Liverpool 1:2 Arsenal Full Match Report
March 4, 2012 by Lee O'Donovan - Filed under Arsenal FC, Premier League

So, just 3 days after the International break we emerge for yet another big game for Arsenal. This time the trip will take us north to Anfield. To say both teams had a bad international, injury wise, would be fair. Arsene Wenger was angered by the Belgian FA after Thomas Vermaelen, who was injured after the North London Derby last week, was ‘forced’ to play the full 90 minutes against Greece. Arsene has since threatened to report Belgium to FIFA regarding the matter. When asked about the situation...
North London Derby Full Report
February 29, 2012 by Lee O'Donovan - Filed under Arsenal FC, Premier League

For Arsenal fans’ the lead up to the North London Derby delivered its first sucker punch when it was announced by Robin Van Persie in Arsenal’s official match day programme that he will not consider extending his contract until the end of the season. The Flying Dutchman’s current deal expires in 2013 and has attracted large interest from Barcelona, according to newspapers in Spain. Robin clarified the situation in the programme by saying, ‘there have been a lot of stories, generally contradictory...
Singing The Praises Of Song
February 28, 2012 by Lee O'Donovan - Filed under Arsenal FC, Carling Cup, Champions League, FA Cup, Premier League

We all know Alex Song the tenacious, tough tackling defensive midfielder. Yesterday, however, he showed us a side to him that we had only glimpsed before. Song, 24, showed us that he’s not just a tough-tackling, knuckle-headed dm. In fact, he showed such incredible craft and vision so precise that he is on level terms with David Silva for most successful through balls. Defensive midfielder? Let’s see. We shall start at the beginning, where did he come from? Well, he was born Alexandre Dimitri...