English Premiership Football Week 4 Arsenal 1:1 Middlesbrough
Arsenal were forced to come from behind to earn a draw for the second home game in succession after a gritty Middlesbrough performance secured a point at the Emirates stadium. James Morrison curled a beauty past Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann following a one-two with Jason Euell to give Middlesbrough the lead against the run of play. New signing from Chelsea William Gallas was at fault for the opening goal, though too were much of the Arsenal back line. Despite Arsenal s early pressure there was little penetration and Boro were only too happy to take advantage. Once behind Arsenal turned up the tempo and forced keeper Schwarzer into several fine saves. The game turned on George Boateng s sending off following his second yellow card. With Middlesbrough under the cosh, Stuart Downing tripped Arsenal full-back Eboue in the box and the referee pointed to the spot. Thierry...