Pope sends his first tweet today. Bet it’s to ask for prayers for Arsenal
— Christian O’Connell (@OC) December 12, 2012
Not so long ago Arsenal’s trophy misery was inflicted by the likes of Barcelona. Now they have their ambitions shattered by Bradford City.
Can things get much more humiliating than this for Arsène Wenger now that Bradford join Wrexham, FA Cup conquerors in 1992, in Arsenal’s chamber of horrors?
Man must not live by Arsenal alone but by every opportunity to celebrate a goal
— Omojuwa (@omojuwa) December 12, 2012
Forget the silverware drought, which is now set to enter its eighth year, and the boardroom promises that things will be great in two years’ time. The reality, the here and now, is that once mighty Arsenal will be on the outside, looking in, when League Two Bradford prepare for their Capital One Cup semi-final next month after bundling the Premier League club out of the competition penalties.
For the ninth successive time, Bradford emerged victorious from a penalty shoot-out after Thomas Vermaelen’s crucial spot-kick crashed against goalkeeper Matt Duke’s left-hand post.
Arsenal captain Vermaelen, whose 87th minute equaliser appeared to have spared the club from ignominy, was not the only villain for Wenger’s team.