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Giroud, Arteta, Gnabry, Ozil, Mertesacker vs Palace

Emmanuel Frimpong to start for Arsenal in the Capital One Cup, as Chelsea unable to call on Alan Hansen and Michael Owen

Having been in Budapest this time last week, I’m back and ready to throw at you some Gooner gibberish, after a rather life-expectancy shortening weekend. We shan’t go into details. Despite my antics, I still found enough time to dedicate to watching the Arsenal three times in just over the space of a week. While […]

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Arsene Wenger’s title-winning signing is already a Gunner, as average Arsenal protect top spot

Crystal Palace 0 Arsenal 2 – Superb Szczesny Keeps Arsenal In Pole Position Arsenal continued their strong form away from home with a 2-0 victory against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park yesterday. Whilst the three points and clean sheet were hugely welcomed after the midweek defeat against Borussia Dortmund, it wasn’t that straightforward throughout the […]

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Jack Wilshere taken to the sword, Arsenal injury updates and who could return to face Norwich City

[heading size=”5″]The Inter-lull: Parts 1 and 2[/heading] Part 1: And did these feet in ancient times….. Should England be for the English? Jack Wilshire has stirred the jingoistic hornets’ nest with his recent comments: “The only people who should play for England are English people, if you live in England for five years it doesn’t […]

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Arteta/Flamini – The Pivot Dilemma

Last week I wrote about Flamini’s huge impact as a result of the instillment of fighting spirit. This week I look to address the tactical dilemma that has arisen now that Arteta, who previously occupied the defensive midfield/pivot role, is back to full fitness. I want to look at whether it is necessary for both […]

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