Wigan stun Arsenal in an incredible comeback

Report: Wigan Athletic vs Arsenal - English Premier League - ESPN Soccernet

I have hardly had to make a phone call this season just after a football match, but the temptation was too alluring after watching an incredible fight back unfold in just 10 minutes. James, a Chelsea fan still flat from the setback at White Hart lane and uninterested on the Wigan - Arsenal English Premiership game was frozen with shock when I told him that, "if you have never seen a football miracle, don't miss Football First on Sky Sport tonight". His response hinted at a Wigan trashing. The reverse was the case today in spectacular fashion, as a Wigan team undeterred by Arsenal domineering poise and determined to get at least a point overturn a 2 goal deficit.


When Wigan pulled one back on the 80th minute, it appeared more of a consolation, but at 2 - 2 after Titus Bramble flicked the ball past Fabianski, who had characteristically fumbled on the goal line, Arsenal's renewed hope for silverware after Chelsea’s loss to Tottenham was suddenly erased. Just a minute later, Charles N'Zogbia's stinging shot canoed off the right upright into the net to complete an unimaginable comeback and Wenger's disappointment was summed up by his flaccid tone as he sunk into his chair, his nerves dozing off for a while.

This result more or less rules out Arsenal as credible contenders for the Premier league in spite of the ease with which Chelsea and Manchester United have dropped points. This summer is panning out as an untidy one at the Emirates, where board room discussions won’t be far from decisions on how to stem the unending tide of empty trophies.