This David Villa goal vs Arsenal gave Barcelona the lead in the first leg of their Round of 16 Champions League tie.
February 16th 2011- Arsenal v Barcelona
However the Villa goal vs Arsenal could not stop the Gunners from beating Barca at the Emirates Stadium. The Villa goal against Arsenal, was, as you might have expected, set up by Lionel Messi. Clinical finish from Villa though.
Newcastle vs Arsenal
St.James Park, Newcastle- February 5, 2011
Final result:- Newcastle vs Arsenal 4-4 ( Joey Barton*2 pen, Leon Best, Cheikh Tiote/ Theo Walcott, Johan Djorou, Robin Van Persie*2)
Newcastle produce one of the greatest comebacks in their history as they draw 4-4 with ten man Arsenal after trailing 4-0 with a little over 20 minutes left in the fixture. Arsenal had Abou Diaby sent off in the second half, but despite the loss of the extra man, few on Tyneside would have expected the Gunners’ defence to capitulate the way it did.
Arsenal vs Everton
Emirates Stadium, London- ( Arsenal at home)
February 1, 2011
Final score:- Arsenal vs Everton 2-1 ( Andrei Arshavin, Laurent Koscielny/ Louis Saha)
Arsenal score twice in the second half to produce a two goal comeback win over Everton in the Premiership in their midweek fixture.