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Ngog Eyeing More Goals

Anfield Talk 07 November @ 12:28 PM EST
Liverpool striker David Ngog wants to score more goals for Rafa Benitez to repay the Spaniard for improving his game.
The 20-year-old has netted twice in the Premier League this term - against Stoke City and Manchester United - in four substitute appearances.
The France Under-21 international has also scored in the Carling Cup against Leeds and for the reserves. Click to continue reading...

Ramsey handed surprise start against Wolves

Gooner Talk 07 November @ 11:41 AM EST


Aaron Ramsey has been rewarded for his superb Carling Cup performance against Liverpool — by being handed a start against Wolves this evening. Gunners striker Eduardo is also given a chance upfront alongside the in-form Robin van Persie, while Kieran Gibbs continues at left back due to Gael Clichy's stress fracture. Click to continue reading...

Recalling Recent Arsenal Novembers – Good & Bad News

Gunners Today 06 November @ 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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Xabi Alonso Saddened By Liverpool's Struggles In Champions League

Anfield Talk 06 November @ 11:17 AM EST
Devastated is the word that Steven Gerrard used to describe how he felt when Xabi Alonso left Liverpool. It is a strong word. "Gutted" is trotted out routinely by footballers, but "devastated" cuts far deeper, revealing the kind of pain that has been all too apparent in the turbulent five-week spell that has turned Liverpool's season into something already approaching a write-off. Click to continue reading...

American On Arsenal Doorstep

Arsenal View From a Gooner 06 November @ 09:45 AM EST

Better him than Usmanov

News fluttered in yesterday that the American tycoon, Stan Kroenke has purchased more Arsenal shares to bring his shares to 29.9%. Just 0.09% short of needing to make a move for the rest of the shares. Now I've reserved my thoughts on this matter for quite some time as it has already been highlighted in many other blogs and there is no need for me to talk anymore about it, but with Stan so close to a takeover, I guessed now is as good a time as any to give this topic a special mention.

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Weekend TV Preview: 6 - 8 November 2009

Some People are On The Pitch 06 November @ 05:55 AM EST
Friday 6th November
19:30 Leverkusen v Frankfurt, Bundesliga, ESPN
Leverkusen find themselves one point ahead at the top of the Bundesliga, but they've only beaten Frankfurt once in their last six meetings. Normally stingy in defence, they conceded two goals late on last week against Schalke, so the potential for a further wobble here is considerable. Click to continue reading...

Barnsley Trouble: Something Out Of Nothing

Man United Devils 06 November @ 05:53 AM EST
Man United defender Gary Neville has been quoted by The Sun as saying that the crowd trouble at Barnsley was blown out of proportion because Man United were involved.
United won 2-0 down at Oakwell but the game was marred by three Barnsley supporters running onto the pitch and other supporters ransacking the food kiosks. Click to continue reading...

WIN! Free lager up for grabs for Gooners

Arsenal Insider 06 November @ 05:29 AM EST
by CARL ELDRIDGE Arsenal face Manchester City in the quarter final of the Carling Cup next month and Gooners everywhere are praying Arsene Wenger's Young Guns can overcome Mark Hughes' side, complete with Emmanuel Adebayor and Kolo Toure. Â Robin van Persie has already stated he'd love to play against City and his reasons no doubt refer to the incident in the 4-2 Premier League defeat in which Adebayor kicked RVP in the face. Click to continue reading...

Gabriel Obertan Says Thanks

Man United Devils 06 November @ 05:04 AM EST
Gabriel Obertan joined Man United during the summer. Immediately after he signed, it was announced that he had picked up an injury. Obertan has recently made his first team debut but he has been really impressive whilst playing for United's reserves.
The 20-year old made his debut for the first team during United's 2-0 win over Barnsley in the Carling Cup. Click to continue reading...

Premier League Preview

English Premier league 06 November @ 02:13 AM EST

Aston Villa v Bolton
That was terrible loss to West Ham on Wednesday's night for Villa and they will be looking to get back on the winning track against a Bolton tea, that just has to be glad that they are not playing Chelsea again. It is clear that Chelsea, Arsenal and Man Utd are the class of the Premier League.

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Port Vale Preview

FC Boro 05 November @ 05:41 PM EST

Stevenage embark on another FA Cup journey this weekend as they travel up to Stoke to face League 2 side Port Vale. This time last year we were preparing for another trip up the M1, that time it was to Leicester, who comfortably beat us 3-0 at the Walkers Stadium. Now though, Boro are a much improved and experienced team.

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Dirty Tackle 05 November @ 04:31 PM EST

All the stuff being covered outside the unfriendly confines of the award winning Dirty Tackle...

Outrage over Wayne Rooney's use of wussy hand covers in the Champions League. [Channelbee]

Chelsea consider selling the naming rights to Stamford Bridge. And I consider crying.

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Arsenal 4-AZ 1; Kroenke on the Brink

The Offside - Arsenal 05 November @ 11:21 AM EST
Arsenal v AZ
by nineinchmail

There's not much else to say other than that that was a sublime performance by Arsenal. The trophy draught is frustrating, but honestly, when Arsenal plays like they did last night, dominating another club through sheer skill, technique, and teamwork, it just reminds me how lucky I am to root for Arsenal.

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United Agree Compensation

Man United Devils 05 November @ 05:56 AM EST
It has been confirmed that Man United will compensate Barnsley after some United ransacked the kiosks and threatened the young teenage (mainly female) staff. It has been estimated that the ‘fans' caused £10,000 worth of damage.
United did win the match 2-0 and now hopefully things are all sorted and United can concentrate on beating Tottenham Hotspur in the next round. Click to continue reading...

Petrus 1988 – Highbury 2004: A Vintage Year for Wine And A Vintage Year for Football

Avenell Road 05 November @ 05:34 AM EST

Arsenal verses Alkmaar 2009: this was not a beery, blood and guts affair of Tottenham in the League or a high energy, alcoho pop fuelled Carling Cup encounter with Liverpool, this Champions League game was a fine red wine for the football connoisseur.

An excellent selection by Wenger: a blend of player that complemented each with the depth of Gallas and Vermaelen and the much anticipated combination of Fabregas, Arshavin and Nasri.

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Recalling Recent Arsenal Novembers – Good & Bad News

Gunners Today 04 November @ 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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Fan Diary #14: Devastation, Red Cards and Horror

EPL Talk 04 November @ 01:46 PM EST

In my NyQuil haze, I screwed up the math. Through some combination of the time change (which happens earlier in England than in the States) and me sleeping through my usual routine of checking multiple sites to figure out the kickoff, I was an hour off. As I slumped into the pub, sucking on a cough drop, I still thought I was early enough to grab a seat and some pre-match breakfast, but I found a room full of sullen Liverpool supporters and a match well underway.

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Arsenal vs AZ Alkmaar highlights goals

Soccer Blog|Football News, Reviews, Quizzes 04 November @ 11:42 AM EST
Goal video from the Arsenal vs AZ Alkmaar Champions League Group H game on Wednesday, November 4, 2009. Game kicks off at 19.45 UK time at the Emirates Stadium, London. Arsenal drew 1-1 in Alkmaar when the two teams met at the DSB Stadium a fortnight ago. Related posts:Arsenal vs Tottenham goals highlights-October 31 Video of [. Click to continue reading...

Quotes & Chants of the Week

Sanford's Soccer Net 04 November @ 08:55 AM EST
"With and without the ball at the moment we're very on the ball."
Frank Lampard has a ball after Chelsea's thumping of Bolton.

"Jermaine is really generous - he bought me some Christian Louboutin shoes for Christmas which I love. But the best present he ever got is priceless - a tattoo of my face on his forearm. Click to continue reading...

AZ ALKMAAR/KROENKE

Arsenal Insider 04 November @ 08:17 AM EST

I'm sure you're all like me out there in the Gooner Nation. Still luxuriating in the warm glow of the derby win last Saturday over the Forces of Darkness. The cod DVD cover doing the email rounds with Spurs releasing a highlights video of the first forty-two minutes of the game is absolutely delicious.

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Mersey Misery

| Post Match Pint 04 November @ 07:48 AM EST

To say the past few weeks have been tough for Merseyside's two Premier clubs is putting it lightly.

Something must have been put in the water round Liverpool way as players of both Liverpool and Everton have been dropping like flies. Those who remain have been charged with maintaining the same high standards, and you have to say they have flattered to deceive.

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Arsenal Starlet Fran Merida Keen On Atletico Madrid Move

Caught Offside 04 November @ 06:56 AM EST

Talented teenager interested in potential La Liga move.

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Fran Merida's agent has hinted that it would be difficult for the Arsenal starlet to turn down a move to Atletico Madrid.

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Benni Wants to Jet

English Premier league 04 November @ 06:30 AM EST

As the transfer window continues to creep closer many disgruntled players are beginning to air their dirty laundry. One of these upset players is thirty-one year old Benni McCarthy of  the Blackburn Rovers. McCarthy really can't be blamed either. The vet who has been with the squad since 2006 has been allowed only one start all season and Blackburn continues to struggle to seek positive results.

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High time he got the sack…………….

Avenell Road 04 November @ 02:48 AM EST

Last week after the fantastic win in the Carling Cup, Fran Merida told afc.com that he wanted to stay at Arsenal and that he hoped his contract would be sorted out very soon. Sadly for Fran, his agent Joseba Diaz hasn't seen the interview or possibly not even bothered to speak to Merida. Diaz has said he has an illness, well a love for Atletico Madrid which all started when he slept on red and white sheets when he was young!

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Qualification Is A Must

Arsenal View From a Gooner 04 November @ 01:20 AM EST

A win tonight at Ashburton Grove will see Arsenal qualify for the from the first group stage of Champions League for the 10th consecutive seasons. Not even the great Barcelonas or Real Madrids or AC Milans can lay claim to such an impeccable consistency. Tonight sees the return fixture with AZ Alkmaar who pegged us back at the final minute of the game with an equalizer.

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Lyon vs. Liverpool: Battle of the Hospital Patients

The Offside - Olympique Lyonnais 04 November @ 01:12 AM EST

Don't be surprised if you walk into your favorite footie pub tomorrow and see fans of Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal, and Everton wearing OL kits. The match-up between Lyon and Liverpool, while important for Lyon in terms of pride and security, is absolutely crucial for Liverpool. Unfortunately for Rafa's Bunch of (un)Merry Men, they are nearly paralyzed with injuries and on the verge of elimination from the Champions League.

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Arsenal’s kids are better than alright….. alright!

OK Football Finder 04 November @ 01:00 AM EST

Childs Play

Soffo The Greek belled me last Wednesday with an invite of a freebie at The Emirates to watch Arsenal V Liverpool. I arrived to a packed Stadium but couldn't help but wonder if I'd been sucked into a May 09 Emiratian time warp. Wasn't most of this side on the pitch for the FA youth Cup final in spring?

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Clichy out of Alkmaar tie

Arsenal Insider 03 November @ 02:03 PM EST

by JAMES CURTIS Arsenal will be without Gael Clichy when AZ Alkmaar arrive at the Emirates tomorrow evening ahead of another Champions League encounter.

Bendtner has already been ruled out for at least four weeks with a groin problem, proving the Gunner's winter injury list is about as traditional as Christmas pudding.

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United v CSKA – Preview and Predictions

The Offside: Manchester United 03 November @ 10:54 AM EST

Who: Manchester United vs. CSKA Moscow
What: Champions League Group B Match Day 4
Where: Old Trafford, Manchester, England
When: 19:45 BST (2:45 EST)
Why: The Old Trafford faithful need a first hand viewing of CSKA keeper Igor Akinfeev before every English tabloid spends the summer linking him with a transfer to the club.

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Bring it on, something, anything...

LadyArse - Arsenal and the world of football from a woman's perspective @ OleOl 03 November @ 08:00 AM EST
Afternoon all.

Is it me or is it a bit quiet out there? Perhaps after all the excitement from the weekend anything is going to seem quiet. Speaking of quiet, that's not something Eboue can be accused of as he issues the most unsubtle ‘come and get me' plea to PSG. It's all very strange.

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Tottenham Striker Wanted by West Ham: Pavlyuchenko Will Cost £10m

Caught Offside 03 November @ 07:42 AM EST

Surplus to requirements at White Hart Lane, Roman may have a future just down the road at Upton Park?

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Tottenham striker Roman Pavlyuchenko wanted by West Ham
As West Ham prepare for the visit tomorrow of Aston Villa, Tottenham striker Roman Pavlyuchenko has emerged as a surprise target.

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Focus on Youth: Liverpool lagging behind in Academy stakes

Far Post Report 03 November @ 03:30 AM EST
Liverpool's second Carling Cup knockout in three seasons at the hands of Arsenal's army of high-flying young Gunners cast uncomfortable light once... Click to continue reading...

Carra - Tough Times For Reds

Anfield Talk 02 November @ 01:03 PM EST
Jamie Carragher admits he is 'hurt' by Liverpool's current plight, but has called on his team-mates not to be too downhearted.
Club stalwart Carragher was sent off on Saturday as a 3-1 defeat at Fulham condemned the Reds to a sixth loss in seven games in all competitions.
The setback at Craven Cottage has left Liverpool nine points behind Premier League leaders Chelsea and unlikely to mount a serious title challenge. Click to continue reading...

Rafael Benítez Has Given Up On Winning Premier League, Says Ronnie Whelan

Anfield Talk 02 November @ 12:57 PM EST
Ronnie Whelan, who won six league titles with Liverpool, has accused Rafael Benítez of giving up on the title race.
And following Liverpool's fifth Premier League defeat, at Fulham, the former Irish international claimed that the Liverpool manager is concentrating only on the Champions League so further his career. Click to continue reading...

Why Almunia is still No.1 choice for Wenger

Arsenal Insider 02 November @ 11:53 AM EST
by CARL ELDRIDGE Manuel Almunia proved he is good enough to keep Arsenal on track for honours this season with his performance against the team-that-dare-not-speak-its-name on Saturday.

Questions were asked earlier in the season about the Spaniard and one or two errors didn't exactly provide the cornerstone of a defence for his suitability as the No.

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