Andrey Arshavin- a player of a different class

Many shud noe that the last match between Liverpool n Arsenal ended in a pulsating 4-4 draw, a match which Andrey Arshavin, Arsenal's 16 Million purchase during the january transfer window, proved that he is worth every penny spent. His 4 goals has severely dented Liverpool's hope of claiming the premier league title, leaving Rafa Benitez clueless on what has strucked him.

Borned in Saint-Petersburg, Russia, the 5ft-6in russian started playing as a right midfielder. He then tried the attacking midfielder role n most recently, playing for both Russia and Arsenal, he was handed the "second striker" role. His ability to use both feet, quick pace and brilliant technical ability has certainly made him one of defender's worst nightmare.



The 1st goal showed his good positioning, knowing when to go forward when the team starts to attack. Fabregas made it easy 4 Arshavin to smash in the 1st goal with a precise pass.



After robbing Arbeloa of the ball, Arshavin still has lots to do with some defenders still around him. But the talented russian just ran forward and unleased an unstoppable drive with his right foot pass the keeper. With extreme power and accuracy inside the shot, Jose Reina had no chance at all.



The 3rd goal was a mistake by Aurelio. Having said that, Arshavin still needs to be calm as he coolly controlled the ball n slotted it pass the keeper to earn his first Arsenal Hattrick.



When i saw Walcott storming down the right flank, I knew Arsenal r going to score. Question is who? Arshavin, despite having played a full 90 mins n lacked match fitness, charged dwn the field from his own penalty box to support walcott. After receiving the ball from the speedy winger, he let the ball run b4 shooting the ball with great venom into the net with his left foot.

Right foot or left foot doesnt seem to bother him. Only a few players can do that. And after scoring 4 goals against Liverpool, his response to the media was not a boastful one, instead he still thinks that he needs more time to adapt to english football!! “If you look at the first half you never saw me except for one moment when I scored,” he said. “It is difficult for me but I will try and I need time." A really humble person.

Unlike many footballers who has many girlfriends and spends time clubbing or partying, Arshavin is happily married and the couple has a adorable son. Well, life isnt just about football, money and girls.





Hope this young little boy will one day follow his father's footstep. Wearing an Arsenal jersey at such a young age is already a good start! I will make sure my son does the same as well. =)