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December 2, 2008

Match Preview: Burnley vs. Arsenal

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Championship side Burnley host Arsenal's kids in a League Cup quarter-final at Turf Moor tonight. One match away from making the final four of the competition, Owen Coyle's men overcame Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in a tense penalty shoot-out. Coming of a win against the same side, Arsenal have so far scored nine goals in [. Click to continue reading...

December 1, 2008

Chelsea 1 - Van Persie 2: Dutchman at the double

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A bipolar Arsenal side overcame league leaders Chelsea yesterday thanks to a quickfire brace from Robin van Persie. There were familiar faces on either side of the pitch, as three players that took the pitch yesterday were facing their former clubs. William Gallas was returning to his old stomping ground while Nicolas Anelka and Ashley [. Click to continue reading...

November 30, 2008

Match Preview: Chelsea vs. Arsenal

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Arsenal head to Stamford Bridge this afternoon to take on league-toppers Chelsea in what is sure to be a stern test for Arsene Wenger's young side. Few points usually separate the two London giants, but the fortunes of Scolari's Chelsea and the Gunners have been stark in contrast this season. The high-flying blues are top [. Click to continue reading...

November 29, 2008

Match Preview: Chelsea vs. Arsenal

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Arsenal head to Stamford Bridge tomorrow to take on league-toppers Chelsea in what is sure to be a stern test for Arsene Wenger's young side. Few points usually separate the two London giants, but the fortunes of Scolari's Chelsea and the Gunners have been stark in contrast this season. The high-flying blues are top of [. Click to continue reading...

November 26, 2008

Arsenal Trio ‘50/50′ for Chelsea Clash

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New captain Francesc Fabregas led his side to their first victory in almost three weeks last night as the Spaniard masterminded the Gunners' 1-0 triumph over Ukrainian outfit Dynamo Kiev. Following a contentious drop ball, Fabregas hit a forty-yard pass to substitute striker Nicklas Bendtner, who controlled the ball on his chest before coolly finishing [. Click to continue reading...

November 25, 2008

Match Preview: Arsenal vs. Dynamo Kiev

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Ukrainian side Dynamo Kiev make the trip to North London this evening to take on an injury-riddled Arsenal. The match will mark Francesc Fabregas' first game since being appointed permanent captain of the Gunners following William Gallas' spectacular demise. Nine players will be missing from Arsene Wenger's side, with William Gallas being the only first-teamer being [. Click to continue reading...

November 23, 2008

Hot Chicks In Arsenal Shirts

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I'm still too bitter about yesterday's result to post any kind of post-match reaction. I'm sure my fellow Gooners are a bit down at the moment due to the side's poor form so, instead of compounding your misery with another negative post, I thought I'd boost it with some pictures of a few hot chicks [. Click to continue reading...
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November 21, 2008

EXCLUSIVE: Arsenal team for Manchester City game revealed. Almunia to captain the side.

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Oh To Be A Gooner can exclusively reveal the starting lineup for tomorrow's match against Manchester City at the City of Manchester Stadium. The side for tomorrow's crucial encounter is as follows: van Persie - Bendtner Diaby-Song-Denilson-Nasri Clichy-Silvestre-Djourou-Hoyte Almunia (c) BENCH: Fabianski, Gibbs, Lansbury, Wilshere, Ramsey, Vela, Simpson. Click to continue reading...

Gallas Out: Bizzare rant should cost ‘Capi’ William the armband

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Well I can't say anything that hasn't already been said elsewhere, but when an incident of this magnitude occurs I feel that I have a bit of a duty to cover it. I am, of course, talking about William Gallas' comments to the Associated Press yesterday. The controversial 'captain' has made some contentious remarks in [. Click to continue reading...

November 20, 2008

Drop Denilson and try Toure out at Centre Midfield

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Upon the signing of Mikael Silvestre in August this year, Arsene Wenger stated that Kolo Toure would not be moving into midfield: "Kolo is not a player with special stamina, he's more a guy with big explosive power but he's not a long distance runner. Physiologically he's not a central midfielder." To be honest, he's still correct. Click to continue reading...
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November 17, 2008

International Break Preview: Who’s in Action

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I didn't post my expletive-laden match report of the weekend's Villa fixture due to it consisting of largely incoherent ramblings concerning quite a few members of the Arsenal squad. Whilst most of the criticism was warranted, I think I went a bit over the top in parts. I try to distance myself from posting articles [. Click to continue reading...

Who is playing who this international break?

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I didn't post my expletive-laden match report of the weekend's Villa fixture due to it consisting of largely incoherent ramblings concerning quite a few members of the Arsenal squad. Whilst most of the criticism was warranted, I think I went a bit over the top in parts. I try to distance myself from posting articles [. Click to continue reading...

November 15, 2008

Match Preview: Arsenal vs. Aston Villa

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Arsene Wenger's men welcome Aston Villa to the Emirates Stadium today as they attempt to hand the Birmingham outfit their first ever defeat at the Gunners' new stadium. Meanwhile, the Villans will be looking to inflict Arsenal's first home loss at the hands of a midlands club since the George Graham era. Click to continue reading...

November 14, 2008

Arsenal & France set for Gallas/Silvestre defensive partnership. Where does that leave Kolo?

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France boss Raymond Domenech has today hinted that he may opt for an all-Arsenal back four ahead of Les Bleus' friendly against Uruguay next week. Along with fullbacks Gael Clichy and Bacary Sagna, Domenech has stated that he may start Arsenal captain Gallas along with Mikael Silvestre for next Wednesday's clash. Click to continue reading...

November 13, 2008

Poll: Which of Arsenal’s Carling Cup stars excites you the most?

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It has been a while since the last poll on here, so I thought I would run another one. With all the buzz at the moment surrounding Arsene Wenger's newest crop of wonderbabies, this is your chance to decide which one of Arsenal's talented youngsters has the brightest future. Which of Arsenal's Carling Cup Stars [. Click to continue reading...