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Fulham v Arsenal: Brede Hangeland's goal twenty-one minutes proved to be the difference as Arsenal's shaky start continued by dropping points to Fulham at Craven Cottage.

Arsenal's forward play is more shocking right now than it was at any stage of last season.

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It's a big disappointment. But Fulham deserve full credit for this win. They had a plan and executed it perfectly: neutralize the Arsenal's weak central midfield and clamp down on the left flank.

Arsenal's team on the pitch were not fluid; their passes astray, their runs sluggish; they were often a step late to the ball. Click to continue reading...

Morning all, or afternoon or whatever it is where you are. Yesterday was a miserable day for us. I'm sure you read my rant about Captain Gallas, and that about summed up my feelings for the day. Gallas shouldn't be playing at all and Eboue shouldn't have to play central midfield. Robin van Persie seems to have forgotten how to score and overall the whole thing was bloody awful. Click to continue reading...

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger criticised his players for lacking desire following the 1-0 defeat at Fulham yesterday. An off-colour Gunners performance was punished by Brede Hangeland's first half effort, the giant defender stabbing home from Jimmy Bullard's corner. Emmanuel Adebayor headed against a post and Robin Van Persie went close in the opening period, but Arsenal needed [. Click to continue reading...

"It is unthinkable for us not to be in the Champions League. Twente's equivalent in England? Tottenham!"
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Arsenal striker Robin van Persie has taken a huge swipe at bitter-rivals Tottenham by branding Champions League opponents FC Twente as ‘Holland's Spurs'. The Gunners face former England boss Steve McClaren's Dutch minnows in the qualifying rounds of the competition tomorrow night, and Holland striker Van Persie believes they rank down there with Spurs when it [. Click to continue reading...

The Gunners travel to Holland this week, hoping to take a giant step towards qualification for the Champions League group stages. They are sure to encounter a hostile reception from the FC Twente fans, who were overjoyed when their team qualified for this competition last season and will hope that Steve McLaren's expertise can give [. Click to continue reading...

The Gunners travel to Holland this week, hoping to take a giant step towards qualification for the Champions League group stages. They are sure to encounter a hostile reception from the FC Twente fans, who were overjoyed when their team qualified for this competition last season and will hope that Steve McLaren's expertise can give [. Click to continue reading...

The Gunners travel to Holland this week, hoping to take a giant step towards qualification for the Champions League group stages. They are sure to encounter a hostile reception from the FC Twente fans, who were overjoyed when their team qualified for this competition last season and will hope that Steve McLaren's expertise can give [. Click to continue reading...

Robin van Persie and Arsenal determined to top FC Twente in Champions League

Robin van Persie watches enough satellite television from his native Holland to appreciate the modest standing of Steve McClaren's FC Twente, Arsenal's unlikely Champions League opponents, in Dutch football.

Even so his diplomacy failed him when he was asked to name the club's English equivalent and he replied: "Tottenham Hotspur". Click to continue reading...

So here we are, just a day away from the new season.

Despite worries over the midfield I'm excited, I have to say. No matter what my head says about the fact we need that player my heart, as always, is full of promise and hope for the campaign ahead. We're starting with a crucial game against FC Twente in the Champions League.

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Arsenal's Emmanuel Adebayor received a nice pay raise this week - and now Robin van Persie would like to get the same treatment. The 25-year-old Dutch international would like to stay in North London long term and is hoping to... Click to continue reading...

Hot on the heels of Emmanuel Adebayor's new double-your money contract fellow Arsenal striker Robin Van Persie also wants to re-open talks about a new deal at the Emirates. Togo frontman Adebayor is believed to have seen his weekly pay packet rocket to a reported £80,000-a-week following a summer of speculation linking him with a move [. Click to continue reading...

After missing much of last season due to various injuries, Robin van Persie looks like he's finally ready and healthy enough to lead Arsenal forward for the upcoming season. With Emmanuel Adebayor at his side, the Dutch striker believes that when he and Ade are healthy, they can really be ... Click to continue reading...

Robin van Persie to lead Arsenal's title challenge

After a season marred by injury, Robin van Persie claims that his reunion with Emmanuel Adebayor will be the making of the top forward line in the Premier League and lead Arsenal to a strong title challenge.

The Dutchman was frustrated by a knee injury last season and was limited to just nine goals in 23 games. Click to continue reading...

Morning morning, from a despicably rainy Dublin.

Some bits and pieces to go on with this morning, starting with the promotion of Jack Wilshere from number 55 to number 19 for the season ahead. It shows that what the boss said yesterday was true, it's about what he's doing on the pitch and with 7 subs allowed this season he's got a good chance of being involved from time to time.

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Robin van Persie insists Arsenal will be title contenders once again this season. The Gunners striker has impressed so far in pre-season, having recovered from the injuries which blighted his season last year. And the Dutchman believes the time has come to put an end to the club's three-year trophy drought. Click to continue reading...

Robin van Persie is ready to sit down with Arsenal to hash out a long-term extension to his contract. The Dutch striker told setantasports.com that he was in negotiations before the Euro 2008 finals and he is excited to restart... Click to continue reading...

Bank holiday Monday greetings to you all.

So Hamburg won the Emirates Cup yesterday. Their 3-0 victory over Juventus meant Arsenal had to beat Real Madrid by 4 goals which was never going to happen.

In the end it was just the 1-0 to the Arsenal but it was a deserved victory.

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The first big test for Arsenal saw Djourou picked at the back to partner Gallas ahead of Senderos, whilst Eboue was given a central midfield role, a reversal of what Wenger did with Lauren, a central midfielder converted to right-back.  Adebayor was picked to lead Arsenal's attack alongside Robin van Persie, whilst Samir Nasri made [. Click to continue reading...

Morning everyone. I woke up early this morning unintentionally and can't go back to sleep even though its now 3 1/2 hours until the Stuttgart game starts...I think. I hate all these time changes when they travel all around Europe.

So as I was thinking last night I thought of a question that really puzzled me; why does Emmanuel Adebayor take so much stick while Robin van Persie always gets the benefit of the doubt? Click to continue reading...

Morning and happy midweek to you all.

We've got a game tonight against Stuttgart in what could be called the first 'real' pre-season game. Whereas the others have all featured teams with mostly youngsters with some regulars thrown in tonight should see a return to action for the majority of the first team squad.

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Robin van Persie is determined to stay clear of injuries and enjoy a prolific season with Arsenal. The Dutch striker missed large chunks of last season with a series of injuries, but he knows that if can stay clear of the physio's room this year, he will be a force to be reckoned with. "Last year I [. Click to continue reading...

This is your chance to pit your wits against fellow readers and vote on which of these two top performers is the BEST! Don't forget to check out Online Football Manager! Arsenal front man Robin Van Persie has become a cult figure at the Emirates with his deft touches and outstanding finishes ... Click to continue reading...

It's a very quiet day today.

I could mention Hleb and his comments which are complimentary to Arsene Wenger but most disrespectful towards Arsenal but I'm not going to. I think it's been made very clear than Hleb is a dolphin loving cunt and frankly he doesn't merit any more time on this blog.

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