A dejected Arsenal fan. Photograph:
Llefteris Pitarakis/AP"The sight is in end," ITV's expert summariser and Guardian chalkboarder David Pleat said last night to an audience of millions as Arsenal appeared to be hanging on to an improbable 10-man victory in last night's Champions League Final.
We all knew what he meant, but he had Colemanballsed way too soon. Just seconds later up popped Samuel Eto'o for a 76th minute equaliser to dash such wishful thinking. The curse of the commentator had struck, and it was the other end that were sighting victory. Five minutes later Barcelona secured it with a goal from substitute Juliano Belletti.
Game over, bar some whingeing about the referee. Barcelona have been partying all night, Arsenal's Islington victory celebration has been cancelled.
How was it for you? Did the better team win? Did the referee spoil it?
