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The importance of getting off to a flyer – version 2.0

gallas_1Think of the encounter against Wigan in December, where we got a champion result despite a very un-champion performance by sneaking two goals in the dying embers of the match. The first-half showing at Villa Park was a work of art

On a night of chilling simplicity, can we afford to carry the erratic Ade and Abou?

adebayor_2The fact that we know Adebayor can be a handful. He can hustle opponents, outmanoeuvre them, make life hell for even Vidic and Ferdinand. He did it at Old Trafford two seasons ago. But on Wednesday night, he was toothless

The one massive positive to take from Wembley

walcott_2There was a delightful moment in the second-half where – faced with two players and tight to the touchline – he executed the cutest of Cruyff turns to get out of trouble and race away

If 4-2-3-1 is our future, who should be 'The One' ?

adebayor_1It is no secret that we have adopted a 4-2-3-1 formation in the past few months alongside the more traditional 4-4-2. And alternating between the two has worked pretty well. Having overcome our goalscoring fear that saw a string of 0-0 draws

Thoughts from Rome and a song for the final!

wenger_2think the first leg proved that we have the tempo and talent to threaten defences, whereas the second leg proved that we can dig deep

To the 'fan' in Club Level North who chants "F*ck Wenger" and "We Want Mourinho"…

wenger_2The revolution has also ensured that we play "good" football from the first-team all the way down to youth level. Don’t believe me? Have a look at how we pissed on Spurs in the youth cup.

Who should be our central-defensive pairing to see the campaign home?

djourou_1If so, which duo would you go for? Do you value Kolo/Gallas’ experience more than Johan’s compatibility with either of them?

Don’t expect too much, too soon, from Placebo Arshavin

arshavin_2The fans are happier because we believe the Club is showing ambition. This may result in more vocal support at The Emirates and less of the booing that has blighted recent months

Members Day 2008 – Squid Boy’s report

eduardo_1Cap’n Willy, Nicklas Bendtner, Abou Diaby, Armand Traore and Tomas Rosicky quickly returned to the dressing room, although the former two came later on for some light running ballwork

The Dilemma That Is Arsenal’s Central Midfield

cesc_1As we sit here a week away from the first game of pre-season, I have honestly no clue as to how Le Boss will play it, and I'm sure many of you are the same