With 25 minutes left to rescue a point, Arsene Wenger switched to an attacking 4-2-4 formation, with Nicklas Bendtner replacing Eboue and Carlos Vela on for Walcott.

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The veteran midfielder had given Stoke the lead on Monday night but Carlos Vela scored three minutes from time to force a vital 1-1 draw for Albion.

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Eduardo, who also played for Croatia last week, opened the scoring in the 20th minute with a header from Carlos Vela's cross and later added Arsenal's third goal from the penalty spot.

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Peter Odemwingie sent a shot bouncing wide with Hart scrambling across his goal and, after Brunt blasted over, substitute Fortune fired into the side-netting after running clear and Carlos Vela headed wide when well placed.

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Magpies centre-back Mike Williamson was robbed of the ball by Rosicky in the opening minute and the Arsenal playmaker slid a pass through to Carlos Vela, whose strike was saved by the out-stretched leg of Krul.

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Mexico took control in between those goals, with England keeper Robert Green enhancing his World Cup claims with a fine save from Carlos Vela, although he was powerless as Carlos Salcido struck the post from the edge of the area.

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Their forwards missed numerous chances in their opening 1-1 draw with hosts South Africa but all three players retained their place in the side - although Arsenal striker Carlos Vela was forced off with an injury on the half hour with only one skied shot to his name.

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Midfielder Jorge Hernandez has a splendid range of passes, busy Cesar Villaluz is always a threat operating behind the front two, the opportunistic Carlos Vela was the tournament top scorer and Ever Guzman, who scored some terrific goals in four consecutive matches, was a wonderful option to have on the bench.

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