News For: Friday 15 August 2008
Groan’s 2008-09 Premiership Predictions 10-6
Part three of Groan’s predictions for the season ahead sees us look at the teams challenging for the UEFA Cup slots:
10. Wigan (Last season: 14th)
When Wigan were first promoted to the Premiership, they caught everyone by surprise, before slipping back down towards the drop zone again last season. This year, with an exciting new striker in Zaki [...]
Source: The Beautiful Groan
Friday 15/08/2008 23:39
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Last Chance To Mug A Chelsea Fan
Last Chance To Mug A Chelsea FanVitalfootball: Arsenal: 15/08/2008 23:34:00Get 'em while they're hot
Source: VitalFootball: Arsenal
Friday 15/08/2008 23:39
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Groan’s 2008-09 Premiership Predictions 15-11
Part two of Groan’s predictions for the season ahead sees us look at the lower midtable:
15. Blackburn (Last season: 7th)
Blackburn have been enjoying a few good seasons, but the minute Paul Ince took over, it all started to go wrong. They lost the keeper that had won them countless matches in Brad Friedel, and of course [...]
Source: The Beautiful Groan
Friday 15/08/2008 23:15
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Lucky Arsenal must strengthen soon
By Iain Macintosh ARSENAL, barring a catastrophe at The Emirates Stadium next week, have effectively sealed their place in the draw for the Champions League
Source: Electric New Paper
Friday 15/08/2008 23:05
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Wenger: Quality Over Experience
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger was questioned about what characteristics he was looking for in a possible new signing and revealed that he puts quality above experience when searching for a new star.
Wenger has been overly critcised by certain segments of Arsenal fans after selling experienced players and buying un-proven youngsters in the summer transfer window.
Despite that, [...]
Source: Gooner Talk
Friday 15/08/2008 21:46
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Duo confirmed to face Albion, Fabregas injured
Defender Kolo Toure and Samir Nasri have both been confirmed to be in the squad to face West Brom Albion tomorrow.
Source: Arsenal-Mania.com
Friday 15/08/2008 21:37
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Match reporter of the year competition - Do you have what it takes?
Season 2007/2008 has finished and now we look forward to the next intriguing season in which Wengers third generation continues their search for the trophies that match their ambitions.
Here at Goonersworld we chronicle the season with a succession of match reports, one for each match that will be posted on the forum and also on [...]
Source: Goonersworlds blog
Friday 15/08/2008 21:11
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All gooners together
There has been far more chatter than action this close season. I can't say I'm particulartly happy or dissappointed at what has happened over the last few months. Exchanging the unproductive Hleb for the promising Nasri was a great piece of business. However losing Flamini, letting Gilberto go and having no real experienced back up in the centre of the park has not filled me with glee.
Source: Another Arsenal Blog
Friday 15/08/2008 21:00
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Dixon sees Arsenal missing out again
Arsenal fans have to cast their minds back to the FA Cup final in May 2005 for the last time they supped a celebratory trophy-winning drink.
Source: Arsenal FC Web
Friday 15/08/2008 20:11
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Gunners Shoot to Top of Table
I'm always wary of betting before the season settles down, so the tactic I'd suggest at this stage is looking for either an absolute stonewall cert,
Source: Vitalfootball
Friday 15/08/2008 19:59
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Premier League Preview: Arsenal - West Bromwich Albion
Arsenal's youngsters get the season underway at home to newly-promoted West Bromwich Albion - and both teams have plenty to prove, even if they probably
Source: Goal.com
Friday 15/08/2008 19:56
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Vela Talk - Vela’s Pre-Season Analysis
Welcome to a brand new feature on Carlos Vela News, ‘Vela Talk’
Vela Talk allows fans to give their views on the Arsenal and Mexico forward, whether you support Arsenal, Mexico, Salamanca or Osasuna, this is your opportunity to get involved.
Each week we catch up with three fans who give their analysis of Vela on a [...]
Source: Carlos Vela News
Friday 15/08/2008 18:56
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Groan’s 2008-09 Premiership Predictions 20-16
The new Premiership season is almost upon us, so it is time for Groan’s annual predictions. Last year, they didn’t actually turn out that badly, but given my record, such luck is unlikely to be repeated. Still, it is a tradition, so here we go.
We’ll start with the bottom five.
20. Stoke City (Last season: 2nd [...]
Source: The Beautiful Groan
Friday 15/08/2008 18:05
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PREMIER LEAGUE - ARSENAL v WEST BROM - MILLER HOPING TO LEARN FROM ...
West Brom striker Ishmael Miller has set his sights on becoming like Arsenal's Emmanuel Adebayor after rejoining the Premier League elite at the first
Source: ComeOnBoro.com
Friday 15/08/2008 17:50
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Another Twente Questions
Another Twente QuestionsVitalfootball: Arsenal: 15/08/2008 17:17:00New Season Special
Source: VitalFootball: Arsenal
Friday 15/08/2008 17:39
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Albion v Arsenal
Albion v Arsenal, Emirates Stadium, Saturday August 16, Kick-off: 12:45pm. The young Dutchman has been especially sharp and inventive in pre-season. Arsenal (4-4-2): Almunia, Sagna, Toure, Gallas, Clichy; Eboue, Denilson, Ramsey, Walcott; Adebayor, Van Persie.
Source: Express and Star
Friday 15/08/2008 17:21
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Barry's value lowered - Wenger
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has admitted he will study his options of bringing in a central midfielder with extra consideration as almost every midfielder linked is now cup tied for European football to some extent. "It is a concern and something I will consider," said Wenger. "I feel the player loses value if he is not eligible for the Champions League. "You cannot sell a player at the same price. Every club will consider that. "I have a shortlist, but the list was always short."Michael Johns...
Source: ArsenalHeat
Friday 15/08/2008 17:06
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Russia Rids S.Ossetia of US Arsenal
Moscow, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) After the conflict in the autonomous South Ossetia, Russia has seized a huge arsenal of weapons of US origin that Georgian
Source: Prensa Latina
Friday 15/08/2008 17:03
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Now the real work begins
VIDEO: ARSENE WENGER cannot wait for Arsenal to return to Premier League action
Source: The Sun: Sport
Friday 15/08/2008 17:03
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Benitez reveals talks with Arsenal over Alonso
Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has revealed that talks have taken place with Arsenal over a possible move for midfielder Xabi Alonso. This would come as a shock to some as the Spaniard is cup tied due to his involvement in his clubs champions league qualifier in midweek."I was not involved in the talks about Barry, I was not involved in the talks about Alonso and Arsenal. "If you want to talk about these players you must talk to the chief executive of our club who was handling the discussions."I...
Source: ArsenalHeat
Friday 15/08/2008 16:54
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Wenger fears for Arsenal's youngsters but admits he's short of options
Arsene Wenger admits he is concerned over the fitness of Aaron Ramsey and Denilson - but will give the pair another chance to impress against West Brom.
Source: Daily Mail
Friday 15/08/2008 16:44
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Arsenal Ready To Recruit Haynes?
Arsenal Ready To Recruit Haynes?,
Source: Goal.com
Friday 15/08/2008 16:44
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Gunners Answer Twente Questions
Gunners Answer Twente QuestionsVitalfootball: Arsenal: 15/08/2008 16:30:00But Wenger Must Act Quickly Now
Source: VitalFootball: Arsenal
Friday 15/08/2008 16:44
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Arsenal will do "whatever it takes" to win, says Wenger
Arsenal will do "whatever it takes" to win, says Wenger
Source: FourFourTwo.com
Friday 15/08/2008 16:39
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Ipswich ‘Not Surprised’ If Arsenal Target Haynes Left
Ipswich Town manager Jim Magilton admits he would ‘not be surprised’ if striker Danny Haynes ended up in the Premiership - with Arsenal or another club during the summer.
Gunners Chief Scout Steve Rowley accompanied by Championship based scout Stewart Houston were amongst the 10 thousand strong crowd on Tuesday evening, as Ipswich thrashed Leyton Orient [...]
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