* Goals conceded data include both home and away games that FC Barcelona and Arsenal FChave played. Some data are rounded up or down to the nearest percentage, and therefore may equal to 101% when added together. This Champions League success came at a price, however, with the team appearing off form in their next Premier League game against Fulham, who took the lead in the match thanks to a Thomas Vermaelen own goal. They first lost the opening leg of their Champions League round of 16 match against Milan 4–0, before being knocked out of the FA Cup by Sunderland just three days later, leaving the team facing yet another season without any silverware. This takes his club figure down to 228 goals.[80]. The selection paid off in the 36th minute as Aubameyang fired the visitors into the lead with an absolute worldie after beating Neto who was in goal for Barca from 18 yards. Updated to match(es) played on 13 May 2012. – Marouane Chamakh signs long-term contract", "Arsenal F.C. Barcelona vs. Arsenal 3 - 1. READ ALSO: Liverpool vs Man City: Jesus scores deciding spot-kick to give City 5-4 shoot-out win, READ ALSO: Kenya vs Tanzania: Taifa Stars sink Kenya 4-1 on penalties in CHAN qualifier. Arsenal knew a win would be sufficient to secure progression to the knockout phase, but it was Dortmund who made the brighter start until injuries forced two of their key players – Sven Bender and Mario Götze, to be substituted before half time. – Bendtner signs a new long-term contract", "Arsenal F.C. Competitive matches only UEFA Champions League match Barcelona vs Arsenal 17.05.2006. ... General Game Stats Chart. Arsenal opened February with an emphatic 7–1 victory over struggling Blackburn to halt their poor run of league form. Showing last 10 stats for FC Barcelona and Arsenal. (in German)", The Guardian – Arsenal agree terms with Werder Bremen defender Per Mertesacker, "Arsenal given boost by Thomas Vermaelen's fitness and new contract", BBC Sport – Arsenal confirm Vermaelen signing, Arsenal F.C. There were 923 cards in 198 matches in the 2015/2016 season. Late goals from Steve Sidwell and Bobby Zamora undid Arsenal and saw the team fall to a 2–1 defeat. Despite these absences, the Gunners put up a strong fight, and it was only David Silva's effort early in the second half that was enough to separate the teams at the final whistle. – Ryo Miyaichi completes move to Arsenal", "Lansbury signs contract extension with Club", "Arsenal F.C. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. After another international break, Arsenal continued where they left off with a 2–1 win at Norwich City thanks to two more goals from Robin van Persie, making him just the third player since the Premier League's inception after Alan Shearer and former Arsenal captain Thierry Henry to score 30 goals in a calendar year.