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Andrei Arshavin Adds Sparkle To Arsenal’s Play

March 16, 2009 – 5:10 am

There’s a well-worn maxim that behind every good man is a good woman and January signing Andrei Arshavin was quick to single out his better half after he finally announced himself as an Arsenal player in the 4-0 mauling of Blackburn at the Emirates on Saturday.v

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Which EPL Manager Will Lose His Job Next?

December 15, 2008 – 6:27 am

Who will follow next in the footsteps of Kevin Keegan, Juande Ramos and Roy Keane this season? Off hand, I can think of a few candidates, namely Scolari, Mark Hughes and Paul Ince whose services could soon be dispensable.

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Arsenal Cautious About Title Challenge After Defeating Blackburn

February 12, 2008 – 9:18 am

After dispatching Blackburn Rovers with a 2-0 victory, Arsenal hold a substantial lead of five points over Manchester United in the Premier League title race. Arsene Wenger is keeping his composure and warned Alex Ferguson that the pressure of being forerunner has “yielded the same result” from his team.
Blackburn had barely soaked in the atmosphere [...]

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Ferguson Goes One Up Over Hughes

November 12, 2007 – 11:50 pm

Alex Ferguson is not ready to hand over the reins. At age 65, he is revitalized by the youth and energy in his team. Gushing at the attacking prowess of his players, he hailed the current squad as the strongest ever in over two decades of his tenure.
His 21st anniversary at United barely over, and [...]

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