The large German nicked the important winner in a anothinga match that means every thing for the Gunners. They are now five points free from Tottenham in the race for a Champions League position. And employer Wenger said: shock are on a powerful function and are just focused on winning the next game. aThat is Man United so itas a great challenge for all of us. Itas very important to us to get our games.a GUNNERS director thinks side sat straight back and nearly paid the penalty, but will follow both red cards There were hardly any pictures or chances, but ref Andre Marriner brandished two red cards to generate the talking points. Steve Sidwell was terminated after only 12 minutes a' a choice completely warranted as his tackle on Mikel Arteta was terrible. His feet were planted both by the midfielder, just back from a three-game ban for an almost identical challenge on QPRas Armand Traore, just above Artetaas leg. And now the 30-year-old will get a suspension that will rule him out for the others of Fulhamas year. ART BREAKER... David Sidwell's red-card problem on Mikel Arteta Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud was also ignored within the last minute a' a choice that was dubious since it appeared the French star slipped and caught Stanislav Manolev. If you'd told any Gooner two months before they would be five things clear of Spurs and in third place come April 21 they would think you were mad. The operator yesterday the possibilities were as the 50-1 for Mertesacker nearly as long to score. Arsenalas 6ft 6in opponent has generally looked off the rate in the Premier League and an obligation even in the air. Perhaps not yesterday. FULHAM chef says red ruined the game and suggested that, while red was good, it could have already been yellow Along with Laurent Koscielny they kept Dimitar Berbatov under always check. Next up is former team-mate Robin van Persie on his go back to the Emirates. Firm was stood by arsenal as Fulham stacked on the pressure in the second half. If perhaps they had performed that way because the start of the time then next weekas clash against United will be for much more. Arsenal struggled to find any beat a' due to the organisation and control of Martin Jolas side. Also Sidwellas sending off did not change things. Aaron Ramseyas 20-yard free-kick went straight at Mark Schwarzer. Giroud said a fee when his 22-yard styling shot struck the arm of Brede Hangeland, but ref Marriner effectively waved it down as ball-to-hand. DISSING SID... ref Andre Marriner allows Steve Sidwell a straight red card Then Fulham captured Arsenal napping. The exceptional Urby Emanuelson placed Berbatov through, but his effort was pushed by Wojciech Szczesny away for a corner. With two playmakers in Santi Cazorla and Tomas Rosicky, Wengeras side found it hard to break the Cottagersa dogged determination. Kieran Richardson and Manolev were tuned in to the straight balls for Arsenalas athletes from either flank. Something was tryed by the one time Arsenal different they almost won. After 35 minutes the ball is cut by Cazorla inside for Giroud whose straight drive from a serious position came off Schwarzeras far post. Two minutes before half time Arsenal went in-front thanks to their central defensive set. Theo Walcott swung in a, Koscielny won the first header and Mertesacker nodded home to be sure at the post. TETA TORTURE... Mikel Arteta reels after Steve Sidwell's concern It has been a significant turnaround for Arsenal fans, who were criticising Wenger just a few short weeks before. Today they've taken 16 out of 18 items since dropping at Tottenham. OUT OF REACH... Mark Schwarzer can not stop Per Mertesacker's operator The 2nd half was turgid and small without quarter given and extremely little goalmouth situations. After 70 minutes Szczesny did well to drive over Manolevas cross-shot. Richardson lobbed one in next, but Koscielny nicked it just before Berbatov. WELL ABOVE PER... Per Mertesacker celebrates his opener Manolev thought he had netted 13 minutes from time after Szczesny built Bryan Ruizas free-kick. But, associate Sian Massey precisely flagged for offside. Six minutes later Jack Wilshere noticed Cazorlaas run on another side of the message, but Hangeland threw himself in front of the Spaniard to block. Giroud was then ordered off with seconds left for his challenge on Manolev. Marriner under great pressure from the audience all morning showed red and even though Wenger appeared to take it since the right decision a while later, the striker didn't deserve it. GIR OFF... ref Andre Marriner dismisses Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud Right at the death Ramsey went 70 yards and picked up Wilshereas perfectly-timed move but didn't have the legs to keep it on target. Job done now, now letas observe how Per and Co fare against Van Persie. Fulham: Schwarzer, Manolev, Senderos, Hangeland, Richardson, Emanuelson (Frei 87), Sidwell, Enoh, Kacaniklic (Petric 85), Ruiz, Berbatov. Subs Maybe not Used: Etheridge, Riise, Karagounis, Hughes, Rodallega. Sent Off: Sidwell (12). Arsenal: Szczesny, Sagna, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Monreal, Rosicky (Podolski 71), Arteta, Ramsey, Walcott (Wilshere 71), Giroud, Cazorla (Vermaelen 90). Subs Maybe not Used: Mannone, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Gervinho, Gibbs. Sent Off: Giroud (90). Booked: Arteta, Ramsey. Goals: Mertesacker 43. Att: 25,700 Ref: Andre Marriner (N Midlands).
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