Inspirational Gunners Leave Coyle Seething

January 21st, 2010 by spud284

Even the trepidation of 60,000 Arsenal fans at half time could not match the sense of injustice undoubtedly felt by Bolton manager Owen Coyle after the final whistle of a turbulent encounter at the Emirates Stadium last night.
The recently installed tactician saw his side take a shock 2-0 lead within the first half an hour [...]

Spanish Double Act Deal Coyle Debut Defeat

January 18th, 2010 by spud284

Cesc Fabregas was in sparkling form on his return from injury as Arsenal battled to a 2-0 victory over a Bolton side showing signs of recovery in their first game under new manager Owen Coyle.
The much touted “Coyle Factor” certainly played its part as the feel-good factor was ramped up at the Reebok Stadium, but [...]

Bendtner & Clichy Nearing Full Fitness

January 10th, 2010 by spud284

Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner looks set to return from a prolonged spell on the sidelines within the fortnight, according to Gunners boss Arsene Wenger.
The tall Dane, who returned to training on Friday, hasn’t seen first team action since the 3-0 defeat of Tottenham in the north London derby, which he limped out of with a groin injury.
Since [...]

Wenger: Song & Eboue Will Remain In Angola

January 10th, 2010 by spud284

Arsene Wenger will not attempt to recall his African stars from the continents bienniel tournament after the recent machine gun attack on the Togolese team bus.
Club sides are divided over the safety sanctions in place around their stars whilst participating in the African Cup of Nations, after Angola hit the headlines for all the wrong [...]

Arsenal 2-2 Everton

January 9th, 2010 by spud284

Tomas Rosicky’s stoppage time equaliser was enough to salvage a point for the Gunners as they were well outplayed by a classy Everton side.
The visitors had taken the initiative through Leon Osman’s headed effort,  only to be pegged back by Denilson’s strike which took a wicked deflection off of the Everton goalscorer leaving Tim Howard stranded.
Steven Pienaar lofted [...]

Arsenal V Everton Preview: Rosicky Returns For The Gunners

January 8th, 2010 by spud284

Czech Republic midfielder Tomas Rosicky is back in contention for this weekend’s visit of Everton following a groin problem - that’s if the fixture is given the go-ahead.
Icy conditions have ravaged the United Kingdom from top-to-toe over the past week, and saw the Gunners’ game against Bolton Wanderers on Wednesday night postponed due to safety concerns in north London. Arsene [...]

Red Hot Gunners Can’t Escape The Big Freeze

January 6th, 2010 by spud284

Despite the best efforts of club staff, tonight’s Premiership fixture between Arsenal & Bolton Wanderers has been postponed after heavy snow engulfed the Highbury & Islington area of north London.
The pitch at the Emirates Stadium was deemed playable, but there are huge concerns regarding the safety of fans with regards to transport as well as [...]

Bendtner Fitness Holds Key To Transfer Dealings

January 6th, 2010 by spud284

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has revealed that the fitness of Danish striker Nicklas Bendtner will be be a key factor in deciding whether he opts to add another forward to his squad in January.
The loss of Robin van Persie in late November prompted a flurry of speculation suggesting that the usually frugal Wenger would be [...]

Arshavin & Denilson Set To Return For Bolton Clash

January 5th, 2010 by spud284

Arsene Wenger looks set to welcome back Andrey Arshavin & Denilson for tomorrow nights Premiership clash with Bolton at the Emirates, but Cesc Fabregas will again miss out as he recovers from a hamstring injury.
Lowly Wanderer’s have found themselves in a relegation scrap this season and currently hover in 18th place, but they will be looking to rip up [...]

Who Can Replace On Song Alex?

January 4th, 2010 by spud284

The rise to prominance of Arsenal’s midfield enforcer Alexandre Song, by his own admission, has not been the smoothest of rides.
An unearthed gem, Arsene Wenger plucked the combative Cameroon international from Italian side Bastia at the age of 18, in a cut price move typical of the Frenchman’s transfer dealings which have seen talented fledglings [...]