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Arsenal's Euro bid is ignited by Arshavin's extra spark; Russian shows class despite feeling the strain as Wenger's men leave it late to see off stubborn opponents and go top of their group.

Publication: The Evening Standard (London, England)
Publication Date: 30-SEP-09 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: Arsenal's Euro bid is ignited by Arshavin's extra spark; Russian shows class despite feeling the strain as Wenger's men leave it late to see off stubborn opponents and go top of their group.(Sport)

Article Excerpt
Byline: James Olley

ARSENAL 2

OLYMPIAKOS

WHEN any player stands puffing out his cheeks with his hands on his knees while looking longingly at the bench, it is probably time for the manager to haul him off but Andrey Arshavin is not just any player.

The Russian looked to be feeling the strain more than most as Arsenal fluffed their lines time and again in front of goal as Olympiakos collectively stood, punch drunk, waiting for the knock-out blow.

He had been majestic in the Gunners' relentless assault on their beleaguered opponents, probing in possession and creative in his movement but with 76 minutes played, Arshavin came over for a drink and a conversation with Arsene Wenger.

It appeared he would make...

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