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Pompey’s day-after thoughts: Can we win the title? Of course. Do we need new players? Not necessarily.
December 31, 2009 – 16:00 | 29 Comments
Pompey’s day-after thoughts: Can we win the title? Of course. Do we need new players? Not necessarily. 7;s fascinating. As I sat down to write this last piece of the year, I ended up looking back at September 2, 2008, day on which I decided to open a blog about Arsenal, and …

Arsene Wenger on his transfer plans, “It depends on how the injuries come back”
December 31, 2009 – 4:30 | 19 Comments
Arsene Wenger on his transfer plans, “It depends on how the injuries come back” ended the year in style. With a 1-4 win over Portsmouth, the Gunners moved closer to the top knowing that they of course have a game in hand, away at Bolton.
In the meantime, manager …

Portsmouth vs Arsenal, 1-4: Full time thoughts, analysis and player ratings
December 31, 2009 – 0:30 | 55 Comments
Portsmouth vs Arsenal, 1-4: Full time thoughts, analysis and player ratings e
Brilliant performance.
What really makes the win special is the fact that both Cesc Fabregas and Denilson were not missed. Granted, this Pompey team is very, very poor, but when you know that you have …

Portsmouth vs Arsenal: Team line-ups, half-time thoughts and match chat
December 30, 2009 – 20:10 | 2 Comments
Portsmouth vs Arsenal: Team line-ups, half-time thoughts and match chat e
It’s the last game of the year, a way to celebrate together a 2009 which saw the end of a disappointing season and the beginning of a promising one. As it is, we cannot …

Portsmouth vs Arsenal, watch it LIVE: Streaming links
December 30, 2009 – 19:55 | One Comment
Portsmouth vs Arsenal, watch it LIVE: Streaming links find below links for websites providing streaming services for the vs Portsmouth vs Arsenal Premiership game. These links will be updated before and during the match so make sure to refresh the page if …

Portsmouth vs Arsenal preview: A win, to improve our form on the road, plus favourite line-up
December 30, 2009 – 12:00 | 10 Comments
Portsmouth vs Arsenal preview: A win, to improve our form on the road, plus favourite line-up 7;s the last game of 2009 and of course, everyone hopes that we end the year on a high and keep our positive run intact. We didn’t lose any games this month in the Premiership …

Arsene Wenger’s injury update on Tomas Rosicky, who is back, and Nicklas Bendtner
December 30, 2009 – 4:30 | 8 Comments
Arsene Wenger’s injury update on Tomas Rosicky, who is back, and Nicklas Bendtner ws and bad news were provided by Arsene Wenger ahead of tonight’s game away at Portsmouth. Speaking of Tomas Rosicky, the Frenchman confirmed he is back for today’s game but unfortunately, striker Nicklas Bendtner …

Despite liking the player, Arsene Wenger rubbishes Craig Bellamy rumours
December 30, 2009 – 4:00 | 5 Comments
Despite liking the player, Arsene Wenger rubbishes Craig Bellamy rumours aying he has no intention to sign Mario Balotelli and Ruud van Nistelrooy, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger had to also deny he is looking into signing Manchester City striker Craig Bellamy.
The Frenchman, who did …

Hasmat’s Villa Analysis: The players who really made the difference
December 29, 2009 – 17:00 | 5 Comments
Hasmat’s Villa Analysis: The players who really made the difference ke the Hull game last week, this one had begun with all the same concerns. First, both sides had to win especially with Chelsea dropping more points. The pressure was on and Fabregas was …

Arsene Wenger ahead of the transfer market, “I will have to look maybe as well at midfielders”
December 29, 2009 – 4:30 | 25 Comments
Arsene Wenger ahead of the transfer market, “I will have to look maybe as well at midfielders” ny believing Arsenal will sign a new striker to replace Robin van Persie, manager Arsene Wenger caught everyone by surprise by declaring that he may decide to sign a midfielder so as to have …

Arsene Wenger confident on title chances, “We are in a strong position”
December 29, 2009 – 4:00 | 2 Comments
Arsene Wenger confident on title chances, “We are in a strong position” he impressive 3-0 win at home against Aston Villa, Arsenal sent a strong signal for the title race as they are edging closer and closer to the top of the Premiership.
Manager Arsene Wenger revealed …

Aston Villa’s day-after thoughts: No other way to describe it, that was a breathtaking display
December 28, 2009 – 17:30 | 24 Comments
Aston Villa’s day-after thoughts: No other way to describe it, that was a breathtaking display year draws to a close, this is the time when a first analysis of the season can be made and I have to say that having followed closely all the top teams of …

Arsene Wenger’s first injury update on Cesc Fabregas
December 28, 2009 – 4:30 | 25 Comments
Arsene Wenger’s first injury update on Cesc Fabregas manager Arsene Wenger provided a first injury update on captain Cesc Fabregas, who had to be substituted immediately after scoring the second goal for the Gunners against Aston Villa.
Speaking on the injury, the Frenchman …

Arsenal vs Aston Villa, 3-0: Full time thoughts, analysis and player ratings
December 27, 2009 – 20:00 | 60 Comments
Arsenal vs Aston Villa, 3-0: Full time thoughts, analysis and player ratings e
Would we have won without Cesc Fabregas’ cameo appearance? For sure is that today was very, very close to perfection. Watching Abou Diaby score the third made me jump out of my seat because …

Arsenal vs Aston Villa: Team line-ups, half-time thoughts and match chat
December 27, 2009 – 13:55 | 2 Comments
Arsenal vs Aston Villa: Team line-ups, half-time thoughts and match chat e
With Chelsea dropping two more points against Birmingham, Arsenal are called to take full advantage of this and move closer to the top of the Premiership. Facing them, is a determined Aston Villa side …

Arsenal vs Aston Villa, watch it LIVE: Streaming links
December 27, 2009 – 13:40 | One Comment
Arsenal vs Aston Villa, watch it LIVE: Streaming links find below links for websites providing streaming services for the vs Arsenal vs Aston Villa Premiership game. These links will be updated before and during the match so make sure to refresh the page …

Arsenal chairman: Wenger is not prepared to go out and buy a player who is not better than the ones we have
December 27, 2009 – 4:00 | 36 Comments
Arsenal chairman: Wenger is not prepared to go out and buy a player who is not better than the ones we have e January transfer market fast approaching, many are asking who will replace Robin van Persie for Arsenal if manager Arsene Wenger decides to spend on a new striker.
But, according to club chairman Peter Hill-Wood, …

Arsenal vs Aston Villa preview: Surely now, as Chelsea drop more points + favourite line-up
December 26, 2009 – 18:00 | 16 Comments
Arsenal vs Aston Villa preview: Surely now, as Chelsea drop more points + favourite line-up f all, I hope you, your family and all those around you had a pleasant Christmas day. It is that time of the year when we are more kind to each other, they say, …

Arsene Wenger: Why the last four years at the club have been my best
December 26, 2009 – 14:30 | 6 Comments
Arsene Wenger: Why the last four years at the club have been my best not winning any trophies in the last four seasons, Arsenal managed Arsene Wenger labeled this period as his best since he took charge of the North London club.
Speaking to the club’s official website, the …

Arsene Wenger’s injury update on Cesc Fabregas and Armand Traore
December 26, 2009 – 4:30 | 9 Comments
Arsene Wenger’s injury update on Cesc Fabregas and Armand Traore crucial game against Aston Villa to be played tomorrow at the Emirates, Arsene Wenger provided mixed news on the injury side, revealing how captain Cesc Fabregas is only 50:50 to make the game.
Fortunately, …

Arsene Wenger, “I hope that this squad will still be together in five years and they will dominate Europe”
December 26, 2009 – 4:00 | 13 Comments
Arsene Wenger, “I hope that this squad will still be together in five years and they will dominate Europe” manager Arsene Wenger was full of praise for his young Arsenal side as he declared he hopes the squad stays intact for the next five years so as they can go on to dominate …

Merry Christmas from The Gunning Hawk!
December 25, 2009 – 10:45 | 14 Comments
Merry Christmas from The Gunning Hawk! he Gunning Hawk would like to wish you a Wonderful Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.
As I always insist on saying, we wouldn’t be as popular as we are without you, the readers, …

Andrey Arshavin, “We are still in the race but at the same time we cannot lose more points”
December 25, 2009 – 4:30 | 6 Comments
Andrey Arshavin, “We are still in the race but at the same time we cannot lose more points” midfielder Andrey Arshavin was speaking to Sky Sports about how difficult it was to settle in the English Premiership, revealing how even the low-ranked teams can be a struggle to beat.
He said:
I expected before …

Arsene Wenger ahead of Aston Villa, “Christmas Day we will be in training”
December 25, 2009 – 4:00 | 19 Comments
Arsene Wenger ahead of Aston Villa, “Christmas Day we will be in training” 7;s Christmas day, but for the players of Arsenal it’s another day at the office as they will be training this morning ahead of a very important game against Aston Villa, on Sunday, at the …

[Vote] Who should Arsene Wenger sign to add physical strength to the forward line?
December 24, 2009 – 4:30 | 66 Comments
[Vote] Who should Arsene Wenger sign to add physical strength to the forward line? be the first time, Arsene Wenger declared he will most likely sign during the January transfer window. This is what he said:
Sometimes you think that is a bargain you cannot turn down and don’t …

Arsene Wenger’s concerns ahead of the African Nations Cup
December 24, 2009 – 4:00 | 6 Comments
Arsene Wenger’s concerns ahead of the African Nations Cup manager Arsene Wenger is worried for what the outcome may be at the Africans Nations Cup. With Emmanuel Eboue and Alex Song involved with their respective National teams, the Frenchman believes that once back, …

Cesc Fabregas says Andrey Arshavin can make a difference in the side
December 23, 2009 – 4:00 | 13 Comments
Cesc Fabregas says Andrey Arshavin can make a difference in the side midfielder Andrey Arshavin has become a pivotal element in Arsenal’s side and captain Cesc Fabregas confirmed that the 28-year old can indeed make a difference, even when things are not going according to plan …

Arsene Wenger confirms he could sign cup-tied striker this January
December 23, 2009 – 3:00 | 22 Comments
Arsene Wenger confirms he could sign cup-tied striker this January a webchat session with Arsenal TV Online, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger spoke about his plans ahead of the next transfer market. In particular, when asked if he would be willing to sign a striker …

Abou Diaby ready to replace Alex Song, “I have done it before”
December 22, 2009 – 16:00 | 11 Comments
Abou Diaby ready to replace Alex Song, “I have done it before” will lose Alex Song when the Cameroon International leaves for the African Nations Cup and one man who could replace the 22-year old is Abou Diaby.
Speaking to the the Official Matchday Programme, the Frenchman …

Arsene Wenger believes Abou Diaby should no longer be compared to Patrick Vieira
December 22, 2009 – 4:00 | 11 Comments
Arsene Wenger believes Abou Diaby should no longer be compared to Patrick Vieira st August, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger declared how Abou Diaby’s ability to win the ball is so much like Patrick Vieira’s. But on yesterday, the Frenchman declared Diaby cannot be compared with the ex-Arsenal …

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