Arsenal: European Champions in waiting

Well after many tense months and matches - most of the 1-0(!) we are nearly there. After Toure's scrambled goal in the first leg at Highbury, a terrible game but a superb (if at times desperate), defensive display ensured Arsenal progressed to meet Barca in the final. All summed up with Lehmann's brilliant save in the 88th minute from Riquelme's penalty (which was NEVER a penalty). Gael Clichy came on early for Flamini, who injured his hamstring, and put in a blinding performace, his first senior game since November. Gilberto and Ljungberg also played well in a defensive roll, but attacking and passing were poor, enabliung Villareal to lay siege to Lehmann's goal. Fortunately they have Forlan.

Arsenal for the cup!