by stresster on October 29th, 2008
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Tottenham may have turned the proverbial corner after the appointment of Harry Redknapp and a 2-0 win against Bolton. However, while they’re still bottom of the league, it’s clear that plenty of people are having a laugh at their expense, including this Arsenal player who should really know better.
by stresster on October 21st, 2008
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While many (Cesc Fabregas included) have bemoaned Arsenal’s over-reliance on youth this season, stating that experienced players should have been drafted into the squad, there’s one particular person who feels that some of Arsene Wenger’s colts are starting to blossom and bear fruit. Indeed, this former Highbury favourite goes as far as to state that […]
by stresster on October 19th, 2008
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According to this source, Arsenal’s jewel in the crown is thinking of leaving the Emirates at the end of the season, and has passed up the opportunity to consider a new lucrative contract to make him the highest-paid player at the club. Thankfully for supporters, this particular newspaper has been known to get it wrong […]
by stresster on October 16th, 2008
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When Arsenal won 3-1 at Fulham last January, their midfield consisted of Cesc Fabregas, Mathieu Flamini, Tomas Rosicky and Alexander Hleb. The Gunners cruised to a 3-0 victory and all was well with the world. Wind the clock forward seven months and none of the above quartet featured in the 1-0 defeat at Craven Cottage. […]
by stresster on October 15th, 2008
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As we’ve witnessed on several occasions, when you get a bunch of football fans together, it often gives the minority an opportunity to shout something offensive, safe in the knowledge that they can get away with it. Indeed, a debate has been rumbling on about how to punish the Spurs fans who allegedly made homophobic […]
by stresster on October 13th, 2008
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It appears as though the Gunners’ target this season is to win a piece of silverware. Whether the Carling Cup counts is open to discussion, maybe an FA Cup is really the bare minimum, while a strong showing in the Premier League and Champions League is pretty important. So far this season, Arsenal have had […]
by offsidetrap on October 7th, 2008
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Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas will surely leave many Arsenal supporters scratching their heads after his recent comments during a Spanish radio interview. Could he really bolt after this season?
by sub on September 26th, 2008
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Since a certain Abu Dhabi-based sports investment group took over Manchester City, loads of rumours, reports and quotes have been spinning around. The Eastlands club have been linked with big-money moves for world-class players such as Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United, Cesc Fabregas of Arsenal and David Villa of Valencia.
But in a move diammetrically opposite […]
by jakepjohnson on September 4th, 2008
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Manchester City and Robinho have shown world football: money talks. With the Citizens now under the leadership of Abu Dhabi United Group, they are embarking on a quest to become the world’s greatest club. And that means buy tempting global superstars to Eastlands.
by stresster on August 26th, 2008
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There’s little doubt that the Gunners have been missing a certain Spanish midfielder this season. This was especially in evidence on Saturday evening, where Arsenal laboured to a 1-0 defeat at Craven Cottage, with manager Arsene Wenger critical of their inaccuracy when it came to passing the football.