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

Carlo Ancelotti may have been singing “I’m a Lumberjack” having created a log-jam at the top of the Premier League but Roman Abramovich joining in with the chorus is merely him sharpening his axe in the background. Chelsea’s

It has been a rewind to the days of yore recently, Monday’s visit to Old Trafford bringing a palingenisis of dimissive vitriol between the two clubs. I say the two clubs but in truth the two managers have a cordial … Continue reading →

“Choose your next wittisism wisely, Mr. Bond, it may be your last.” Here’s Darius’ latest letter to the unconverted. Or unconvinced, I’m never quite sure which is most appropriate. The name is Bond. Darius Bond As the

Champions League Group H Arsenal 3 - 1 Partizan Belgrade 1 - 0 van Persie (30 pen) 1 - 1 Cleo (52) 2 - 1 Walcott (73) 3 - 1 Nasri (77) Progression to a Round of Sixteen meeting with … Continue reading →

Partizan arrive at The Emirates, cast as lambs to the slaughter but hoping to be party-poopers extraordinaire. Having lost all five of their matches in this season’s competition, the visitors pride is all that they have left to play for. …

A strong sense of deja vu this morning with the Laurent Koscielny joining Thomas Vermaelen on the sidelines until 2011. It gives Johan Djourou a deserved chance to make the centre back spot his own, having in my view been … Continue reading →

Topping the table is not, it seems, a happy time for some. Being first now of course does not guarantee any silverware this season but the naysayers do not want to even have the glimmer of a smile, preferring instead … Continue reading →

Fulham arrive at The Emirates with a frankly appalling record in this fixture. In twenty four previous visits to Arsenal, they have the sum total of three draws to show for their efforts. Indeed, they have failed to score in … Continue reading

Here’s this week’s sermon from Darius. As Colonel Ross said, “I was counting on you being an insubordinate bastard, Palmer” Its the morning after the night before when the England World cup bidding team redefined what humiliation