by JAMES CURTIS Ronald Koeman and his trusted staff accommodated the away dug-out last night wearing long black trench coats, black ties and matching leather gloves. As Arsenal pounded the Alkmaar goal one of his grey-haired men scribbled notes into small black book. It was like watching a scene from The Untouchables.

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Andrey Arshavin is the man of the match against AZ Alkmaar in the Emirates Stadium yesterday. The Russian playmaker exuded class whenever he pushed forward and had provide assists to three of Arsenal's four goals. Arsenal beat AZ Alkmaar 4-1 in the Champions League game and are likely to qualify for the 2nd round of the competition. Click to continue reading...

Free-scoring Arsenal continued their dominance of Champions League Group H with a stunning 4-1 drubbing of AZ Alkmaar on Wednesday night.
The Gunners are in top spot and unbeaten in their group, and proved far too classy for the Dutch visitors at The Emirates, where skipper Cesc Fabregas bagged a brace and was joined on the scoresheet by Samir Nasri and Abou Diaby, who netted a sublime fourth of the night on 72 minutes after some flowing build-up play from Eduardo and Andrey Arshavin. Click to continue reading...

Arsenal midfielders Abou Diaby and Andrey Arshavin have both spoken out ahead of their Champions League clash with Dutch side AZ Alkmaar. Diaby has clamored for better defensive displays while Arshavin has stated his ambitions to win a Premier League and Champions League double.

"It is always good to win every game and stay in first place," said Diaby.

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There is reason to be concerned.

If AZ Alkmaar was a foreshadowing, the Gunners did their best to not heed the warning. � Anyone who has watched this team over the past five years knew what was coming, both in the Netherlands and at Upton Park. � It's just too predictable.

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Wenger got the team wrong last night. But first, it's important to recognise a couple of things.
Firstly, a draw away in Europe is never a bad result. We had six points on the board, now we have seven. So despite Alkmaar's last minute equaliser we're sure to go through. Which is more than can be said for Liverpool. Click to continue reading...

AZ Alkmaar v Arsenal
UEFA Champions League
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 2:45 PM (ET)

Walcott's injury woes continue.

His medial collateral ligament has been damaged and will sideline him for four weeks. The team left for their AZ Alkmaar fixture without him.

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Russian midfielder Andrey Arshavin believes Arsenal need to improve their character if they are to aim for silverware, taking Manchester United's spirit as an example. Speaking after last week's game, the 28-year old highlighted how the ... Click to continue reading...

Russian midfielder Andrey Arshavin believes Arsenal need to improve their character if they are to aim for silverware, taking Manchester United's spirit as an example. Speaking after last week's game, the 28-year old highlighted how the ...

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Arsenal beat Birmingham thanks to goals from Robin van Persie, Abou Diaby and Andrey Arshavin. Full report to come. Click to continue reading...

Back to League action tomorrow with the visit of Birmingham City. Let's hope the international break hasn't disrupted the momentum that was building before the players scattered for the World Cup qualifiers. We need three points in the bag. Manuel Almunia is said to be "50-50" for availability for selection.

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One of the most remarkable things about this season so far apart from the painful fact that we trail the scum in the table, is the fact our central defender Vermaelen is top scorer. Now is the fact that we have had thirteen different players score goals in the Premier league a good thing or something to worry about?

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by CARL ELDRIDGE� If ever there was a day when Arsenal news was thin on the ground, it had to be today. And so it is this morning that you'll find only the merest hint of anything Gunnerish in the papers. And believe me, I have looked. And looked. Had a cup of tea. Then looked again.

Then there it was.

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I can still remember my first impression of Arsene Wenger when he took over as Arsenal manager back in 1996. He had the look of a geography teacher about him and came across as being very studious. A few of us in that Arsenal side were of an age where we were set in our ways, but also looking over our shoulders to see how long we had left in the game. Click to continue reading...

For various reasons, I had to pass on my ticket to the match on Sunday. Tragic, that is. Truly tragic. Because I missed one of our best performances for many a moon.
And it highlighted an important point. Keep Fabregas, Rosicky, Arshavin and RVP fit, and we have a brilliant team. A big, fat 6 in the 'for' column is testament to this. Click to continue reading...

In less than 12 months, Russian midfielder Andrey Arshavin became a favourite amongst Arsenal supporters with the 28-year old a key in Arsenal's last season's quest for a Champions League spot.

Speaking about Arshavin, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger highlighted the intelligence of the player and the something extra he brings to the squad.

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In less than 12 months, Russian midfielder Andrey Arshavin became a favourite amongst Arsenal supporters with the 28-year old a key in Arsenal's last season's quest for a Champions League spot.

Speaking about Arshavin, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger highlighted the intelligence of the player and the something extra he brings to the squad.

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I came in from the match last night, coughing up phlegm and regretting my attendance, to my traditional 'just returned from the football' conversation with my mother, where she feigns interest in my evening out.
She tends to know the score and little else. Occasionally she reads a match report. Click to continue reading...

by CARL ELDRIDGE Arsene Wenger might get one or two quizzical gawps if he should take a trolley round the Waitrose near his Barnet home after the Arsenal saw of Olympiacos with a 2-0 Champions League triumph at the Emirates last night.

For AW referred to his local supermarket in his post-match analysis and is quoted this morning in the Daily Mail.

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Late goals from Robin van Persie and Andrey Arshavin secured victory for Arsenal after dominating much of the game against Olympiacos. More to come. Click to continue reading...

The Game

Having escaped an early first game scare away at Standard Liege, the Gunners will face Greek leaders Olympiacos in today's Champions League game. Nicklas Bendtner, Theo Walcott and Denilson, together with Samir Nasri and Manuel Almunia are all ruled out of the game.

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The Game

Having escaped an early first game scare away at Standard Liege, the Gunners will face Greek leaders Olympiacos in today's Champions League game. Nicklas Bendtner, Theo Walcott and Denilson, together with Samir Nasri and Manuel Almunia are all ruled out of the game.

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That headline is somewhat contrived. But it does underscore an important point: a year ago, Arsenal wouldn't have won 1-0 yesterday. Mr. Wenger often says the team is growing but year-on-year between 07-08 and 08-09 it seemed to have gone backwards not forwards. We were toothless in midfield and conceding stupid goals. Click to continue reading...

North meets West in this London derby.

Arsenal's Andrey Arshavin returns after three games out with injury while Theo Walcott could feature in his first game of the season for the Gunners.
But Manuel Almunia is still out with a chest infection so Vito Mannone is likely to deputise in goal again.

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Who: Fulham (14th) Vs Arsenal (7th)
The London clubs will be looking for a win, as both of them have not made the best of starts to the season..
What: Barclays Premier League, Round 6 for both teams.
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Wenger won't revive Chamakh bid
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Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says he has no plans to revive his bid to sign Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh in January.

Chamakh was a target for Wenger in the summer, but the Gunners were unwilling to meet Bordeaux's asking price for the Morocco international.

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Wenger won't revive Chamakh bid
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Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says he has no plans to revive his bid to sign Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh in January.

Chamakh was a target for Wenger in the summer, but the Gunners were unwilling to meet Bordeaux's asking price for the Morocco international.

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Arsenal striker Robin van Persie should return from a knee injury but Russian playmaker Andrey Arshavin remains sidelined by a groin problem.
Manuel Almunia is still suffering from a chest infection so young keeper Vito Mannone is set to continue in goal.

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Who would you select as the best starting 11 from all the Premier League clubs? Here's my list, with the stipulation that I can only select one player from a single team (that makes it much harder given that the top clubs have multiple players that I would select otherwise):

GK - Shay Given (Man City)
D - John Painstil (Fulham)
D - Gary Cahill (Bolton)
D - Ryan Shawcross (Stoke City)
D - Leighton Baines (Everton)
M - Frank Lampard (Chelsea)
M - Steven Gerrard (Liverpool)
M - Cesc Fabregas (Arsenal)
M - Ashley Young (Aston Villa)
F - Wayne Rooney (Man United)
F - Jermaine Defoe (Spurs)

Here's a second team:

GK - Robert Green (West Ham)
D - Glen Johnson (Liverpool)
D - Michael Turner (Sunderland)
D - Brede Hangeland (Fulham)
D - Nemanja Vidic (Man United)
M - Aaron Lennon (Spurs)
M - Tim Cahill (Everton)
M - Shawn Wright-Phillips (Man City)
M - Matt Taylor (Bolton)
F - Didier Drogba (Chelsea)
F - Robin van Persie (Arsenal)

And a third:

GK - Brian Jenson (Burnley)
D - Sebastian Bassong (Spurs)
D - Rio Ferdinand (Man United)
D - Gael Givet (Blackburn)
D - Ashley Cole (Chelsea)
M - Andrey Arshavin (Arsenal)
M - Jordi Gomez (Wigan)
M - Lee Cattermole (Sunderland)
M - Stephen Hunt (Hull City)
F - Fernando Torres (Liverpool)
F - Emanuel Adebayor (Man City)

The one player per team rule really made this a difficult task.

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Fabregas rips into banned Adebayor
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LONDON — Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has hit out at former team-mate Emmanuel Adebayor's violent conduct which led to a three-match ban for the Manchester City striker on Thursday.

Adebayor was handed the ban by the Football Association for stamping on the face of Arsenal's Robin van Persie during a stormy Premier League match which City won 4-2 last week.

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Fabregas rips into banned Adebayor
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LONDON — Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has hit out at former team-mate Emmanuel Adebayor's violent conduct which led to a three-match ban for the Manchester City striker on Thursday.

Adebayor was handed the ban by the Football Association for stamping on the face of Arsenal's Robin van Persie during a stormy Premier League match which City won 4-2 last week.

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After Wednesday night's drama in Belgium I'm hoping for something a little more tranquil at the Grove tomorrow afternoon. Being Arsenal I doubt if we'll get it. Doing things the most difficult way possible is a proud club tradition!

What we do need to do LIVELY is learn the lessons from Wednesday without obsessing too much.

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Who: Manchester City (4th) Vs Arsenal (6th)
Critics say that Manchester City could displace Arsenal in the Big 4 this season, and perhaps, this is the most vital game in that battle. Arsenal would be looking to come back strong after the loss the Manchester United a couple of weeks back, and push the Citizens off the track. Click to continue reading...

Let the booing commence.

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Robinho is a doubt for Manchester City after picking up an injury in Brazil's win against Argentina last weekend.

Carlos Tevez is out after twisting his knee in the same match, although City are hopeful he could play some part against Manchester United next Sunday.

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As per his usual, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger provided an update on the injured players ahead of the next game, with the Frenchman clearly frustrated with the news on Andrey Arshavin.

Wenger said:

We are upset because he should not have played. He was not in a condition where he could afford to play 90 minutes.

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