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Arsenal vs Udinese, 1-0: Full time analysis and player ratings
Arsenal will take a slim lead to Udine next week after they battled their way past a sharp Udinese side with Theo Walcott grabbing the only goal of the game.
Mixed feelings on this one. Our …
Arsenal will take a slim lead to Udine next week after they battled their way past a sharp Udinese side with Theo Walcott grabbing the only goal of the game.Mixed feelings on this one. Our …
Arsenal vs Udinese: Team line-ups, half-time thoughts and match chat
>The Game
This is not an easy moment for Arsenal Football Club and the news that Alex Song and Gervinho will miss three English Premier League game adds more uncertainty to a difficult month ahead.
Today, we …
>The GameThis is not an easy moment for Arsenal Football Club and the news that Alex Song and Gervinho will miss three English Premier League game adds more uncertainty to a difficult month ahead.
Today, we …
Arsenal vs Udinese preview: Either black or white, plus favourite line-up
>The Game
I don’t think there is another way to start today’s preview if not by showing my gratitude to a great player who yesterday was officially declared as a Barcelona player.
My opinion on Cesc is …
>The GameI don’t think there is another way to start today’s preview if not by showing my gratitude to a great player who yesterday was officially declared as a Barcelona player.
My opinion on Cesc is …
Newcastle United vs Arsenal, 0-0: Full time analysis and player ratings
Arsenal could only manage a draw against a stubborn Newcastle team at St. James Park in a game which saw Gervinho getting red for slapping Joey Barton.
I’ll discuss the red later on because I wanted …
Arsenal could only manage a draw against a stubborn Newcastle team at St. James Park in a game which saw Gervinho getting red for slapping Joey Barton.I’ll discuss the red later on because I wanted …
Newcastle vs Arsenal: Team line-ups, half-time thoughts and match chat
>The Game
Can the Arsenal midfielder cope without injured Jack Wilshere and unsettled Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri?
Welcome to Newcastle, welcome to St. James Park. We today kick-off a new long and exciting season of football …
>The GameCan the Arsenal midfielder cope without injured Jack Wilshere and unsettled Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri?
Welcome to Newcastle, welcome to St. James Park. We today kick-off a new long and exciting season of football …
Newcastle vs Arsenal preview: A painful season starts tomorrow, plus favourite line-up
>The Game
Newcastle. Then Udinese. Then Liverpool. Then Udinese. Then Manchester United. Welcome to Arsenal, welcome to my first season preview.
I would like to start by offering an apology to all those waiting for my last …
>The GameNewcastle. Then Udinese. Then Liverpool. Then Udinese. Then Manchester United. Welcome to Arsenal, welcome to my first season preview.
I would like to start by offering an apology to all those waiting for my last …
Benfica vs Arsenal, 2-1: Full time analysis and player ratings
It is not easy to summarise this summer’s pre-season, a summer of expectations, a summer of very, very disappointing results.
We played six games in less than a month: Malaysia All-Stars XI, Hangzhou Greentown, Cologne, Boca …
It is not easy to summarise this summer’s pre-season, a summer of expectations, a summer of very, very disappointing results.We played six games in less than a month: Malaysia All-Stars XI, Hangzhou Greentown, Cologne, Boca …
Benfica vs Arsenal: Team line-ups, half-time thoughts and match chat
>The Game
So, the end, sort of. This is our last friendly game of pre-season and from next week, as they say, the going will get tough.
Today I decided to watch Inter Milan vs AC Milan …
>The GameSo, the end, sort of. This is our last friendly game of pre-season and from next week, as they say, the going will get tough.
Today I decided to watch Inter Milan vs AC Milan …
[LIVE] Champions League play-off Draw
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As a result of last season’s disappointing end to the campaign, Arsenal will soon find out the team they must beat to reach the group stage of the Champions League.
As you surely know by now, …
As a result of last season’s disappointing end to the campaign, Arsenal will soon find out the team they must beat to reach the group stage of the Champions League.As you surely know by now, …
Arsenal vs NY Red Bulls, 1-1: Full time analysis and player ratings
With Samir Nasri covering his mouth from the cameras at the end of the game, maybe as a sign of things to come next week, this year’s edition of the Emirates Cup comes to an …
With Samir Nasri covering his mouth from the cameras at the end of the game, maybe as a sign of things to come next week, this year’s edition of the Emirates Cup comes to an …
Arsenal vs NY Red Bulls: Team line-ups, half-time thoughts and match chat
>The Game
So, what to say about yesterday’s game? Yet again we demonstrated that we can very, very good when pushing forward but questions are yet again asked on the defensive department.
The reason why we are …
>The GameSo, what to say about yesterday’s game? Yet again we demonstrated that we can very, very good when pushing forward but questions are yet again asked on the defensive department.
The reason why we are …
Arsenal vs Boca Juniors, 2-2: Full time analysis and player ratings
>The Game
Shall we call this one a game of two halves? Even if the official season is yet to start it seems that we are yet to learn how to keep a lead as today …
>The GameShall we call this one a game of two halves? Even if the official season is yet to start it seems that we are yet to learn how to keep a lead as today …
Arsenal vs Boca Juniors: Team line-ups, half-time thoughts and match chat
>The Game
Ah, finally here! The Emirates Cup, the first “real” test for Arsenal ahead of a busy period that will also include a 2-leg Champions League qualifier that, let’s face it, we could have easily …
>The GameAh, finally here! The Emirates Cup, the first “real” test for Arsenal ahead of a busy period that will also include a 2-leg Champions League qualifier that, let’s face it, we could have easily …
Professional footballers don’t seem to understand the boundaries of social networking tools
Almost three years ago we published an exclusive interview with Robin Bailey, director of Capricorn, on media training. Years later and with Twitter and other forms of social media becoming an important part of teams …
Almost three years ago we published an exclusive interview with Robin Bailey, director of Capricorn, on media training. Years later and with Twitter and other forms of social media becoming an important part of teams …
FC Cologne vs Arsenal, 1-2: Full time analysis and player ratings
>The Game
Mixed feelings after today’s game as the Gunners battled their way past Cologne at the RheinEnergieStadion, in Germany.
Needless to say, one has to start with Gervinho’s performance. After officially joining this week, the Ivory …
>The GameMixed feelings after today’s game as the Gunners battled their way past Cologne at the RheinEnergieStadion, in Germany.
Needless to say, one has to start with Gervinho’s performance. After officially joining this week, the Ivory …
FC Cologne vs Arsenal: Team line-ups, half-time thoughts and match chat
>The Game
After ending the Asia Tour with an easy win and a disappointing draw, Arsenal’s pre-season continues today as we travel to Germany to face FC Cologne.
With Gervinho and Lukasz Fabianski both in the squad, …
>The GameAfter ending the Asia Tour with an easy win and a disappointing draw, Arsenal’s pre-season continues today as we travel to Germany to face FC Cologne.
With Gervinho and Lukasz Fabianski both in the squad, …
Hangzhou Greentown vs Arsenal, 1-1: Full time analysis and player ratings
>The Game
Arsenal’s two-game Asia Tour came to an end this afternoon as the Gunners could only manage a draw against an extremely determined Hangzhou Greentown side.
Today, Arsene opted to start with a complete different team …
>The GameArsenal’s two-game Asia Tour came to an end this afternoon as the Gunners could only manage a draw against an extremely determined Hangzhou Greentown side.
Today, Arsene opted to start with a complete different team …
Hangzhou vs Arsenal: Team line-ups, half-time thoughts and match chat
>The Game
Wednesday was easy but let’s not underestimate the importance of pre-season since as Robin van Persie said a good pre-season is a must if we are to start the season on a high note.
Aaron …
>The GameWednesday was easy but let’s not underestimate the importance of pre-season since as Robin van Persie said a good pre-season is a must if we are to start the season on a high note.
Aaron …
Malaysia XI vs Arsenal, 0-4: Full time analysis and player ratings
>The Game
It might as well be only pre-season but today’s game has yet again demonstrated how easy it is for “new” players to settle down at Arsenal.
Carl Jenkinson and Ryo Miyaichi in the first half, …
>The GameIt might as well be only pre-season but today’s game has yet again demonstrated how easy it is for “new” players to settle down at Arsenal.
Carl Jenkinson and Ryo Miyaichi in the first half, …
Malaysia All-Stars XI vs Arsenal: Team line-ups, half-time thoughts and match chat
>The Game
Finally, football is back. After weeks and weeks of speculation, lack of new signings and long trips to reach Asia, today we officially kick-off our pre-season friendly campaign.
With Manuel Almunia, Nicklas Bendtner and the …
>The GameFinally, football is back. After weeks and weeks of speculation, lack of new signings and long trips to reach Asia, today we officially kick-off our pre-season friendly campaign.
With Manuel Almunia, Nicklas Bendtner and the …
No bid for Oxlade-Chamberlain – Training pictures misery – Xavi hails Cesc
After Gael Clichy became Arsenal’s sixth player to leave the club for Manchester City, we start a new day hoping to have some news on players joining as we quickly approach our first pre-season friendly.
After Gael Clichy became Arsenal’s sixth player to leave the club for Manchester City, we start a new day hoping to have some news on players joining as we quickly approach our first pre-season friendly.
No, …
Please, not Gibbs – No bid for Gary Cahill – Old Comments Section Update
It was Independence Day in the United States yesterday and Jeff was taking a well-deserved break so I will cover for him and I will take the opportunity to tackle an important subject that concerns …
It was Independence Day in the United States yesterday and Jeff was taking a well-deserved break so I will cover for him and I will take the opportunity to tackle an important subject that concerns …
Win a brand-new Arsenal 125th Anniversary Home Shirt!
The Gunning Hawk and Gunners Direct have teamed up to give you the chance to win an Arsenal 125th Anniversary Home Jersey that our boys will use next season.
The new home kit is made from …
The Gunning Hawk and Gunners Direct have teamed up to give you the chance to win an Arsenal 125th Anniversary Home Jersey that our boys will use next season.The new home kit is made from …
Jose Enrique to replace Clichy? – Parlour would welcome Parker and Defoe
Unfortunately, Jeff is again unavailable for his daily round-up today so I will take over hoping not to annoy you with what I have to say.
So, let’s get the ball rolling and the first topic …
Unfortunately, Jeff is again unavailable for his daily round-up today so I will take over hoping not to annoy you with what I have to say.So, let’s get the ball rolling and the first topic …
Cesc finally speaks – Ryo Miyaichi to be loaned out again?
Ah yes, that’s right, Jeff unfortunately is not available for his daily roundup so it seems I have to take over, but don’t worry, he will be back tomorrow.
There’s still a lot going on about …
Ah yes, that’s right, Jeff unfortunately is not available for his daily roundup so it seems I have to take over, but don’t worry, he will be back tomorrow.There’s still a lot going on about …
2010/2011 season review, Part 2.4: Average player ratings – Strikers
>Marouane Chamakh
Rated in: 36 game(s)
vs Liverpool: 6
vs Blackpool: 7.5
vs Blackburn: 7
vs Bolton: 7
vs S.C. Braga: 8
vs Sunderland: 7
vs Tottenham: 6.5
vs West Brom: 5
vs Partizan: 7
vs Chelsea: 5.5
vs Birmingham: 6.5
vs Shakhtar: 7.5
vs Manchester City: 7
vs West …
>Marouane ChamakhRated in: 36 game(s)
vs Liverpool: 6
vs Blackpool: 7.5
vs Blackburn: 7
vs Bolton: 7
vs S.C. Braga: 8
vs Sunderland: 7
vs Tottenham: 6.5
vs West Brom: 5
vs Partizan: 7
vs Chelsea: 5.5
vs Birmingham: 6.5
vs Shakhtar: 7.5
vs Manchester City: 7
vs West …
2010/2011 season review, Part 2.3: Average player ratings – Midfielders
>Jack Wilshere
Rated in: 46 game(s)
vs Liverpool: 6
vs Blackpool: 6.5
vs Bolton: 6.5
vs S.C. Braga: 8
vs Sunderland: 6
vs Tottenham: 8.5
vs West Brom: 6
vs Partizan: 7
vs Chelsea: 7.5
vs Birmingham: 7.5
vs Shakhtar: 8
vs Newcastle: 6.5
vs Wolves: 6
vs Everton: 4.5
vs …
>Jack WilshereRated in: 46 game(s)
vs Liverpool: 6
vs Blackpool: 6.5
vs Bolton: 6.5
vs S.C. Braga: 8
vs Sunderland: 6
vs Tottenham: 8.5
vs West Brom: 6
vs Partizan: 7
vs Chelsea: 7.5
vs Birmingham: 7.5
vs Shakhtar: 8
vs Newcastle: 6.5
vs Wolves: 6
vs Everton: 4.5
vs …
2010/2011 season review, Part 2.2: Average player ratings – Defenders
>Laurent Koscielny
Rated in: 43 game(s)
vs Liverpool: 7
vs Blackburn: 5.5
vs Bolton: 6.5
vs S.C. Braga: 7.5
vs Sunderland: 8.5
vs Tottenham: 9
vs West Brom: 4.5
vs Chelsea: 6
vs Newcastle: 8.5
vs West Ham: 8
vs Newcastle: 5
vs Tottenham: 6
vs Aston Villa: 7.5
vs …
>Laurent KoscielnyRated in: 43 game(s)
vs Liverpool: 7
vs Blackburn: 5.5
vs Bolton: 6.5
vs S.C. Braga: 7.5
vs Sunderland: 8.5
vs Tottenham: 9
vs West Brom: 4.5
vs Chelsea: 6
vs Newcastle: 8.5
vs West Ham: 8
vs Newcastle: 5
vs Tottenham: 6
vs Aston Villa: 7.5
vs …
2010/2011 season review, Part 2.1: Average player ratings – Goalkeepers
After spending hours going through all the articles I posted this season to “extract” all player ratings, I can finally publish the average ratings for each and every Arsenal player.
As I managed to end up …
After spending hours going through all the articles I posted this season to “extract” all player ratings, I can finally publish the average ratings for each and every Arsenal player.As I managed to end up …
2010/2011 season review, Part 1: We’re going backwards, it seems
At the end of last season, Arsene Wenger said, “When you concede 40 goals you don’t win the championship and I want to rectify that”.
The season is now over and as many of you surely …
At the end of last season, Arsene Wenger said, “When you concede 40 goals you don’t win the championship and I want to rectify that”.The season is now over and as many of you surely …
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Fulham vs Arsenal, 2-2: Full time analysis and player ratings
>The Game
There are many things that are wrong with Arsenal, many of which came to surface after we lost against Birmingham. But Fulham’s first goal, today, is what encapsulates to perfection why we are moving …
>The GameThere are many things that are wrong with Arsenal, many of which came to surface after we lost against Birmingham. But Fulham’s first goal, today, is what encapsulates to perfection why we are moving …
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