Arteta: The way we can knock out AC Milan
Mikel Arteta is still believing there is a way past AC Milan.
The Spanish midfielder’s optimism comes as a surprise after the Italian giants took an almost unassailable lead in the first leg of the round of 16 tie yesterday, winning 4-0.
After being confident prior to the visit to the San Siro due to a 2-0 victory at that ground in 2008, Arsenal were humbled by goals from Kevin-Prince Boateng, Robinho (double) and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
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Wenger’s men went into this knock-out round affair with an impressive record against Italian sides in this competition, and according to Mikel Arteta, the Gunners can still manage to maintain that record by making a miraculous comeback in the second-leg on March 6 at the Emirates Stadium.
Milan dismantled Arsenal yesterday by robbing the Gunners of their confidence through an early goal before going into half-time 2-0 up. Those events rattled an Arsenal side who were consigned to defeat once Ibrahimovic netted a late penalty.
And Arteta believes making a similar dream start with his teammates at the Emirates Stadium in the return leg could turn the tables dramatically.
“Never say never in football,” said the Spaniard.
“If we score two goals in the first half at the Emirates then it is game on. After last night, it will be very difficult to get through and we all know that.
“There is nothing we can do about the pitch. It was absolutely awful – you had no control at all. They are more used to it because they play here every week but I don’t think we need excuses. They were the better team and deserved to win. We go to London with a really disappointing result.
“Everything became difficult after the first goal. They scored three goals on the counter-attack. It is difficult to take in and we have to change our mindset. We have another tough game on Saturday [at Sunderland in the FA Cup].”
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stop talking mikel, you were poor, get a grip and pass the ball forwards please!!!!
Agree with you Fuz…and Mikel, dont blame the condition of the pitch you moron!!
enything can happean n football. I think it waz 2003/2004. Depotivo lacorana. Vs ac milan. First leg ac milan won 4-1 second leg Depotivo won 4 goals 2 nothing nd Depotivo qualified. By ds fact i think if d gunners can use there own hme oppotunity. I think they can score 5 goals 2 notin dt s if ac milan did nt c alone goal. I wish dem a very big of luck.
can you please learn to spell. you fucking little cunt.
learn to spell you fucking little c*nt
When Spurs lost to Real Madrid last year. There was an optimism that when they come to the lane…Anything could happen. It did, Spurs lost again.
I’m not a boaster or a bragger but this is a lost one lads.
And before you start on me saying that Arsenal aren’t Spurs, keep in mind that they got knocked out by Real Madrid, Spurs beat Milan according to Mr Wenger using bad tactics.
i strongly devastated about d result yestaday, wenger used wrong formation. Arsenal is out of champions league.
If I’m being honest, I have to agree with Mikel about the pitch, it was pretty goddamn awful and I could see that none of our players could control the ball properly and that caused our passing to become pretty slow. On the emirates pitch, after I’ve seen the demolition of Blackburn, if Arsenal play a fast tempo high pressure game Milan won’t be able to deal with the speed of our play BUT, it all depends on Walcott, his development has hit a rock and he just isn’t getting in behind defenses anymore. if he cant get in behind the Milan defense and cause problems then it looks like a bridge too far. Cheer up though Gooners, Gervinho is back as well and I’m pretty sure if the Oz and him utilize the flanks and if Ramsey does not start I’m sure we can turn this around. WE ARE THE ARSENAL NEVER FORGET THAT!!! CHIN UP MATES!!
If only i get 4 shots into mikels’ wife…then i wud agree we have a chance…..(that will never happen)so yeah, we are pretty much out of this one…
i also have a feeling we’ll turn things around. We just have to cheer the boys at the Grove. They pass the ball very fast into space, use the wings well, defend well, then boom we are through. Chill guys, Arteta is not to be blamed for the defeat. We were all hailing him now u say he is sh!t. Thats hypocricy. Greetings from Ghana.
ithick miracle can happen they can’t tack us on our own game . but it will be verry verry diffcalt . lets pray god to help us.
Arsenal really need a come back by winning games. The situation is a bad one.
If we keep loosing matches , then very soon we will not be a team to watch. Some thing really need to be done and done fast. Please, spend some good money to get better players as soon as possible.
I like watching arsenal play. I am mad like I was after the Milan game when arsenal lost in that match. Please note that we are great supporters from Nigeria. Please make us proud again.
If the lads play with zeal its possible to bring down Milan on march 6th.
We are now more likely to bring back denilson, than achieve your wet dreams of Champions League Glory.
Really now anyone for denilson again, considering that we paid 10 million for Mr Arteta here.
I really miss the old team….
We may be down but not out yet till the final whistle in the 2nd leg. Come on guys, the team needs our support and there’s nothing impossible in football. Go GUNNERS Go !!!