Gooner Talk

Arsenal are a top priced 1.62 with Betfred and Paddy Power to extend their unbeaten run and beat QPR at Loftus Road this weekend and look worthy odds-on shots to bag another vital three points.

The Gunners’ 3-0 win over Villa last weekend meant that they now have the joint-longest run of consecutive league wins (7) in 2011-12 Premier League.

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Championship high-flyers Reading moved four points clear of West Ham yesterday afternoon following a 3-1 over Ian Holloway’s Blackpool side.

On-loan Arsenal youngster Benik Afobe made his debut in the game, playing 70 minutes before being replaced by Simon Church.

19-year-old Afobe, who joined the Royals several days ago, impressed the crowd with his impressive link-up play and strength on the ball.

Highlights of Afobe’s debut can be seen below:

At 21-year-old, Wojciech Szczesny has firmly cemented his place as Arsenal’s no.1 goalkeeper and is already one of the fans’ favourites at Emirates Stadium.

The Polish international’s impressive performances and celebrations coming off the back of last season have made him one of the most popular members of Arsenal’s squad.

So it’s no surprise that the shot stopper showed his generosity whilst dining out at a north London restaurant last week, where a 20-strong children’s party was also present.

The shot stopper posed for photos with groups of the kids, and went one step further after he finished his meal by picking up the tab for the whole group – leaving before they could even thank him.

Wojciech Szczesny – one of football’s good guys.

Arsenal are 2.3 shots with Boylesports to beat Everton at Goodison and continue their recent fine run of form which has seen them climb to fourth in the table.

Since beating Spurs 5-2 after a run of poor results, things have gone from strength to strength and they are now unbeaten in their last four games in all competitions.

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Kudos to CWDComps for the compilation.

Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba required CPR after collapsing on the pitch during Bolton’s FA Cup sixth-round tie against Tottenham at White Hart Lane.

Former Arsenal midfielder Muamba collapsed on the pitch on 42 minutes and both sets of medical teams spent several minutes attempting to resuscitate him using CPR and a defibrillator.

Muamba was eventually carried off the pitch to applause as doctors continued attempt to resuscitate him, while players from both sides appeared greatly distressed.

Minutes later the match was abandoned.

The 23-year-old was born in the Congolese capital of Kinshasa, but came to Britain at an early age with his family. He graduated through the youth ranks at Arsenal, and was a regular for England at Under-21 level.