My head! My head!

My good friend's wedding is tomorrow so this will be a very early match preview of our trip to Sunderland. As it has been known for the past few days, RVP and Gibbs both will miss the game after yet another injury return for an Arsenal player from an international break.

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Thierry Henry's handball heard around the world helped secure France's passage to the 2010 World Cup, but the French may not be through to South Africa yet.

The Irish federation has appealed Wednesday's night 1-1 result (2-1 aggregate advantage for France), and is demanding that France replay the second leg of the playoff.

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by FRANCO PANIZO

Thierry Henry's handball heard around the world helped secure France's passage to the 2010 World Cup, but the French may not be through to South Africa yet.

The Irish federation has appealed Wednesday's night 1-1 result (2-1 aggregate advantage for France), and is demanding that France replay the second leg of the playoff.

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One thing about not blogging for a week is you can sit back and watch the hysterical reactions going on in the world of football without feeling like you have to dive in and add your voice. It has been one of those weeks.

First we had the curse of the international break rear its ugly head again, in the form of injuries to Van Persie and Gibbs.

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I've just heard the news that Russia have failed to qualify for the World Cup.
I suppose it's our fault for not giving Roman Pavlyuchenko enough playing time? I do wonder what 'the world's greatest manager', Hiddink, will do now (Chelsea anyone)?
Didn't it bug you the way the Dutchman went on last season, telling us all just how good Pavlyuchenko was? Click to continue reading...

Eduardo's instincts in the final third should ensure he endures a seamless transition to centre forward in the absence of Robin van Persie.
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No sooner did Robin van Persie get the hang of this goalscoring lark, he became the latest player in Arsenal's history under Wenger's tenure to fall foul to the November injury jinx.

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Four months into the season, and Liverpool still hasn't deployed the first-choice XI thanks to injuries. And last week we got word that both Benayoun and Riera could be out for a month. Awesome.
Injury problems have consistently troubled Liverpool this season, but with those two missing, the left flank is a massive concern. Click to continue reading...

We face Sunderland this Saturday at the Stadium of Light and here I am on Tuesday night wondering whether we will see something different from Arsenal this weekend. I think I mentioned it in the aftermath of RVP's injury but today I'm going to give it full attention.

Traditionally, Wenger has preferred the conventional 4-4-2 with the striker popping up at the flanks just like Henry once did and another idiot who tried to do the same but to no avail but this season saw something new.

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The Dutchman will have placenta rubbed into the damaged area by a Serbian housewife who successfully healed a former Feyenoord team-mate Danzo Lazovic. Click to continue reading...

With Dutch striker Robin van Persie operating as the focal point of a deadly 4-3-3 this season, Arsenal have been nearly unstoppable.
But now, with the Dutchman out of action for 6 weeks because of torn ankle ligaments - of which he is treating with new-age medicine including massage with placentas in Serbia, Arsenal are looking for an answer. Click to continue reading...

Finally there is an official statement from the club on the extend of RVP's injury and it's 6 weeks. That's a total of 11 matches that the Dutchman will miss. 8 Premier League games, 2 Champions League games and 1 Carling Cup game (which I doubt he will feature in anyway). That spate of matches includes Sunderland (A), Std Liege (H), Chelsea (H), Man City (A), Stoke (H), Olympiakos (A), Liverpool (A), Burnley (A), Hull (H), Villa (H) and Portsmouth (A).

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I read the Sun's article on Huntelaar rejecting a move to Spurs and thought; 'hold on a second, who said we wanted you?'
Fair enough, Harry was interested in the summer, but that all changed when Crouch was signed. Milan took the punt on him, spending €15 million (£13 million or so). Oh how they wish they hadn't. Click to continue reading...

Arsenal fans should not panic over Robin van Persie's shock ankle injury.
The Sun says the stats show Arsenal actually pick up MORE points when he is missing.
Arsene Wenger's side have won 70 of 126 games with the Dutchman in the side since his 2004 debut - a win percentage of 56 per cent. Click to continue reading...

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is hoping to raise £15million from the sale of misfits Andrea Dossena and Ryan Babel – and wants to splash some of the cash on Dutchman Eljero Elia.
Roma and Napoli are set to battle it out for the signature of Italian international Dossena when the transfer window opens in January. Click to continue reading...

Arsenal have been rocked by an injury to star striker Robin van Persie which could see the Dutchman ruled out of action for around two months.

Van Persie was stretchered off during Holland's goalless friendly draw in Italy on Saturday night.

He damaged his ankle in a challenge with Giorgio Chiellini in the early stages of the clash.

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Amazingly, reports in the press today suggest that Lucas Lieva has been the subject of transfer inquiries.Frankly, I am stunned that the lad is even being pursued by other clubs.After a completely uninspiring start to his career at Liverpool, where he couldn't make a tackle, couldn't pass the ball to a team-mate and was roundly booed by the Anfield faithful every time he was near the ball, the lad is now coveted by some clubs in Europe. Click to continue reading...

Rafael Benitez is considering a move for Rafael van der Vaart after the Dutchman hinted that he is becoming more and more frustrated at Real Madrid.
The Liverpool manager is keen to add to his attacking options and the former Hamburg star could be made available at a knock-down price in January by Los Merengues, according to The Mirror. Click to continue reading...

The transfer window is getting nearer.

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With all the continuous speculation about who we may buy and who we may sell I thought it a good time to hand the subject over to you my fellow fans.

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Just weeks to go until the bubbly is uncorked and the drunken masses spill into messy versions of� auld lang syne. We here at Footy Factor are celebrating the decade's end by honouring the� best football teams, figures, matches and moments of the past 10 years.

First up...

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Rafa keen on talented Dutch bench warmer.

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Rafael van der Vaart has confirmed he will be leaving Spanish Giants Real Madrid in January and wants to move to another top European club, after rejecting a return to his old club Ajax.

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Could Wenger do with another striking option?

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A trio of Premiership clubs are potentially lining up a bid for Milan misfit Klass-Jan Huntelaar, according to reports.

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Striker leaves Bundesliga match at half-time!

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BERLIN Bayern Munich striker Luca Toni linked with moves to West Ham United, Tottenham Hotspur and Roma this summer could face disciplinary action after driving home at half-time in their Bundesliga match against Schalke 04 on Saturday.

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Harry considers veteran swoop.

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Ruud van Nistelrooy is itching for a move back to the Premier League.

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Rafa wants Dutch youngster as soon as possible.

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Liverpool's owners are preparing to scoop £100m with a new rights issue, and will fund their manager's transfer-based desires, which include the 22-year-old Dutch midfielder Eljero Elia, who only joined Hamburg in August from FC Twente.

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When Guus Hiddink sneezes, Roman Abramovich catches a cold and Vladimir Putin develops a nervous cough.
They'd better order additional supplies of extra strength tissues for Manchester United's visit to Stamford Bridge today.
Hiddink – like another student of socialism, Sir Alex Ferguson – understands how to use the cult of personality, welded around strong leaders. Click to continue reading...

by JAMES CURTIS With 10 minutes left on the clock and Arsenal 4-0 up at Molineux, a friend asked me who I thought was man of the match? Arsenal were scoring at will once again so you'd think it would be easy to pick a star man.

There were plenty of rewarding individual performances.

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Ben gönderdim sağolsun Dutchman da "Strange CM Happenings" kısmında yayınlamış. 7-1 gibi efsanevi bir derbi zaferinin ardından maçın ertesinde yapılan "Team of the Week" seçimine fazla sayıda oyuncu sokmak normal bir durum. Lakin tüm maç boyunca kaleye gelen tek şutu içeri alan Leo Franco ve onun önünde tüm maç boyunca hiç iş düşmeyen defans oyuncuları da dahil tüm takımı kadroya alması daha önce başıma hiç gelmemişti. Click to continue reading...

From the comments of the last post:

Anonymous said:
I disagree about Babel. I'd much rather see him starting for Voronin rather than coming off the bench. Then bring in Aqua at the 70 min mark. Voronin just looks a half step slow in everything he does. At least Babel has the potential for moments of brilliance along with the mistakes.

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Everyone's doing a brand new dance now. C'mon baby, do the Kyrgiakos.

It must have been yet another very frustrating night for Liverpool supporters Wednesday night after the Reds failed to win against Lyon in a 1-1 draw. The dreams of advancing in the Champions League are quickly disappearing.

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Arsenal 4 AZ Akmaar 1

Ronald Koeman's� freaky run against Arsenal and English teams in general was abruptly brought to an end. It could have been a lot worse had Arsene decided to keep a Fabregas� keen to get his hatrick� as well as the stand in goal� creating machine in Arshavin.

Barely three minutes had gone when a few one touch passes led to Van Persie� firing just wide across goal.

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A deal that could well get the green light from Rafa.

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Liverpool are closely monitoring Hamburg winger Eljero Elia, according to reports in German newspaper Bild.

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Arsenal vs AZ Alkmaar

AZ Alkmaar have made the short trip to London to take on Arsenal looking to build on their surprise 1-1 draw out in Holland last time out. A furious Arsene Wenger will be out to tighten up his leaky defence and see the job done in a week where he spoke about his desire to win the Champions League trophy.

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He's one of the best players for Arsenal this season. With eight goals scored already, Dutchman Robin van Persie is flying high and is enjoying every second of it. Speaking to the Official Matchday Programme, the ... Click to continue reading...

He's one of the best players for Arsenal this season. With eight goals scored already, Dutchman Robin van Persie is flying high and is enjoying every second of it. Speaking to the Official Matchday Programme, the ...

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It always feels good to see Spurs lose, especially if we're the one that beat them

If Arsenal were to win anything this season, Robin Van Persie's contribution to it would be very very vital. If Fabregas is the fulcrum of the side and the player others look for the ammunition, then RVP will the one looking to be at the end of those supplies.

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