Arsenal beats Wolverhampton 4-1 – Recap and Video Highlights – Saturday, November 7, 2009
Arsenal traveled to face Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, November 7, 2009 in the English Premier League. The Gunners were 3rd in the league table and could move into 2nd with a win. Here’s a recap of the match along with video highlights.
Arsenal beats Wolverhampton 4-1 – Video Highlights
Arsenal cruised to victory over Wolves on Saturday in the EPL. Wolverhampton struggled in the match and had little chance after conceding two own goals in the first half. The first was a corner headed in by Zubar to his own net to make it 1-0 for Arsenal. The next goal was a shot by Eduardo that deflected off Craddock and into the back of the net. Cesc Fabregas would make it 3-0 in stoppage time at the end of the first half. While Arsenal led 3-0 after 45 minutes, it could have easily been closer if not for the own goals conceded by Wolves.
The second half was more of the same as Wolves couldn’t get many chances and Arsenal controlled most of the play. They would extend their lead in the 68th minute with a goal from Arshavin to make it 4-0. Wolves would finally get one goal in stoppage time as Craddock would score off a corner kick with a header. The match would end at 4-1 for Arsenal and a bit unlucky for Wolves who conceded two own goals.
| SCORING SUMMARY | |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | Arsenal |
| Jody Craddock (89) | Ronald Zubar (og 28) |
| Jody Craddock (og 35) | |
| Cesc Fábregas (45) | |
| Andrei Arshavin (66) | |
| MATCH STATS | ||
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | Arsenal | |
| Shots (on Goal) | 7(1) | 13(5) |
| Fouls | 11 | 15 |
| Corner Kicks | 4 | 4 |
| Offsides | 1 | 8 |
| Time of Possession | 38% | 62% |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Saves | 3 | 0 |
