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Arsenal v Spurs: Mertesacker is not what Arsenal need

Posted on October 3, 2011 by

Arsene Wenger’s recent teams are known for two things: free-flowing attacking football that’s easy on the eyes and defenders, particularly central defenders, who are simply not up to the physical aspects of the EPL. So Wenger’s transfer deadline solution? Bring … Continue reading →

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Analysis: Goals in the United v Arsenal game (Updated due to video being taken down by YouTube)

Posted on August 29, 2011 by

UPDATE: YouTube emailed to say they have taken the video down due to a copyright infringement claim by the FA Premier League. I’ve filed an appeal but having never been in this situation before I don’t know if I’ll ever … Continue reading →

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Barcelona v Arsenal: analysis

Posted on March 8, 2011 by

17 minutes in and from a coaching perspective, Wenger must be very concerned about having one of his centre backs already on a yellow and having to use a sub to replace an injured keeper. Arsenal look very, very compact … Continue reading →

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Carling Cup Final winning goal; lack of class from Ferguson

Posted on February 27, 2011 by

UPDATE: Jack Wilshire mentioned the head slap on his Twitter but Soccernet have indicated they think it was Barry Ferguson. Watch the post-goal celebration closely. At 16 seconds into the video, Birmingham #23, Jean Beausejour, Duncan Ferguson gives the Arsenal … Continue reading →

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Barcelona v Arsenal at the Emirates

Posted on February 4, 2011 by

Sadly, my first thought was along the lines of ‘That’s not too bad. Thought it would be more.’ Then I gave my head a shake and started thinking of other options. Like selling a kidney. By the way these tickets … Continue reading →

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Micro trend in offside calls

Posted on December 3, 2010 by

While everyone is having a laugh at Liverpool keeper Pepe Reina’s expense over this goal yesterday in Europa League play against Steau Bucharest: http://video.rutube.ru/785aa3ee3dd184cbee5db5f7cc36a0db …It’s worth pointing out that this is the second goal in the past week where a … Continue reading →

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Vela’s goal for Arsenal v Bolton (Sept 11)

Posted on September 13, 2010 by

While people gush about how beautiful it is to watch Barcelona and Arsenal play, the reality is that ball possession can’t be a means to an end. Possession to me is the foundation of a pyramid that look like this: … Continue reading →

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