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Post image for Why Arsenal’s Nou Camp experience was similar to Inter Milan’s

On the 28th of April, 2010, in the second leg of the semi-final of last season’s Champions League, Inter Milan played Barcelona at the Nou Camp. Taking a 3-1 lead into the game, the Italian side defended impeccably throughout the match until, in the 84th minute, Gerard Piqué scored to put Barcelona within one goal [...]

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Post image for Barcelona v Arsenal: A preview from Spain

After three days in Barcelona, three days in Girona and a five hour train trip south, I am writing the preview to tomorrow’s game with the sound of firecrackers ringing in my ears in Valencia. I had been all but assured tickets to the Nou Camp for Tuesday’s game but unfortunately things changed, so instead [...]

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Post image for Proudly wearing my Captain Fabregas shirt in Barcelona

Today in Barcelona I scaled the heights of Gaudí’s unbelievable Güell Park and had this lovely photo taken. Notice anything interesting about my shirt?! That’ll show ‘em! You can get your Captain Fabregas shirts or any others in The AFCB Shop by clicking here. They’re rather good, if I do say so myself, and buying [...]

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A moment in time

by Andrew Weber on February 21, 2011

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Please listen to this song while reading the post… Laurent Koscielny intercepts the ball for what feels like the hundredth time. He stops Barcelona’s attack dead like a wave breaking on a rocky shore. He pauses for a moment, deliberating over what to do with his second or two in space. Soon confronted by an [...]

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Post image for Arsenal 2-1 Barcelona: No headline required!

I’m taking a day to soak in the absolutely awesomeness of last night’s game to provide a report to do the moment justice. I’m just too emotional and confused and excited and overwhelmed by what our boys managed to achieve and I wanted to enjoy that before I put my rational cap on. I’m sure [...]

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Post image for Arsenal v Barcelona Preview: With a team this strong I fancy our chances

It’s Arsenal v Barcelona tonight and while you might think I’m stressed out about it, I’m not. I reckon we’re going to give them a hell of a game tonight and my goodness I’m going to enjoy it. I analysed this fixture to death last season and in the end my words were virtually useless [...]

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Post image for Theo’s pace, shackling Xavi and the Cesc factor: a tactical preview of Arsenal v Barcelona

The following is a guest post from Daryl van Horn, a lifelong Arsenal fan from London who has been attending matches for 25 years. Daryl is also a performing singer, musician and songwriter who I encourage you to follow on Twitter. The draw for round two of the Champions League seems like a lifetime ago. [...]

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