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What are the potential consequences of Arsenal finishing outside of the top four?

March 15, 2013
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What are the potential consequences of Arsenal finishing outside of the top four?

‘Every remaining game is a Cup Final’  is a phrase most commonly used by teams in the bottom five of the table around this time of the season. But, the phrase is arguably applicable to Arsenal as well. Arsene Wenger has his work cut out just as much as the likes of Harry Redknapp, Paul…

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Has Podolski been Wenger’s most effective Summer 2012 signing?

March 1, 2013
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Has Podolski been Wenger’s most effective Summer 2012 signing?

With Wenger completing most of his signings early on in this summer transfer window there was a degree of expectation around the Emirates, despite the loss of influential captain Robin van Persie. Arsenal fans were particularly impressed with the capture of German winger Lukas Podolski.  At a modest fee of roughly £10million it seemed somewhat…

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Weekend preview: Premier League predictions

January 18, 2013
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Weekend preview: Premier League predictions

Liverpool vs. Norwich Draw Norwich made a step towards recovery after recently registering back-to-back clean sheets. Their defensive strength was what earned them their unbeaten run between October and December. Moreover, the return of Grant Holt to the starting line-up could see them get something from this fixture. Their skipper has started in all of their six…

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Weekend preview: Premier League predictions

January 11, 2013
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Weekend preview: Premier League predictions

QPR vs. Tottenham Draw QPR did well to pull off a victory at Stamford Bridge in their last Premier League match, but that was against a Chelsea side who were recovering from an especially busy festive period, where they packed in nine matches in the month of December alone. Now they face a very much…

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New Year’s Day Preview: Premier League predictions

December 31, 2012
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New Year’s Day Preview: Premier League predictions

West Brom vs. Fulham Home Win The Baggies have been a tough team to predict recently, however before their tough trip to United they secured back-to-back victories, something they failed to do in a few weeks. They have done well on the whole and deserve to be seventh at this stage in the season. Fulham,…

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Boxing Day preview: Premier League predictions

December 25, 2012
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Boxing Day preview: Premier League predictions

Everton vs. Wigan Home Win Everton extended their unbeaten run to six games at the week end, coming back from behind to win at Upton Park, without they key player, Marouanne Fellaini, who will miss out again mid-week. Pienaar has consistently proven that the Everton midfield have a lot more to offer that their talismanic…

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Weekend preview: Premier League Predictions

December 21, 2012
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Weekend preview: Premier League Predictions

Wigan vs. Arsenal Away Win Arsene Wenger really needed a convincing win on Monday night and owes much credit to Santi Claus who brightened him the upcoming festive season for Arsenal fans. The Gunners will still poor at the back, but managed to pull off a well-deserved victory.  Arsenal finally registered consecutive victories in the…

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After seven games unbeaten Pulis’ Stoke prove top half of table credentials

December 17, 2012
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After seven games unbeaten Pulis’ Stoke prove top half of table credentials

Stoke are currently on a seven match unbeaten run in the Premier League which has led Tony Puli’s men to 9th. Having finished close, but just outside of the top half in their last four seasons, they will hope to finish in the top ten to demonstrate further improvement under Pulis. The mere fact that they…

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Weekend preview: Premier League Predictions

December 14, 2012
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Weekend preview: Premier League Predictions

Newcastle vs. Man City Away Win The Champions haven’t played like Champions so far this season, and Newcastle are also on an awful run at the moment, so this one is a tough one to call. However, it is important to note that City were eight points behind United with only 6 games left in…

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Weekend Preview: Premier League Predictions

December 7, 2012
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Weekend Preview: Premier League Predictions

Arsenal vs. West Brom Home Win Arsenal could not ask for a better time to play West Brom. The Baggies’ incredible start to the season is now losing momentum, having just suffered back-to-back defeats for the second time this term. Arsenal are amidst a crisis and it is no secret that they were outplayed against…

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