In Byrne We Trust - An Arsenal Story

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WENGER RETIRES FROM FOOTBALL MANAGEMENT

Today it has been confirmed that Arsene Wenger has retired from football management. In an Arsenal T.V. exclusive interview he revealed that he felt he was too old for the "hustle and bustle" of football management and reveals that he has reccomended someone as a replacement to the Arsenal board.

There has been a lot of speculation to who will take over Arsene Wenger, with Frank Rijkaard favourite at most bookies. Others who are in with a shout for the job are Martin O' Neil, Martin Jol and scandalously new Middlesbrough boss Liam Byrne has been listed as a long shot after whispers that he is the man Arsene Wenger had advised the Arsenal board to approach.

BREAKING NEWS
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RIJKAARD SEES ARSENAL AS A DEFINATE YES
When asked about the Arsenal job Rijkaard grinned like a small child being offered sweets and said that if approached by the Gunners he would definately see it being a great oppurtunity for him and that he would not refuse.

As a responce to this Galatasaray have warned Rijkaard and that another comment like that could see him get sacked. The club's board said that, "This sort of behaviour is irrelevant and immature. We at Galatasaray believe we are just as good as any other club in Europe and that Arsenal would not be a step up from the team we have here".

BREAKING NEWS
BYRNE SET FOR ARSENAL JOB!
Just moments after Frank Rijkaard's press confrence in Turkey, Liam Byrne has been appointed as manager of Arsenal football club. Just being named as manager of Teeside club Middlesbrough last week there is no doubt the Boro fans will be left fuming and will build up a great deal of resentment for the Dublin man. Liam Byrne has had a press confrence and we will show it here after the break.

Being an outsider for the job you must be overwhelmed at being named Arsenal manager, am I right?
Well of course, I love Arsenal football club and will look forward to taking charge at my favourite club.

Is it true you already have plans for who is going to leave the club this summer?
I am not 100% sure on who will leave, but I do have a good idea at what players I'd love to bring into the club.

What about the backroom staff?
What about them, there is an incredible backroom staff here at the Emirates and it'd be a shame to take it apart.

What are your aims for the season?
Well I hope to obtain a top four finish at the very least. A domestic cup will do well too and at least the quarter final of the Champions League. No more questions.


Byrne comes into a young and gifted Arsenal side that should push for honours in all competitions. The current Arsenal squad will be listed below;

1. Manuel Almunia
21. Lucasz Fabianski
3. Bakary Sagna
5. Vermalaen
6. Laurent Koscielny
18. Sebastian Squillaci
20. Johan Djourou
22. Gael Clichy
27. Emanuel Eboue
28. Kieran Gibbs
2. Abou Diaby
4. Cesc Fabregas
7. Tomas Rosicky
8. Samir Nasri
15. Denilson
17. Alex Song
19. Jack Wilshere
23. Andrey Arshavin
10. Robin van Persie
11. Carlos Vela
14. Theo Walcott
29. Marouane Chamakh
52. Nicklas Bendtner

 

[Ronaldinho_Admirer]

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NAPOLI FANS PROTEST AT DOUBLE SALE
Napoli fans went to the Stadio San Paolo to protest at the shock sale of star players Marek Hamsik and Ezequiel Lavezzi to Arsenal Football Club (England). Napoli fans thought they could pose a serious title challenge but with the loss of key players for an estimated £30 million sterling will be unable to bring in replacements of equal quality. The board said that the offers were "too good to refuse".

Napoli are rumoured to be looking at Andrei Arshavin of Arsenal as a replacement for Lavezzi, 25. They will have to fight off Real Madrid, Barcelona and AC Milan to get the player's signature. The manager refused to comment on the current situation.

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HAMSIK & LAVEZZI JOIN ARSENAL
The whole of Arsenal football club are delighted to declare that Napoli duo of Marek Hamsik, 22 and Ezequiel Lavezzi, 25 have joined the club for a joint fee of roughly £30 million punds. Hamsik is on a 60k per week deal until June 2015 and Lavezzi is on a 46.5k a week deal until June 2014. Arsenal manager Liam Byrne commented at a press confrence earlier today that "These signings can take Arsenal to the next level, both in Europe and in England"

Hamsik stated that he will miss his days at Napoli and the Slovakia captain said that he hopes he develops a great relationship meanwhile Argentine international Ezequiel Lavezzi believes thet he'll reach his full potential playing for a club as good as Arsenal. Lavezzi will be unavailable for the club for up to 2 weeks with a pulled hamstring.

Below: Hamsik (Left) and Lavezzi (Right) celebrating for Napoli
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[Anlaby7Hull]

Some decent signings there mate ,
Bit of advice. You may want to add a few pictures or a bit of colour in there , at the moment it is a little boring with the plain writing.
Never-the-less keep updating and people will begin to follow

 

[Ronaldinho_Admirer]

Some decent signings there mate ,
Bit of advice. You may want to add a few pictures or a bit of colour in there , at the moment it is a little boring with the plain writing.
Never-the-less keep updating and people will begin to follow

Thanks mate, knew I forgot something. Good advice

 

[Ronaldinho_Admirer]

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After an undefeated pre-season Arsenal go into the season with Ezequiel Lavezzi back from injury and players such as Alex Song, Denilson and Nicklas Bendtner close to a return for the first team. Arsenal played some good football and there were no dissapointing results, the low point being a 1-1 away draw to Sporting Lisbon.

Results
Guimaress 1-2 Arsenal
(Chamakh, Rosicky)
Setúbal 0-2 Arsenal
(Chamakh, Nasri)
Sporting CP 1-1 Arsenal
(Chamakh)
Nacional da Madeira 0-2 Arsenal
(Rosicky, Moreno O.G)
Boreham Wood 0-4 Arsenal
(Fabregas, Agbonlahor, Rosicky, Chamakh)
Barnet 0-6 Arsenal
(van Persie, Rosicky 2, Koscielny, Vela, Nordvveit)
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Arsenal's pre-season saw the inclusion of many youth players including; Daniel Boateng, Gavin Hoyte, Craig Eastmond, Jay Emmanuel-Thomas, Havard Nordveit and Giles Sunu. Despite this Arsenal manager Liam Byrne has selected Tomas Rosicky as his stand-out performer. The Czech Republic captain was the club's top goalscorer in pre-season with five goals. Rosicky also clocked up 3 assists and knows that he could be Arsenal's star performer this season if he can continue his current form.
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Transfer Latest
Arsenal have made three more deal's. Byrne believes his squad is as good as anyone's and believes he is the man to bring the next trophy to the Emirates.
Gabby Agbonlahor - £14 million.
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Igor Akinfeev - £11 million.
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Vincent Enyeama - £230k
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[Ronaldinho_Admirer]

AUGUST REPORT
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Arsenal went through August unbeaten and will have been dissapointed with the two points dropped. August has been an eventful month in which Andrey Arshavin left the club in a deal worth £10 million.

Stoke 1-2 Arsenal
Arsenal played very well against Stoke in their first league game of the season and deserved a win, which they obtained. It took Arsenal a while to get started but they dominated most of the game. However they were lucky not to be behind just before half time as Akinfeev saved an Etherington penalty which was given for a silly decision by Gael Clichy. Second half substitute Gabby Agbonlahor changed the shape of the game as his pace put Stoke's defence to the sword. He scored his goal on the 63rd minute jinking past 3 Stoke defenders before converting from a tight angle. Nine minutes later Tomas Rosicky scored a 25 yard thunderbolt to seal the win for Arsenal. Deep in to stoppage time Robert Huth scored a powerful free kick but it was too little too late. Akinfeev, Koscielny, Hamsik, Chamakh, Lavezzi, Agbonlahor and Nordveit made their league debut's for Arsenal.
MOTM; Tomas Rosicky
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Arsenal 3-2 Bolton
In a game where Arsenal ended the game with nine men they did extremely well to win the game. Robin van Persie got Arsenal off to a flyer on 2 minutes. However 4 minutes later Gael Clichy was left red in the face after heading the ball into his own net. Kevin Davies then put Bolton ahead on 11 minutes. On the 53rd minute Robin van Persie scored a peach from the edge of the area. Moments later Tomas Rosicky limped off with an injury, Arsenal had already used all threesubs so had to play on with 10 men. Things went from bad to worse for Arsenal when Gael Clichy also had to leave the pitch with an injury. Despite this nine-men Arsenal took the lead when debutant Sebastian Squillaci on 72 minutes. Arsenal held on and won the game.
MOTM: Robin van Persie
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Arsenal 1-1 Wolves
Arsenal again ended the game with nine men, this time due to two red cards. Arsenal took the lead through Slovak skipper Marek Hamsik on 14 minutes. 4 minutes later Alex Song was sent off for a vicious foul. Arsenal still dominated play until Bakary Sagna also recieved his marching orders 11 minutes after the restart, 10 minutes later Doyle scored a poacher's effort and despite all the late Arsenal pressure Wolves held on.
MOTM: Thomas Vermalaen
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League Table
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[Ronaldinho_Admirer]

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[Ronaldinho_Admirer]

SEPTEMBER REPORT
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In an action packed September the Gunners continued their strong start to the season winning five out of six games in all competitions. Arsenal remain one of the last teams unbeaten in the Premiership and many people are saying that they could well end their trophy embargo.

Sunderland 1-2 Arsenal
In a game against curren form side Sunderland, Arsenal showed their determination with a late comeback. Darren Bent slotted home the opener for the hosts on the 24th minute mark. It rocked Arsenal and it took them a while to get back to their game. Just after half time Asamoah Gyan missed a penalty on 47 minutes to seal the win for the Black Cats. This was Akinfeev's second penalty save of the season. On 82 minutes Robin van Persie slotted home from a Rosicky through ball. In stoppage time Johan Djourou powered home a powerful header to win the game for the Gunners.
MOTM: Johan Djourou
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Marseille 1-4 Arsenal (Champions League)
Arsenal proved they are a deadly side on the counter attack winning a game in which the were dominated by three goals. Arsenal struggled to hold onto the ball yet somehow found themselves two goals up at half time, Lavezzi and Vermalaen both getting their first goals of the season. Early in the second half Fabio Coentrao scored a goal to give Marseille fans hope, however Lavezzi and Rosicky goals late on made sure Arsenal left with 3 points.
MOTM: Ezequiel Lavezzi
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Arsenal 3-0 Fulham
A serious looking injury to Marek Hamsik of Arsenal overshadowed this great performance by the Gunners. Robin van Persie scored a brace and looked dangerous all game. Tomas Rosicky got Arsenal off to a flyer inside the first minute. van Persie double the Gooner's lead on 3 minutes. Late in the first half Dutch forward van Persie put Arsenal three goals to the good.
MOTM: Robin van Persie
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West Brom 1-2 Arsenal (Carling Cup)
Arsenal produced yet another good display as they saw off a cup upset attempt by fellow Premiership side West Brom. Arsenal saw Havard Nordveit's 14th minute goal questionably chalked off. However Arsenal took the lead when Henri Lansbury scored a curling strike from the edge of the area, delighting the fans and pundits alike. Controversy continued as Gabby Agbonlahor's goal was debatebly dissallowed. Agbonlahor scored to seal the win in the 88th minute. In stoppage time Johan Djourou gave away a penalty which Dorrans converted.
MOTM: Gabby Agbonlahor
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Manchester United 2-2 Arsenal
Arsenal fans will be pleased to have come away from Old Trafford with a point despite deserving the win. Arsenal dominated possesion and cultured forward Robin van Persie converted yet another goal in the 19th minute. Wayne Rooney then scored a delightful double before half time to put Arsenal's title challenge under threat. However second half substitutes Theo Walcott and Gabby Agbonlahor injected pace into the front line and the pair combined late on as Walcott finished a great team move to earn Arsenal a well deserved point
MOTM: Wayne Rooney
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Arsenal 1-0 Schalke
Arsenal showed a touch of class in this game and were well deserved winners in the end. A first half Ezequiel Lavezzi goal seperated the sides. Arsenal created several chances and will be dissapointed in the fact that they only scored one goal, despite this Fabregas and Nasri will be pleased with the amount of chances created.
MOTM: Ezequiel Lavezzi
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Arsenal have selected Ezequiel Lavezzi as player of the month. The stiker slotted home three goals in Europe to secure vital Arsenal wins.

Transfer Latest:
Arsenal are rumoured to be looking at Manchester United's Javier Hernandez. It is believed that Byrne wants a 20 goal a season striker and doesn't believe he has one in the squad.
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Liam Byrne believes that Andrea Poli could be the man to fill the gap in Arsenal's midfield since Matthieu Flamini left.
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It has been confirmed that Arsenal have had a £12 million pound bid for Gervinho rejected
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LEAGUE TABLE
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[*JK*]

SEPTEMBER REPORT
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In an action packed September the Gunners continued their strong start to the season winning five out of six games in all competitions. Arsenal remain one of the last teams unbeaten in the Premiership and many people are saying that they could well end their trophy embargo.

Sunderland 1-2 Arsenal
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In a game against curren form side Sunderland, Arsenal showed their determination with a late comeback. Darren Bent slotted home the opener for the hosts on the 24th minute mark. It rocked Arsenal and it took them a while to get back to their game. Just after half time Asamoah Gyan missed a penalty on 47 minutes to seal the win for the Black Cats. This was Akinfeev's second penalty save of the season. On 82 minutes Robin van Persie slotted home from a Rosicky through ball. In stoppage time Johan Djourou powered home a powerful header to win the game for the Gunners.
MOTM: Johan Djourou
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Marseille 1-4 Arsenal (Champions League)
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Arsenal proved they are a deadly side on the counter attack winning a game in which the were dominated by three goals. Arsenal struggled to hold onto the ball yet somehow found themselves two goals up at half time, Lavezzi and Vermalaen both getting their first goals of the season. Early in the second half Fabio Coentrao scored a goal to give Marseille fans hope, however Lavezzi and Rosicky goals late on made sure Arsenal left with 3 points.
MOTM: Ezequiel Lavezzi
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Arsenal 3-0 Fulham
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A serious looking injury to Marek Hamsik of Arsenal overshadowed this great performance by the Gunners. Robin van Persie scored a brace and looked dangerous all game. Tomas Rosicky got Arsenal off to a flyer inside the first minute. van Persie double the Gooner's lead on 3 minutes. Late in the first half Dutch forward van Persie put Arsenal three goals to the good.
MOTM: Robin van Persie
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West Brom 1-2 Arsenal (Carling Cup)
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Arsenal produced yet another good display as they saw off a cup upset attempt by fellow Premiership side West Brom. Arsenal saw Havard Nordveit's 14th minute goal questionably chalked off. However Arsenal took the lead when Henri Lansbury scored a curling strike from the edge of the area, delighting the fans and pundits alike. Controversy continued as Gabby Agbonlahor's goal was debatebly dissallowed. Agbonlahor scored to seal the win in the 88th minute. In stoppage time Johan Djourou gave away a penalty which Dorrans converted.
MOTM: Gabby Agbonlahor
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Manchester United 2-2 Arsenal
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Arsenal fans will be pleased to have come away from Old Trafford with a point despite deserving the win. Arsenal dominated possesion and cultured forward Robin van Persie converted yet another goal in the 19th minute. Wayne Rooney then scored a delightful double before half time to put Arsenal's title challenge under threat. However second half substitutes Theo Walcott and Gabby Agbonlahor injected pace into the front line and the pair combined late on as Walcott finished a great team move to earn Arsenal a well deserved point
MOTM: Wayne Rooney
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Arsenal 1-0 Schalke
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Arsenal showed a touch of class in this game and were well deserved winners in the end. A first half Ezequiel Lavezzi goal seperated the sides. Arsenal created several chances and will be dissapointed in the fact that they only scored one goal, despite this Fabregas and Nasri will be pleased with the amount of chances created.
MOTM: Ezequiel Lavezzi
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Arsenal have selected Ezequiel Lavezzi as player of the month. The stiker slotted home three goals in Europe to secure vital Arsenal wins.

Transfer Latest:

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Arsenal are rumoured to be looking at Manchester United's Javier Hernandez.
It is believed that Byrne wants a 20 goal a season striker and doesn't believe that Van Persie or Nicklas Bendtner has it in them to score a prolific amount of goals.

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Liam Byrne believes that Andrea Poli could be the man to fill the gap in Arsenal's midfield since Matthieu Flamini left.

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It has been confirmed that Arsenal have had a £12 million pound bid for Gervinho rejected

When doing a report like quoted above try and do something like what I have done to make it a little better.

 

[Ronaldinho_Admirer]

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BREAKING NEWS
Arsenal have confirmed that Andrea Poli will be playing at the Emirates this season. Liam Byrne told a journalist for football365.com that Poli will be at the club by January 1st. Byrne had previously stated that Poli could be the man to complete his starting eleven. Arsenal have been criticised for not having a talented defensive midfielder, despite this Byrne said he had faith in Alex Song despite his two red cards and injury problems. "Now there will be more competition for Alex, the boy needs to buck up his ideas or he won't play. Before he knew he was my first and pretty much only choice. Now that Andrea is coming into the side Alex knows he will be replaced for any mistake he makes, I feel that is the same with all the squad, we have strength in depth and this signing will really help us kick on with our title challenge."

 

[Ronaldinho_Admirer]

OCTOBER REPORT

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Arsenal retained their stunning start to the season with yet another unbeaten month in all competitions. A few pundits are comparing squad with that of the invincible of the 2003-04 season which manager Liam Byrne has laughed off. He has yet to experience his first loss as a manager and it is yet to be seen whether he does in the coming weeks.

Arsenal 4-0 West Brom
Arsenal started October like they ended September, playing some great football and giving West Brom a lesson. Arsenal netted twice in the first 12 minutes. One goal coming from Robin van Persie who's fantastic form has taken him to be favourite for the Golden Boot, in the 3rd minute. Tomas Rosicky netted a belter from the edge of the area and fans and pundits alike were delighted. The Emirates erupted into a buoyant mood when substitute Jack Wilshere scored a tap-in from an Arsenal corner. Lastly Marek Hamsik netted the last goal of the game on 64 minutes from the spot after van Persie was taken down by Chris Brunt.
MOTM: Robin van Persie.

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Everton 1-2 Arsenal
In a tight game where Arsenal looked shadows of themselves they can count themselves lucky that they didn't let any points drop. Powerful forward Yakubu netted from a corner in the 33rd minute and Everton continued to dominate the game up until half time, however in the second half Arsenal came out all guns blazing. It took them two minutes after the restart to find the net, Alex Song with a powerful effort from inside the area. Arsenal's momentum didn't effect them as much as they would have liked but Ezequiel Lavezzi and Gabby Agbonlahor hit the woodwork. In a goal mouth scramble in the dying minutes Gael Clichy poked the ball past Tim Howard to get the win for Arsenal.
MOTM Gael Clichy.

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Arsenal 7-2 Dinamo (CL)
Arsenal made one of the greatest comebacks ever seen in this Champions League group game against Croatian outfit Dinamo Kiev in this tie. Arsenal were 2-0 down early on after a double by Ivica Radicevic. However just before half time Nicklas Bendtner scored a real poacher's effort to change the complection of the match. Half time substitutes Samir Nasri and Gabby Agbonlahor made Arsenal look like a different team, and immediately a Bendtner knock down for Agnonlahor levelled the score and Bendtner scored again to give Arsenal the advantage. Bendtner was taken down in the area and Cesc Fabregas deputised well for substitute van Persie with a calm finish. Then cue Samir Nasri to start to play well. After two pure inspirational goals the young frenchman played an exquisite through ball to Alex Song who smashed the ball beyong the Dinamo keeper.
MOTM; Nicklas Bendtner

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Arsenal 3-0 Blackburn
Arsenal played well in this game and no doubt they deserved to be clear winners at the Emirates. Nicklas Bendtner scored in the second game on the trot to put Arsenal ahead before Robin van Persie missed a penalty on the stroke of half time. The second hald began nervously for Arsenal with Squillaci making a few mistakes before being substituted off for Laurent Koscielny. Robin van Persie then re-deemed himself with a stunning strike from 30 yards. The ball was smashed off the inside off the post and the fans were chanting his name afterwards. The goal obviously gave him confidence and he rounded three players and slotted home 10 minutes later.
MOTM: Robin van Persie.

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Bolton 0-1 Arsenal (Carling Cup)
On his debut for the senior squad, Benik Afobe netted a vital goal for Arsenal. The striker started up front alongside Mexican Carlos Vela who played the assist. In an otherwise dull game Afobe has shown that he has the potential to net in big games.
MOTM; Carlos Vela.

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Arsenal 3-0 Wigan
In a game where Arsenal pressurised but could not find the net for 70 minutes Wigan did extremely well to have kept Arsenal at bay and where unlucky not to have gone ahead when Rodallega's powerful drive hit the post. However when Samir Nasri stepped off the bench he dazzled the opposition, the Wigan defence couldn't cope with the little wizard's mazy dribbling and lethal eye for goal. He started by lobbing goalkeeper Al-Habsi from outside the area which mad the fans of the Gooners buoyant. He then dribbled beyond four of the Wigan defenders before converting with a placed finish. In the dying moments Robin van Persie again scored, this time after a beautifully played through ball from the frenchman.
MOTM; Samir Nasri.

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[Calum]

liking the way you write it top stuff

Hope you go unbeaten for a while longer

 

[Ronaldinho_Admirer]

Bump. 8D.

 

[Lawton10]

Top stuff so far.

 

[Ronaldinho_Admirer]

Will update tomorrow, too tired now.

 

[Ronaldinho_Admirer]

NOVEMBER REPORT
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Arsenal fans won't have been too upset with their team's performance, the main positive being that they retained the top spot of the Premier League and guarenteed qualification to the Champions League knockout stage as group winners. Arsenal manager Liam Byrne has revealed that he is delighted with Arsenal's start to the season and in particular Robin van Persie has stood out as the star man.

Dinamo 1-4 Arsenal(Champions League)
Dinamo started the game well and netted the first through Mateo Kovacic after a mistake from Sebastian Squillaci. Arsenal then had almost all of the possesion up until half time but Robin van Persie had picked up a minor injury and missed 3 or 4 good chances so Marouanne Chamakh came on to give the team a different option upfront.

Arsenal constructed wave after wave of attacks but the Dinamo defence proved to be very solid. Arsenal were frustrated into playing "route one" football which is the opposite of what they usually do, but the waterlogged pitch made it awkward to keep the ball on the pitch. Substitute Marouanne Chamakh proved to be the key man. Thomas Vermalaen played a long ball before Chamakh flicked it on allowing Ezequiel Lavezzi to take advantage of his pace before scoring a placed shot.

Chamakh obtained another assist playing through Samir Nasri to lob the keeper. In the last five minutes the Morrocan netted twice from heading in free kicks crossed by Cesc Fabregas.
MOTM; Marouanne Chamakh
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Birmingham 0-7 Arsenal
Arsenal put on a great display against struggling Birmingam City at St. Andrew's here. Birmingham will have felt rather embarassed as they left London as their manager had said that Arsenal shouldn't be too hard of a team to get a point off before the game.

Marouanne Chamakh started the drubbing with a wondeful team goal started by Igor Akinfeev at the other end of the pitch. Marek Hamsik doubled Arsenal's lead with a wonderstrike from 25 yards that rippled the net after rattling the underside of the crossbar. Hamsik was on target again for Arsenal after slotting home a drilled cross played by Bakary Sagna. on the stroke of half time.

Robin van Persie smacked the ball into the net from 8 yards when he was left in acres of space after a great through ball from Arsenal skipper Francesc Fabregas. The cultured forward netted again after yet another pass from Cesc Fabregas. The Dutchman completed his hat-trick with a wonderful solo goal in which he ran from the halfway line, played a neat one-two with Tomas Rosicky and smashing the ball into the bottom corner. It was a wonderful effort and he looked delighted.

Marek Hamsik scored the 6th goal with a tap in after van Persie played a back heel through his marker's legs to leave the goal at the Slovakian's mercy. The scoring was finished in the 73rd minute with a Hamsik penalty, the ball was placed in the bottom corner and had left keeper Ben Foster with no chance.
MOTM; Robin van Persie.
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Tottenham 2-0 Arsenal
In a dubious game at the lane, Arsenal will be wondering how they have lost this game. With many chances and a good penalty shouts turned down manager Liam Byrne said that his counterpart Harry Redknapp was "spot on" with his tactics and said that he wished him well with the rest of his season.

Arsenal dominated early proceedings and were denied a penalty after ex-Gunner's captain William Gallas hacked down Samir Nasri who had prior to the game has called Gallas a "traitor". Gareth Bale then limped off injured after a strong tackle by Alex Song. On 20 minutes Jermaine Defoe slotted home Tottenham's first chance, (due to having a cold first choice goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev was unavailable) past Manuel Almunia. The Spurs fans were delighted and were chanting Defoe's name.

Arsenal's Robin van Persie twice struck the woodwork and was brought down in the box. William Gallas was again the offender and this time the penalty was given. Young Jack Wilshere took the penalty, and hit the post. Younes Kaboul got back to clear before Wilshere could react. In the 68th minute Aaron Lennon skinned Gael Clichy and placed the ball into Arsenal's net. This was only Tottnham's second shot on target.
MOTM; Gomes.
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Arsenal 3-0 Newcastle
Arsenal bounced back from their first defeat of the season to play extremely well and get the three points they desired to retain the top of the league.

Fringe midfielder Denilson opened the scoring with a long range curler which delighted fans and pundits alike. Robin van Persie then stepped up and netted yet another powerful effort to the delight of the fans.

The Dutchman slotted home a Hamsik through ball to end the scoring on 67 minutes.
MOTM; Robin van Persie.
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Chelsea 0-0 Arsenal
Arsenal fans would have been far from dissapointed after a good result at Stamford Bridge against second placed side Chelsea. However a controversial refereeing decision had Arsenal fans wondering what could have been.

As manager Liam Byrne had said in a pre-match press confrence his team came out all guns blazing and suprised many by starting their two target men upfront; Marouanne Chamakh and Nicklas Bendtner, leaving out Ezequiel Lavezzi, Gabby Agbonlahor and Robin van Persie. However this seemed to have been a good call by manager Byrne as the pair seemed to hastle John Terry and Branislov Ivanovic all night.

The questionable refereeing decision came in the 27th minute when Marouanne Chamakh out-muscled Ivanovic and poked the ball to Bendtner who put the ball into the far corner not giving Petr Cech a chance. However the assistant had his flag up and dissallowed the goal.
MOTM; Marouanne Chamakh.
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Arsenal 2-0 Marseille
Arsenal confirmed qualification to the Champions League knockout stage as group winners with this impressive display against Ligue1 champions Marseille at the Emirates.

Ezequiel Lavezzi got Arsenal off to a flyer after a wonderful assist from ever-present captain, Cesc Fabregas which left him one on one with the keeper. Many pundits have commented that Lavezzi is struggling in the Premiership, however manager Byrne, 41 has said that it is too early to judge Lavezzi as he is still settling in.

Centre back Tom Hoffman headed the ball into his own net after a Samir Nasri corner had left the Marseille back line confused.
MOTM; Cesc Fabregas.
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Arsenal 4-1 Man CityArsenal manager has expressed his delight with a win over Mancini's Manchester City at the Emirates in a game where the Irishman's side had played incredibly well. Cesc Fabregas came out and said to the press that manager Byrne is a great manager and that he feels that he is doing a great job. Arsene Wenger has also been quoted as to saying "This is Arsenal's year".

Ezequiel Lavezzi netted his first league goal in an Arsenal shirt early on to silence the Manchester City faithful. Cultured forward Robin van Persie smashed the ball home in extraordinary fashion from an awkward angle. The Dutchman then netted another delightful goal as he skinned two City defenders before placing the ball into the far corner.

Substitute Samir Nasri then netted on 74 minutes to rub it in further to the side from Manchester. However Mario Balotelli gave the Man City fans something to celebrate after a placed finish.
MOTM; Robin van Persie
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