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Thu 03 Mar 2007A different Alex has last word to upset WengerChampions League Arsenal 1 PSV Eindhoven 1  PSV Eindhoven win 2-1 on aggregateA fragmented performance left Arsenal's season in smithereens. Last year's finalists were knocked out by this draw and were already out of contention in all other tournaments. Rodrigo Alex, the PSV Eindhoven defender who is alleged to be in effect owned by Chelsea, dictated the rise and fall of Arsenal's hopes.