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Arsenal 0 - 0 Blackburn


This was a dull and dreary goal-less draw, with Mark Hughes possibly getting the result he came for. The best entertainment was probably off the field, with Hughes becoming animatedly excited, and Arsene Wenger looking increasingly worried.


It seems those well-known adversaries, Wenger and Sir Alec Ferguson, are concerned about the number of fixtures they have to cram in before the season ends. The have a point, of course, but it seems that television companies have a say in when matches are played. In part, the high salaries that footballers, and everyone else in the Premiership get paid are dependent upon television receipts. This may not be as much the case with United and Arsenal, but it is astonishing to note the number of empty seats at some televised Premiership matches. So, in its present form the Premiership could not survive without television money, and as the saying goes, you can’t have your cake………………….


Generally, defensive football is not nearly as entertaining as that played by attacking sides. However, it is all part of the game, and frustrating as it might be to the opposition, games are won at least as much by keeping the ball out as by scoring goals. Simply put Blackburn came to defend, and they were successful. Odds compilers will probably agree, that they now have a better chance of winning this cup-tie, at home. Hughes would then be a temporary hero!


Arsenal's best chance was thwarted by American keeper, Brad Friedel who made two good saves when the game was in its last minutes. Diving to his left his outstretched hand denied a quiet Henry, and he then blocked the rebound shot from Justin Hoyte. Arsenal, maybe should have won, as they seemed to have a legitimate penalty appeal denied. In the meantime Mark Hughes and Blackburn, live on to fight another day!


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Arsenal Vs Blackburn