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[Vote] Inter humiliate Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Are you happy or sad with this outcome?
March 17, 2010 – 1:00 | 27 Comments
[Vote] Inter humiliate Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Are you happy or sad with this outcome?

I believe Arsenal supporters will be somewhat divided after they witnessed Inter Milan outpower and humiliate Chelsea away from home. I must confess I support Jose Mourinho’s side in Italy so I was delighted with …

Mexico’s Carlos Vela confirms injury is “nothing serious” and will be back next week
March 5, 2010 – 14:35 | 12 Comments
Mexico’s Carlos Vela confirms injury is “nothing serious” and will be back next week

An announcement published by the Mexican National Team provided the good news that Arsenal striker Carlos Vela will not join the Gunners’ long list of injuries as an MRI scan confirmed that the 21-year old …

Arsenal vs Hull City preview: Song, Diaby and Denilson in midfield? Plus favourite line-up
December 18, 2009 – 20:00 | 59 Comments
Arsenal vs Hull City preview: Song, Diaby and Denilson in midfield? Plus favourite line-up

Having failed to fully convince in all of their last three away games, Arsenal are back at the Emirates hoping to get all six points from their next two games, the first one against Hull …

Burnley’s day-after thoughts: Arsenal supporters going at each other could be an indication of our problems?
December 17, 2009 – 21:30 | 38 Comments
Burnley’s day-after thoughts: Arsenal supporters going at each other could be an indication of our problems?

These last two away games – against Liverpool and Burnley – left many Arsenal supporters asking the same old questions, such as why the team doesn’t put the required effort for the whole 90 minutes, …

Burnley vs Arsenal, 1-1: Full time thoughts, analysis and player ratings
December 17, 2009 – 0:15 | 87 Comments
Burnley vs Arsenal, 1-1: Full time thoughts, analysis and player ratings

The Game
We’re 100% back in the title race of course but problems are still there and they may come back to haunt us, starting from Wednesday.
That’s what I said on Sunday.
“Don’t be so pessimistic” yelled …

Burnley vs Arsenal: Team line-ups, half-time thoughts and match chat
December 16, 2009 – 20:10 | 2 Comments
Burnley vs Arsenal: Team line-ups, half-time thoughts and match chat

The Game
With many believing this will be an easy game, well easy it will not be considering we’ll play away from home where we have struggled to replicate the form shown at the Emirates.
If …

Burnley vs Arsenal preview: Will it be Ramsey or will it be Diaby in midfield? Plus favourite line-up
December 16, 2009 – 12:00 | 19 Comments
Burnley vs Arsenal preview: Will it be Ramsey or will it be Diaby in midfield? Plus favourite line-up

I think by now you all heard that for today’s game we have Denilson and Armand Traoré not available as they suffered injuries against Liverpool and in a way, there are question marks on who …

Liverpool’s day-after thoughts: Andrey Arshavin is the clear example that spending money can pay off
December 14, 2009 – 19:00 | 54 Comments
Liverpool’s day-after thoughts: Andrey Arshavin is the clear example that spending money can pay off

As I was reflecting on the game yesterday evening, I so much kept on comparing this 1-2 away win with last season’s win at Stamford Bridge with the same scoreline. That one was a game …

Liverpool vs Arsenal: Team line-ups, half-time thoughts and match chat
December 13, 2009 – 16:10 | 10 Comments
Liverpool vs Arsenal: Team line-ups, half-time thoughts and match chat

The Game
Chelsea, Manchester United, Tottenham and Manchester City, they all dropped points on Saturday and today’s is our golden opportunity to take full advantage of that. In a way, following yesterday’s results, even a score …

Armoury Square: The Gunning Hawk will be there, post your photo if you also purchased a granite stone
December 10, 2009 – 21:00 | One Comment
Armoury Square: The Gunning Hawk will be there, post your photo if you also purchased a granite stone

The club’s official website used the below words to introduce Armoury Square to the Arsenal community:
We’re building a new Arsenal landmark at Emirates Stadium; Armoury Square.
Made up of personalised granite stones set in to the …

Olympiakos vs Arsenal preview: Is resting players really the key? Plus favourite line-up
December 9, 2009 – 13:00 | 15 Comments
Olympiakos vs Arsenal preview: Is resting players really the key? Plus favourite line-up

A bit late this time, I know, I’m afraid I was too busy to write the preview yesterday. And I also know that when rotation is to be adopted, I’m usually the first one to …

Stoke City’s day-after thoughts: Please, just please, let’s not go back to square one now
December 6, 2009 – 21:00 | 31 Comments
Stoke City’s day-after thoughts: Please, just please, let’s not go back to square one now

We couldn’t have asked more from this weekend, could we? The win to ease the pressure came as predicted and besides that, Chelsea lost away at Manchester City meaning that we are back with a …

Arsenal vs Stoke City: Team line-ups, half-time thoughts and match chat
December 5, 2009 – 15:15 | 21 Comments
Arsenal vs Stoke City: Team line-ups, half-time thoughts and match chat

The Game
Two 3-0 defeats in a row and plenty of questions asked on the future of Arsenal this season. This game is more than just a must-win one, it’s a game the lads have to …

Arsenal vs Stoke City preview: A win to ease the pressure, not to solve all problems + favourite line-up
December 4, 2009 – 19:00 | 32 Comments
Arsenal vs Stoke City preview: A win to ease the pressure, not to solve all problems + favourite line-up

Now that’s what I call a helluva five days, losing against Chelsea and Manchester City with the same scoreline, and of course crashing out of the Carling Cup with Arsene Wenger upset with Mark Hughes, …

City’s day-after thoughts: It was very disappointing, but not for the reasons you may think
December 3, 2009 – 20:00 | 24 Comments
City’s day-after thoughts: It was very disappointing, but not for the reasons you may think

Today’s day-after poll published by Steve was whether or not you think it’s understandable for Arsene Wenger to use the young side for the Carling Cup, even though everyone knows the outcome before the kick …

Manchester City vs Arsenal preview: It’s Adebayor, it’s away from home, it’s not easy, plus favourite line-up
December 1, 2009 – 19:30 | 45 Comments
Manchester City vs Arsenal preview: It’s Adebayor, it’s away from home, it’s not easy, plus favourite line-up

Based on what we’ve been reading yesterday but also today, the Chelsea defeat will not be forgotten easily by Arsenal supporters and that’s understandable.
But, Chelsea is history. It doesn’t make sense to keep on asking …

Chelsea’s day-after thoughts: I can maybe accept defeat, but humiliation at home is unacceptable
November 30, 2009 – 18:00 | 42 Comments
Chelsea’s day-after thoughts: I can maybe accept defeat, but humiliation at home is unacceptable

As many of you know by now, I wasn’t in a position to watch the game last Tuesday so for the first time in maybe a year, I decided to go round some blogs when …

Arsenal vs Chelsea, 0-3: Full time thoughts, analysis and player ratings
November 29, 2009 – 22:15 | 73 Comments
Arsenal vs Chelsea, 0-3: Full time thoughts, analysis and player ratings

The Game
What we’re witnessing this year is not much better than last season. We were 7 points from the top after defeating Chelsea in November 2008, we will be 8 points from the top if …

Arsenal vs Chelsea: Team line-ups, half-time thoughts and match chat
November 29, 2009 – 16:10 | 25 Comments
Arsenal vs Chelsea: Team line-ups, half-time thoughts and match chat

The Game
This time last year we faced Chelsea away from home and Robin van Persie helped us to achieve a memorable win. This year we face them at the Emirates first and the Dutchman will …

Arsenal vs Chelsea preview: No other way to describe this, it’s do or die + favourite line-up
November 28, 2009 – 19:30 | 31 Comments
Arsenal vs Chelsea preview: No other way to describe this, it’s do or die + favourite line-up

First of all, I would like to start by showing my gratitude to all those who e-mailed me to ask why I didn’t provide any ratings on Tuesday. I really appreciate the fact that many …

Arsenal vs Standard Liege preview: Easy game, so let’s experiment + favourite line-up
November 23, 2009 – 18:00 | 21 Comments
Arsenal vs Standard Liege preview: Easy game, so let’s experiment + favourite line-up

I’m still disappointed with last Saturday’s defeat and I’m glad we play again three days after that as hopefully we will win tomorrow and boost our morale ahead of Sunday.
Make no mistake, tomorrow’s game cannot …

Sunderland’s day-after thoughts: Our away from home form is simply not good enough
November 22, 2009 – 21:00 | 14 Comments
Sunderland’s day-after thoughts: Our away from home form is simply not good enough

Unbeatable at the Emirates, so vulnerable away from it. And Wenger’s statement, saying that had we played Sunderland at home we would have won, well, that’s very funny if you ask me.
In an interview not …

Sunderland vs Arsenal, 1-0: Full time thoughts, analysis and player ratings
November 21, 2009 – 22:30 | 49 Comments
Sunderland vs Arsenal, 1-0: Full time thoughts, analysis and player ratings

The Game
Third defeat away from the Emirates, not good for a team with our ambition. Arsene Wenger’s solution to start with a very offensive midfield and Eduardo up front just didn’t work out. Aaron Ramsey …

Sunderland vs Arsenal preview: Who will take advantage of injuries? Plus favourite line-up
November 20, 2009 – 19:00 | 28 Comments
Sunderland vs Arsenal preview: Who will take advantage of injuries? Plus favourite line-up

After the last International break I was surprised at the way many were still upset about them. I mean back then, they were World Cup games, hence important fixtures, and (if I recall well) five …

I am first of all sorry for Robin, the man, then for the player and Arsenal, as we try to look forward
November 15, 2009 – 21:30 | 32 Comments
I am first of all sorry for Robin, the man, then for the player and Arsenal, as we try to look forward

It’s funny. This International break had to be one during which I wouldn’t have written anything as my policy is that if I have nothing to write, well I don’t. Unfortunately, I am forced to …

Wolves vs Arsenal, 1-4: Full time thoughts, analysis and player ratings
November 7, 2009 – 23:30 | 59 Comments
Wolves vs Arsenal, 1-4: Full time thoughts, analysis and player ratings

The Game
Was Diaby’s injury a blessing in disguise? That’s surely the question many are asking after seeing the Arsenal struggle for the first 10-20 minutes but come out and dominate after the introduction of Alex …

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