Arsenal breathed new life a narrow win, referee controversy

Arsenal 1
- Diaby 72

Liverpool 0

**As the host, the Gunners attack since the early minutes able to dominate the game. In the 25th minute, Bendtner Arsenal almost took advantage when the kick is not widened to the Liverpool goal.

Interval of two minutes, Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina have dismissed the effort Andrei Arshavin shot away from goal.

After that, both teams attacked each other demonstrating the game. Liverpool are also able to create opportunities through Maxi Rodriguez hard kick, but unfortunately still soar in the air.

Arsenal could menguasi organized action with the bait but yet they can penetrate the defense line of the visitors. Score glasses unchanged until the break.

After a pause, the higher the tempo of the game. Arsenal have a golden opportunity by Thomas Rosicky who managed to enter the penalty box. Have not been kicked, the ball sliding into the first Reina catches.

Liverpool hit back through on 52 minutes ahead of David Ngog after Arsenal players into the penalty box. But William Gallas that followed from the rear could block the kick, the ball veered Ngog that direction.

Constant barrage of Young Guns finally able to vibrate the opposing team's goal in minute 72. Abou Diaby successfully utilizing cross from Rosicky with a neat header from being able to achieve Reina. Score 1-0 for the host advantage.

Liverpool immediately rose with increasing attack. As a result Liverpool has a golden opportunity through a free kick. Gerrard forward as executor. Once released, the kick to touch his hand Gerrard Fabregas, but the referee did not consider it as a hand ball. The retainer of the Reds had a chance to protest at the referee. However, luck did not side with them and stay on for a 1-0 score Arsenal victory.

Arsenal victory over the visitors mengkokohkan third diurutan their positions while giving the breath of life for the North London club to compete for the prestigious title of the Premier League.

Currently Arsenal pocketed 52 points or a difference of six points from Chelsea standings top be subject of Everton (1-2). Meanwhile, Manchester United only drew 1-1 contra Villa and remain in second place. Then Liverpool are still sitting in fourth position standings with 44 points.

Then very regrettable that the Reds related action is the outcome of the referee's decision not to give them presents a penalty following a handball Cesc Fabregas at the end of the second half injury time. At that time, Cesc raised his left hand while blocking Steven Gerrard free kick.

Teams Lineup :

Arsenal: Almunia; Vermaelen, Gallas, Clichy, Eboue; Song, Diaby, Fabregas; Arshavin (Walcott 67'), Bendtner (Sagna 82'), Nasri (Rosicky 33').

Liverpool: Reina; Agger, Skrtel, Insua, Carragher (Degen 54'); Lucas (Babel 78'), Mascherano; Gerrard, Maxi, Dirk Kuyt; Ngog.