This Robin Van Persie goal vs Barcelona kickstarted the Gunners’ comeback against Barcelona in the first leg of their Round of 16 Champions League tie. Arsenal eventually won the tie 2-1 with Andrey Arshavin scoring the winner after the Van Persie equalising goal.
Arsenal v Barcelona- February 16th, 2011
The Van Persie goal against Barcelona was set up by Gael Clichy, but Barca keeper Victor Valdes was at fault as he let Van Persie’s strike beat him at his near post.
This David Villa goal vs Arsenal gave Barcelona the lead in the first leg of their Round of 16 Champions League tie.
February 16th 2011- Arsenal v Barcelona
However the Villa goal vs Arsenal could not stop the Gunners from beating Barca at the Emirates Stadium. The Villa goal against Arsenal, was, as you might have expected, set up by Lionel Messi. Clinical finish from Villa though.
Newcastle vs Arsenal
St.James Park, Newcastle- February 5, 2011
Final result:- Newcastle vs Arsenal 4-4 ( Joey Barton*2 pen, Leon Best, Cheikh Tiote/ Theo Walcott, Johan Djorou, Robin Van Persie*2)
Newcastle produce one of the greatest comebacks in their history as they draw 4-4 with ten man Arsenal after trailing 4-0 with a little over 20 minutes left in the fixture. Arsenal had Abou Diaby sent off in the second half, but despite the loss of the extra man, few on Tyneside would have expected the Gunners’ defence to capitulate the way it did.