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.
Birmingham vs Newcastle United
15th February 2011- St.Andrews, Birmingham
Final score:- Birmingham vs Newcastle 0-2 ( Lovenkrands, Best)
Newcastle United claim a welcome win at Birmingham City thanks to two assists from Jonas Gutierrez at St.Andrews’.