Arsenal vs Partizan Belgrade

1. 94'

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2. 94'

   Still, though, with Barcelona, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich or Schalke to come, Arsenal will wonder how they failed to finish first after taking nine points from their opening three games.

3. 94'

   Robin van Persie put the Gunners in front from the penalty spot and after Cleo equalised, goals from Walcott and Nasri saw Arsenal secure the win.

4. 94'

   <b>FULL TIME</b> Arsenal move into the knockout stages, but only in second place as Shakhtar have won 2-0 at home to Braga.

5. 93'

   Krstajic whacks a free-kick into the wall in what is likely to be the last decent chance of the game.

6. 92'

   <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> Joseph Kizito replaces Moreira.

7. 91'

   Emirates Stadium is half empty and the absent fans miss a typical piece of behaviour from Bendtner. The ball appears to be rolling invitingly into the path of Van Persie but his team-mate takes the ball away from him.

8. 89'

   Every time Davidov gets the ball I can't help but imagine an alluring European woman whispering 'Cool Water' in my ear.

9. 88'

   So Arsenal have lost Sagna for the start of the knockout stage, and that will be a setback if they are facing Barcelona, against whom Eboue could be a weak link.

10. 87'

    Petrovic's free-kick is saved well from Fabianski and he also takes Cleo's headed follow-up.

11. 86'

    It was an innocuous challenge really, but it was from behind and he did bring him down on the edge of the box.

12. 85'

    <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/red_card.jpg" height="15"> Bacary Sagna. The Frenchman brings down Lazevski.

13. 84'

    Nasri sprints away from his marker and slips a pass into Bendtner, but the big Dane cannot keep the ball under control.

14. 83'

    Walcott breaks into the box and attempts to square for Van Persie, but his pass lacks pace and Stojkovic smothers the ball.

15. 83'

    Shakhtar have just gone 2-0 up so they will top the group and Arsenal will finish second - meaning the Gunners will face Barcelona, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Schalke.

16. 82'

    The Partizan fans are enjoying themselves at least, indulging in a bout of choreographed clapping.

17. 81'

    <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> Davidov replaces Babovic.

18. 79'

    Arsenal's third goal really was a thing of beauty, and yet again Nasri demonstrated his imperious technique and poise. What a season he is having - he's been like Robert Pires crossed with Dennis Bergkamp so far.

19. 79'

    Over in Ukraine, it is Shakhtar 1-0 Braga so Arsenal now have little chance of taking first place. Given the tense nature of this game in London though, qualification itself will do nicely.

20. 77'

    Brilliant. Just brilliant. Song performs a one-two with Bendtner, moves away from two markers and then squares for Nasri, who opens up space with his first touch and slots home for his 12th of the season.

21. 77'

    <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/goal.gif"> <b>GOAL! Arsenal 3-1 Partizan</b>

22. 76'

    <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> Nicklas Bendtner replaces Chamakh, who has been poor tonight.

23. 75'

    That's providing Arsenal don't concede a second of course...

24. 75'

    So now, strangely, Arsenal are hoping for a Braga goal as that would give them top spot!

25. 73'

    Jovanovic produces a poor attempt at a clearing header from Sagna's cross and Walcott exhibits excellent control before volleying back across goal and into the net. Lovely.

Leaders

ARSPART

Total Shots

Robin van Persie

4

Sasa Ilic

2

Accurate Passes

Bacary Sagna

79

Mohamed Kamara

53

Saves

Lukasz Fabianski

2

Vladimir Stojkovic

1