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So Everton loses 1-0 with the blame solely on Timmy Howard. Tough way to start the season.
Liverpool v Arsenal tomorrow! Go Gunners!
Liverpool v Arsenal tomorrow! Go Gunners!
2010-2011 English Premiere League Thread
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Really worried about Arsenal this season. I know the transfer window isn't closed yet but I wish Wenger would have added some depth at CB and a new GK before the opening game. Also, Fabregas and Van Persie might not play against Liverpool today.
Arsenal playing a man up the whole 2nd half but Liverpool were the much more aggressive team for most of it. A lazy, careless defensive play gave up a goal at the beginning of the 2nd and a lucky own goal on Reina gives Arsenal the tie.
Arsenal in the final 3rd was very bad. No creativity or breaking down of Liverpool's defense. Arshavin was terrible and nobody on this team can put in a decent cross. Almunia looked very shaky at times and he was lucky that a few of the balls he wiffed on didn't land near a Liverpool player.
I'll take the tie but there are still issues that need to be sorted out if they want to contend for the title.
Also, Koscielny was given a red (2nd yellow) at the very end so the lack of depth at CB is going to be an issue right away.
Arsenal in the final 3rd was very bad. No creativity or breaking down of Liverpool's defense. Arshavin was terrible and nobody on this team can put in a decent cross. Almunia looked very shaky at times and he was lucky that a few of the balls he wiffed on didn't land near a Liverpool player.
I'll take the tie but there are still issues that need to be sorted out if they want to contend for the title.
Also, Koscielny was given a red (2nd yellow) at the very end so the lack of depth at CB is going to be an issue right away.
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Chaplin
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Arshavin to me is the most disappointing player on Arsenal. But you could really tell that the team missed Cesc--Nasri was actually pretty good, but he doesn't have the creativity that Fabregas has. Also, Alex Song would have helped a bit too because he's really good at setting up the final 3rd. Diaby and Eboue just aren't as good. In fact, Diaby barely touched the ball the whole game.
And PLEASE, will they buy a freaking keeper already? Enough of this Almunia crap.
And PLEASE, will they buy a freaking keeper already? Enough of this Almunia crap.
It looks like Mark Schwarzer from Fulham will be brought in, probably sometime this week. He's already 37 and would be a 1 or 2 year option. Givens from Man City has been rumored as a possibility but I don't see them selling him to one of the teams they'll be battling against for a CL spot.
They still need 1, maybe 2 more CBs. They already have lost Gallas, Silvestre and Cambell, but have only brought in Koscielny.
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CB has been a problem for so long, even last year, it's unbelievable that Wenger hasn't brought in another one, even though I really like the Koscielny signing.
As for Schwarzer, I don't care if he's a 1 year rental, get him to Arsenal!
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Man City tie with the spuds. Ill take that for a decent start.
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Man City gets Milner
Manchester City have agreed a player-plus-cash deal with Premier League rivals Aston Villa for James Milner. The 24-year-old will undergo a medical at Eastlands on Tuesday afternoon and City midfielder Stephen Ireland will move in the opposite direction.
Manchester City have agreed a player-plus-cash deal with Premier League rivals Aston Villa for James Milner. The 24-year-old will undergo a medical at Eastlands on Tuesday afternoon and City midfielder Stephen Ireland will move in the opposite direction.
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I don't see why this thread can't handle everything. All you guys are doing is trying to pad your post count.
Nasri being out is a blow, but it's only a month, which isn't long at all. And Cesc will be back this weekend against Blackpool.
Nasri being out is a blow, but it's only a month, which isn't long at all. And Cesc will be back this weekend against Blackpool.
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Yeah it's all about the back line right now.
Stout
Hold onto the ball, Murray!
Looks like a new CB might be on the way.
http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/new...ining-Arsenal-from-Sevilla-article558369.html
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Great get if it happens. Sevilla is a pretty solid squad.
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Thank You Paul!
nice start to the season for chelsea - a pair of 6-0 wins .... need to continue to stay focused through this early season stretch
the finish to the bolton/west ham game was kind of fun as well
the finish to the bolton/west ham game was kind of fun as well
Looks like he's taking a physical in London (at least that's what I'm picking up with my limited spanish).
http://www.sevillafc.es/_www/actualidad.php?op=not&id=18304
Stout
Hold onto the ball, Murray!
This big of a win could be just what the Magpies need at the close of the season. If we do end up in a relegation fight, having managed a +3 GD after two games will very much help.
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Arsenal got a tough result at Blackburn this morning. And we may have lost Robin van Persie AGAIN to injury. Theo continued his stellar play, though, which is a good sign, but Andrei Arshavin is becoming more and more frustrating.
Theo Walcott is out 4-6 weeks and Van Persie will be out about the same. Both with ankle injuries.
http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/injury-news-09/09/10
For once Walcott was playing consistently well and of course he gets injured.
http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/injury-news-09/09/10
For once Walcott was playing consistently well and of course he gets injured.
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Arsenal luck. 
