Arsenal 3-1 Stoke: Analysis

Szczesny, Djourou, Koscielny, Mertesacker, Andre Santos, Song (C), Arteta, Ramsey, Walcott, Chamakh and Gervinho started in a somewhat surprising line-up with Song taking the armband after in-form Robin Van Persie was rested despite Arsene Wenger sayin…

Super Sub Van Persie Takes Arsenal To Another Victory

Robin van Persie came off the bench to score twice for Arsenal in their 3-1 win over Stoke City at

Stoke’s Schizophrenia, Statistics and No Shawcross Redemption

Greetings fellow Gooners! In about an hour’s time we will be watching the return to the Emirates of Stoke City, possibly the most schizophrenic club in Europe right now! With a run of results ranging from a 1-0 home win over Liverpool, a 1-1 draw…

Arsenal starting XI vs Stoke

Arsenal have announced the starting XI to face Stoke at the Emirates this afternoon. The match kicks-off in just under an hour, but isn’t available on TV because of the Manchester Derby (although I am sure that you will be able to find some strea…

Arsenal starting XI vs Stoke

Arsenal have announced the starting XI to face Stoke at the Emirates this afternoon. The match kicks-off in just under an hour, but isn’t available on TV because of the Manchester Derby (although I am sure that you will be able to find some strea…

Arsenal v Stoke City – Match Pack

Facts and figures ahead of the Premier League clash between Arsenal and Stoke City at the Emirates Stadium. TEAM

Arsenal v Stoke City – Match Pack

Facts and figures ahead of the Premier League clash between Arsenal and Stoke City at the Emirates Stadium. TEAM

It’s understandable why Wenger would want Chamakh to start today

Arsène Wenger has been mulling over the idea of resting Van Persie for today’s visit from Stoke, the player having been the only ever-present member of the Arsenal squad this season along with Szczęsny. Despite having an on-form, proven striker in …

Arsenal host the brutes of Stoke today… big game preview.

Good morning people of Le Grove! A massive game today against a team I know the players usually dread lining up against. Stoke come to town on their having jumped the barriers at Kings Cross, ready to mix it with Arsenal and prove that they are a force…

Arsenal vs Stoke: Team/injury news

Form guide: Arsenal: LWLWLW Stoke: WWLDLW Arsenal currently sit 11th in the Premier League table, with Stoke occupying 8th. A win this afternoon should be enough to push us up to 7th (which shows you just how congested the middle of the table is at thi…

Arsenal vs Stoke : Match Preview

One of our bogey teams visits the grove today, with Stoke doing well in the top 5 of the of the table and us on the second page of the table in 11th position, a win is very much needed. But have no fears, Delap or not, Arsenal have never lost to Stoke …

Arsenal v Stoke Preview : Thumping The Thugs

On we go to the next game. It’s the visit of Stoke, an opponent that will unite Arsenal fans. 2 …Continue reading »

Match Preview: Arsenal v Stoke City; EPL Match Day 9

First, let me apologize for the lateness in the release of this match preview. As it is, this is the match preview that almost wasn’t. For the pasty 48 hours I’ve been dealing with a computer that kept spitting out BSOD warnings every time I started i…

Start means jaded RvP is needed as Stoke intends to rough up Arsenal

The rugby team comes to town and they’ve promised to rough us up. Kenwyne Jones said: “We are not too bothered about what people are saying, as Arsenal are still a big team and you respect them for that. We have to try and impress ourselves on …

RvP to be rested vs Stoke?

Arsene Wenger has suggested that he may leave Robin van Persie out of the starting XI for tomorrow’s Premier League game against Stoke. Despite scoring 27 goals in 35 games, Wenger concedes that RvP needs to be given some time to rest and recuper…

A Special Day For A Special Man

One more day of rest before the Arsenal game tomorrow. Can’t be living in our own world only, there’s also …Continue reading »

Stoke will be Per Mertesacker’s biggest test

After a variable first couple of months for Arsenal, Per Mertesacker has seemingly turned a corner in terms of strengthening the backline, especially when partnered with Koscielny. He has faced some tough opposition, with the likes of Kevin Davies, Emm…

Should Frimpong start alongside Song against Stoke?

With Stoke’s football being labelled as similar to ‘rugby’ by Wenger and many other footballing parties, Arsenal’s match with the Potters will undoubtedly consist of the usual physicality and frenzy increasingly seen in this fixture. Arteta has…

Arsenal’s main hope of success is returning to the George Graham days

Good day to you Grovers, there’s plenty of press conference goodness to get through this morning! First up, Arsene has been reading Le Grove this week and he’s hit back at claims the team lacks creativity. He insists, if you analyse the s…

10 reasons to look forward to Arsenal’s clash against Stoke

Since their ascension to the Premier League in the 2008/09 campaign, Tony Pulis and his goons have slowly become a force to be reckoned with in the Premier League. They’ve been dismal in their Premier League travels but the Britannia Stadium has beco…

Video comps from Marsielle and loanees (song Kos & Joel Campbell)

On the first playlist is Kos and Song individual comps from Marseille and on the loanees is Joel Campbells performance vs Rennes. Am expecting Arteta and Rosicky soon.  

 Kos and Song produced a great defensive display vs marseille…

Why Arsenal Fans Can Be Confident About Betting Their Team to beat Stoke

Arsenal v Stoke is a 1.30 Sunday kick off but non televised, due to both sides playing in Europe mid week. Arsenal would have a more valid excuse if hung over after the tough trip to Marseille whereas Stoke faced an easier match against Maccabi Tel Avi…

Arsenal team against Marseille

When you’ve had the start that Arsenal have it’s tempting to start calling every match a ‘must win’ game.  TheRead the Rest…

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Vermaelen Recovering Well: Could Play Against Stoke

Thomas Vermaelen has given Arsenal fans a small reason to be hopeful today after confirming that he’s been able to run outside pain free in his bid to recover from the Ankle injury he had surgery on in early September. The Belgian centre back has…

Swansea v Stoke Premier League Highlights

Scott Sinclair’s first-half penalty and Danny Graham’s first goal for the club secured a hard-earned win for Swansea over Stoke City. Danny Graham Talks about his first goal for Swansea: “The pressure was building and as a forward you get judged by your goals. It was nice for me to put one away today. Hopefully [...]