Arsenal .. lucky

While preparations for the second leg match between FC Barcelona and Arsenal on March 8th are underway I would like to discuss my thoughts on the previous match they had and why Arsenal didn't deserve to win.

First off, I have nothing against Arsenal, in fact they are my favourite team in the Premier League, and that pure class 83rd min strike from Arshavin was a thing of beauty. Even though Barca was in a state of severe fatigue since it was during February, and some major players were missing from that match, that's still no excuse given the results. But, based on the given statistics it seemed more of a miracle that Arsenal actually pulled through with the win. Furthermore, Messi's headed goal wasn't offside and the fact that Arshavin intentionally got a hand ball near the end just adds up to the mere chances Arsenal had in order to win. To me it just seemed impossible for Barca to lose after the amount of success they were having this season.

One thing I am certain of however is that when Arsenal arrives in Camp Nou in 7 days, it will result in an entirely different outcome as the energy and sheer madness that Barca fans bring with them will ultimately end with the demise of the Emirates.