We’ll start the day with some good, wholesome news for a change (not that carnal rubbish we’ve had to put up with lately – ‘kids these days…’). Mathieu Flamini – of hassle-tastic, hard-bastard terrier-fame (abbreviated HTHBTF, which sounds like the name of a prescription steroid…) – is expected to return for Arsenal’s trip to Prince [...]

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Most of us know already, but elaborating further why yesterday’s loss to Sevilla was not important would give it even more limelight than it already needs.
All we have to do now is look to what lies ahead of the team, putting the result behind us. Arsene Wenger has said that he intentionally sent out a [...]

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Arsenal have not had a night like that in Europe since the Bayern Munich fiasco. One to forget very quickly – and as many negatives as there were in that match, it is important to not overreact to too many things.
The match started dozily for Phillipe Senderos, showing some obvious rust after not having played [...]

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A handful of news to get through, prior to a Champions League match that is very difficult to call.
Wenger has stated that Nicklas Bendtner will be given a rare opportunity to impress for the side tonight, with Cesc Fabregas to start as well. Mathieu Flamini was also expected to start, but recent tests have revealed [...]

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Anyone get a chance to see Match of the Day on the BBC? The institution that is John Motson must surely be on a prescribed course of losenges after his commentating antics for the Arsenal v Wigan segment on MOTD – all standard, nil-nil fair leading up to the 80th minutes and beyond, until…
“Diarra again, [...]

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Arsenal have three well-publicized match breakers in the squad: Cesc Fabregas, Robin van Persie and Aliaksandr Hleb. The former was suspected at the beginning of the season, later confirmed explosively; the second needs no introduction; the latter defying negative media expectations and doubtful Gooners to display exemplary skill and finesse with the ball.
Arsenal now have [...]

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Ah, early morning. How luveleh.
Arsene Wenger has given an enthused opinion on Tresor Mputu when questioned about the player during the lead-up to today’s Wigan match. With the Congolese striker on trial, Wenger had glowing remarks to make of the African Champions League’s top scorer:
“He is on trial and I have to go down to [...]

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