Wenger: Arsenal take Advantage of Opportunities

Appearance Arsenal beat Swansea City 2-1 while reaping praise from Arsene Wenger. He said he was satisfied foster children can take advantage of the opportunity they had to strengthen its position atop the Premier League standings. Moreover, in the same day, their closest rivals like Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United and Manchester City failed to win.

" The first half is rather difficult. Swansea We were a bit slow and more dangerous. We have to be patient without making mistakes. But after that we are stronger and play at our level. We also take the chances we had, " said Wenger told Sky Sports website.

According to Wenger, the victory also shows the quality of the team that owned the Gunners this season. But he was still reluctant to boast Arsenal can end trophy drought over the last 8 seasons.

"The sign of a quality team is owned by utilizing opportunities. We did against Swansea. We tested with a defeat in the first game, but we responded defeat it in a positive way. Important to focus on the goal and desire to move forward, " said Wenger today also celebrating 17 years coaching Arsenal.

" Still a long way indeed to talk about the title, but we had a chance, " he continued.

Wenger did not forget to praise the impressive performance Aaron Ramsey who scored both Arsenal and add to the coffers of his tally to eight.

" The game reflects the Ramsey team game today. He is rather difficult, but it is getting better and look great in the second half, " added Wenger.

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Juventus Draw Against Copenhagen

Juventus drew 1-1 with Copenhagen in the Champions League group stage match, in Parkstadion, Tuesday (09/17/2013). The hosts scored the first goal in the 14th minute, through Nicolai Jorgensen. He beat Gianluigi Buffon with a left-foot shot from the middle of the penalty box, utilizing free kick for Pierre Bengtsson, unanticipated Juventus players.

Juventus equalized through Fabio Quagliarella in the 54th minute. With the left foot, it Federico Peluso post a curling shot from the middle of the penalty box to the middle of the goalkeeper Johan Wiland.

Juventus actually dominated the game and created more chances. However, their efforts did not produce a lot of goals due to the final settlement of the less scalable and performance Johan Wiland.

In the 77th minute and the 81st for example, Carlos Tevez and Sebastian Giovinco fired accurately from the middle of the penalty box, but it can be anticipated Wiland.

Meanwhile, despite a lot of pressure, the hosts were able to keep the focus so as to create a serious threat when get a chance.

Throughout the game, according to UEFA note, Juve had the ball as much as 56 percent and created 11 chances out of 23 businesses, while host fired 6 shots off accurately from 8 experiments.

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Ribery Optimistic Won the Ballon d'Or 2013

Bayern Munich midfielder Franck Ribery, claiming optimistic won the Ballon d'Or 2013. It is expressed after crowned as the best player Europe 2013.

Ribery was elected European Footballer of ousting Barcelona striker Lionel Messi and Real Madrid midfielder, Cristiano Ronaldo. The title was achieved after helping Bayern beat Chelsea in the European Super Cup match, 2013, Saturday (09/31/2013).

Ballon d'Or a record currently held by Messi who has won the title for four consecutive years since 2009. However, Ribery said sure can beat Messi in this election.

"Of course, I believe (could come out as the winner of the Ballon d'Or 2013). Years ago, I did what I needed on or off the field. I enjoyed my time with the team and I am very happy and confident," said Ribery.

Ribery achievement last season was very impressive. The Frenchman took the role of the treble winners Bayern Munich (Champions League, Bundesliga and DFB Pokal).

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