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Adebayor shoots down Arsenal

Posted by goonerlad on 12th September 2009

Two weeks after dominating at Old Trafford, yet finishing on the losing side against Manchester United, Arsene Wenger experienced similar emotions on the blue half of the city after a staggering contest where for long periods, they appeared the most likely winner. Adebayor had other ideas, although the FA might want to look again at his [...]

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Match Preview: Arsenal v Celtic

Posted by goonerlad on 26th August 2009

Arsenal will host Scottish giants Celtic tonight in the second leg of their Champions League qualification tie. The Gunners will hold a two-goal advantage heading into the match after an own-goal from Gary Caldwell and an inadverted William Gallas finish saw them run out 2-0 victors at Celtic Park last week. Arsenal will be without captain [...]

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Arshavin likes the look of Gunners new style

Posted by goonerlad on 25th August 2009

ANDREY ARSHAVIN says Arsenal’s new attacking formation is perfect for his style of play. Arsene Wenger has switched his side to a 4-3-3 formation to accommodate the creative talents of Arshavin, Robin van Persie and Eduardo. And the Russian, 28, admits he is relishing his new role in the Gunners’ front line. Arshavin said: “Arsenal have changed their [...]

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Arsene: Arsenal earned the luck

Posted by goonerlad on 19th August 2009

ARSENE WENGER admitted his Arsenal side got the rub of the green at Parkhead as they defeated Celtic 2-0 in the first leg of their Champions League play-off tie. But the Gunners boss still believes his men are well worth the healthy lead they take into next week’s second leg at the Emirates. And, though the wily [...]

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Arsenal faces a tough task at Celtic

Posted by goonerlad on 18th August 2009

On Tuesday night Arsenal travel north of the border to Scotland in their crucial Champions League qualifying match to face 42-time Scottish league winners and former European champions Celtic. The Gunners may well fancy their chances after their 6-1 hammering of Everton over the weekend, however, as history shows, many an English side has misjudged [...]

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