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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 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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Just opening up a thread for comments and discussion on today’s game. Some potential talking points to get things going: Lukasz Fabianski’s season-ending surgery, Alex Song and Denilson out for the game and Cesc Fabregas’ week-long asassination in the media. Enjoy! Have your say on Arsenal v Newcastle by leaving a comment.

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Post image for Cesc gets Mangarized for a brilliant new Arsenal FC Blog shirt

I’m delighted to announce today the latest addition to the Arsenal FC Blog Shop. “Chibi Cesc!!” is an ode to our beloved captain, who leads like a king but plays with the enthusiasm and vigour of a child. Inspired by the iconic Japanese cartoon Captain Tsubsa (aka Olive & Tom) “Chibi Cesc!!” is designed by [...]

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Post image for Birmingham 0-3 Arsenal: I cannot praise Sagna enough

This is not a proper match report — I am still in Sweden for another two days and things will get back to normal for the Manchester City game on Wednesday — but a quick look at the things that stood out to me in our comfortable win over Birmingham. Firstly, the squad rotation. Arsene [...]

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Post image for AFCB Christmas sale – all shirts now £12.50 for 3 days only

With Christmas fast approaching and Arsenal sitting atop the Premier League (woo!!) I have decided to slash prices in The AFCB Shop. Think of it as a huge thank-you to everybody who has read, commented and generally participated in the Arsenal FC Blog for 2010. Every single shirt is now on sale for the brilliant [...]

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Post image for New Fabregas, Walcott and Bendtner Superhero shirts released

I have a real Christmas treat for you today. Three terrific new t-shirt designs have been added to The AFCB Shop and even better, for TODAY ONLY, they are 15% off. The new shirts — Captain Fabregas, Theo, and Supernick — are part of an Arsenal Superhero series by Moonshine Madness and feature brilliant parody [...]

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