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Dodgy commentary: could you do better?

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:12:18 +0000

Ever wondered if you could be the next John Motson? Match commentating may not be as easy as it sounds, but you're bound to better these jokers... I missed the Arsenal game on Saturday as I had to...

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A massive win; but Arsenal must keep their feet on the ground

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 15:47:41 +0000

After throwing away a 4-2 lead at home to bottom-of-the-table Spurs, and losing at relegation favourites Stoke City, you could be forgiven for doubting Arsenal's ability to win the league. What a...

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When the big 4 play each other...

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 23:32:13 +0000

This weekend Arsenal face Manchester United. The general consensus is that if Arsenal want to maintain a title challenge they cannot afford to lose in a game of this magnitude. This is, after all,...

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Questions being asked of Arsenal

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 22:48:32 +0000

Travelling into London today, I could see grey clouds hovering over the Emirates. It seemed to reflect my mood and the mood of many Gooners, following last nights draw against Spurs. It's not often...

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Is a new midfielder really needed?

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 20:20:38 +0000

The News of the World today claims that Arsenal will make a move for long-term target, Yaya Toure in January. I am a huge admirer of the Barcelona midfielder, and anyone who saw his performances...

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Arsenal v Everton: The Turning Point?

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 19:40:37 +0000

This weekend sees The Gunners entertain Everton at The Emirates. It's been a mixed start for Arsenal, with highs such as thumping wins over Blackburn, Porto and Sheffield United, and lows that make...

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Win tickets to a football match in the UK or Asia

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 08:57:57 +0000

Barclays, the sponsors of the Barclays Premier League, are running a survey of global fans of the Premiership. UK-based fans who complete it could win a trip to see a match at the Barclays Asia...

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Are Brazilians taking over the Premier League?

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 02:19:42 +0000

There are 21 Brazilians playing in the Premier League with at least one in each of the major clubs. Mirandinha may have been the first to join Newcastle back in the 1980s but after money and...

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Understanding Wenger

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 17:39:26 +0000

Written prior to the Arsenal - Porto Match I believe many Arsenal faithful burnt the mid-night oil on the 1st September in vain. They must have waited with baited breath to hear the announcement of...

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Arsenal are back!

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 22:20:02 +0000

So despite the suggestion that Wenger would swap out the team after that match against Hull, it wasn't to be the case and just as well, it was like watching a totally different team - but such is...

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Man City pose threat to Arsenal and Liverpool

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 08:58:38 +0000

With the vast sums of money now at their disposal, it's almost a foregone conclusion that Manchester City will be challenging for the Premiership title within the next few years. But while this...

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Arsenal: We are top of the league, say we are top of the league!

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 18:43:57 +0000

This weekend has been a huge step forward for Arsene Wenger's side, as they stormed to the top of the Barclays Premier League for the first time since the opening day. An impressive 3-1 victory at...

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Will Newcastle fans put off new buyers?

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 09:47:19 +0000

I spent this weekend with football fans from Arsenal, Liverpool, West Ham and Oldham, discussing many aspects of the game over numerous pints of Cardiff's finest. Some things we broadly agreed on...

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Gunner - Young'un joins the writing team!

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 20:43:43 +0000

I'm not the oldest guy in the world, but that doesn't mean I'm not a big fan, with no knowledge of the beautiful game. I'm an avid Arsenal fan, started supporting The Gunners in 1999 and the...

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Arsenal: Plaudits for 'lightening quick' Theo Walcott

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:46:39 +0000

With the main T.V channels having a blackout of the England match, I opted for my previously tried and tested method of watching the game on my laptop via one of the free streaming...

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