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AFCB’s tactics guru Andrew Enloe examines how Theo Walcott helps the Arsenal defence… Saturday’s match against Blackburn was the first real test of the season; nobody is really expected to win at Anfield, and last week’s match against Blackpool was only going to finish one way. Blackburn have a formidable home record, and winning the [...]
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On paper, Blackpool at home is the easiest fixture that Arsenal will play this season. But after the Tangerines’ surprising 4-0 win away to Wigan on the opening day they will be feeling a sense of “euphoria”, as Arsene Wenger has put it, and may play with a dangerous lack of doubt at The Emirates. [...]
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The annual Arsenal Charity Ball, which supports the Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity, was held at Emirates Stadium on Thursday. The female Gooners among you all will be happy to hear that each and every player was present, suited up and looking fresh. Kickette has a host of lovely photos of the event but I’ve [...]
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Sky Sports has a very funny video interview with the Andrey Arshavin. Samir Nasri suggests that our title charge will be over if we lose at Chelsea. The Guardian expects one of the big three to step up and blow the other two away. Arsene Wenger reveals he was very close to making a signing [...]
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Last night’s 2-1 win over Liverpool appears to be a turning point for this Arsenal team in so many ways. It marks the first win at Anfield for six years and the first win over big four opposition this season. It was just the first time we have come from behind at half-time to win [...]
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The final round of World Cup qualifiers concluded yesterday evening and it was a mixed night for the Arsenal players on display. William Gallas helped France qualify by scoring the decisive goal in their 1-1 extra-time draw with Ireland, heading home from one yard out in characteristic fashion after ex-Arsenal captain Thierry Henry’s clear handball. [...]
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A quick International Break round-up before I head off to a birthday breakfast with my family. Robin van Persie was stretchered off after 11 minutes of Holland’s game against Italy with an ankle injury. Dutch TV reported he will be out for 2-3 months after tearing ankle ligaments. It’s awful news for both van Persie [...]
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Some final pre-Arsenal v Portsmouth thoughts: I’d like to see us rotate today. Cesc Fabregas, Bacary Sagna and Denilson have all had niggles while Robin van Persie looks a little flat and I wouldn’t mind seeing two or three of them given a break. If Eduardo is fit I’d like to see him start. One [...]
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Well then, we’ve reached the weekend and still the Emmanuel Adebayor situation has not been officially resolved. All the signs are pointing to an exit but I have to say I can’t see too much pointing going on and on about it until it does happen. So rather refreshingly on this fine Friday, I will [...]
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Today is the third in a series of posts reviewing Arsenal’s 2008/09 season. Last week I reviewed the performances of our goalkeepers and defenders over the course of the season and today it’s the midfielders turn. Enjoy, and be sure to let me know what you think at the end by commenting. Wenger’s gamble When Mathieu Flamini, [...]
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Hello again – hope you’re doing well. I was doing some planning for the blog this morning and was shocked to discover that there is only a month left to go this season. Just one month! Of course, in that month we jam in five Premier League games and the two Champions League matches against [...]
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You’re all idiots. Even you, Mum. I’m going to cut straight to the point today and say that I think I’ve fallen in love with Andrey Arshavin – and this time it’s no April Fools’ joke. I mean, I thought he was cool after dominating Euro 2008 with some scintillating displays but since he joined [...]
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Hello again and a very happy St Patrick’s Day to you all – particularly Mr Arseblogger – who flies the green and red flag for all of those Irish Arsenal supporters out there. It’s Hull City tonight in the FA Cup and should things go well then there’s sure to happy, drunk Arsenal supporters roaming [...]
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Back on the 23rd of February, with Arsenal struggling to score and sitting 6 points behind Aston Villa, I made the following statement: “Once we break our 0-0 rut, which is nothing more than an excruciating novelty, we will be fine. Our defence looks strong and so does our goalkeeper. Van Persie again looked sharp, [...]
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Hello again – good to write to you again on a spectacularly fine and sunny day in Brisbane. There are few things I get more pleasure from than sipping on wine and writing this blog and that’s exactly what I’m up to this afternoon. The big news overnight for Arsenal fans was that of Aston [...]
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Thank goodness for that. Arsenal’s scoreless run in the Premier League is finally over, broken in yesterday’s 3-1 win over West Brom. Nicklas Bendtner was the hero on the night, bagging two goals – and very nearly a third – on the night while Kolo Toure also chipped in, nodding a header in from a splendid [...]
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Before I get labeled as a hopeless optimist and someone who doesn’t want to face the very real possibility of Arsenal finishing fifth, let me just say that Saturday’s game against Sunderland frustrated me immensely. It was another game without a goal, another missed opportunity and another painful exhibition of what we lack in the centre [...]
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