AndrewACM22
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November 30
Thoughts From the Manager
The perfect response from the team for the month of November. We took 15 out of a possible 15 points, scoring 18 goals and conceding just 1 during the 5 games.
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English Premier League
Our real test for the month was our game against over-achieving Fulham. The players did well to prove to me who the stronger of the teams was, taking all 3 points at Craven Cottage.
Two strong performances against weaker league sides were also important, as taking maximum points against teams we should be beating will lead to success in the table, as any dropped points against the lower half of the table is what will ultimately decide our season.
We now are lying in 4th spot, a position I am pleased with. Unfortunately, we are already 8 points adrift of leaders Manchester City, who have yet to lose a game and have scored 33 goals and conceded just once in 13 games.
Robin van Persie still tops the scoring race for the league with 11 goals, 3 clear of Yaya Toure.
Our spectacular month was capped by Theo Walcott winning Player of the Month honours, and Gervinho finishing in third place behind keeper Joe Hart.
Oh, and did I mention I won the Manager of the Month award? No big deal...
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Champions League
Our best performances continue to come on European nights. Two victories (with clean sheets) over the two weakest teams in the group means we have taken maximum points in the group stage this far.
Thanks to results elsewhere, our main rivals Shakhtar cannot mathematically catch us even with a win on the final matchday. This is great news, as we will have the opportunity to rest some important players and give others a chance to get the feel for the Champions League.
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Preview
The Christmas schedule is always a hectic one, and our most important game of the month will be the New Year’s Eve clash with Manchester United. We will hopefully be able to get some revenge for our Carling Cup loss to them earlier in the month, and specifically get one over Fergie.
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Thoughts From the Manager
The perfect response from the team for the month of November. We took 15 out of a possible 15 points, scoring 18 goals and conceding just 1 during the 5 games.
View attachment 219380
English Premier League
Our real test for the month was our game against over-achieving Fulham. The players did well to prove to me who the stronger of the teams was, taking all 3 points at Craven Cottage.
Two strong performances against weaker league sides were also important, as taking maximum points against teams we should be beating will lead to success in the table, as any dropped points against the lower half of the table is what will ultimately decide our season.
We now are lying in 4th spot, a position I am pleased with. Unfortunately, we are already 8 points adrift of leaders Manchester City, who have yet to lose a game and have scored 33 goals and conceded just once in 13 games.
Robin van Persie still tops the scoring race for the league with 11 goals, 3 clear of Yaya Toure.
Our spectacular month was capped by Theo Walcott winning Player of the Month honours, and Gervinho finishing in third place behind keeper Joe Hart.
Oh, and did I mention I won the Manager of the Month award? No big deal...
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English Premier League Table
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English Premier League Statistics
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November Player of the Month Award Winners
Champions League
Our best performances continue to come on European nights. Two victories (with clean sheets) over the two weakest teams in the group means we have taken maximum points in the group stage this far.
Thanks to results elsewhere, our main rivals Shakhtar cannot mathematically catch us even with a win on the final matchday. This is great news, as we will have the opportunity to rest some important players and give others a chance to get the feel for the Champions League.
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Champions League Table - Group D
Preview
The Christmas schedule is always a hectic one, and our most important game of the month will be the New Year’s Eve clash with Manchester United. We will hopefully be able to get some revenge for our Carling Cup loss to them earlier in the month, and specifically get one over Fergie.
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