A narrow victory over Leicester City saw them through to the semi-final where they beat a Manchester United side who had won six of their previous seven matches. Van Persie's low shot from an acute angle carried pace and power, but Valdes was desperately at fault as he stood motionless as the Netherlands striker's effort flew in at his near post. Barcelona vs. Arsenal. At this point 2-1 to Barca looks like a fair result. I've also tested negative. registrado In Spain, the United Kingdom, the United States and Qatar the following television channels and online services will be broadcasting Arsenal vs Chelsea: UK: BT Sport App, BT Sport Ultimate, BT Sport 1, BBC iPlayer, BT Sport Extra, BTSport.com, BBC Sport Web, BBC One, Qatar: beIN SPORTS CONNECT, beIN Sports HD 1, beIN Sports HD 11, beIN Sports HD 2. Arsenal went out to Barcelona in 2010 and 2011 and that was after a draw and a win at Emirates Stadium - so their chances can be all but written off after this defeat. Free bets will credited by 7pm on Monday. Arsenal will face Barcelona in their final pre-season friendly at the Nou Camp tonight. Messi, inevitably, was the creator with a pass that cut Arsenal open, leaving the lethal Villa to stride forward and score with typical expertise. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice as Arsenal came from behind to beat 10-man Chelsea 2-1 and win the FA Cup for a record 14th time at Wembley Stadium. Last year he took on his position with Fifa as the Chief Head of Global Football Development. Itten’s Volley? Meanwhile Arsenal's resilience and dogged determination as Barcelona dominated possession for lengthy spells met with Wenger's approval. Arsenal continue to make their fans wait desperately for pictures of new signing Thomas Partey in the club's famous red-and-white jersey. Soriano, speaking at LeadersWeek.direct, said: “There is a real problem of too many games being played by the clubs in the Premier League. Arsenal fans fans went wild after incredible footage showed new boy Thomas Partey dominating Lionel Messi. A Gunners statement read: “The Scottish FA have today announced that Southampton player Stuart Armstrong has returned a positive test for Covid-19 while on international duty with the Scotland men's national team. Paris, May 17th. Andres Iniesta almost put Villa in on goal before Messi was again wasteful with another chance, tamely chipping into the hands of Szczesny despite having the time and space he usually relishes. Arsenal stuck to their task, despite Barcelona enjoying prolonged periods of possession, and they drew level with 12 minutes left. But Arsenal equalised shortly before the half hour as captain Aubameyang won and then perfectly converted his 28th goal of the season from the penalty spot. “I know Arsenal and the SFA are now in discussions with the Scottish authorities to gain a further understanding.”. For Arsenal’s approach to succeed they will have to break down the Barca midfield and it’s not going to be easy even if Silva and Fabregas play at the top of their game. Prediction: 2-1 to Barca, but ask me again on the 16th. But the report adds that they are unlikely to be successful with the midfielder keen to stay at the club and potentially unlikely to find a new place to play until January. There is talk of how Arsenal is the hungrier team, but seriously, that’s just someone’s wishful thinking and sidestepping the main issue — that Barcelona will outclass the Gunners from the word go. Villa sent Messi clear, but the little Argentine over-elaborated with a routine finish and not only guided his effort over Arsenal keeper Wojciech Szczesny but wide of the far post.