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Can Manchester United succeed where Arsenal failed and defend Stoke’s long throw?

by stresster on November 14th, 2008 | 252 words | 6 comments

The Gunners lost 2-1 at the Britannia Stadium a fortnight ago, prompting Arsene Wenger to get in a tizzy about Stoke’s style of play. While the Potters are tough-tackling, most people seem to agree that they are not a dirty team, although it might not stop them picking up a few yellow cards at Old […]

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“Lots of teams to be involved in relegation battle” claims Everton manager: Will your club be one of them?

by stresster on November 7th, 2008 | 296 words | no comments

Some have gone as far as to claim that fifteen teams could be relegated from the Premier League this season, especially with West Brom, Hull and Stoke all putting up a decent fight. Clubs seem to be scrambling over each other to avoid sitting in the drop zone, with Tottenham still bottom of the table […]

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Stoke boss concerned Arsenal manager’s comments will do lasting damage

by stresster on November 6th, 2008 | 332 words | 1 comment

Thanks to three wins from their last four matches, Stoke City are out of the relegation zone, at least on a temporary basis. The Potters have played some decent football to beat Tottenham, Sunderland and Arsenal, although it’s the latter victory which has been causing controversy this week.

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Stoke City’s manager fires back at Arsenal manager for his most recent comments: Is Wenger a BIG fat liar?

by offsidetrap on November 6th, 2008 | 259 words | 6 comments

There are ridiculous stories in the world of football and then there are those certain stories that take the absurd to a whole new level. A day after accusing Tony Pulis and his Stoke City squad of dirty tactics, Arsene Wenger is back in the news again; only this time around he’s being called a […]

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Arsenal manager is ‘trying to rewrite history’ claims Stoke counterpart

by offsidetrap on November 5th, 2008 | 320 words | no comments

While Barack Obama has created history after being elected the first black President of the United States of America, a Premier League manager has been accused of re-writing history instead this week. Many think that Arsene Wenger lost the plot a little on Tuesday by claiming that members of the Stoke City squad are cowards, […]

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Arsenal manager accuses Stoke of cowardice: Does he have a point or is this sour grapes?

by stresster on November 4th, 2008 | 371 words | 11 comments

You might have thought that Arsene Wenger would be delighted after Aston Villa lost to Newcastle on Monday night. After all, it means that the Gunners remain in the top four and remain on course for a Champions League place next season. Nevertheless, the Frenchman has had some stinging words for their opponents last Saturday, […]

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Stoke City v Arsenal: The REAL player ratings!

by Mr Comfort on November 2nd, 2008 | 99 words | 4 comments

Was it a barnstorming game or a damp squib? Who had a ‘mare’ and who was on the money? You decide with our lovely cut and paste thingy!

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Stoke keeper lashes out at Tottenham defender: Should Spurs have had a third red card?!

by stresster on October 21st, 2008 | 324 words | 6 comments

To say that Tottenham’s match against Bolton on Sunday is must-win would be an understatement. Not for a long time has victory been so important in the league, for a number of reasons. The pressure on manager Juande Ramos is immense, and a failure to win could see him axed or even walk out of […]

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‘Spurs should stick with Ramos’ claims a fellow Premier League manager: Do you agree?

by stresster on October 20th, 2008 | 399 words | 6 comments

In today’s current climate of football managers getting sacked just a handful of games into a season, you fear for Juande Ramos, who presided over yet another Tottenham defeat at Stoke on Sunday. Gareth Bale’s red card left the visitors with an uphill struggle, and the bookmakers make Spurs 3/1 to be relegated this season, […]

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Spurs gaffer faces up to relegation possibility

by Dexter on October 18th, 2008 | 293 words | 1 comment

You all know the score already, this hapless Tottenham team have delivered the worst start to a season since the Titanic went down in 1912 - pretty bloody shocking stuff. The Guardian though, has an interview with a very serious Juande Ramos who already recognizes that relegation is something that Tottenham have to face […]

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