Diaby pens new Arsenal deal

23 years old French midfielder Abou Diaby has signed a new deal with the gunners. He came to Arsenal in January 2006 and has played 119 matches. Diaby is having great season with Arsenal team and has scored six goals. Diaby is becoming an important part of the Arsenal midfield.

He scored twice in the second game of English Premier League this season against Portsmouth. "This shows my long-term commitment to Arsenal and I am very happy here, which is why I am so pleased to extend my contract," said Diaby.

He added "It's a great thing for me and hopefully there will be some good years ahead for me here."

Diaby has shown some great display of game in the recent games against Hull City and Aston Villa. His performance was also good in the Portsmouth game that Arsenal won 4-1, but he was slightly outshone by Ramsey and Song, since both of them scored.

Another great stuff from the Gunners!

Arsenal have once again shown a classical display of football to defeat Portsmouth at Fratton Park, this time in absence of their skipper Cesc Fabregas.

Arsene Wenger's team won by the same margin as they did in the reverse fixture of this match, 4-1. Arsenal led 2-0 at the half time that included goals from Eduardo and Nasri. Ramsey made it 3-0 witha superb finish from a good 20-25 yards in the second half.

Portsmouth, who are struggling in this season never came back in the game before Nadir Belhadj scored in the 74th minute to gain some pride for his club. Song stepped upfront when Eduardo was replaced by Rosicky and scored with less than ten minutes left.

This result has brought Arsenal four points behind of league leaders Chelsea with a game in hand.

Final Score:

Portsmouth 1

Belhadj 74'

Arsenal 4

Eduardo 28'
Nasri 42'
Ramsey 69'
Song Billong 81'

Fabregas stunned Villa as Gunners came close to top!

Arsenal's Spanish superstar Cesc Fabregas stunned Villa with a brace to give his team 3-0 win at home. Aston Villa have already defeated Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool in their games. This victory took Arsenal a bit much closer to the top spot. They are on third position trailed by 4 points from Chelsea with one gmae in hand.

Arsenal manager started without Cesc Fabregas. Fabregas came in the second half and scored his first goal with a free kick from a good distance. Afterwards in 81 minute Fabregas scored his second to finish a cross from Theo Walcott.

Later Fabregas was substituted with Ramsey. This change allowed Diaby to come upfront and finally he scored to finish the Villians.

This win has again raised a lot of hopes for the Gunners. Now they are four points behind the top position and they are having one game in hand.

Final Score:
Arsenal 3 - Aston Villa 0