ARSENAL FOOTBALL CLUB Voice of Arsenal CARLING CUP RULES LOANEE WATCH AND FOURTH ROUND Arsenal’s loanees continue to perform well throughout DRAW the country for their temporary clubs – with Johan Tonight’s tie will be decided this evening – with 30 Djourou impressing in particular this weekend. minutes of extra-time, composed of two 15-minute halves, Johan (pictured below) was at the heart of a Birmingham ensuing if the scores are equal after 90 minutes. Should City defence that performed superbly to hold Liverpool to neither side be in the ascendancy after this period, a a goalless draw at Anfield on Saturday – a result that, into penalty shoot-out will be used to determine the winner. Each side would then take five penalties, or as many as are thereafter required until one is the clear winner. the bargain, did no harm to the table-topping Gunners. Jay Simpson completed 68 minutes for League One side Millwall against Crewe, looking lively at Gresty Road as Willie Donachie’s side dominated in a 0-0 draw. Matthew Connolly, returning from suspension, was on the bench as Colchester United drew 2-2 at Blackpool, The draw for the fourth round will take place this while Kerrea Gilbert sat out of Southend United’s 3-2 win Saturday, September 29, between 12pm and 1pm and against Doncaster Rovers due to injury. will be broadcast live on Sky Sports’ ‘Soccer Saturday’ Carlos Vela, the young Mexican forward, is still waiting to programme. Fourth-round ties will be played on Tuesday, make his competitive debut for Osasuna – who lost 2-1 October 30 and Wednesday, October 31. at Real Zaragoza on Sunday. ADEBAYOR MAKES HISTORY Emmanuel Adebayor secured a noteworthy record in Saturday’s 5-0 win against Derby, scoring the first-ever hat-trick by a first team player at Emirates Stadium. The Togolese forward has now scored in 18 different games for the Gunners, and, remarkably, the side has remained unbeaten on all of these occasions. Historians will be interested to know that the equivalent hat-trick record at Highbury is held by Henry King, whose treble came in a 6-0 win against Grimsby Town on November 14, 1914. Highbury’s last hat-trick was, of course, scored by Thierry Henry against Wigan in the old stadium’s final game on May 7, 2006. Jay Simpson holds the record for scoring the first hat-trick in any match at Emirates Stadium, having achieved the feat in the 3-2 FA Youth Cup Quarter-Final win against Cardiff City on February 19, 2007. 8 OFFICIAL MATCHDAY PROGRAMME ARSENAL FOOTBALL CLUB COMING UP VIP MATCHDAY EXPERIENCES Meet a player, dine with an Arsenal Legend or host your own Executive Box – these are a few of the ways in which you can experience a matchday at Emirates Stadium with our VIP Matchday Hospitality Packages. Packages are available for a minimum of two guests at every home game and all include a pre-match meal, complimentary drinks, matchday programme, gift and a match ticket, along with additional entertainment options. For full information on how to make your next visit to Emirates Stadium extra special, visit www.arsenal.com/hospitality or call 0845 262 0001. FINANCIAL RESULTS NOW ONLINE above. We are offering this in return for a £10 donation Supporters will have read about the excellent financial to the Arsenal Charitable Trust. results announced by the Club yesterday for the year Please remember to tell us the game you are requesting. ending May 31, 2007 – including a 46 per cent increase Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee acceptance but if in Arsenal’s turnover. Chairman Peter Hill-Wood and we are unable to accept your request we will of course Managing Director Keith Edelman spoke on Monday to offer to return your donation. media representatives about these results and what they entail. The details can be seen in full on On behalf of the Arsenal Charitable Trust we would Arsenal.com, downloadable in PDF format. like to thank you in advance for your generosity. CLUB SHOP OPENING TIMES Due to the 12pm kick-off time of Arsenal’s match with Sunderland on Sunday, October 7, the Armoury, All Arsenal and Arsenal World of Sport will all be open from 9.30am. All stores will close at 3.30pm. STATS ON SPORT Our friends at StatsOnSport have unearthed their usual selection of gems for tonight’s game. • In the last five years, Newcastle have lost 18 of STOP PRESS – their 22 games against big four opposition away UNDER-18s BEAT LEICESTER from St. James’ Park – including all three in cup The Gunners Under-18s recorded a superb 5-0 win over a competitions – although the only time they strong and considerably older Leicester City side on have avoided defeat in the last three years was Saturday at Shenley – delighting their coach, Steve Bould. at the Emirates last season. Rhys Murphy, a double from Henri Lansbury, Jack • In the last five years, Arsenal have conceded in Wilshere and Sanchez Watt did the damange – and we’ll seven of their eight home fixtures in the League have a full report and reaction in the Sunderland Cup – including against Rotherham, Wolves and programme on Sunday, October 7. ‘Boro in their unbeaten season – with their only clean sheet coming in a 3-0 win against MATCHDAY MESSAGES Reading in the fourth round in 2005/06. Pitch perimeter messages • The Gunners’ record against Newcastle is Supporters should e-mail Beverley Nicholas at stronger however, with four clean sheet [email protected] in the first instance or, if they victories in home cup ties between the clubs. don’t have email access, should call Beverley on 020 • Under Arsène Wenger, Arsenal’s League Cup 7704 4140. We ask for a £50 donation to the Arsenal fixtures against Premier League opposition have Charitable Trust for each message. seen plenty of goals – averaging 3.8/game, although again they have only one clean sheet Public address announcements from all the matches. If you would like a half-time public address announcement you should also contact Beverley as OFFICIAL MATCHDAY PROGRAMME 9 ARSENAL FOOTBALL CLUB Ticket Information BOX OFFICE HOURS WEEKDAYS: 9.30AM – 5PM SATURDAYS: 9.30AM – 12PM For immediate and up-to- In the event that a home fixture is moved to a Sunday, the box office date ticket information, OF BUSINESS will NOT be open on the Saturday prior to that game. please visit Arsenal.com HOME TICKET NEWS AWAY TICKET NEWS ARSENAL v WEST HAM UNITED v ARSENAL SUNDERLAND BARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUE BARCLAYS PREMIER UPTON PARK LEAGUE SOLD OUT SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29,SOLD 2007 OUT SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2007 KICK-OFF: 3PM KICK-OFF: 12PM Live on Setanta STEAUA BUCHAREST v ARSENAL UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ARSENAL v STADIONUL GHENCEA BOLTON WANDERERS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2007 BARCLAYS PREMIERSOLD LEAGUE OUT KICK-OFF: 7.45PM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2007 Please visit www.arsenal.com for ticket information. KICK-OFF: 3PM LIVERPOOL v ARSENAL ARSENAL v BARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUE ANFIELD SLAVIA PRAGUE SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2007 UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE KICK OFF: 4PM TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2007 Live on Sky Sports KICK-OFF: 7.45PM Tickets will go on sale to Silver We are due to receive an allocation • Valid email address Members and Junior Gunners on of 2,948 tickets for this fixture • Platinum, Gold or Travel Club Friday, September 28 at 12pm. Usual priced at: membership number per ticket booking procedures apply. £36 Adults • Credit/debit card details Any remaining tickets will go on sale £27 Over 65 to Red Members on Thursday, £18 Under 16 Telephone Bookings October 4 at 9.30am. Priority booking Period No.1 Tickets are available via the Box Tickets for this fixture will go on Office booking line 020 7704 4040. ARSENAL v sale on Friday, September 28 at • Monday to Friday 9.30am — 5pm MANCHESTER 9.30am until Monday, October 1 at • You will need to quote your 7 UNITED 9.30am to Platinum, Gold and digit membership number, name BARCLAYS PREMIERSOLD OUT Travel Club members with 25+ and address. Booking fees apply. LEAGUE credits. We regret that we are unable to SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2007 For further priority booking periods accept personal callers to the KICK-OFF: 12:45PM please visit www.arsenal.com. Highbury House Box Office for the Live on Sky Sports sale of this fixture. We apologise Tickets can be purchased in the for any inconvenience caused. ARSENAL v following ways: This game is classed as a Grade A WIGAN ATHLETIC Internet bookings (Booking fees fixture. BARCLAYS PREMIER apply). You will need to quote the ALL TICKETS ARE SUBJECT TO LEAGUE following information: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24, AVAILABILITY. 2007 • Valid password KICK-OFF: 3PM Tickets are on sale to Silver SLAVIA PRAGUE v ARSENAL Members and Junior Gunners only. UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Usual booking procedures apply. EVZENA ROSICKEHO STADIUM SOLD OUT Any remaining tickets will go on sale WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2007 to Red Members on Wednesday, KICK-OFF: 7.45PM October 24 at 9.30am. ALL TICKETS ARE SUBJECT TO SEVILLA v ARSENAL AVAILABILITY. UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ESTADIO RAMON SANCHEZ PIZJUAN TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2007 SOLD OUT KICK-OFF: 7.45PM 10 OFFICIAL MATCHDAY PROGRAMME ARSENAL FOOTBALL CLUB Arsenal Travel Club TRAVEL WITH THE ARSENAL TRAVEL CLUB AND TRAVEL IN STYLE! HOTLINE 020 7704 4160 Champions League Groups Stage – Travel and Ticket Packages* Register your interest now…….. STEAUA BUCHAREST v ARSENAL SEVILLA v ARSENAL UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE STADIONUL GHENCEA ESTADIO RAMON SANCHEZ PIZJUAN TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2007 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2007 KICK-OFF: 7.45PM KICK-OFF: 7.45PM One Day by Air - £295 One Day by Air - £209 Less 15% Discount - £250.75** Less 15% Discount - £177.65** Approximate departure time 6.30am Approximate departure time 7.30am One Night by Air - £319 SOLD OUT One Night by Air – Details on a possible overnight trip will not be known until approximately Thursday, October 11.