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Not going to talk about the embarassing display on the pitch. We all know it was sh*t and not good
enough. Aside from the match, I am angry, really angry about the ticketing situation that saw two
Hull muppets get seats in the middle of the North Bank upper yesterday. When Hull scored, they
showed themselves and [.
On last week's Match of the Day, BBC pundit Mark Lawrenson claimed that if tackles like the one
Gael Clichy received at Bolton were banned, the game would be 'for the jessies'. The former
Liverpool defender's words will certainly come back to bite him. First Gael Clichy. Now Man
United's Rodrigo Possebon.
If the first two Premier League games of the season have taught Arsenal anything it's that Cesc
Fabregas has to be kept in bubble wrap. With Tomas Rosicky's never-ending injury saga, Fabregas is
the only pure creative force left in Arsenal's midfield. The West Brom match kicked off in style,
it seemed that Fabregas wasn't to [.
The season has just started, which means that I, no matter how sad it may seem, suddenly have a
purpose in life again. The grass of The Emirates has just been mowed with extreme, almost perverse,
precision - God, it looked perfect for yesterday's encounter with newly promoted WBA, Tottenham's
ambitions, however ridiculous they may [.
This is article is mainly aimed at the supporters making the short trip across North London to West
London tomorrow afternoon - even if you're not going, pass the Cashley Notes onto your mates.
Arsene Wenger has been saying he "hopes we leave Cole alone." Why Arsene? Just why?
Obviously as the manager of Arsenal he [.
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pink boots and each time we see a player sporting the Rosas all of us here at Nike feel [...]
Listening to Arsene Wenger talk about the January transfer window one comes away with the distinct
impression that he loathes it. He also loathes talking about potential transfers as well and would
rather prefer to believe that his squad is on the verge of playing great football. To have to bring
someone in [.
The necessity for taking advantage of the transfer window this January has always been obvious,
however it has certainly never before been this requisite. A team lacking a defensive partner to
match Cesc's guile, a defense looking for a dominant center back, and doubts surrounding Ade's
commitment, Nasri's integration, and the injury woes of [.
There are myriad annual sporting events: Wimbledon, The Six Nations, The British Open Championships
and of course the Barclays Premier League. Internally, The Premier League has it's own
idiosyncratic, yearly occurrences and every Arsenal fan's personal favourite is the Gunners 4th
place prediction.
One has to wonder what goes on at shooting practice behind the sacred doors at London Colney.
Despite racking up a more than healthy number of goals in the club's last handful of games, I have
become more and more frustrated at the amount of simple chances that appear to evade the team all
too [.
As an Arsenal fan with strong links to Rangers when my football interest goes north of the border,
I knew all about Daniel Cousin. The mercurial striker brought Rangers fans much frustration
and I had a hunch that Fate would give me a neatly wrapped present. Unlike some slightly
naive sections of Arsenal fans, I [.
Let's make no mistakes here, Arsenal are terrible at the moment. The defeat to Stoke City was
embarrassing for the fans, the club, the players and indeed the manager. Pressure is growing on
Arsene Wenger to be sacked for the debacle, and for the lack of a trophy is over 4 seasons. There
is a famous [.
It was last spring that the Gunners season was on the line, when they had do or die matches. This
season it comes in November. Manchester United, Aston Villa, Manchester City and Chelsea
are our next opponents in the Premier League. Ironically it comes at just the time when half the
team is injured or suspended.
The Carling Cup always gives gooners to reflect on Wenger's philosophy. We are allowed to see the
development going on behind the scenes, and we are treated to a toast of attacking football. These
games rarely carry pressure as our young guns are always the under dogs. However, there are stories
running under the current [.
The Carling Cup always gives gooners to reflect on Wenger's philosophy. We are allowed to see the
development going on behind the scenes, and we are treated to a toast of attacking football. These
games rarely carry pressure as our young guns are always the under dogs. However, there are stories
running under the current [.
When it rains, how it does pour... As this writer recently said, November has been a very
troublesome month. And with 8 days left to go, who's to say it will not get any worse? After all
the previously documented malaises that have hit Arsenal, the removal of Gallas as captain will
perhaps hit hardest.
Arsene Wenger is no fool and if there's one thing apart from football that he knows like the back
of his hand, it's economics. It's no coincidence that the Premier league's most shrewd
transfer market manager has a masters in economics and now he must turn to his economic know how to
get Arsenal out [.
Supporters of the idea that Arsenal are a big club have credible attributes to their theory. League
Titles. The 'Invincibles.' World-Class players. A 60,000 seater stadium. Massive wage bill. Global
audience. Typical attributes of a big club. Opponents will point to the departures of Flamini and
Hleb, the lack of trophies since 2004, a team policy [.
The article I'm currently writing in this very moment was originally spawned a few minutes before
the final whistle had gone at that poor, to say the least, away game at Fulham last Saturday, just
before one of the worst Arsenal performances I've ever been unlucky enough to witness became an
ugly fact.
One has to wonder what goes on at shooting practice behind the sacred doors at London Colney.
Despite racking up a more than healthy number of goals in the club's last handful of games, I have
become more and more frustrated at the amount of simple chances that appear to evade the team all
too [.
It's late, I'm hungry and the thought of waking up early tomorrow morning (more like later today)
for school, along with all the mandatory responsibilities that goes with it, just won't go away.
And it's not an appealing thought, by the way. It's like a little scratch on the roof of your mouth
that definitely [.
I'm certain that I wasn't the only Arsenal supporter who felt a little uncomfortable upon hearing
the news that Fábregas had been talking to the Spanish press about Arsenal, and in particular
Wenger's youth policy, and left his otherwise ever-present praise for every imaginable thing
regarding Arsenal and our precious boss; everything from the way [.
I'm certain that I wasn't the only Arsenal supporter who felt a little uncomfortable upon hearing
the news that Fábregas had been talking to the Spanish press about Arsenal, and in particular
Wenger's youth policy, and left his otherwise ever-present praise for every imaginable thing
regarding Arsenal and our precious boss; everything from the way [.
The big man has returned. Yes, you guessed it, Abou Diaby is back in the Arsenal side after a
injury lay-off which kept the gangly midfielder out for two months. What do you make of Diaby? He's
played as a left midfielder last season, after being used as a central midfielder and deep-lying
forward previously.
The big man has returned. Yes, you guessed it, Abou Diaby is back in the Arsenal frame after a
injury lay-off which kept the gangly midfielder out for two months. What do you make of Diaby? He's
played as a left midfielder last season, after being used as a central midfielder and deep-lying
forward previously.
Let's make no mistakes here, Arsenal are terrible at the moment. The defeat to Stoke City was
embarrassing for the fans, the club, the players and indeed the manager. Pressure is growing on
Arsene Wenger to be sacked for the debacle, and for the lack of a trophy is over 4 seasons. There
is a famous [.
It was last spring that the Gunners season was on the line, when they had do or die matches. This
season it comes in November. Manchester United, Aston Villa, Manchester City and Chelsea
are our next opponents in the Premier League. Ironically it comes at just the time when half the
team is injured or suspended.
It was last spring that the Gunners season was on the line, when they had do or die matches. This
season it comes in November. Manchester United, Aston Villa, Manchester City and Chelsea
are our next opponents in the Premier League. Ironically it comes at just the time when half the
team is injured or suspended.
It was last spring that the Gunners season was on the line, when they had do or die matches. This
season it comes in November. Manchester United, Aston Villa, Manchester City and Chelsea
are our next opponents in the Premier League. Ironically it comes at just the time when half the
team is injured or suspended.
As I'm a teacher and starting to write report cards for my students, I was moved to
consider grading the members of the Arsenal squad. We're about a quarter of the way through
the season and this is a good time to assess how the lads are doing. Manuel Almunia - B minus.
Almunia was actually having [.
As I'm a teacher and starting to write report cards for my students, I was moved to
consider grading the members of the Arsenal squad. We're about a quarter of the way through
the season and this is a good time to assess how the lads are doing. Manuel Almunia - B minus.
Almunia was actually having [.
The above sounds like the headline of a team destined for the pit of the Premier League - the
relegation zone. However, it is very much a positive headline in my opinion. Why? Because Wenger
has spent the past 3 to 4 years searching for his next great squad. He has sold and bought many
players in [.
The above sounds like the headline of a team destined for the pit of the Premier League - the
relegation zone. However, it is very much a positive headline in my opinion. Why? Because Wenger
has spent the past 3 to 4 years searching for his next great squad. He has sold and bought many
players in [.
This is not the first time a Fabregas-inspired team has gone into a showdown with Manchester United
supposedly without any chance to win the game. Back in the 06/07 season, Arsenal were missing key
players, namely Henry. The media didn't give us a chance. Our fans didn't give us chance. We were
simply a small [.
This is not the first time a Fabregas-inspired team has gone into a showdown with Manchester United
supposedly without any chance to win the game. Back in the 06/07 season, Arsenal were missing key
players, namely Henry. The media didn't give us a chance. Our fans didn't give us chance. We were
simply a small [.
Today's Carling Cup clash with Wigan will be another chance for Wenger's young charges to display
the total football mentality that he has ingrained in their footballing psyche. Wigan are a team of
journeymen led by the free-scoring Amr Zaki, and he will give Djourou and Song a good test. This
game will be physical, [.
Today's Carling Cup clash with Wigan will be another chance for Wenger's young charges to display
the total football mentality that he has ingrained in their footballing psyche. Wigan are a team of
journeymen led by the free-scoring Amr Zaki, and he will give Djourou and Song a good test. This
game will be physical, [.
The loss to Aston Villa all but ends Arsenal's title aspirations. If they are to be any threat they
need to win all of their games to the end of the year, a tall order from this squad. What the
recent games revealed is a Gunner's team which lacks spine down the middle, has a midfield [...]
The loss to Aston Villa all but ends Arsenal's title aspirations. If they are to be any threat they
need to win all of their games to the end of the year, a tall order from this squad. What the
recent games revealed is a Gunner's team which lacks spine down the middle, has a midfield [...]
Times are tough and for those engrossed in football nothing is better than a solid win for your
team. Fans of the Big Four teams are somewhat spoilt. We expect the best and usually
get it. We can look at fixture lists and see that we should really win the majority of
them. However, as [..
