Walcott bring Arsenal beat Udinese

Arsenal successfully started first match in Europe this season with a victory. Face Udinese at the Emirates Stadium, the Gunners won 1-0 ( August 16, 2011 ).

Without manager Arsene Wenger from the bench. Arsenal played aggressively in early of first half. Instruction from the assistant manager Pat Rice to press Udinese defense performed well by Arsenal players.

The results are immediately visible when the game entered the 4th minute. Aaron Ramsey crossing led to Theo Walcott who was in front of the Samir Handanovic goal. Without difficulty, Walcott struck the ball into Zebrette goal.

Udinese tried to get up. In the 9th minute, a speculative free kick from Antonio Di Natale almost made Emirates public silence. Unfortunately, the shot from Serie A's top scorer last season, still touching Wojciech Szczesny goalpost.

In the 26th minute Udinese have a golden opportunity to equalize the score. This time, Pablo Armero shot can be intercepted Szczesny.

In the second half, Udinese turned pressing Arsenal defense. Meanwhile, Arsenal looked a crisis in defender line.

Johan Djourou who entered in the second half had only played 10 minutes before being replaced by Carl Jenkinson. Djourou previously signed to replace Kieran Gibbs.

Udinese continued to attack. Many times, Di Natale, Armero or Mauricio Isla makes trouble in Arsenal defense line.

Luckily, The Gunners managed to preserve 1-0 victory over Udinese. Precious victory for Arsenal, who next week will playing in Stadio Friuli, Udinese stadium.