So much for that defensive 4-5-1, Udinese. Arsenal already have a lead after just four minutes of play in the UEFA Champions League, thanks to a goal by Theo Walcott, who was preferred by Arsene Wenger on Tuesday night over Andrei Arshavin, who started on Saturday. Udinese's lineup indicated that they were playing for a draw from the beginning, but they might have to drastically alter their tactics after going down a goal so early.
Arsenal Vs. Udinese, 2011 UEFA Champions League Playoff Round: Theo Walcott Goal Has Gunners Up Early
With Arsenal coming forward on the counter, the Udinese defense stepped up in an effort to try and win the ball back. They failed miserably, allowing Aaron Ramsey to make a clever run behind the defense. Ramsey took the ball into space on the right before laying in a low cross, which was easily tapped in by Walcott, who made a great near post run.
The loss of Cristian Zapata is already looking like a huge one for Udinese, and youngsters like Neuton will have to promptly up their games.
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