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Poles Apart & Chamakh Needs To Be A Bully

Dec 23rd, 2010 | Source: A cultured left foot | Category: Latest Arsenal blogs

Ahead of Monday’s encounter with Chelsea, Arsene is apparently facing a goalkeeping dilemma. Lukasz Fabianski has recovered from his hip injury which leaves a straight bunfight for the Number 1 position between himself and Wojciech Szczesny. To be



Sheriff Fatman, Dein, Wilshere & Bendtner – Silly Season Indeed

Dec 22nd, 2010 | Source: A cultured left foot | Category: Latest Arsenal blogs

A day of denials yesterday, from within and without. Firstly, Alisher Usmanov is in denial if he thinks he is going to be the owner of Arsenal in the near future. Sheriff Fatman would need a collective insanity to break … Continue reading →



Is Arsene Managing His Shopping Bill?

Dec 21st, 2010 | Source: A cultured left foot | Category: Latest Arsenal blogs

Arsene’s recent television interview has been widely reported, his dig at the teams who finishedaround Arsenal last season so thinly disguised that they were all standing in the snow, holding a big sign stating, “Yes, it’s us he is



They Got The F.E.A.R.

Dec 20th, 2010 | Source: A cultured left foot | Category: Latest Arsenal blogs

For everything a reason Fear may have brought Ian Brown some reward but according to Cesc, it is holding back Arsenal, stopping them taking the leap from also-rans to Champions. More accurately, the captain has observed that Arsenal do not …



Snow Joke As Youngsters Go It A-loan

Dec 19th, 2010 | Source: A cultured left foot | Category: Latest Arsenal blogs

Refereeing decisions stopped Arsenal going resuming their place at the top of the Premier League yesterday. Not that many are complaining as the weather was the cause. The official site was a tad slow to report the postponement but came … Continue



Stoke City Preview: Kill The Game Early For A Top Spot

Dec 18th, 2010 | Source: A cultured left foot | Category: Latest Arsenal blogs

Thirty seven years ago on this day, Arsenal’s first European campaign came unstuck with defeat in Liege condemning the club to a dismal Christmas in 1963. A number of people - a sizeable number - believe that this year will …



Stone Cold Friday: Balancing Your Perspectives

Dec 17th, 2010 | Source: A cultured left foot | Category: Latest Arsenal blogs

“Hey Yogi, you gonna handle this lot? I just woke up, you take your share.” I’m not Bambino and he’s not Trinity. He’s Darius… Its often said that the last mile of any arduous journey can seem the longest; fraught



Stoking The Fires Ahead Of The Weekend.

Dec 16th, 2010 | Source: A cultured left foot | Category: Latest Arsenal blogs

With the clash between Manchester United and Chelsea taking place on Sunday, attention is turning toward the visit of Stoke City. Walking wounded are gradually returning to fitness, although the one everyone wants to be fit - Thomas Vermaelen



Arsenal Need To Go Back To Basics

Dec 15th, 2010 | Source: A cultured left foot | Category: Latest Arsenal blogs

Samir Nasri kept his chin up following the defeat by Manchester United, aided no doubt by his recent personal award. His comments about the style of play have echoes of media criticism, We need to put our suits of lights … Continue reading →



Arsenal Fail To Deliver & Get Nothing As A Result

Dec 14th, 2010 | Source: A cultured left foot | Category: Latest Arsenal blogs

Manchester United 1 - 0 Arsenal 1 - 0 Park (41) A familiar feeling this morning. Arsenal travelled home from Old Trafford with nothing to show for their efforts, a single goal defeat ending their brief reign at the top. … Continue