Gunners news: Arsenal 3-0 Aston Villa

Gibbs, Walcott & Arteta strikes see Gunners extend lead over Champions League rivals

Wenger's men saw off their opponents in a fine team display that never looked in doubt, forcing Given into a number of good saves and topping it off with a clean sheet

The Gunners were dominant in the first-half and took the lead when Kieran Gibbs netted his first ever Premier League goal thanks to an unconvincing attempt of a save from Shay Given.

Theo Walcott doubled the score later in the half before a confident display in the second which brought a third from a Mikel Arteta free-kick.

Gervinho returned for the home side in his first league start since returning from the African Cup of Nations, leaving Aaron Ramsey to drop to the bench.

As for the visitors, Alex McLeish went with Emile Heskey and Gabriel Agbonlahor leading the line with the match-winner against Fulham, Andreas Weimann, left out. Charles N'Zogbia was still missing with a knee problem.

Wenger was dealt an early blow before kick-off when Laurent Koscielny injured himself in the warm-up, Johan Djourou replaced him in the line-up.

Things got worse for the Gunners' boss when the Swiss defender himself was then down for a prolonged period, just three minutes in, after a challenge with Emile Heskey left him with a blood-stained jersey. However the 25-year-old played on after getting a new shirt.

When play got flowing, it was a usual day at the office for the Gunners, who dominated opening spells of possession at the Emirates, although the visitors mustered the first chance after a swift counterattack from an Arsenal corner. Marc Albrighton rushed clear, as Villa had three on two, but smashed his effort high and wide.

From then on though it was very much one way traffic. Great work from Bacary Sagna and Walcott on the right-flank saw the full-back advance forward before finding Robin van Persie in the box. The Dutchman flicked it with his heel into the path of Walcott, who had continued his run, but the winger's shot was straight at Given. Sagna lashed the follow-up wide.

The deadlock was broken rather easily for Arsenal after quarter of an hour, Gibbs received the ball from Gervinho inside the opponents' box, he was given far too much room and was allowed to hit it with the ball slipping under the Villa keeper, who will feel he should have done better.

WONDERFUL WALCOTT
PLAYER RATING
8.0	A display full of attacking intent, and crucially, quality in the final ball. Continued his blossoming partnership with full-back Sagna down the right-hand side and showed a delightful first touch throughout, most importantly for his goal to make it 2-0.

And it wasn't long before the hosts doubled their lead. Carlos Cuellar gifted the ball to Alex Song with a poor pass from the back, the Cameroon midfielder then found Walcott with a delightful ball over the top before the winger controlled wonderfully and produced a calm finish 25 minutes in.

That second goal signalled a period of meltdown for McLeish's men.

A minute later Thomas Vermaelen fired a low cross towards Van Persie who, in his current form, you would have backed to score but he caught it with his shin and missed the target.

Then, Given was forced into a top save from Arteta, the Irish keeper doing well to tip over the Spaniard's long range drive.

Villa did manage to get a slight foothold in the game after that, seeing their share of possession rise, but it was Arsenal who conjured up the last chance of the half.

With just over five minutes until the break, Song played Van Persie in beyond the visitors' defence. Initially the ball got stuck under his boots, but a lovely drawback helped the captain beat a scrambling Given presenting him with an open goal, however the striker was denied by some brilliant positioning from Stephen Warnock who blocked his shot off the line.

Villa looked more lively at the start of the second-half but failed to create any real chances, although they did have a shout for a penalty turned down when Agbonlahor appealed for handball from Djourou.

The 15 minutes after the restart were open but didn't bring any clear chances. Gary Gardner brought down Tomas Rosicky in a dangerous area but Arteta's free-kick hit the wall. Wojciech Szczesny then gave the ball straight to Villa when trying to launch a quick move, before catching the cross and managing to successfully start a counterattack but Gervinho's end cross was too far ahead of his team-mates.

Arsenal looked very happy to just keep the ball as the hour mark approached and the home crowd certainly appreciated a lovely bit of showboating from Van Persie as he teased James Collins on the left-flank.

Rosicky, then had two decent chances in the space of five minutes. Firstly Gibbs whipped in a cross from the left with the ball falling to the Czech midfielder after Walcott was beaten in air, but his volley was deflected wide.

The second effort forced another decent stop from Given, the 31-year-old's swerving effort parried away by the keeper.

Villa had a golden opportunity to get back into the match, with 20 minutes left, Andre Santos gave the ball to Weimann with his first touch of the game, but the visitors' substitute crossed to no-one when shooting himself would have been a better option.

Arteta was next in line to test Given, but his free-kick from a wide left position was tipped over by the 35-year-old - although no corner was awarded. Stephen Ireland giving away the foul when on a booking, after a jinking run from the lively Walcott.

And lining up they were, Aaron Ramsey then fired a low shot towards goal after a neat turn away from his man, however the shot went narrowly wide of the mark.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain was introduced with just over 10 minutes to play and was convinced he should have had a penalty after a lunge from Ireland. The winger accelerated through the gears down the right before the Villa man lunged it right on the edge of the box, however replays showed he got the ball.

Weimann had one final chance for the visitors as the ball fell to him behind the defence, the forward hesitated though and allowed Djourou to get back and block the shot.

The Gunners then rubbed salt in the wounds by adding a late third in stoppage time with a fantastic free-kick from Arteta that left Given with no chance.

The result sees Wenger's men go three points ahead of bitter rivals Tottenham, who drew 0-0 with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge earlier in the day, and five points clear of Roberto Di Matteo's side in the race for fourth spot.

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James Bond car on display at Beaulieu

One of the girls James Bond actress Britt Eklund was sitting on the hood of Aston Martin DB5.
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the character of James Bond in the National Museum in Beaulieu, Hampshire, an exhibition featuring the original vehicle used in the film 007.

Convertible Jaguar XKR from the film "Die Another Day, but not now."

Ford Mustang Mach 1 from the film "Diamonds Are Forever."

Damaged Aston Martin DB5 from the film "Quantum of Solace."

British actress Madeleine Smith is photographed near the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow 2.

A man photographs the boat Glastron GT-150. In the foreground is a car Bond BMW 750iL.

Kenneth Wallis is photographed next to his invention.

BMW Z8 from the film "The World Is Not Enough."

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Gunners news: Everton 0-1 Arsenal

Vermaelen header ensures Gunners take advantage of Tottenham slip to climb to third

Arsene Wenger's side move above rivals after sealing their sixth Premier League win a row as Belgian international's header gives them the three points at Goodison Park

The Gunners took the lead as the Belgian headed home Robin van Persie’s corner, leaping highest amongst many bodies to place his effort into the net.

David Moyes’ side were under pressure for most of the game but thought they had got back into the match when Royston Drenthe fired his shot past Wojciech Szczesny only for the Dutchman to be ruled offside with replays suggesting this was an incorrect decision from the linesman.

Moyes made two changes to his team that drew 1-1 with Sunderland at the weekend as Tony Hibbert replaced Phil Neville who dropped to the bench while Steven Pienaar came back into the side for Seamus Coleman after being cup-tied for the game against the Black Cats.

Arsenal made just one change to their team that beat Newcastle 2-1 last time out, Aaron Ramsey replacing Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in the starting line-up. The Gunners kept their three-pronged attack with Tomas Rosicky and Theo Walcott playing just behind Van Persie.

The Gunners started the game at a rapid pace and got into their passing groove immediately, which lead to an early chance for Theo Walcott who was put through down the middle. He twisted and turned and his shot was blocked only as far as Ramsey who saw his effort deflected over.

From the resulting corner, Vermaelen rose the highest in a crowded area to head Van Persie’s pinpoint cross past a stranded Tim Howard to give Arsene Wenger’s side the a deserved lead in the eighth minute.

Arsenal had the home side well and truly on the back foot and could have gone further ahead when Mikel Arteta slipped a ball through to Van Persie who saw his effort blocked, the ball then fell to Ramsey who saw his shot well saved by Howard.

The Toffees were restricted to counter attacks in the first half as they struggled to get any control over the game but they went close through Nikica Jelavic as he was put through Marouane Fellaini but failed to get his effort on target.

Moyes’ side took confidence from that attacking surge and should have been level if not for a poor decision from the linesman who wrongly disallowed Drenthe’s strike when it appeared he was well onside following another wonderful pass from Fellaini.

In the second half Arsenal struggled to find the tempo they had before the interval while Everton were taking advantage by pressing the Gunners' midfielders whenever they had the ball. The pressure carved out a chance for Fellaini but he could only head his chance straight at Szczesny.

The Gunners regained their composure and should have doubled their lead through Van Persie after being found unmarked in the area. The Dutchman composed himself and struck the ball well, despite it being slightly behind him, but saw his shot smack the post and bounce to safety.

After Van Persie’s near miss Arsenal began to regain control of the game and used their accurate passing game to keep the ball away from Everton which was working to great effect and helped run down the clock.

As the Toffees tried to press Wenger’s side in possession it opened up the field and space in behind which was nearly exploited in a good move between Walcott and Ramsey.

The England international broke down the right then drifted infield and found the Welshman who let fly with a powerful shot which was well saved by Howard as he got down well to his right to make the stop.

Moyes’ side kept plugging away at Arsenal however and came close to getting an equaliser when Drenthe shot from the edge of the area after the Gunners had failed to clear their lines from a corner but fortunately for them his shot went just over the bar.

Both teams pushed for a goal, the home-side trying to get back into the game while the visitors looked to kill the match. Van Persie and Ramsey had chances but couldn’t convert them while Fellaini and Jelavic couldn’t find their way past a stubborn Arsenal defence.

Wenger’s side held on for all three points despite a late onslaught and sealed their sixth win in a row in the Premier League to move above rivals Tottenham into third place while Everton remain in 10th place.

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Lion fell off the mountain and his mother made every effort to save him!

Lion fell off the mountain and his mother made every effort to save him!

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The house, furnished completely out of the store, "All for a dollar"

Jesse MakKingli journalist «The Times», completely furnished his apartment with furniture and furnishings, bought the store, "All for a dollar." A total of furnishing it spent $ 200. While these shops, where all goods are sold at a price of $ 1, generally known fact that poor-quality products to them and made of cheap plastic, which quickly fades and wears out, many retail outlets, "All for a dollar," now began to sell more high-quality goods from glass, stainless steel or ceramic.

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2. Seasonings (cinnamon, mustard) and spices, Jesse bought at the price of one dollar for each decorate the kitchen table.

3. Glasses and glasses of champagne were bought in a store network of Jesse Yankee One Dollar in New York and Vermont. All of them are from the so-called collection Cristar.

4. Mr. McKinley graced his son's room applications and posters, bought for a dollar. It is for this price and he bought an aquarium.

5. In the kit you will find a remedy for the price $ 1 - aspirin, bandages and ointment for sprains. In the bathroom - gels and shampoos for the same price.

6. All office supplies were also purchased in stores, "All for a dollar."

7. Breakfast and Books.

8. Household chemicals cost Jessie even cheaper - in a dollar store sale, and he bought all at half price.

9. New dishes from the same store.

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Things to Do in Istanbul Laleli

Laleli - the capital of the shuttle business in Turkey. Almost entirely, it consists of nothing but shmotochnyh stores. Now Laleli acquired some European polish, but its essence has not changed - it's endless storefronts that sell clothes, as far as the eye.
Within this realm of junk, conceals two interesting historical sites in Istanbul - Ottoman mosque Laleli, she gave the name to this area, and an ancient Byzantine church Mireleyon, now Bodrum Jami Mosque. With her then, we begin viewing ...




Mireleyon Temple was built in the early 10th century emperor of Roman Lakapin, he was part of a large palace and monastery of the same name then, now did not survive.
The total volume of the church survives today almost unchanged, but the interior of the church lost forever. During the reign of Ottoman Sultan BayazidaII, Mireleyon was converted into a mosque and is known as Bodrum Jami.



Mosque of Bodrum - the interior.




After several devastating fires, the mosque of Bodrum looked like this.


It only restored in 1986, it is completely natural within novodelnaya.


Bodrum in Turkish means basement, reveals the essence of a good name of the ancient building, as the church itself is only the tip of the "underground of the iceberg." The fact that the church has a vast dungeon. Lakapin novel in the 10th century used to build the church and palace, under the foundation, the huge rotunda, created in Roman times.
Here I have tried to show the scale of a circular rotunda, on the church, which stands at the top.


Rotunda - a huge circular structure with a diameter of more than 40 meters, was built around the early 4th century. What it look like the original, say it is very difficult, as it is not clear and its purpose. There is a version that it was the Roman Museyon - pagan temple, later converted the Byzantines into something more honestly. Perhaps some time building served as a tank of water until it became the foundation for the palace of Roman Lakapin, and later the monastery Mireleyon.
Excavations of the Roman rotunda (Bodrum Mosque stands at the top left corner).


The walls of the rotunda is very thick at the bottom of the wall width of 6 meters. This suggests that the building intended to cover the huge dome like the Pantheon in Rome, though no confirmation of the existence of such a huge dome there. Perhaps the building was not completed as the end. Later, inside the rotunda put a lot of columns to support the flat roof, and the platform was used as the basis of the Byzantine palaces and monasteries.
The general form of the topsides and the church before the restoration.


And what can be seen today.


At the present time, totally dug the rotunda, restored and used under the clothing market as a whole and the surrounding area.
I took off a bit in this structure.










Directly Bodrum Mosque, stands a little apart from a giant cylinder has its own base.
The ground floor Mireleyona.


And then he looked like in 1930 - the process of digging underground ..


Under the mosque is the burial chapel, where all family members were buried Roman Lakapin, founder Mireleyona. Capella is also now more like a mosque, as it is used by the Turks, I have no suggestions.





On the wall are remains of frescoes, though see there is something it is not possible, it is considered that there is depicted the Virgin Protectress.



The second historical site in Laleli - this mosque, built v1759-63's, by order of Sultan Mustafa III. Mosque Laleli got its name from a local saint, is buried nearby.



Laleli - the last major imperial mosque, its style is strongly felt by European influence.
Inner courtyard of the mosque.










Interestingly, the mosque Laleli almost completely copies the structure of the church Mireleyon situated on it a few hundred meters.
In Laleli, were also members of the ruling dynasty are buried in the mausoleum of the mosque are buried Sultan - Mustafa III and his son Selim III, as well as their families. As in Mireleyone, the mosque has a vast underground room, a kind of underground caravanserai, which now sell clothes and other stuff, like everywhere else in the area.
Two places of worship in Laleli prove full continuity between the Byzantine and Ottoman cultures ...
Trading room is directly under the mosque. The bottom row of windows in this photo, the windows of the underground market.


The underground market.




Below, the mausoleum of the Sultan's family, included in the complex Laleli. There were more than the market and mosques, Islamic schools - madrassas and free food for the poor.


Ottoman kiosk in front of the complex Laleli.


Tomb of Sultan Selim and Mustafa.




Around the many graves of children and wives of the sultans.




Burial, located in a separate room, who is there, I did not understand.




The mosque has a bypass galleries Laleli and porch, as in the Russian churches of the 17th century, it is probably a common European influence, as you know the Italians have built, as in Russia and the Ottoman Empire.

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