Stoke City vs Arsenal
Match pulse
STKAttacking pressure by 5 minutes
| Team | 1H | 2H | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| STK | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ARS | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Final score
Stoke City and Arsenal drew 0-0 on Sunday, August 26, 2012 at bet365 Stadium.
Play by play
- 93'
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- 93'
<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/images/2012/0826/arsenewengerwoe20120826_275x155.jpg"><br> Arsene Wenger sums up the afternoon in Stoke.
- 93'
<b>FULL TIME</b> - well, that was a poor game. Another 0-0 draw for Arsenal and another point for Stoke. Arsenal the better side but lacking a cutting edge.
- 92'
The Ox breaks down the left. Wilkinson tackles.
- 91'
Three minutes added....
- 90'
Giroud crosses this time and finds Ramsey but his shot is blocked. Arsenal pressing now.
- 89'
So nearly a superb goal from Giroud after he is fed down the left. He went for an ambitious chip and flicked the top of the net but Ramsey was rushing through the middle and was screaming for it.
- 88'
Arteta nudges Kightly and Stoke win a free kick.
- 87'
Now Ramsey turns on the edge of the box and fires wide.
- 86'
Ramsey gives the ball away and Kightly plays a lovely ball to Walters who has a clear sight of goal but his flick was weak and off target.
- 84'
Well worked down the left by Ramsey and a nice cross. Corner number 12 results.
- 83'
Another Arsenal corner - their 11th.
- 82'
Cazorla's corner is met by The Ox but his header is off target. Please, someone, score a goal.
- 82'
<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> Cazorla goes off and Aaron Ramsey comes on, to some boos from the home fans. Why exactly?
- 81'
<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> Palacios replaces Whelan.
- 80'
Shout for handball against Jenkinson but nothing doing.
- 79'
<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> Crouch's race is run. He makes way for Ryan Shotton.
- 77'
Good cross nodded back across goal by Walters, Arteta clears up. At the other end, Walcott crosses well but Whelan clears.
- 76'
Cazorla works it wide for Gibbs but Begovic claims.
- 74'
Best chance of the game for Diaby as the ball falls at his feet nine yards out. He takes an age to sort his feet out then squirms a shot wide. Never looked comfortable.
- 73'
Good opening for Arteta as Giroud holds the ball up but from 20 yards he skews his shot wide.
- 72'
<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> Walcott and The Ox come on, Gervinho and Podolski depart.
- 71'
Excellent cross from Kightly - good defending from Vermaelen.
- 70'
The corner comes to Giroud on the penalty spot but his flying scissor kick bounces into the ground and wide.
- 69'
Cazorla's latest effort takes a little nick and goes behind for a corner.
Leaders
STKARS 
