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Posted on January 3rd, 2012 | No Comments

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,…



Posted on January 2nd, 2012 | No Comments

Arsenal Rumours: Van Persie hints at Arsenal stay

Gunners talisman and captain Robin van Persie has given a decent hint that he is eager to commit to Arsenal beyond his expiring contract in 2013. The flying Dutchman has had a year to remember after netting a total 35 goals in 2011, just one shy of Ala…



Posted on January 2nd, 2012 | No Comments

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…



Posted on January 2nd, 2012 | No Comments

What goes around comes around: Arsenal 1-0 QPR

Football can be a funny game. Sometimes your team toils hard and puts in a solid performance, only to be very unlucky not to get that elusive goal. Other times a goal can come when you least expect it. I think the last few games for Arsenal this festiv…



Posted on January 2nd, 2012 | No Comments

Van Persie pleased with Henry signing, and wants Tony Adams to join as well!

The Arsenal striker Robin Van Persie is more than happy that Arsene Wenger has brought his old idol Thierry Henry back to the Emirates this week, and believes the 34 year-old still has a lot to offer Arsenal. “Thierry’s been … Continue readin…



Posted on January 2nd, 2012 | No Comments

Van Persie – It’s fantastic to have Henry back!

Arsenal’s very own Flying Dutchman Robin Van Persie may have broken Thierry Henry’s goal-scoring record at Arsenal last week, but he is more than happy to see the Gunners biggest legend return to the club for the next couple of months. “T…



Posted on January 2nd, 2012 | No Comments

Wenger – Van Persie will leave if Arsenal don’t fight for title

The record-breaking Arsenal striker Robin Van Persie is refusing to talk about any contract extension at the Emirates until next summer, and up until now Wenger has merely commented that he is sure the Dutch international will re-sign in the end. But n…



Posted on January 1st, 2012 | No Comments

RVP and Sammy provide enduring appeal of the Arsenal family

They say, “Never meet your heroes.” Quite who ‘they’ are, I’ll never know. But forget



Posted on January 1st, 2012 | No Comments

Vermaelen’s injury leaves door open for Bridge | A match that typified the year

Arsenal ended 2011 with a match which summed up the year. Great expectations followed by a doze of reality. Excellent defending sprinkled with moments of amateurish play. Lovely attacking play accompanied by poor finishing. Atrocious officiating and th…



Posted on January 1st, 2012 | No Comments

Van Persie wants Tony Adams back at Arsenal

The Arsenal striker Robin Van Persie broke Thierry Henry’s record for goals scored in a calendar year yesterday, and he believes that his role as captain at the club this season has galvanised the team to fight their way back into the top four in…



Posted on December 31st, 2011 | No Comments

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…



Posted on December 31st, 2011 | No Comments

Dream-team of Van Persie and Walcott to start for Arsenal today

After the Arsenal winger Theo Walcott was taken ill before the Wolves match and was left out of the squad, the Gunners only managed to draw 1-1 and Van Persie failed to score for a change, but now his biggest assist-partner Walcott will be back alongsi…



Posted on December 31st, 2011 | No Comments

Dream-team of Van Persie and Walcott to start for Arsenal today

After the Arsenal winger Theo Walcott was taken ill before the Wolves match and was left out of the squad, the Gunners only managed to draw 1-1 and Van Persie failed to score for a change, but now his biggest assist-partner Walcott will be back alongsi…



Posted on December 31st, 2011 | No Comments

Wenger says that Henry can play alongside Van Persie in Arsenal’s system

The Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is adamant that Thierry Henry has not been brought back on loan simply to act as cover for Robin Van Persie, as he could also be used on the wing in place of Gervinho when … Continue reading →



Posted on December 31st, 2011 | No Comments

Wenger says that Henry can play alongside Van Persie in Arsenal’s system

The Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is adamant that Thierry Henry has not been brought back on loan simply to act as cover for Robin Van Persie, as he could also be used on the wing in place of Gervinho when … Continue reading →



Posted on December 31st, 2011 | No Comments

Wenger – Van Persie won’t be rested against QPR

Robin Van Persie is to given one more chance to break Alan Shearers record of goals scored in a single calendar year today when Arsenal face QPR at the Emirates. Under normal circumstances I am sure that Arsene Wenger wouldn’t risk playing his (p…



Posted on December 30th, 2011 | No Comments

Four things we learned against Wolves: Arsenal 1-1 Wolves

As some of you may know, I am on holidays so this post won’t be as long as usual. 1. Rosicky and Benayoun provide depth to the midfield Ramsey was rested due to fatigue that was evident against Villa and with Walcott out due to illness, Rosicky a…



Posted on December 29th, 2011 | No Comments

Two Months of Bliss (and Henry) Await

If you’ve been tuned in at all to the goonersphere today, you will be aware of one of the most exciting transfer rumours in recent memory: it has been reported by the Dailymail and, more recently by Sky Sports, that Arsenal have offered club lege…



Posted on December 29th, 2011 | No Comments

Arsenal looking too complacent for top four

As we saw from the second half of the Wolves game, this Arsenal team is



Posted on December 29th, 2011 | No Comments

Van Persie: The assists are as important as scoring goals (and I am working on my headers!)

Arsenal’s joint record goalscorer Robin Van Persie doesn’t think that a striker should get all the credit for scoring goals, and believes that the players that provide the assists are just as important, if not even more so…. “Fo…



Posted on December 29th, 2011 | No Comments

Van Persie – I prefer to help Arsenal win rather than break scoring records

The Flying Dutchman Robin Van Persie has been in terrific form for Arsenal all year and needs just one more goal to break Thierry Henry’s record of goals scored for the Gunners in a calendar year, but he doesn’t think … Continue readi…



Posted on December 27th, 2011 | No Comments

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;…



Posted on December 27th, 2011 | No Comments

Van Persie – Wolves are dangerous but Arsenal are going on a good run now

The Arsenal captain Robin Van Persie thinks that Mick McCarthy’s Wolves are set to give the Gunners a hard game today, but I bet he’s hoping to get another two goals against them like he did last time they played. But the Dutchman thinks th…



Posted on December 27th, 2011 | No Comments

Captain Van-tabulous

Robin van Persie has caught the attention of the media, and the rest of the world. They’re all for the right reasons. He sits on 34 goals for the year 2011 and close to beating Alan Shearer’s record of scoring the most goals in a calendar year. Thi…



Posted on December 26th, 2011 | No Comments

Is Wenger serious about dropping Van Persie?

Arsene Wenger has tried to rest Robin Van Persie before this season with unspectacular results, but the Arsenal boss is obviously worried aboput the danger of him playing three games in the next six days, despite the Dutchman being ominously close to b…



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