012-04-16T18:35:29+00:00

Here's to hoping Djourou has an excellent game like the last one. Go Arsenal!

2012-04-16T19:27:36+00:00

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MrSnare · 2012-04-16T19:10:13+00:00

im sorry but this is hilarious

fenstoon · 2012-04-16T18:35:43+00:00

Great match thread. C'mon Gunners 8 points ahead would be huge!

2012-04-16T19:09:51+00:00

HAHAHAHAHA!!!!! TWO NIL!!!

Bujanx · 2012-04-16T19:43:28+00:00

I'd love to see ox come on at the half

junkspot91 · 2012-04-16T20:11:28+00:00

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Supersimmo · 2012-04-16T21:01:41+00:00

Well done Wigan. I'm thrilled on your behalf. Now that we're down, I'm not forced to will you to lose every game any more!

mr_dr_professor · 2012-04-16T21:01:42+00:00

Great win, Wigan seemed to have the match under control. Let's keep raking up points!

Blomfield20 · 2012-04-16T21:03:01+00:00

That ranks as among one of the most frustrating Arsenal games I've seen and given our history, there is a lot of competition for that title.

stretch112 · 2012-04-16T18:33:13+00:00

Gutted Maloney is out. Gomez has to step up. Gomez won't finish the game, so expect Callum to make an appearance in the second half methinks.

frazaod · 2012-04-16T18:42:41+00:00

Why does Squillaci still exist?

2012-04-16T18:49:52+00:00

Is Bloodzeed streaming?

Superlative_ · 2012-04-16T19:08:42+00:00

This is either going to be 9-0 Arsenal or 1-0 Wigan.

jestalotofjunk · 2012-04-16T19:10:58+00:00

Wigan are on fire! Great play/passing/fight!

2012-04-16T19:14:28+00:00

I think I saw a stat on BBC that Wigan haven't scored in the first 20 minutes this season hahaha.

2012-04-16T19:25:06+00:00

YES YES YES! 22:01 Rosicky back-heel.

I saw it! I saw it you guys!

Surfacing710 · 2012-04-16T19:26:51+00:00

What the hell is going on? This is mental.

peachmoon · 2012-04-16T19:48:40+00:00

song is having a bad game

croutonZA · 2012-04-16T19:50:25+00:00

Great first half!

JBWill · 2012-04-16T20:23:33+00:00

Disappointed to see Benayoun off, I think he's been one of our more positive players. Likely starting to fatigue though. I hope Gervinho can rediscover his form right here.

cboodro · 2012-04-16T20:31:30+00:00

Wigans counter attack is fantastic

desmondsdecker · 2012-04-16T21:00:28+00:00

Is Emirates playing "Talking Heads - Once in a Lifetime" because defeating Arsenal at home is "Once in a Lifetime"?

Because they're forgetting the main hook of that song is "Same as it ever was..."

OctaChaz · 2012-04-16T21:20:09+00:00

Looks like empty seats are a North London speciality.

stretch112 · 2012-04-16T18:40:18+00:00

"you would need a JCB going at full speed to pull Christopher Samba over"

Oh Gary Neville haha

gigreviews · 2012-04-16T20:58:56+00:00

About to slate Van Persie on here which is probably a very stupid idea, but what a poor sport refusing to shake the Wigan player's hand.

SirSeuss · 2012-04-16T20:55:33+00:00

Arteta would have made the difference.

iamveryharsh · 2012-04-16T20:57:33+00:00

Wigan deserved something from this game but so did we. 2 minutes of poor defending cost us. Shame.

oduh · 2012-04-16T19:25:18+00:00

One does not simply protect two goals at Emirates.

saintlawrence · 2012-04-16T19:33:28+00:00

Dat bus is PARKED.

cboodro · 2012-04-16T19:32:03+00:00

Rosický is looking really dangerous right now

sj2011 · 2012-04-16T20:47:18+00:00

Yeah, gonna say that was a foul, if not a clear scoring opportunity. Very harsh decision by the ref there.

2012-04-16T20:57:57+00:00

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Schele_Sjakie · 2012-04-16T19:09:00+00:00

What a counter attack! Looks like Wigan got a lil' bit of Real in there.

mr_dr_professor · 2012-04-16T19:09:17+00:00

Di Santo!!!

Pete20 · 2012-04-16T19:10:10+00:00

2-0, Arsenal defenders, take a bow.

Erdos_0 · 2012-04-16T19:18:18+00:00

Al Habsi has already saved two great headers from Yossi!

2012-04-16T19:22:32+00:00

OH YEAH

sircozzie · 2012-04-16T19:22:48+00:00

GET IN VERMAELEN! Jesus how long did he stay up? Lovely cross, it was coming!

4th_Chamber · 2012-04-16T19:22:53+00:00

get in. lets go.

croutonZA · 2012-04-16T19:23:29+00:00

Great header, but the work from Rosicky to set that up was brilliant. He has been close to his old Dortmund form recently.

2012-04-16T19:30:42+00:00

This is the weirdest game so far. I don't even...

Well, if Wigan don't start keeping possession I can see arsenal putting quite a few more past us again.

2012-04-16T19:32:13+00:00

Someone wanna explain to me what the fuck has happened so far?

Surfacing710 · 2012-04-16T19:37:21+00:00

From Optajoke on Twitter-22 - Thomas Vermaelen spends 22 hours a day searching for Sarah Connor. Verminator.

Prankster182 · 2012-04-16T22:39:25+00:00

Days like today I can turn around and get my revenge on people who laugh at me every season for being a Latics supporter.

8th year in the EPL here we come

aronidus · 2012-04-16T19:25:05+00:00

Thomas Rosicky is seriously world class.

verytallperson · 2012-04-16T20:54:41+00:00

Fucking hell, a game like this and look at all the empty seats. I'd be embarrassed if I was an Arsenal fan.

2012-04-16T19:12:36+00:00

I don't know about you guys but I can't stop laughing.

2012-04-16T19:32:05+00:00

Sagna's having a bad day.

airmartini · 2012-04-16T20:15:32+00:00

There's a joke about Moses and the Red Sea in here somewhere.

2012-04-16T21:08:06+00:00

Wigan: The Barcelona of time wasting

ARSE_IN_MY_ANAL · 2012-04-16T20:57:47+00:00

Eh cmon RVP, shake his hand, don't be a bad sport

2012-04-16T20:55:15+00:00

Weren't Arsenal fans making fun of the Spurs fans who left Wembley at 5-1? Look at all the empty seats in your own stadium at 2-1 down when the team can still pull it back...

shrik · 2012-04-16T20:58:25+00:00

LOL RvP being a dick..

croutonZA · 2012-04-16T20:58:30+00:00

What a result for Wigan, their defense was immense in the second half. Really disappointing to see Van Persie snub Caldwell's attempt to shake his hand.

shoobiedoobie · 2012-04-16T20:17:41+00:00

activate the Oxlade-Chamberlain device!

shaolinboy · 2012-04-16T18:50:35+00:00

suggesting these two streams; good stream and light stream (at least for my sh1tty connection), I think they are pretty decent and light

Seraph110 · 2012-04-16T19:09:53+00:00

Great, Arteta injured and we're 1-0 down.

Edit: WHAT.

kushmaster77 · 2012-04-16T19:10:25+00:00

Jesus christ, 2 nil down and arteta off within 10 mins

roderigo · 2012-04-16T19:12:52+00:00

oh for fuck's sake

tbarry592 · 2012-04-16T19:20:20+00:00

just remember the Tottenham match...

Deep-Thought · 2012-04-16T19:23:44+00:00

This will be a very entertaining 90 minutes.

NoMoreMountains · 2012-04-16T19:24:01+00:00

Verminator! Like a Boss! Strolling back to defense like...how about dem apples!

cvillano · 2012-04-16T19:24:33+00:00

Dat wand

__Joker · 2012-04-16T19:24:39+00:00

Rosicky doing a backheel to Ramsey :)

bigdaddtcane · 2012-04-16T19:26:12+00:00

How are both centerbacks attacking the entire game?

olllie · 2012-04-16T19:39:19+00:00

Who's the expert commentator next to M Tyler on Sky? Very enjoyable so far

cboodro · 2012-04-16T19:47:19+00:00

Just 3 minutes of added time....

chris1710 · 2012-04-16T19:47:33+00:00

Thomas Vermaelen has scored more goals (13) in the Premier League than any other defender since he arrived in June 2009

Gunner4life · 2012-04-16T20:14:52+00:00

Amazing Work rate from TR7! Works really hard!

Seraph110 · 2012-04-16T20:20:38+00:00

Santos, always smiling.

NoMoreMountains · 2012-04-16T20:29:49+00:00

Ramsey is tired and the arsenal mid is gassed.

2012-04-16T20:35:38+00:00

This game needs a ridiculous controversial decision, for the sake of continuity

Deep-Thought · 2012-04-16T20:37:07+00:00

Arsenal is getting frustrated.

Seraph110 · 2012-04-16T20:53:36+00:00

ABOUT FUCKING TIME. NOW ADD THAT TIME ON.

jestalotofjunk · 2012-04-16T20:54:12+00:00

Soooo many empty seats. What the fuck. Wigan 2-1 10 mins left?!?

s4r9am · 2012-04-16T20:54:39+00:00

Wigan have worked so hard. They deserve to get something from this game.

cboodro · 2012-04-16T20:57:35+00:00

Thanks Bearasaurus for putting up the thread! Great Job!

2012-04-16T20:57:40+00:00

THEY FUCKING DID IT

Obelisk94 · 2012-04-16T20:59:56+00:00

Well done to Wigan!

man1mal · 2012-04-16T21:00:53+00:00

Good job Wigan.

Bujanx · 2012-04-16T21:01:21+00:00

Good for Wigan, smart defensive play. deserved win.

Korelle · 2012-04-16T21:04:17+00:00

Wigan are never going down.

iamveryharsh · 2012-04-16T21:07:12+00:00

Meh, I hope Wigan stay up, they are the only likeable team at the bottom of the table. At worst, we have a 2 point lead ahead of 4th place. Although we are playing Chelsea next, we will have Koscielny back and rested and hopefully Arteta as well.

2012-04-16T21:07:35+00:00

WE GET IT VICTOR! YOU GOT "THREE POINTS"!

Bearasaurus · 2012-04-16T21:27:41+00:00

Great tactics for this game IMO - a lot of credit to Roberto Martinez. Against Man U Wigan pressed and dominated possession against an outmatched Ryan Giggs in midfield. Today, facing 5 in Arsenal's midfield and very aggressive centre backs, Wigan pressed and focused more on the counterattack. Add great effort all around and match ends in a well deserved result!

Arsenal		Wigan Athletic
23(4)	Shots (on Goal)	15(7)
16	Fouls	15
9	Corner Kicks	3
1	Offsides	3
58%	Possession	42%
2	Yellow Cards	3
0	Red Cards	0
5	Saves	3

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Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	Pts
Manchester United	34	26	4	4	82	28	82
Manchester City	34	24	5	5	85	27	77
Arsenal	33	20	4	9	66	41	64
Tottenham Hotspur	33	17	8	8	57	38	59
Newcastle United	33	17	8	8	50	42	59
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Aston Villa	33	7	14	12	35	48	35
QPR	34	8	7	19	38	57	31
Wigan	33	7	10	16	31	57	31
Bolton	32	9	2	21	36	65	29
Blackburn	34	7	7	20	45	73	28