Aston Villa 1 (Platt) Bradford City 0. Old Second Division. 1988. This was the first football match I ever watched and I instantly fell in love with Villa's goal scoring hero, a fish shaped man called David Platt. I later came to realise he wasn't that good but the point is that, at the time, I thought he was a footballing god.

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At the� start of the season, Arsene Wenger's young Gunners were written off as title challengers by many analysts and TV pundits. Some even argued that the new Manchester City powerhouse would take over Arsenal at the top of the table.

It was an easy assumption to make as City� made news every day during the transfer window.

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Despite missing Theo Walcott, Nicklas Bendtner, Carlos Vela, Denilson, Samir Nasri, Tomas Rosicky, Jack Wilshere and Fran Merida at one stage in the match, Arsenal put on show an amazing display away at Wolves and ... Click to continue reading...

Despite missing Theo Walcott, Nicklas Bendtner, Carlos Vela, Denilson, Samir Nasri, Tomas Rosicky, Jack Wilshere and Fran Merida at one stage in the match, Arsenal put on show an amazing display away at Wolves and ...

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by CARL ELDRIDGE Lots of purring in the papers this morning after the glorious Gunners hammered AZ Alkmaar 4-1 with some exquisite football to take us to the brink of the last 16 in the Champions League.

In the Sun this morning, Arsene Wenger says he has his best-ever strike force. He said: "We've never had as many options on the creative side.

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Right then, football tonight against Alkmaar and I really hope they're just plain old AZ tonight and not the typical Ronald Koeman AZzzzzzzzz.

Every time we play a Koeman side it's inevitably a truly dire spectacle. A tedious, coma inducing draw of some kind and I could really do without that tonight.

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Arsenal can win silverware. This is the opinion of midfielder Tomas Rosicky. In a complete interview published by UEFA.com during which the Czech International was answering questions by the website readers, the 29-year old said Arsenal ... Click to continue reading...

Arsenal can win silverware. This is the opinion of midfielder Tomas Rosicky. In a complete interview published by UEFA.com during which the Czech International was answering questions by the website readers, the 29-year old said Arsenal ...

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Band news for Clichy. A suspected stress fracture of the back will keep him out of the AZ Alkmaar return leg at the Emirates tomorrow and league fixtures against Wolves, Sunderland, and Chelsea.

Clichy's injury leaves Kieran Gibbs as the starting left back.

Nicklas Bendtner is also out for a month with a groin strain.

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The Game It's the North London derby and expectations are incredibly high for what could be an amazing game of football. Arsenal, without Tomas Rosicky, Carlos Vela and Theo Walcott welcome Samir Nasri back in the ...

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The Game It's the North London derby and expectations are incredibly high for what could be an amazing game of football. Arsenal, without Tomas Rosicky, Carlos Vela and Theo Walcott welcome Samir Nasri back in the ... Click to continue reading...

by CARL ELDRIDGE What is it with Arsenal and our keepers? If Arsene Wenger has one weakness (and he probably doesn't other than choice of shirt-tie combo) it must be choosing the incumbent for the No.1 slot. He was blessed to inherit David Seaman and even then he gave Alex Manninger a chance ahead of the pony-tailed one.

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The Game With Tomas Rosicky and Theo Walcott certain absentees, Arsenal face West Ham away from home hoping to close the gap at the top of the table. If you want, please do join the discussion in ... Click to continue reading...

The Game With Tomas Rosicky and Theo Walcott certain absentees, Arsenal face West Ham away from home hoping to close the gap at the top of the table. If you want, please do join the discussion in ...

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The formidable midfield duo

Upton Park is where our focus is today. Gianfranco Zola's West Ham faces exactly the same turmoil as Arsenal's previous opponent, AZ Alkmaar, financially stuttering that is.They have sold close to 10 players since last year just to offset some of the monetary difficulties but have kept virtually the core of the team in Robert Green, Matthew Upson, Scott Parker, David Noble and Carlton Cole.

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You just can't get that Saturday feeling without football can you? Well, I say without football but there is just no Arsenal today, it should be a crime against humanity if you ask me and when I come to power one day I will make sure that there is Arsenal 24/7, 12 months of the year. I might even make sure there is some Arsenal on that extra day in a leap year.

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Wenger takes his men on a short journey to east London.

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Scott Parker returns from a one-match ban for struggling West Ham, while Kieron Dyer (hamstring) could feature.

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger provided mixed news ahead of tomorrow's away game against West Ham, declaring how Tomas Rosicky joins Theo Walcott on the sidelines but Nicklas Bendtner and Philippe Senderos are available again. Wenger said: Before ... Click to continue reading...

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger provided mixed news ahead of tomorrow's away game against West Ham, declaring how Tomas Rosicky joins Theo Walcott on the sidelines but Nicklas Bendtner and Philippe Senderos are available again. Wenger said: Before ...

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Arsenal can welcome back Eduardo for Sunday's league game at Upton Park after the Crozillian frontman recovered from a thigh injury. Eduardo's fellow strike partner Nicklas Bendtner also has a good chance to play with the Dane taking part in a training session at London Colney earlier today. Click to continue reading...

Jogaram em Praga, no estádio Synot Tip Arena, para um público de 8.002 pessoas, jogaram as seleções da Rep. Tcheca (15º no ranking da FIFA) e a seleção da Irlanda do Norte (30º no ranking da FIFA).
Antes desse jogo, as 2 seleções jogaram:
08-06-1958 - Irlanda do Norte 1x0 República Tcheca (Copa do Mundo)
17-06-1958 - Irlanda do Norte 2x1 República Tcheca (Copa do Mundo)
24-03-2001 - Irlanda do Norte 0x1 República Tcheca (Eliminatórias Copa do Mundo)
06-06-2001 - República Tcheca 3x1 Irlanda do Norte (Eliminatórias Copa do Mundo)
10-09-2008 - Irlanda do Norte 0x0 República Tcheca (Eliminatórias Copa do Mundo). Click to continue reading...

The Game Theo Walcott, Nicklas Bendtner, Eduardo and Tomas Rosicky are all out injured for the Gunners who will be looking for their third consecutive Champions League win tonight. Onto the line-ups with Gael Clichy returning as ... Click to continue reading...

The Game Theo Walcott, Nicklas Bendtner, Eduardo and Tomas Rosicky are all out injured for the Gunners who will be looking for their third consecutive Champions League win tonight. Onto the line-ups with Gael Clichy returning as ...

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In form Gunners make short trip to face ailing Dutch side AZ.

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Arsenal are without Czech star Tomas Rosicky (knee) and striker Theo Walcott for the Champions League visit to AZ.

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Remember Reyes or Cygan?

The European journey continues tonight for Arsenal against the champions of Dutch Eredivise, AZ Alkmaar. This is the first of back-to-back fixtures against the Ronald Koeman's team. Koeman who was at Arsenal's 6-2 thrashing of Blackburn, said that he saw some weakness in Arsenal's game during that game and will look to exploit it.

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This morning is the first morning with a real whiff of winter off it. As someone who suffers greatly with SAD (Sun Am Deadly) this is not good news. Let's hope the football is warm and glowing enough to get me through.

Champions League tonight and we travel to Holland to play AZ Alkmaar. The team news is that Theo Walcott is out and will miss three to four weeks after suffering ligament damage against Birmingham.

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AZ Alkmaar v Arsenal
UEFA Champions League
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 2:45 PM (ET)

Walcott's injury woes continue.

His medial collateral ligament has been damaged and will sideline him for four weeks. The team left for their AZ Alkmaar fixture without him.

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Arsenal will be without Theo Walcott for their Champions League group game with AZ Alkmaar tomorrow evening, after the Englishman was ruled out for 3-4 weeks with a knee injury. The 21-year-old sustained his injury during the 3-1 triumph over Birmingham City at the weekend, while fellow midfielder Tomas Rosicky is also missing from the squad [. Click to continue reading...

Jogaram em Praga, no General Arena, para um público de 14.010 pessoas, as seleções da Rep. Tcheca (15º no ranking da FIFA) e Polônia (56º no ranking da FIFA).
Antes desse jogo, as 2 seleções haviam jogado:
23 jogos, 13 vitórias da Rep. Tcheca, 4 empates, 6 vitórias da Polônia, 49 gols da Rep. Click to continue reading...

Arsenal midfielder Tomas Rosicky has joined Samuel Eto'o and Nicolas Anelka as Puma brand ambassador, only weeks after making his comeback from the injury which kept him sidelined for almost a year. The 29-year old has ... Click to continue reading...

Arsenal midfielder Tomas Rosicky has joined Samuel Eto'o and Nicolas Anelka as Puma brand ambassador, only weeks after making his comeback from the injury which kept him sidelined for almost a year. The 29-year old has ...

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Arsenal are hosting Birmingham City on Saturday. Club football is back after a two-week international break. Not all of Arsenal's Internations are back yet but here's what we know so far:
Gael Clichy - doubtful because of ankle injury
Abou Diaby - has minor ankle knack but looks to be able to play
Eduardo - Not available
Cesc Fabregas - missed Spain's match midweek but will be available
The status of Robin van Persie, Andrei Arshavin, William Gallas (I heard he had two teeth knocked out in a match? Click to continue reading...

While Arsenal skipper Cesc Fabregas has� clearly� enjoyed his Spain side cruise to the World Cup 2010 finals with a perfect record (and no goals conceded at home), he has spoken to Arsenal.com to offer some backing to a couple of his teammates who won't be appearing in the showpiece event next summer.

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by CARL ELDRIDGE� If ever there was a day when Arsenal news was thin on the ground, it had to be today. And so it is this morning that you'll find only the merest hint of anything Gunnerish in the papers. And believe me, I have looked. And looked. Had a cup of tea. Then looked again.

Then there it was.

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Now when will I get my chance Arsene?

Finally it's over. There will be no more interruption from my beloved Arsenal. Well, not at least until next season when the qualifying round for the European Championship begins anyway. I'm sure there will be more international games to come between now and next May but at least it would not be for a whole 12-14 days.

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