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Arsenal vs Galatasaray August 4, 2013

Posted by baturayk Sunday, August 4, 2013 0 comments
Arsenal will face Galatasaray in the final match of the 2013 Emirates Cup on Sunday. 
The 2012-13 Super Lig champions Galatasaray football club got a goal from Felipe Melo to take out Porto in their first match of the Emirates Cup, while the Premier League club Arsenal football club overcame steep odds to earn a 2-2 draw with Napoli by scoring twice in the final 18 minutes. 

Arsenal football manager Arsene Wenger knows that the Galatasaray club will have more than just preseason fitness on their minds when the whistle blows to start the match.

While nothing more than bragging rights are on the line, we're heading into the final phase of preseason competition. Arsenal vs Galatasaray will both have their sights set on winning their league crowns this year, and championship-caliber teams don't give away games. 

 Just as it looked like Napoli were poised to hand Arsenal a demoralizing defeat on their home pitch, the duo scored consecutive goals in the second half to help the Arsenal earn a draw and avoid the ire of their fans. 

The Gunners will try to take that momentum to Sunday's match against Galatasaray. 

Arsenal vs Galatasaray
Arsenal vs Galatasaray
While most of the focus on Sunday should remain on Emirates Stadium, there's no doubt fans will be keeping their eyes on the latest Arsenal transfer news. 

 Wenger maintained confidence in Arsenal's ability to compete at the highest level of English football with their current collection of players.

The latest chance for them to prove that mantra is against Galatasaray. 

The Turkish club will be making their sixth preseason appearance this summer. The win over Porto broke a two-match winless streak, and Galatasaray will look to keep that momentum going before their first Super Lig match on Aug. 18. 

 With a talented group centered around veteran star Didier Drogba, Wesley Sneijder and Burak Yilmaz, Galatasaray has the talent to make noise both in the Turkish league and in European competition this year. 

Sunday's clash should be an epic conclusion to the fast-paced action that the Emirates Cup 2013 has to offer. Expect both clubs to tighten the screws and work harder at meshing together with only a few days before league action begins. 
Emirates Cup 2013
Emirates Cup 2013

Napoli vs Porto August 4, 2013

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Napoli take on FC Porto in the first of two games to be played in the Emirates Cup on Sunday. The other teams in the competition - Arsenal vs Galatasaray - face each other in the evening.

Napoli football club enter the game after a 2-2 draw against Arsenal on Saturday. Napoli football were two goals up at half-time but conceded late goals. Lorenzo Insigne opened the scoring for Rafael Benitez's side and Goran Pandev doubled the lead before the half-hour mark. However, the Arsenal came back in the final quarter. France international Olivier Giroud continued his impressive pre-season run and scored the first, while compatriot and centre-back Laurent Koscielny equalised four minutes from time.

Porto were handed two penalties of their own by match official Andre Marriner. However, the Porto football club outfit failed to convert either chances - Jackson Martinez shot straight at the goalkeeper and midfielder Lucho Gonzalez could only manage to drag the ball well wide of goal.
Meanwhile, Porto come into this fixture after a 1-0 defeat to Turkish champions Galatasaray in the opening fixture. Brazilian Felipe Melo scored the only goal from a spot kick.

The Emirates Cup 2013 live stream soccer games continue with the second day of the two-day tournament hosted by Arsenal. The home team will play in the late game versus Galatasaray, while Napoli will take on FC Porto.

So far in the 2013 Emirates Cup, they are the only team to have recorded a victory, and now lead the standings, as the other game resulted in a 2-2 draw. Porto had several missed penalties in their opener, and will look to make up for those mistakes with their next contest against Napoli on Sunday. The Napoli vs. FC Porto game time is scheduled for 8:55 a.m. EDT, with both Spanish and English presentation available online. Arsenal vs. Galatasaray goes on at 11 a.m. EST in Spanish, and 11:15 a.m. EST for English coverage. 

Napoli vs Porto
Napoli vs Porto