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STATS: Coloccini’s tackling for Newcastle vs Walcott’s shooting accuracy for Arsenal

Newcastle v Arsenal 16:00   – Newcastle fans will be breathing a sigh of relief as their Premier League status for next season was ensured following Wigan’s defeat by their opponent’s this weekend. They have also recently been back in the win column after a 1-2 win against QPR at Loftus Road.   – Alan […]

STATS: Mbia’s tackles for QPR vs Cazorla’s shots for Arsenal

QPR v Arsenal, Saturday 17:30    – QPR host Arsenal on Saturday knowing that they will be playing Championship football next season. Harry Redknapp has signaled his intention to stay manager next season, and that he would expect players to do the same.    – Adel Taraabt is one player that Redknapp will undoubtedly want […]

STATS: Gibbs’ tackle success for Arsenal vs Carrick’s passing for Manchester United

Arsenal v Manchester United, 16:00   – A Per Mertesacker goal helped Arsenal climb back into third place in the Premier League as they defeated Fulham 1-0 at Craven Cottage.   – It’s in games like this that you expect your key competitors to step up to the plate, none more so for Arsenal than […]

Another Arsenal fan chooses Manchester United

Manchester United players are expected to receive a guard of honour at the Emirates this weekend after clinching the title with their 3-0 win over Aston Villa earlier this week. Given the bitter rivalry these two teams used to enjoy it is unlikely to be a moment that the Arsenal fans will be relishing. To […]

STATS: The best passing teams in Europe – Barcelona, Arsenal, Manchester United, Bayern Munich, Juventus, Chelsea…

It comes as no surprise that the likes of Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Arsenal and Manchester United come close to the top of the passing accuracy table, however it is surprising to see that the likes of Wigan, Fulham, Roma, Torino and Lille are better passers than Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid.

STATS: Duff’s crossing for Fulham vs Wilshere’s dribbles for Arsenal

Fulham v Arsenal, Saturday 15:00   – Fulham were soundly beaten 0-3 by a resurgent Chelsea side at Craven Cottage in midweek, the Cottagers falling victim to some clinical attacking from the Blues.   – Even at 34 years of age, Damien Duff remains a force to be reckoned with on the Fulham flank. Duff has […]

STATS: Podolski’s shooting accuracy for Arsenal vs Jagielka’s tackles Everton

Arsenal v Everton, 19:45 – Arsenal battled back from adversity to claim a 3-1 win over Norwich at The Emirates on Saturday. The result was shrouded in controversy however after the decision to give a dubious corner led to a penalty which swung the match in the Gunners’ favour and sparked a late fightback from […]

STATS: Cazorla’s shots on target for Arsenal vs Ruddy’s saves for Norwich

Arsenal v Norwich, 15:00   – Tomas Rosicky grabbed both goals as Arsenal held on with ten men to beat West Brom 1-2 at The Hawthorns last weekend.   – Santi Cazorla is not only Arsenal’s most efficient passer of the ball, he’s also their most consistent threat on goal. He sits joint third on […]

Falcao to Manchester United? Read what he said about joining Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City

Spanish newspaper Marca are today reporting that Atletico Madrid striker, Radamel Falcao, is set to join Manchester United this summer. Apparently United are keen to include Javier Hernandez in the deal whilst Atletico are looking for cash only, which would favourite the likes of Chelsea and Manchester City, both of whom he has been linked […]

STATS: Gervinho’s goal rate for Arsenal vs Shorey’s crossing for Reading

Arsenal v Reading 15:00   – Arsenal return from the international break having last played in the Premier League against Swansea, coming away with a 2-0 win thanks to goals from Nacho Monreal and Gervinho   – Gervinho may have had a hard time from sections of the Arsenal fans this season, but he has […]

STATS: Routledge’s shooting accuracy for Swansea vs Jenkinson’s tackles for Arsenal

Swansea v Arsenal, Saturday 15:00   – A tight affair saw Swansea fall to a 2-1 defeat away to West Brom. Luke Moore’s first half-goal gave Swansea the lead but Michael Laudrup’s side left The Hawthorns frustrated not to have picked up at least a point after seeing a goal disallowed for offside.   – While […]

Manchester United defender: I’m an Arsenal fan

A few years ago it would be unforgivable for a Manchester United defender to admit he had grown up as an Arsenal fan. Thankfully for Chris Smalling, who was 15-years-old when Arsene Wenger’s men last won a trophy, the rivalry between the two clubs has almost disappeared thanks to a lack of competition between them. […]

In-depth player stats: Tottenham Hotspur vs Arsenal

Tottenham v Arsenal, Sunday 16:00   – Gareth Bale’s incredible scoring record went to eight in six games with a brace against West Ham in Spurs’ last league outing.   – Those were Bale’s 14th and 15th goals of the season, coming from 109 efforts at goal with 66% on target and averaging 7.27 shots per […]

VIDEO: Boyhood Arsenal fan leads Blackburn to victory at the Emirates

“I have been a huge Arsenal fan since I was a little kid so this match is really special for me,” Colin Kazim-Richards revealed five years ago ahead of Arsenal’s game against Fenerbahce, his previous club. Today he put them out of the FA Cup, scoring the only goal in a 1-0 win.

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