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Despite having not watched the Arsenal vs Everton match in full, from what I’ve heard from those who did and from what I’ve seen on Match of the Day, Almunia is our weak link. When he’s not clattering our own players, he’s being indecisive and ending up putting our team in danger. For Everton’s first [...]

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Charles Sale- Fiszmans fight is worry for Arsenal

Arsenal director Danny Fiszman is fighting serious illness at a time when the ownership of the Premier League club is in a state of upheaval...

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BBC Match of the Day: Arsenal vs Everton

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Jamie Redknapps Weekend Watch- Revealed - the long and short of Arsenals uniform decision

LONG AND SHORT OF ITArsenal's team all wore long-sleeved shirts in the snow on Saturday...

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Players will decide my future

ARSENE WENGER has told his stars they have 18 months to convince him to stay on

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VIDEO: Denilson, Rosicky goals plus highlights of Arsenal vs Everton

Arsenal came from behind twice to salvage a 2-2 draw with impressive Everton in the driving snow at Emirates Stadium. Denilson and Tomas Rosicky grabbed the goals for Arsenal – the latter coming in the 92nd minute – and you can see both of those plus extended highlights in the video below (LINK): Arsenal v Evertonby timbro911 Have [...]

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Good news on Denilson

Denilson may only need a week to recover from yesterday’s impromptu injury. The 21-year-old suddenly slipped to the ground as the match was being restarted after Everton’s second goal with was later confirmed as a back problem. Denilson gave away possession in that instance and nearly cost Arsenal going down 3-1 as Almunia was called upon to [...]

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Arsene Wenger tells injured Arsenal players to handball

Controversy: Wenger ordered his players to handball when injuredArsene Wenger has invited controversy by ordering his players to handle the ball when they lose possession due to injury...

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Vermaelen- Arsenal must tighten up

The Gunners missed the chance to close right up on leaders Chelsea, whose match was postponed, when they were held to a 2-2 draw by an impressive Everton side at a snowy Emirates Stadium on Saturday...

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Gunners boss demands consistency

The Gunners missed the chance to put real pressure on leaders Chelsea, whose match was postponed, when they were forced to settle for a point after coming from behind to snatch a 2-2 draw against Everton at Emirates Stadium through a stoppage-time goal from substitute Tomas Rosicky...

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Dimitar Berbatov to undergo knee operation, says Sir Alex Ferguson

Knee problem leads to exploratory operation Striker may miss Carling Cup matchesManchester United's limited attacking options look set to be further depleted after Sir Alex Ferguson revealed that Dimitar Berbatov, below, is to undergo an exploratory knee operation, making him a doubt for both legs of the Carling Cup semi-final against ...

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Togo attack: Arsene Wenger warns of clubs' self-interest over security fears

Some clubs may ask for players to return home from the African Cup of Nations for 'selfish' reasons, says Arsene Wenger.

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Arshavin sheds light on Denilson’s mystery injury and admits Everton imposed their game

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How far is H Redknapp to blame for Portsmouth’s demise?

H Redknapp has publicly stated that he does not feel himself responsible for any of the events subsequent to his departure at West Ham, Portsmouth or Southampton. My question in this piece is dead simple.  Is this view reasonable, or she he  be held responsible in relation to his second spell at Portsmouth? Portsmouth is an interesting [...]

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Bergkamp: Wenger will show you why

Former striker Dennis Bergkamp has said that manager Arsene Wenger is quick to spot deteriorating performances from his players, especially those who are aged over 30.

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Wenger demands improved performances

Arsene Wenger has warned Arsenals Barclays Premier League title bid will be in danger

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Arsenal's ratings against Everton

NEARLY every player notched Dream Team points as impressive Everton held Arsenal

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Vieira to Manc City and Diaby contract extension

Our once illustrious captain is returning to the Premiership in the guise of ANOTHER City midfielder apparently to secure more first team football to “enhance his chances of getting into the France World Cup Team”, the £100,000 a week must just be an added bonus then. On the home front our “Vieira-like” (as he has [...]

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Arsene Wenger questions motivation for player recalls from African Nations Cup

Arsenal manager questions fellow managers' motivation for calling for their players to return over security concerns.

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AW wonders about African recalls

Arsene Wenger has questioned fellow Premier League bosses' motivation for calling for their players to return from the African Nations Cup.

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Denilson confident injury will not keep him out of Bolton game

Arsenal midfielder confident he can be back in action in time for the Premier League game against Bolton.

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Arsène Wenger questions motivation for African recalls

Arsenal manager says he will not recall his African players 'It wouldn't be fair,' he saysArsène Wenger has questioned his fellow Premier League managers's motivation for calling for their players to return from the Africa Cup of Nations over security concerns. The Arsenal manager will not be asking for his players Alex Song and Emmanu...

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Arsene Wenger will not insist on bringing African players back to Premier League

Arsène Wenger has said that his fellow Barclays Premier League managers must not use the attack on the Togo team in Cabinda as an excuse to haul back their African players to England.

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Wenger in handball plea to team

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has told his players to handle the ball if they lose possession because of injury...

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Almunia would welcome Campbell back in team

Former Gunners Sol Campbell is back. Manuel Almunia would welcome him back into the Arsenal. Since he had left Notts County earlier this season, Campbell, 35-year-old, is without a club, and he has since been training with Arsene Wenger’s squad. It is suggested in Arsenal that he could be offered a contract by the Arsenal club at [...]

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Everton Match Thoughts / Ratings, Arshavin wasted, Disgraceful Peter Walton should be sacked, Fair Result...

Well the Arsenal pulled out all the stops to get this fixture played as most of the premier fell ...

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Wenger happy with a point

Arsene Wenger accepted Arsenal were lacking a cutting edge

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Angolan president condemns rebel attack on Togo team

Angolan President Jose Eduardo dos Santos on Sunday condemned the deadly rebel attack on Togo´s national football team, as he opened the Africa Cup of Nations in Luanda.

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Everton - known problems highlighted....again

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Arshavin: Snow was not excuse for failure

Andrey Arshavin admits yesterday’s conditions were unpleasant to play in but the blame for dropping points to Everton lies elsewhere. Arsenal looked the less energetic side as David Moyes’ men hampered pressure to nearly claim what would have been a famous victory at the Emirates Stadium. Arshavin himself – despite being used to action in freezing temperatures [...]

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Everton’s day-after thoughts: The Toffees did well but I expected us to do better

As per my usual, I always write the day-after thoughts 24 hours after the final whistle – more or less – so as I can properly analyse the discussion going on in the player ratings ...

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One Point Gained or Two Points Dropped?

There are two points-of-view available to the distraught Arsenal supporter following yesterday's type of match, and which one you choose probably defines your overall world-view of being an Arsenal supporter.

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Arsenal 2 Everton 2- Gunners fall flat without absent midfielder Song

For 90 minutes it seemed Arsenal, like other parts of the country, were running out of grit...

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Interactive Chalkboards: this week's Premier League action

Manchester United show that when it comes to passing it is quality rather than quantity; Andrey Arshavin and Eduardo drift wide as Arsenal miss Robin van PersieUnited's quantity rather than qualityDespite having plenty of possession, and making almost twice as many passes as Birmingham, United struggled to break down the home side. Deplo...

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Everton’s Steven Pienaar catches Arsenal cold at the Emirates

The snow tracks were instructive. Everton’s technical area was a mess of scuffled anxiety and Arsenal’s was full of serene patterns. Arsène Wenger did not quite lie down and make a snow angel but it was clear, after they had left the field, which management team had brought most energy to the match on Saturday.

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Wenger: ANC must continue

ARSENE WENGER says African Nations Cup must go on despite Togo attack

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A point gained…

Disappointing result yesterday, it generally is when Arsenal don’t win, but from my point of view it wasn’t a disaster.  Everton are a very good team, 5th last year, getting back to that form now after an abysmal start to the season to which we took full advantage on the opening day!  Even title winning [...]

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Vieira: I'm better than ever

PATRICK VIEIRA reckons he is a better player now than when he quit Arsenal in 2005

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Atletico Madrid Expected To Complete €8m Deal For Eduardo Salvio - Report (Goal.com)

Struggling Primera Division side Atletico Madrid are locked in negotiations with Argentine side Lanus over their attacking midfielder Eduardo Salvio , and hope to complete a deal this week.

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Everton Hit By Bouncing Czech

Arsenal 2 – 2 Everton 0 – 1 Osman (13) 1 – 1 Denilson (28) 1 – 2 Pienaar (81) 2 – 2 Rosicky (90) Before kick-off, the assumption was that the game in hand would be won, pressure placed on Chelsea as the gap to the top closed to but one point. As events unfolded, Everton proved anything but [...]

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Wenger: African Cup should not be stopped

Despite the terrorist attack on the Togolese national team, manager Arsene Wenger says that the African Cup of Nations tournament should not be stopped.

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Arsene Wenger: Everton draw a point gained for Arsenal

Arsene Wenger accepts Arsenal lacked cutting edge against Everton, but believes 2-2 draw was point gained at Emirates.

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Arsenal 2 Everton 2- Blues hot up in big freeze

WHILE the rest of the nation huddles under electric blankets, cranks up the heating and prays for a respite from the cold, David Moyes wishes his team could play in a blizzard every week...

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ARSENAL TO SIGN STRIKER AND CENTRE BACK

After the disappointing 2-2 draw with Everton, one thing is clear, we miss the likes of Song, Fabregas and van Persie, and we are going to find it hard to cope without them. Most notably, the loss of Song to the ACN is going to hit us the hardest. Many times yesterday, Everton flocked forward in [...]

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A toast to absent friends as Arsenal freeze

Arsenal 2-2 Everton A point gained or two points dropped? Both; the former for us, and the latter for Everton. Let’s face it, we were very lucky indeed, scraping a late draw on a day when nothing went right and few people covered themselves in glory. It was a bad day in the office, one to [...]

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Wenger: We were playing a more dangerous team

Manager Arsene Wenger, commenting on yesterday's hard-fought draw against Everton, said that the team were facing a more dangerous team.

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Wenger pleased with draw

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger claimed Saturday's 2-2 draw with Everton was a point gained for the Gunners...

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Fabregas could be back for Bolton - guile not effort missing

Fabregas wrote in his Captain Notes, "There is no point in rushing it, and Bolton away is a reasonable target for me". This is surprising as the press, and Wenger, have given the impression he will return in late January. However, I hope it is Cesc that is right, as yesterday showed that without him and Song it is a too bridge too far.

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Wenger mystified by Denilson injury

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admitted the injury sustained by midfielder Denilson against Everton was "mysterious".

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Late equaliser upsets Moyes

David Moyes claimed Everton deserved to take all three points from Saturday's 2-2 draw with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium...

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Vermaelen angry with 'stupid' goals

Defender Thomas Vermaelen admits that he was disappointed with the basic mistakes that the team made in yesterday's game against Everton.

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Denilson worry for Gunners

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is sweating over the fitness of Denilson after the Brazilian suffered a rib injury against Everton.

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Do we really want a Chelski sub?

Salomon Kalou Age: 24 Forward Chel$ki Kalou is a name that won’t go away and again to fill some column inches the NOTW link us with him again. He surely won’t get £80k a week if he signs for us? He is also a poor version of players we already have, plays right, left, or in the middle. We need a [...]

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VIDEO: Arsenal V Everton 2-2 Highlights

Video highlights of Arsenal V Everton's 2-2 draw at The Emirates on 09/01/2010

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Behrami we’re nickin all the shammers

Valon Behrami Age: 24 Midfielder West Spam West Spam look fit for picking. Everyone is after one or other of their first team. Carlton Cole, Rob Green, and Matty Upson have been linked to Arsenal. If we are interested in buying all the players, doesn’t the question have to be, WHY ARE WEST HAM SO SHIT? I don’t doubt Behrami [...]

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Arsenal target Zarate insists he will leave Lazio

The Lazio striker Mauro Zarate, who has been strongly linked with Arsenal this week, has made public the fact that he has no intention of working with the Lazio coach Davide Ballardini if he is to stay at the Italian giants. Last week Ballardini publicly lambasted Zarate even though his team beat Livorno 4-1. Zarate’s agent (and [...]

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Arsenal linked with Everton’s Louis Saha

The veteran Everton striker Louis Saha has found a new lease of life since joining David Moyes at Goodison Park, but his contract is nearing its close, and the Frenchman is now free to talk to other clubs about a contract for next season. According to the Express, there are numerous rumours being repeated on Merseyside [...]

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10 Things I have learnt this week about The Arsenal....

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Dear Mr Wenger…

Dear Mr Wenger, Firstly I’d like to congratulate you on getting this team to within a hair’s breadth of the top of the table. I must admit, I didn’t really expect to still be in the mixer at this point after our mini collapse a couple of months back. The team has played with cohesion, certain players [...]

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Burnley: Trotters in for Gunners ace

Bolton have joined Burnley in the race to land Arsenal starlet Jack Wilshire after Owen Coyle was confirmed as the Trotters boss.

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Football Rumours on Sunday 10th January 2010

Transfer rumours, gossip, who is for the chop and other stuff

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Trotters in for Gunners ace

Bolton have joined Burnley in the race to land Arsenal starlet Jack Wilshire after Owen Coyle was confirmed as the Trotters boss.

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Toffees draw a point gained for Wenger

Arsene Wenger accepted Arsenal were lacking a cutting edge against Everton, but believes the 2-2 draw was a point gained at a snowy Emirates Stadium.

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Everton and Bolton join race for Jack Wilshere

Owen Coyle’s old club Burnley have made no secret of the fact that they are trying to presuade Arsene Wenger to let the Arsenal youngster Jack Wilshere move to Turf Moor on loan this month, but now it has been revealed that Coyle is now trying to hijack the move with his new club Bolton. Today’s [...]

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Bolton Wanderers: Gunners ace linked with move

Bolton are in the hunt to sign Jack Wilshire from Arsenal after Owen Coyle was confirmed as the club's new boss.

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Arsenal held to a draw

Substitute Tomas Rosicky snatched a crucial point for Premier League title chasers Arsenal as they drew 2-2 against a battling Everton side

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Arsene Wenger after the first game without Alex Song, “Everton were dominant in midfield”

It didn’t take long for Arsenal to understand how much Alex Song is going to be missed. In their first game without the Cameroon International, the Gunners were completely dominated in midfield, as manager Arsene ...

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[Video] Arsenal vs Everton: Match Video Highlights

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Player Ratings: Arsenal v Everton

Arsenal 2 (Denilson 28 , Rosicky 90+2) - Everton 2 (Osman 12, Pienaar  81) Match Report | Highlights Manuel Almunia - Woeful between the sticks today. The fact that his entire backline possess no confidence in him says it all. Totally unconvincing in every aspect of him performance - dealing with crosses ...

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Premier League: Arsenal 2-2 Everton

Talk of Arsenal's shortcomings has become almost cliche. The squad lacks sufficient depth; there are too many players of similar styles; there are too many frailties too easily exposed at the back; and too many key personnel, from Robin van Persie to Cesc Fábregas, are injured. Having passed up this chance to move within a point of Chelsea at the top, they might...

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