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		<title>by: The Brain</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 18:19:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>I done  one but this was before Arshavin came back. Love to here what u think. Thanks.
http://arsenalcolumn.wordpress.com/2009/02/15/the-analysis-a-tactical-look-at-arsenals-season-so-far/</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I done  one but this was before Arshavin came back. Love to here what u think. Thanks.<br />
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		<title>by: DKNY GOONER</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 19:33:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>hey!! Song has really improved in the last few games and i think he has come of age. No matter how much you criticize Ade, the results show for it - 30 goals in a season. u think thats easy? how many players did that last year? Ade has had fitness problems this season especially due to injury. but even at that, he has scored 12 goals. Last season, Ade scored in most of our big games. we must be objective and give it to him.
As for you Jav, there is no playmaker like Fabregas in the EPL.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>hey!! Song has really improved in the last few games and i think he has come of age. No matter how much you criticize Ade, the results show for it - 30 goals in a season. u think thats easy? how many players did that last year? Ade has had fitness problems this season especially due to injury. but even at that, he has scored 12 goals. Last season, Ade scored in most of our big games. we must be objective and give it to him.<br />
As for you Jav, there is no playmaker like Fabregas in the EPL.
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		<title>by: ArsenalFan101</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 10:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>I also think its is due to the returning of Injured players, aswell as Arshavin's arrival.

eg: Eduardo against Cardiff and Burnley, Walcott against Blackburn.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I also think its is due to the returning of Injured players, aswell as Arshavin&#8217;s arrival.</p>
<p>eg: Eduardo against Cardiff and Burnley, Walcott against Blackburn.
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		<title>by: Andrei's Ankle</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:52:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>You're all dillusional, if it wasnt for Arshavin we'd have been in big trouble. A midfield of Song, Denilson, Diaby and Eboue wouldnt win the under 16 FA cup trophy (if such an award exists). 

Denilson will be quality in a few years and Eboue seems better as an impact sub. Diaby is great when motivated although he hasnt fulfilled his promise as a Viera lookalike. Song for me is a tricky one because he has shown his potential in a few games this year. Nonethless as a midfield combonation they are not up to scratch and for me cant turn a game. None of them would make the starting line up of any of the other big 4 teams. Its really as simple as that.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You&#8217;re all dillusional, if it wasnt for Arshavin we&#8217;d have been in big trouble. A midfield of Song, Denilson, Diaby and Eboue wouldnt win the under 16 FA cup trophy (if such an award exists). </p>
<p>Denilson will be quality in a few years and Eboue seems better as an impact sub. Diaby is great when motivated although he hasnt fulfilled his promise as a Viera lookalike. Song for me is a tricky one because he has shown his potential in a few games this year. Nonethless as a midfield combonation they are not up to scratch and for me cant turn a game. None of them would make the starting line up of any of the other big 4 teams. Its really as simple as that.
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		<title>by: gazzap</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:25:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>the key reason for our improvement has been due to the increase in experience of our young players. most of these have been playing in key positions. that is central midfield - Song, Den and Diaby have all come on a long way, and also up front - Nik B has really improved. other players have also improved. thats all there is to it really.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>the key reason for our improvement has been due to the increase in experience of our young players. most of these have been playing in key positions. that is central midfield - Song, Den and Diaby have all come on a long way, and also up front - Nik B has really improved. other players have also improved. thats all there is to it really.
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		<title>by: 100814 Gunner</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:05:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>Re Song......

Yeah sure he's been playing well of late, but let's face it it's about time, for too long Song has been guilty of poor lethergic displays in the middle of the park with little or no tackling coupled with no pace whatsoever, a great example of this would be the FA Cup game against Cardiff 4 Tackles 2 Free Kicks conceded nearly culminating in a Cardiff Goal. But as I say to be fair the guy has certainly upped the Ante of late!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Re Song&#8230;&#8230;</p>
<p>Yeah sure he&#8217;s been playing well of late, but let&#8217;s face it it&#8217;s about time, for too long Song has been guilty of poor lethergic displays in the middle of the park with little or no tackling coupled with no pace whatsoever, a great example of this would be the FA Cup game against Cardiff 4 Tackles 2 Free Kicks conceded nearly culminating in a Cardiff Goal. But as I say to be fair the guy has certainly upped the Ante of late!
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		<title>by: arsenally</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 10:17:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>'Ole gunner' and 'Jack' you guys got it spot on, others might think saying this is crazy, but i bet you that 30% of the setback we had was of the negative comments thrown at our players from their own supporters which had the psychological effect... i am not even living in the UK, and support arsenal more than the so called &quot; true gunners&quot;.....

i have not seen as many supporters or fans of any other club hit their players with as much critisism as the arsenal fans have done this year.... the sad part is when most of them hear this rather than react positively and admit they have been wrong and about time they react positively, they go on about bla bla bla bla for the sake of it ' being part of their nature i guess'..... come end may, whether we Miraculously turn this around and win the tripple (FA, league, CL) or we end up with zero titles, i will be standing infront of my TV clapping for the lads, cause i know there is more to come if not today..... then tomorrow........</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&#8216;Ole gunner&#8217; and &#8216;Jack&#8217; you guys got it spot on, others might think saying this is crazy, but i bet you that 30% of the setback we had was of the negative comments thrown at our players from their own supporters which had the psychological effect&#8230; i am not even living in the UK, and support arsenal more than the so called &#8221; true gunners&#8221;&#8230;..</p>
<p>i have not seen as many supporters or fans of any other club hit their players with as much critisism as the arsenal fans have done this year&#8230;. the sad part is when most of them hear this rather than react positively and admit they have been wrong and about time they react positively, they go on about bla bla bla bla for the sake of it &#8216; being part of their nature i guess&#8217;&#8230;.. come end may, whether we Miraculously turn this around and win the tripple (FA, league, CL) or we end up with zero titles, i will be standing infront of my TV clapping for the lads, cause i know there is more to come if not today&#8230;.. then tomorrow&#8230;&#8230;..
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		<title>by: Jav</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 06:01:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>Hear hear Vicky Crescit.  Alex Song is putting in some monster performances lately and has bossed the midfield.  Next season I feel he will flourish in the DM role.  The author is a fool to compare to Fabregas and Arshavin his role is different yet he too can have a pop on goal and has provided some lovely backheels and assists.  He's only 21 ffs!  In 2-3 years he will be best holding midfielder around and a very capable centre back when paired alongside a taller compatriot such as Djourou.

Fabregas has not played well since Flamini and Hleb left.  Flamini was a fluke, a guy playing out of his skin when his future looked bleak to secure employment elsewhere.  He will never replicate last years form.  As a result of Madman Flamini's antics (and recklessness, remember how many needless free kicks he gave away?), Fabregas was allowed plenty of time and space to play his pass.  I believe teams have slowly cottoned onto the fact if you close down Fabregas and ill afford him time and space then you can stop Arsenal functioning because our focus was always through him.  We were luckly we had Hleb last season (people just don't appreciate his creativity and ball retention, he really should've been played centrally to flourish) as he often brunt the burden of the creative work where Fabregas failed.

And this is my point.  The premiership is a fast and hard game of football.  I don't think Fabregas has enough pace, goal scoring ability and ability to play under extreme pressure.  He will never be a best player in the world just like Iniesta or Xavi never will who I both regard as better.  When I look at Denilson, Diaby, Nasri and Ramsey I see CREATIVE midfielders but with defensive solidity.  We can afford to offload Fabregas because I believe these players will be better than him next season.  It's no coincidence that our best form is as a result of him being injured.

Eboue is a very good player.  What spoilt him for so long was his theatrics.  I think the booing has finally made him realise what made the fans so angry.  Anways, he seems to have turned a new leaf and risen his game as a result.  He's put in some very good performances lately and I like the versatility his brings to the squad.  Also when he and Sagna combine on the right flank our right is rock solid.

Adebayor is a waste of space and a joke of a centra forward.  He will never score 30 goals in his life ever again.  Bedntner will.  Bedntner must be kept at all costs.  Tall, skillfull, powerfull centre forwards are a rare breed indeed and Bedntner will soon be regarded as one of the best in the world.  Once those nervous missed chances turn into goals we will all be waxing lyrical praises about him.  

Sell Adebayor in summer.  No need to buy any strikers.  Make Bedntner first choice and promote Jay Simpson (who I also have faith in - he seems to be of the rooney type of centre forward with pace, power and determination but with more discipline hopefully!).

I believe we can afford to sell Adebayor and Fabregas and not replace because we now have the personal to adequately cover for a whole campaign.

I do hope Gallas doesn't leave at the end of the season because I'm beginning to like him as both a player and a person, particularly because of the maturity and professionalism he has shown since his sacking as captain.  I feel he is still a guiding influence and one of the leaders in this squad.  For his sake, I hope we win the FA Cup and Champions League.

Silvestre should be put into retirment.  What a waste of time he was.  It's about time Wenger spent some big money on a big, strong and young defender.  Like Rio Ferdinand sort of money.  I would personally love to see someone like Christian Zapatta.

We have Traore to look forward to next year.

Still not convinced by Almunia.  He's always making mistakes, hoofing the ball up in the air or into touch with no aim or purpose when keeping possesion would seem a better option.  He never seems to come out to deal with crosses or corners almost always relying on our centre backs to head the ball clear.  Even when he does come out, why has he developed this annoying habit of punching clear and making everything seem so dramatic.  Surely it's far easier to just claim the ball and play it to a teammate rather than punch it clear and not know where it's going to end up (more often that not it seems to end up playing to the oppositions advantage.  I could go forever about the faults I see with him But realistically I doubt Wenger will ever buy another keeper to replace him.  Secretly I'm hoping that Fabianski can usurpe Almunia from the No.1 goalkeeper spot.  Either that or Almunia breaks both his arms.

I would like to see a teamsheet of:

..........................Fabianski.....................
..................Toure...........Djourou............
Sagna............................................Clichy
...........................................................
.................Denilson........Diaby...............
...........................................................
...........................Arshavin.....................
...........Walcott.....................Vela............
..........................Bedntner......................

Subs:
Almunia
Gibbs
Eboue
Song
Nasri
Eduardo
Van Persie</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hear hear Vicky Crescit.  Alex Song is putting in some monster performances lately and has bossed the midfield.  Next season I feel he will flourish in the DM role.  The author is a fool to compare to Fabregas and Arshavin his role is different yet he too can have a pop on goal and has provided some lovely backheels and assists.  He&#8217;s only 21 ffs!  In 2-3 years he will be best holding midfielder around and a very capable centre back when paired alongside a taller compatriot such as Djourou.</p>
<p>Fabregas has not played well since Flamini and Hleb left.  Flamini was a fluke, a guy playing out of his skin when his future looked bleak to secure employment elsewhere.  He will never replicate last years form.  As a result of Madman Flamini&#8217;s antics (and recklessness, remember how many needless free kicks he gave away?), Fabregas was allowed plenty of time and space to play his pass.  I believe teams have slowly cottoned onto the fact if you close down Fabregas and ill afford him time and space then you can stop Arsenal functioning because our focus was always through him.  We were luckly we had Hleb last season (people just don&#8217;t appreciate his creativity and ball retention, he really should&#8217;ve been played centrally to flourish) as he often brunt the burden of the creative work where Fabregas failed.</p>
<p>And this is my point.  The premiership is a fast and hard game of football.  I don&#8217;t think Fabregas has enough pace, goal scoring ability and ability to play under extreme pressure.  He will never be a best player in the world just like Iniesta or Xavi never will who I both regard as better.  When I look at Denilson, Diaby, Nasri and Ramsey I see CREATIVE midfielders but with defensive solidity.  We can afford to offload Fabregas because I believe these players will be better than him next season.  It&#8217;s no coincidence that our best form is as a result of him being injured.</p>
<p>Eboue is a very good player.  What spoilt him for so long was his theatrics.  I think the booing has finally made him realise what made the fans so angry.  Anways, he seems to have turned a new leaf and risen his game as a result.  He&#8217;s put in some very good performances lately and I like the versatility his brings to the squad.  Also when he and Sagna combine on the right flank our right is rock solid.</p>
<p>Adebayor is a waste of space and a joke of a centra forward.  He will never score 30 goals in his life ever again.  Bedntner will.  Bedntner must be kept at all costs.  Tall, skillfull, powerfull centre forwards are a rare breed indeed and Bedntner will soon be regarded as one of the best in the world.  Once those nervous missed chances turn into goals we will all be waxing lyrical praises about him.  </p>
<p>Sell Adebayor in summer.  No need to buy any strikers.  Make Bedntner first choice and promote Jay Simpson (who I also have faith in - he seems to be of the rooney type of centre forward with pace, power and determination but with more discipline hopefully!).</p>
<p>I believe we can afford to sell Adebayor and Fabregas and not replace because we now have the personal to adequately cover for a whole campaign.</p>
<p>I do hope Gallas doesn&#8217;t leave at the end of the season because I&#8217;m beginning to like him as both a player and a person, particularly because of the maturity and professionalism he has shown since his sacking as captain.  I feel he is still a guiding influence and one of the leaders in this squad.  For his sake, I hope we win the FA Cup and Champions League.</p>
<p>Silvestre should be put into retirment.  What a waste of time he was.  It&#8217;s about time Wenger spent some big money on a big, strong and young defender.  Like Rio Ferdinand sort of money.  I would personally love to see someone like Christian Zapatta.</p>
<p>We have Traore to look forward to next year.</p>
<p>Still not convinced by Almunia.  He&#8217;s always making mistakes, hoofing the ball up in the air or into touch with no aim or purpose when keeping possesion would seem a better option.  He never seems to come out to deal with crosses or corners almost always relying on our centre backs to head the ball clear.  Even when he does come out, why has he developed this annoying habit of punching clear and making everything seem so dramatic.  Surely it&#8217;s far easier to just claim the ball and play it to a teammate rather than punch it clear and not know where it&#8217;s going to end up (more often that not it seems to end up playing to the oppositions advantage.  I could go forever about the faults I see with him But realistically I doubt Wenger will ever buy another keeper to replace him.  Secretly I&#8217;m hoping that Fabianski can usurpe Almunia from the No.1 goalkeeper spot.  Either that or Almunia breaks both his arms.</p>
<p>I would like to see a teamsheet of:</p>
<p>&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..Fabianski&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;<br />
&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;Toure&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..Djourou&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;<br />
Sagna&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..Clichy<br />
&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..<br />
&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..Denilson&#8230;&#8230;..Diaby&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;<br />
&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..<br />
&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;Arshavin&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;<br />
&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..Walcott&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;Vela&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;<br />
&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..Bedntner&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.</p>
<p>Subs:<br />
Almunia<br />
Gibbs<br />
Eboue<br />
Song<br />
Nasri<br />
Eduardo<br />
Van Persie
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		<title>by: VanGunner</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 03:15:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>Imagine when fully fit Cesc, Eduardo, Walcoot, Ade, and Rosciky back. What Arsene need to do is keep this team for next season, don't sell any player next season. I think next season it's time for us to enjoy the fruits from the seed we planted.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Imagine when fully fit Cesc, Eduardo, Walcoot, Ade, and Rosciky back. What Arsene need to do is keep this team for next season, don&#8217;t sell any player next season. I think next season it&#8217;s time for us to enjoy the fruits from the seed we planted.
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		<title>by: Yotebim</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 01:35:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>Comparing Ade with Bendtner is a joke. Ade is MUCH MUCH BETTER than Bendtner. period.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Comparing Ade with Bendtner is a joke. Ade is MUCH MUCH BETTER than Bendtner. period.
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