Aston Villa 1 – 2 Arsenal Match Report
1st half observations from a bad stream
The first 45 minutes were pretty different from what I expected. Aston Villa did not close us
down frantically and allowed Arsenal plenty of space. Especially Gervinho and Theo saw plenty of
the ball, as Villa sat deep in the beginning, allowing our wingers to attack them from the
sides.
We have qualified top of the group. Well done, lads.
Is this a reason to play a B team tonight? You bet it is.
Olympiakos would like to win this fixture and thus have the chance to progress, Marseilles would
like us to win and allow them to go into the knockout rounds.
Written by chas
When the draw was made for the group stage back in August, there was mixed reaction from the
gooner faithful. Dortmund were deemed the strongest of the pot 4 teams and Otelul Galati perhaps
the weakest. No surprise when Arsenal got Dortmund and the mancs were drawn with Otelul.
The world of football has changed in so many ways since first I clambered up the steps at
Highbury and looked down in awe at the scene before me; an oblong of green set at the bottom of a
man made bowl, the concrete sides towering above it. There it was the home of my schoolboy dreams,
the canvass on which I had for all my growing years drawn in my mind's eye the daring deeds which
I, "Roy of the Arsenal" had performed heroically, defeating all and sundry with magical skills and
wondrous last minute goals.
Written by chas
Andre Clarindo Dos Santos was born on the 8th March 1983 in São Paulo, Brazil. His early
career at Figueirense was as a left winger. After loan spells at Flamengo and Athletico Mineiro, he
joined Corinthians and was successfully converted into an attacking left back.
Written by chas
Andre Clarindo Dos Santos was born on the 8th March 1983 in São Paulo, Brazil. His early
career at Figueirense was as a left winger. After loan spells at Flamengo and Athletico Mineiro, he
joined Corinthians and was successfully converted into an attacking left back.
Something rather remarkable happened on Tuesday night. Did you spot it?
No, I don't mean the FFB (Fat French Benchwarmer) peeing his sky blue pants (size XL) at the
very sight of Emmanuel Frimpong.
Nor do I mean two rookie Arsenal midfielders with the amusing acronym of "CoqPong" completely
dominating the expensively acquired internationals in the Abu Dhabi City line-up.
Something rather remarkable happened on Tuesday night. Did you spot it?
No, I don't mean the FFB (Fat French Benchwarmer) peeing his sky blue pants (size XL) at the
very sight of Emmanuel Frimpong.
Nor do I mean two rookie Arsenal midfielders with the amusing acronym of "CoqPong" completely
dominating the expensively acquired internationals in the Abu Dhabi City line-up.
The visit of the sky blues of Abu Dhabi to The Home of Football and the subsequent infiltration
of this very blog the day after got me thinking....
It is often stated that the top clubs are set to align themselves with various sponsors (whether
related or otherwise) to ensure that they do not get caught by the FFP regulations.
That Locomotive called Arsenal was back on track today charging once again towards the top of
the table. After frustratingly slowing down at Fulham last weekend it was full steam ahead up north
to Wigan to pick up what turned out to be an easy three points.
The players exuded superiority from the moment they stepped onto the pitch.
That Locomotive called Arsenal was back on track today charging once again towards the top of
the table. After frustratingly slowing down at Fulham last weekend it was full steam ahead up north
to Wigan to pick up what turned out to be an easy three points.
The players exuded superiority from the moment they stepped onto the pitch.
The visit of the sky blues of Abu Dhabi to The Home of Football and the subsequent infiltration
of this very blog the day after got me thinking....
It is often stated that the top clubs are set to align themselves with various sponsors (whether
related or otherwise) to ensure that they do not get caught by the FFP regulations.
The visit of the sky blues of Abu Dhabi to The Home of Football and the subsequent infiltration
of this very blog the day after got me thinking....
It is often stated that the top clubs are set to align themselves with various sponsors (whether
related or otherwise) to ensure that they do not get caught by the FFP regulations.
We have qualified top of the group. Well done, lads.
Is this a reason to play a B team tonight? You bet it is.
Olympiakos would like to win this fixture and thus have the chance to progress, Marseilles would
like us to win and allow them to go into the knockout rounds.
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By Walter Broeckx
Robin Van Persie couldn't score.
Well that was pretty poor, wasn't it? A performance we can happily
stuff down the back of the sofa, and hope no-one notices. Of course,
we can (and will) wheel out the line about it being a dead rubber, and
say that we'd won the group already, so no worries. But let's be
honest, it was pretty rubbish.
Well that was pretty poor, wasn't it? A performance we can happily stuff down the back of the
sofa, and hope no-one notices. Of course, we can (and will) wheel out the line about it being a
dead rubber, and say that we'd won the group already, so no worries. But let's be honest, it was
pretty rubbish.
Written by FatGingerGooner
With so much grief given out to our esteemed manager during pre season, and with another
transfer window just around the corner, I thought it might be a good time to see how Wenger's
apparent 'panic buys' have compared to the big money signings of some of our closest league
rivals.
Written by FatGingerGooner
With so much grief given out to our esteemed manager during pre season, and with another
transfer window just around the corner, I thought it might be a good time to see how Wenger's
apparent 'panic buys' have compared to the big money signings of some of our closest league
rivals.
125 years! Hell of a long time, so long ago that Spurs title win was in the future and even
Kelsey hadn't been born .
And what a tradition our wonderful club has, what history, and always (apart from Mr. Norris)
a club with honour and class. To those lucky enough to be going today the opportunity to share in
the celebrations is one not to be missed.
Written by Harry
Arsenal brought together an array of legends to help them celebrate the history that is Arsenal,
125 years of history to be precise, from the days of Dial Square, Plumstead common, Henry Norris
getting us into Division one after WW1, the Chapman Era, the 70's double, moving in more recent
history with George Graham's titles and cups, right upto Wenger's invincible's and some of the best
football I have ever seen.
Written by Harry
Arsenal brought together an array of legends to help them celebrate the history that is Arsenal,
125 years of history to be precise, from the days of Dial Square, Plumstead common, Henry Norris
getting us into Division one after WW1, the Chapman Era, the 70's double, moving in more recent
history with George Graham's titles and cups, right upto Wenger's invincible's and some of the best
football I have ever seen.
I would like to start by congratulating Manchester City FC for producing a resounding victory
for football.
By losing to Chelsea last night in the match amusingly referred to by someone on Twitter as "El
Cashico," they have helped demonstrate to the world just how amazing Arsenal's achievement in going
a season unbeaten really was.
Ever since the departure of Fabregas and the long-term injury to Wilshire, I have been trying to
figure out how the ‘New Arsenal' will play this season. For quite a while I was convinced Arsène
wanted to continue with his 4-2-3-1 formation of the previous seasons, and as such, he was trying
to get Ramsey to play in the Fabregas position/role, with Song in the more traditional DM role and
Arteta in the box-to-box ‘Wilshere' role which is effectively a second DM (most of the
times).
Ever since the departure of Fabregas and the long-term injury to Wilshire, I have been trying to
figure out how the ‘New Arsenal' will play this season. For quite a while I was convinced Arsène
wanted to continue with his 4-2-3-1 formation of the previous seasons, and as such, he was trying
to get Ramsey to play in the Fabregas position/role, with Song in the more traditional DM role and
Arteta in the box-to-box ‘Wilshere' role which is effectively a second DM (most of the
times).
Picture this. Its 18th Century London and crime is rife in the capital. Muggers and looters
stalk the wealthy Streets and Avenues of the City Centre. The biggest killer? Not the small pointy
blades of the outer city Hoodies. No. It was the Gentlemen who still sported the longer reaching
swords, and could thus pick off their chosen Hoody from a safe distance.
Picture this. Its 18th Century London and crime is rife in the capital. Muggers and looters
stalk the wealthy Streets and Avenues of the City Centre. The biggest killer? Not the small pointy
blades of the outer city Hoodies. No. It was the Gentlemen who still sported the longer reaching
swords, and could thus pick off their chosen Hoody from a safe distance.
Written by chas
When the draw was made for the group stage back in August, there was mixed reaction from the
gooner faithful. Dortmund were deemed the strongest of the pot 4 teams and Otelul Galati perhaps
the weakest. No surprise when Arsenal got Dortmund and the mancs were drawn with Otelul.
The world of football has changed in so many ways since first I clambered up the steps at
Highbury and looked down in awe at the scene before me; an oblong of green set at the bottom of a
man made bowl, the concrete sides towering above it. There it was the home of my schoolboy dreams,
the canvass on which I had for all my growing years drawn in my mind's eye the daring deeds which
I, "Roy of the Arsenal" had performed heroically, defeating all and sundry with magical skills and
wondrous last minute goals.
Premier League half-term fans' reports: Arsenal to Manchester United
Part one of the Observer fans' network's review of the 2011-12 season so far ARSENAL: 6/10
Bernard Azulay, GoonersDiary.blogspot.com It feels as if the mettle we've displayed in our recent
run of form was forged in the debacle of the opening weeks of our campaign, when we struggled to
cope with the departures of Fábregas and Nasri, together with the absence of Vermaelen and
Wilshere.
Thanks to the Siberian oligarch's team conceding a late equaliser at the DW stadium last night
the Arsenal travel to Rowsley Street, hoping to go level third on points as long as the Sunderland
revival continues at the Looters habitat in the swamplands of N17.
The Etihad stadium is east of central Manchester and is a stadium leased from Manchester
Municipal council, the irony of the world's wealthiest club occupying a council property is not
lost on the majority of clubs in football struggling to make ends meet.
Thanks to the Siberian oligarch's team conceding a late equaliser at the DW stadium last night
the Arsenal travel to Rowsley Street, hoping to go level third on points as long as the Sunderland
revival continues at the Looters habitat in the swamplands of N17.
The Etihad stadium is east of central Manchester and is a stadium leased from Manchester
Municipal council, the irony of the world's wealthiest club occupying a council property is not
lost on the majority of clubs in football struggling to make ends meet.
Manchester City 1 – 0
Arsenal: Match report and player ratings
Since our painful, last visit to Manchester a few months ago, Arsenal have made tremendous
progress. In fact, the club achieved such a fantastic transformation since the late arrival of
experienced, quality players like Arteta, Mertesacker, and Santos that most of us were confident we
could get something out of our game against the other club from Manchester today.
Manchester City 1 – 0
Arsenal: Match report and player ratings
Since our painful, last visit to Manchester a few months ago, Arsenal have made tremendous
progress. In fact, the club achieved such a fantastic transformation since the late arrival of
experienced, quality players like Arteta, Mertesacker, and Santos that most of us were confident we
could get something out of our game against the other club from Manchester today.
To lose all four of our first team fullbacks at once to long-term injuries really is
unfortunate.
As an example of serious bad luck it's right up there with Wayne Rooney finding himself at
Grab-a-Granny night in the local nightclub with both arms in plaster; or Harry Redknapp taking a
wrong turn into an auction house and accidentally winning 53 bids on account of his twitch.
The second game of the busy festive period is upon us, and a trip to Aston Villa and the odorous
Alex McLeish awaits. Villa fans have not warmed to their new manager and his style of football. He
has turned them into Birmingham of 2010-11 and so far they have managed four wins from sixteen
games scoring only 18 goals.
When was the last time you heard the words "Wenger must buy" followed by any of the following:
Jagielka, Cahill, Samba, Hangeland?
It seems only weeks ago that were as many headlines linking us with other clubs' defenders as
there are stars in the sky or skeletons in John Terry's closet.
Now.
Robin van Persie is the son of a sculptor and a painter and his inherited creative genius shines
through on the football pitch. Beginning his career at Excelsior Rotterdam, he moved on to
Feyenoord and earned caps for the Dutch u19 and u21 teams.
Robin always dreamed of playing for his hometown club and then moving on to Arsenal or a small
club in Catalonia to further his career.
In the last year we've been joined by Arsenal supporters from Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe,
North America and South America only Antarctica to go. Whatever your beliefs, it is a good time to
remember and be thankful for what unites us.
We are united by our love of The Arsenal and have forged friendships with people most of whom we
are unlikely ever to meet; all made possible by the magic of the internet.
The visit of Wolves over the last two seasons has produced two wins for the boys in red and
white keeping clean sheets on both occasions. Although Wolves have some robust players McCarthy
tries to get them to play football.
He is one of the few managers who I like listening to in post match interviews as he rarely
complains about decisions and outcomes of games, choosing instead to inject some humour in his
"call a spade a spade" approach to cross examination.
