Football: Arshavin sinks Barcelona
Two later than usual goals from Robin advance guard Persie and Andrey Arshavin gave Arsenal a 2-1 win more Spanish champions Barcelona arrived their most recent 16, initial crutch join on the Emirates Wednesday night.Barcelona led through a 26th report on goal from David cottage and might comprise added to their total being Lionel Messi endured a frustrating night.But Dutch international front Persie, who had threatened to make into the primarily partly, latched on to a pass from Gael Clichy and beat champion Valdes on his border on job in support of a 78th moment equalizer.Arshavin capped a vision comeback pro Arsene Wengers men with a curling shot beyond Valdes five minutes presently in the same way as the orb had been effortlessly laid into his path by Samir Nasri.It was a huge game betweeen two special teamsLionel MessiMessi, who missed a gilt-edged opening youthful popular the leading partly, was crowded prevented by desperate Arsenal justification in the role of Barca hard-pressed on behalf of an equalizer, but to thumbs down avail.It was a pronounced game betweeen two special teams, Wenger told ITV Sport.