Arsenal 4 Bolton 2
Bolton again today but this time at home! A chance to go top of the premier league tonight, could it be?
Slow start from both teams as they looked to find their feet.
Two early tame efforts from Arsenal as Diaby and Arshavin both shoot from the edge of the box and Jaaskelainen easily saved both.
6 minutes in and Bolton took a surprise lead. Cahill scored with his left foot from eight yards after a knock down from Davies after Arsenal failed to clear. 1-0 to Bolton.
11 minutes in and nearly an equaliser for Arsenal as Rosicky played the ball through on goal for Cesc Fabregas but his shot from five yards to the left of goal was saved by Jaaskelainen.
2 minutes later and Eduardo made a terrific run and took a shot from over 25 yards, which was just over. So close!
21 minutes in and Bolton win a free-kick. 21 Taylor takes the free-kick and it looked to be going into the bottom right corner but Almunia made great save to push the ball out.
In quick succession, Arsenal are awarded a free-kick of their own. Cesc delivered, Vermaelen met the ball with his head but Bolton were able to clear.
26 minutes in and penalty to Bolton after Denilson fouled Lee in the box. Taylor stepped up to take it, Almunia managed to get a hand to the ball but failed to keep it out. Unfortunate! 2-0 to Bolton!
Arsenal looked to find their way to goal but no luck as Bolton pulled their men back time and time again.
34 minutes in and Cesc made a great mazy run to the edge of the Bolton box before feeding the ball into Eduardo in the box. He shot from ten yards but Jaaskelainen gathered.
37 minutes in and free-kick to Arsenal as Eduardo was fouled. He took the free-kick which hit the wall and then was clear. Poor free-kick! Another missed opportunity!
4 minutes later and another free-kick to Arsenal which was floated in by Cesc and Bolton player Davies headed it onto his own crossbar from 10 yards out. Nearly an own goal!
43 minutes and GOAL. Cesc fed the ball beautifully to Rosicky to the right of goal. He shoots from 20 yards and it flew into the net to the left of Jaaskelainen. Great finish!!! 2-1 to Bolton.
1 minute later and it could be all equal as Arshavin feeds the ball into Cesc to the left of goal. He took the shot from 15 yards but Jaaskelainen made a great save to his left.
Half time score. Arsenal 1 Bolton 2.
The game restarted with some early movement form Arsenal but nothing comes of it.
50 minutes in and Cohen ran at the Arsenal box and took a shot from 20 yards but Sagna blocked.
2 minutes later and GOAL. Arshavin’s pass was deflected into the path of Cesc who ran into a tight angle on the right before nut-megging Jaaskelainen!! Game on! All equal at 2-2.
59 minutes in and Arshavin feeds the ball to Cesc. He cut inside before shooting from 20 yards but Jaaskelainen pushed the ball over. Close!
Rosicky passed to Eduardo on the edge of the box but he scuffed his shot and Jaaskelainen easily gathered.
No worries as 4 minutes later Arsenal won a corner. Cesc took the corner, Diaby nods it down to Vermaelen who scored with an effort into the corner from ten yards!! 3-2 to Arsenal!
74 minutes and after being awarded a free-kick, Cesc hit the wall. The ball rebounded to Denilson who shoots from 25 yards out on the right but Jaaskelainen gathered at his second attempt.
82 minutes in and Denilson played a great ball over the top and Cesc latched onto it in the box and went down under a challenge from Jaaskelainen. Replays showed that Cesc got a touch and it should have been a penalty.
84 Taylor has a shot from the left but it goes across goal. Bolton are not out of this yet.
86 minutes and GOAL. Arshavin tried to play a one-two with Eduardo but got the ball back from a Bolton player before slotting home from ten yards on the right. 4-2 to Arsenal. Is this the goal that takes Arsenal top of the premier league?
Could have been five as a stoppage time Eduardo pass to Arshavin who turned Robinson on the halfway line before running at goal and forcing Jaaskelainen to push the ball out for a corner from a close range shot. Wrong decision to go alone as Walcott was clear on the right!
Arsenal see it out! Full-time score Arsenal 4 Bolton 2. Full match report here.
YAY!!! Top of the table!! 
Congratulations to Arsenal!! Fabulous comeback! We always make it hard for ourselves, but glad the job was done. Thought Cesc was superb, he’s in supreme form!
Let me know your thoughts guys!!!!
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Cesc played so well yesterday and that is what inspired coming back from 2-0 down. The atmosphere at the Emirates just kept getting better as we scored each goal. I also think that Rosicky played really well and I think he could be getting back to his best. The influence Cesc had on the game was excellent and it ended up being very important.
Excellent performance from the gunners. At least we’re definitely top until next week!!
Well done Cesc!
Ali
January 21, 2010
Cesc keeps getting better I am soooo happy, starting to feel like we can do somethi this season and I hope we really do.
Sa Toya
January 21, 2010
Great night for ARSENAL..ARSENE ALL THE WAY. FABREGAS is a gem
Remi
January 21, 2010
What really annoys me that the media were on the Gallas foul and forget that Arsenal really
deserved that win. They never mentioned that this was a blatant foul on Captain Fantastic and
had to result in a clear penalty. Diaby is out injured which worried me most. Yes it was a foul
from Gallas but this was not intentional.
lucyhangon
January 20, 2010
Fabulous Fabregas.An amazing performance by the gunners and a spectacular performance by our captain,who is in great form this season.It was a great comeback.3 points and top of the table.Yay!Great football by arsenal as always.
jaylene
January 20, 2010