As both an Arsenal fan and a longtime Los Angeles Galaxy season ticket holder, I have been asked how I reconcile my support for two different teams. I always reply that supporting Arsenal and the Galaxy is like having two friends who are destined never to meet. This Saturday at the Emirates, that quip will be forever buried as my beloved Arsenal takes on Everton who will likely feature Landon Donovan, the captain of my beloved Galaxy.

The west stand of Highbury being demolished in 2006, home of Arsenal since 1913.

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Tonight sees Liverpool and Tottenham go head-to-head in the latest battle between the contenders for fourth spot. If week 22 matches were anything to go by then all teams are doing their best to give the priceless spot to someone else.

Liverpool's average display against Stoke is a microcosm of their 'pants on the ground' season, with performances lacking sharpness, imagination and concentration (not bad luck) in dropping points in key Premier League and Champions League games.

The Nigerian man that attempted to bomb the American plane on Christmas Day lived in London, and studied at the University College. In an article this evening from the Middle Eastern Financial Times, it was also revealed that he was an Arsenal fan! The article said: Mr Abdulmutallab, described as competent in Arabic, had left Yemen [.

You can now get the exclusive Arsenal Periodic Table (sized A3 = 29.7cm x 42 cm) for only £2.99 plus p&p.

It's 118 of Arsenal's greatest players and managers in a periodic table, along with the years they played for the club. Specifically designed so the top 24 Arsenal players are listed seperately in the box below the main table, this is a fantastic poster that would grace the wall of any Arsenal fan.

After having their first bid rejected and United having their offer accepted, Arsenal put in a second bid to Fulham which was accepted. Arsene Wenger was a big fan of the young Fulham defender and was doing all he could to lure him to Arsenal.

However, Sir Alex Ferguson met the player in London on Tuesday night after Fulham's defeat to Spurs and that was all that was needed to get the deal sorted.

The people at book publishers Pan Macmillan were recently kind enough to send us out a copy of the latest book by French football journalist and author Philippe Auclair; a book titled Cantona The Rebel Who Would Be King.

The book provides an extremely thorough account of Eric Cantona's footballing career, from his life in France to his move to Leeds United in England in 1992, followed by his final and most memorable period of his career at Manchester United from 1992 until 1997.

Here at In The Stands we are proud to announce that the brilliant LadyArse will be contributing to our site on a weekly basis. As you may have guessed she is an an Arsenal fan, but we will make allowances, as her work is well worth the read. So without further ado, here is the first instalment.

There has been a lot of speculation surrounding Sol Campbell with him being linked to Newcastle, Manchester United, West Bromwich Albion and even a return to Tottenham. He has being getting back to full fitness by taking advantage of the amazing training facilities at Arsenal FC.

The former Portsmouth captain's contract ran out in May, playing his last Premier League game against Wigan and since then, has made his widely publicized transfer to Notts County.

Chelsea In For Johnson

Chelsea are one of a number of clubs tracking Middlesbrough star Adam Johnson. The only concrete offer thus far, however, has been from Wolves, but their £6.5m bid is significantly lower than Boro's £10m valuation. (Daily Mail)

Analysis: No matter how you shake it, £6.

It is nearly three years since Arsene Wenger first coined the term 'Sky Sports Justice' following the Carling Cup final with Chelsea. That day, in case you've forgotten, Adebayor was sent off for slapping Wayne Bridge, when that was in fact Eboue's action. The press machine went into overdrive, focusing heavily on the 'brawl', and Eboue in particular, and as a result both clubs were disproportionately fined, with Eboue banned (Adebayor's ban was not rescinded).

Emmanuel Adebayor and Carlos Tevez, two players obsessed with their former club. Adebayor was shunned by his fan base, after likening his feelings for being courted by Milan to a fella being told Beyonce wanted a piece. He fancied himself for getting a move to a club like AC Milan and Barcelona, but neither came knocking.

Firstly Mark Davies has not sustained a serious injury, and obviously every Arsenal fan would wish him a quick recovery to footballing action. I am not surprised it is not as serious as some people feared, as it really wasn't that bad a tackle from Gallas. Paul Robinson, a Bolton player who did far worse to Cesc at the weekend, called it 'disgusting', obviously this man doesn't possess a mirror

Apparently American rapper/businessman Jay-Z is a bit of an Arsenal fan. This is a good thing, because the more US celebrities we get endorsing soccer, the better. However, I can't help thinking that Jay-Z's support for The Gunners is verging on the patronising. He's apparently offered the Arsenal players an all-expenses paid trip to New York [.