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Archive for September, 2007

Why confidence is so important

Arsene Wenger had some comments to make in the aftermath of Arsenal’s fabulous win over rivals Tottenham, focusing on the progress that his team have made since the end of last season.
The 3-1 comeback victory over Tottenham was the best result of Arsenal’s season so far and sent the club to the top of the Premiership [...]

Arsenal win makes everything just fine

Arsenal produced the best result of the season so far to fight back from a goal down against Tottenham and record a fabulous 3-1 win at White Hart Lane.
After falling behind to an early free kick from Gareth Bale, Arsenal equalised through an Emmanuel Adebayor header in the 65th minute before taking the lead in [...]

Defensive shuffles should not stop Arsenal against Tottenham

Arsenal will prepare for their big Premier League clash against fierce rivals Tottenham with the news that French defender Bacary Sagna is fit to play.
Arsenal will be without William Gallas, Emmanuel Eboue and Jens Lehmann who are all out through various injuries as well as Philippe Senderos, who will serve a one-match ban for his [...]

FA Cup winners should get Champions League place

It is no secret that new UEFA president Michel Platini is looking to revamp the current format of the Champions League. But is it a good idea?
Under the current format the English, Italian and Spanish clubs that finish in the top four of their respective league are rewarded with a place in the Champions League. [...]

Is Lehmann broken for good?

Just days after publicly criticising fellow teammate and current first choice goalkeeper Manuel Almunia, German goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has suffered an injury that is likely to keep him from challenging for a place in the team for Arsenal’s important weekend clash against Tottenham.
According to German national team manager Joachim Low, Lehmann sustained an elbow injury [...]