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November 20, 2009 20:08 EST
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Could Derren Brown predict Saturday’s Arsenal line up before kick-off?

Gunners Today @ 08:50 PM EST

On recent evidence, probably not. If you came thinking this was going to be another intense post after the previous one, I'm afraid it won't. Previewing a Sunderland match just doesn't have the same amount of appeal as say, previewing, I don't know a match against Newcastle. Whoops. Cross that out.

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Lorik Cana & Alex Song – The story so far this season

Gunners Today @ 08:02 PM EST

In some corners, this was meant to be the partnership in the Arsenal defensive midfield. Our 'German of Africa', Song would thrive with the Albania midfield dictator and conquer the world. Well, that was the talk anyway.

In fact at some point last season there were even calls for Arsene to sell Song, Denilson and Diaby because none of them were worthy of Cana's shirt.

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So basically, since Maradona there hasn’t been a ‘handball’ incident?

Gunners Today @ 10:17 AM EST

Everybody is talking about it, so I thought I'd join in. It has been dubbed the Hand of god II. As if the plot of this sequel is similar to the first one.

Before we can go into further debate, I'm not denying that it wasn't a handball. It will be very difficult to suggest otherwise. The actual handball happened in two parts, the first seemed accidental but the second most definitely wasn't.

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Left back troubles ease? + New contract for Eduardo & Sunderland’s inferiority complex

Gunners Today @ 02:38 PM EST


I was just about to compare our current left back conundrum to the one of the 2005 -2006 season. You know the season where like 9 different players played in that position. And just as I was about to research the names the news came up about Gibbs. Incidentally if you are feeling a little curious, feel free to post the names below of those elite band of players.

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Can Eduardo really fit these boots & All our players are attracted forward

Gunners Today @ 03:18 PM EST

With RVP unavailable for a while, predictably, the consensus is that Eduardo will take the baton from the Dutchman. However, the way the media has chosen to focus on Eduardo is almost as if the guy has next to zero credibility compared to Robin.

Admittedly, the Croatian hasn't been at his best (considering he is 26, I suppose we should wait another year at least for that).

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Chin up for Van Persie’s sake, for the club’s sake

Gunners Today @ 12:16 PM EST

On the surface Van Persie's latest setback is a major blow to our team. Dare I say it, it could prove to be even more significant than Cesc's injury last year which ruled him out for 4 months.

We've played without either Arshavin or Cesc in games this season. Yet it is only the Carling Cup where Van Persie hasn't featured.

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What they said: Reading between the lines

Gunners Today @ 06:58 PM EST

Hello all. For a friday post, usually, there'd be a match preview of some sort. There are some good international matches over the next few days.

The Irish take on the French in what I see as even a contest as it is in Rugby. Then there are the equally intriguing Bosnia vs Portugal, Algeria vs Egypt, New Zealand vs Bahrain etc etc.

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Age is just a number & understanding club identity through Ginola

Gunners Today @ 03:25 PM EST

I'll clarify one thing. Missing the cut and thrust of league football is a big negative but the good thing about International week is that it provides for ample reflection. Maybe too much of it sometimes. Perhaps that comes with age.

Watching the La Liga review I learnt a bit more about age.

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Four Won and we didn’t cock it up against McCarthy’s DORITOS

Gunners Today @ 08:18 PM EST

Shortly after Wolves scored their consolation goal, their fans chanted rather ironically "4 nil and you cocked it all up". Or something along those lines. It is good to know they have a sense of humour. Not that the supporters needed to illustrate that for me again.

When Doritos sponsored Wolves (the last time they were in the Premiership back in 2003) my History teacher at the time, a die hard Wolves fan, suggested an acronym for the tortilla chips brand.

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Recalling Recent Arsenal Novembers – Good & Bad News

Gunners Today @ 12:47 PM EST

Remember, Remember, blah blah November.

Apart from Bonfire Night and Thanksgiving (for you Americans only) what else makes November stand out? You see, it turns out that Arsene Wenger doesn't like November. Are we going to jump on this revelation and facebook 'like it' ?

The reasons for Wenger's dislike of this month are down to "the volume of games" which make it difficult to maintain the fitness levels.

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Fifa party like its 2006 and Arsenal are not invited

Gunners Today @ 03:27 PM EST

I understand that FIFA have other priorities, you know, the small matter of the World Cup in June next year. Surely though, they have a dedicated team that watch as many as matches of clubs from around the globe. Looking at the current list of nominees however, leads me to question whether FIFA has actually watched domestic football since 2006.

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Arsenal play their A game to put Alkmaar to Zzzzzzzzz

Gunners Today @ 08:42 PM EST

Arsenal 4 AZ Akmaar 1

Ronald Koeman's freaky run against Arsenal and English teams in general was abruptly brought to an end. It could have been a lot worse had Arsene decided to keep a Fabregas keen to get his hatrick as well as the stand in goal creating machine in Arshavin.

Barely three minutes had gone when a few one touch passes led to Van Persie firing just wide across goal.

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Recalling Recent Arsenal Novembers – Good & Bad News

Gunners Today @ 02:20 PM EST

Remember, Remember, blah blah November.

Apart from Bonfire Night and Thanksgiving (for you Americans only) what else makes November stand out? You see, it turns out that Arsene Wenger doesn't like November. Are we going to jump on this revelation and facebook 'like it' ?

The reasons for Wenger's dislike of this month are down to "the volume of games" which make it difficult to maintain the fitness levels.

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Remember Tomas Danilevičius? + Your Arsenal hero of October and Az Preview.

Gunners Today @ 07:21 PM EST

Phew, writing something vaguely interesting (even for me) at this time of the night here is hard enough. Where do I start? I know, I'll start with a Lithuanian most of you have forgotten about.

I was watching (albeit very briefly) Inter at Livorno the other day. It finished 2-0 to Inter btw.

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POLL: Who was your Arsenal hero for October 2009?

Gunners Today @ 02:18 PM EST

In other words, your player of that month.

Yes, a couple of names in the list below are intriguing. However this poll is all about the player who made your October special. So if for instance, its Ramsey with his playmaking goodness against Liverpool, then vote for him. You can also add your own suggestions, either in the poll itself and/or leaving a comment.

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