Another meaningless friendly? Well, not quite…
November 19, 2008
Germany’s friendly against England at the Olympiastadion later on Wednesday will have the feel of a B international, given the absence of so many familiar players.
England are without Beckham, Gerrard, Rooney, Ferdinand, Heskey, Owen and a couple of Coles, and Theo Walcott has now joined the injured list.
Germany are without four of their best known [...]
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Arsenal need a tough nut to shield their prized possessions
November 17, 2008
Even manager Arsene Wenger has no clue which version of Arsenal will turn up to matches at the moment.
The one that swept aside Manchester United last week with a dazzling brand of football, thrashed Blackburn Rovers 4-0 away and dismantled Fenerbahce in Istanbul or the one that lost at home to Hull City, got bullied [...]
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The Carling Cup is different, that’s why we love it
November 13, 2008
In September, Mitch Phillips argued here that the League Cup should be shuffled off into retirement. Who could argue for prolonging the life of this tired, unwanted “third competition”? Well, actually, after this week’s action, I would.
Arsenal and Tottenham, who together served up such a thrilling 4-4 draw when they met in the league at the end of October, were at it [...]
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Vlog on the pitch — What is Liverpool’s secret this season?
November 12, 2008
Tottenham’s struggles have dominated the Premier League headlines so far this season, taking some of the spotlight off a great start for Rafa Benitez and Liverpool.
The Reds look like they can mount a serious challenge for the title for the first time in over a decade.
Owen Wyatt, in a very fetching tie and jumper combination, [...]
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Premier League best in the world? Don’t believe the hype
November 10, 2008
The British press are purring after Arsenal’s clash with Manchester United was decided by French winger Samir Nasri’s two strikes.
“Onlookers across the world were reminded that this sport, in its modern form, can cause excitement and awe in equal measure,” wrote the Guardian’s Kevin McCarra of Arsenal’s breathless 2-1 win over the champions.
After Arsenal’s bonkers 4-4 draw [...]
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