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On Sunday, January 22, 2012, Manchester United will take the pitch against Arsenal at the
How can we dream of a top-four finish?
Arsene Wenger hit it right on the head – “Wake up”!! I cannot express in words, (which is rather foolish for a blogger) how frustrated I am at Swansea’s 3rd goal. It is inexplicably naive to concede a goal less than 60 seconds after you equalis…
Swansea 3-2 Arsenal: Analysis
Fresh from an unconvincing win over Leeds in the FA Cup inspired by Thierry Henry, Arsenal had to refocus on the League with a tough away trip to Swansea as an injury-decimated side of Szczesny; Djourou, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Miquel; Ramsey, … …
Team News: Mertesacker sick, Djourou returns
Arsène Wenger has revealed that Johan Djourou is set to return for this Sunday’s trip to Swansea, however some bad news on Mertesacker who has been sick and is likely to miss the trip. Wenger also revealed that he is hoping for a quick turn arou…
Vacancies: World Class Players needed to reinforce under pressure and stretched squad.
‘Are you an ambitious world class performer who is used to working in a tough environment? Are you able to remain calm under pressure and assist or finish when needed. Do you have good timing and organizational skills? Do you … Continue rea…
VIDEO – Jol Comments About Djourou’s Red Card
Fulham’s boss Martin Jol commented on the red card Arsenal’s centre-back Djourou got in the match which ended as a win for Fulham.
View From The North Bank: Fulham 2 Arsenal 1
The festive schedule is always hectic with games coming thick and fast. That said, even with our typically injury ravaged squad, the three games we had were reasonably favourable. Two home games against teams in the bottom half of the league followed b…
[Transfer Targets] Kieran Richardson
In the wake of a shock defeat away to Fulham where our absence of fullbacks cost us dear, with Djourou seeing red after filling in at right back, Arsene Wenger has specifically talked about bolstering the defence with a loan … Continue reading &#…
Wenger’s New Year turns sour
Fulham 2-1 Arsenal So, a pretty dismal start to the New Year, but perhaps a focus sharpener as this month’s transfer window opens. It was the ultimate clichéd game of two halves. Arsenal were pretty damn good in the first, creating loads of chances,…
Fulham 2-1 Arsenal: Analysis
After poor results for Arsenal’s rivals over the weekend, the Gunners were looking to take full advantage by adding a victory at Craven Cottage to Saturday’s win over QPR. Szczesny; Djourou, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Coquelin; Song, Arteta, R…
Fulham vs Arsenal : Player Ratings
Szczesny 6 Reckless at times when coming for the ball, maybe its boredom from never having much to do. Partly at fault for the equalizer as he was caught in no man’s land. Djourou 5 Mixed performance, not convincing at all. Gave away a stupid fou…
Arsenal 1-0 QPR: New Year’s Relieved
For a long time in the ground it felt like a carbon copy of the performance against Wolves. Too much possession without enough penetration, vicar, and when the chances did come we contrived to make a Horlicks of them. But, looking back at the match, (…
Arsenal 1-0 QPR: Analysis
Szczesny; Djourou, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Vermaelen; Song, Arteta, Ramsey; Walcott, van Persie (C) and Arshavin started as Arsenal looked to make amends for Tuesday’s slip-up against Wolves. QPR lined up with Cerny; Young, Gabbidon, Connolly, Tr…
Arsenal 1-1 Wolves: Analysis
Johan Djourou passed a late fitness test and Song returned from suspension but Walcott missed out through injury and the tired looking Ramsey dropped to the bench meaning Arsenal started with: Szczesny; Djourou, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Vermaelen; Song;…
Team News: Djourou may be fit for Wolves, Gibbs undergoes surgery
Arsène Wenger has revealed that injury prone Keiran Gibbs has undergone groin surgery and should be out for around a month. Meanwhile Djourou who was initially expected to be out for around three weeks may be ahead of schedule and could return for the…
Gibbs suffers setback/Sagna returns to training/Djourou back for Wolves
Arsène Wenger has given an injury update in his pre-match conference ahead of our game against Wolves on December 27th. The game was originally scheduled for Boxing Day, but had to be pushed back because of tube strikes in central London. Johan Djouro…
Injuries Keep Arsenal’s Wenger On His Toes Before Villa Match
Arsenal’s manager Arsene Wenger brought bad news ahead of the Premiership match against Aston Villa as the club is still without even one full-back. When everybody thought Gibbs would finally get fit, Wenger announced that he’ll be missing from the…
Team News: Gibbs suffers setback, Sagna is running again!
Arsène Wenger has revealed the latest team news ahead of the Premier League clash with Aston Villa as reported on Arsenal’s official website. Some bad news unfortunately as Kieran Gibbs has suffered yet another setback in his recovery and will b…
Arsenal injury news: Gibbs, Djourou, Miyaichi, Sagna, Fabianski
Speaking in his pre-match conference ahead of our match against Aston Villa tomorrow evening, Arsène Wenger has revealed all the latest team news. The big news is that Kieran Gibbs has suffered an injury setback and will not be available. I honestly d…
Fullbacks found out, wanting wingers and leaving Manchester with dignity: City 1-0 Arsenal
Arsenal has been riding a winning wave since the start of October, a wave that has given us momentum and cause somewhat of a resurgence. This ride is now over. The Citizens of Manchester have lobbied together and caused our wonderful wave to come crash…
Kieran Gibbs returning for Arsenal – Just in time to replace Djourou!
Arsenal suffered yet another defensive injury yesterday in the 1-0 defeat to Manchester City, when Johann Djourou was taken off just after half time with a groin injury. Arsene Wenger said after the game that the Swiss internatinal is expected to be ou…
Manchester City 1-0 Arsenal: Analysis
A long trip up to the Etihad stadium in Middle Eastlands for Gooners was a quietly optimistic one as a point was definitely a realistic hope, with three points on the minds of some of the away fans and hopefully … Continue reading →
Arsenal 1-0 Everton: Analysis
After unveiling three new statues yesterday, Arsenal continued the celebration of their 125th anniversary pre-match with a variety of events; the Royal Artillery and Orchesta performed and a wide range of Gunners legends from yesteryear ranging from Fr…
Olympiakos 3-1 Arsenal: Analysis
This was a night to remember for Arsene Wenger days before the club’s 125th anniversary game as the Frenchman took charge of his 200th match in European competition – however, due to the fact that we’d already won our group, … C…
Djourou – Don’t write Arsenal off yet!
The Arsenal central defender (or right-back!) Johann Djourou doesn’t think that the Carling Cup defeat to Manchester City means that Arsenal have lost their big chance of a trophy this season, in fact he still thinks the Gunners have a chance in …
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