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All posts tagged "Samir Nasri"

  • Damage Assessment

    On the Thursday and Friday following an international break, the club generally goes into damage assessment mode. The question is never, "Is anyone hurt?" But, rather, "Who is hurt, and for how long?"

    • Posted October 16, 2009
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  • “Arsenal’s Biggest Problem: Depth in Attack”

    I have found that listening to most podcasts is not good for my health, especially my blood pressure. With very few exceptions, most notably the Guardian's fantastic Football Weekly, the drivel spewed forth in these little mp3s...

    • Posted October 7, 2009
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  • Three Questions about the 4-3-3

    For me, there are three main questions which are yet to be answered following the first three matches. Admittedly, none can be answered in a weekend or two and I believe each holds part of the key...

    • Posted August 25, 2009
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  • Preview Week Day 3: Strikers

    The point is that this new formation allows Wenger the most flexibility tactically as well as in his deployment of personnel. And this is a hallmark of Wenger's managerial philosophy. He has never sought to pigeonhole a...

    • Posted August 12, 2009
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  • Preview Week Day 2: Midfield

    Arsenal Station's Preview Week continues with BendyTheViking's look at Arsenal's midfield options for the coming season. "Alex Song has had a strong preseason in addition to showing vast improvement last season. If he continues to develop...

    • Posted August 11, 2009
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  • The Differences between the Invincibles and the Current Arsenal Side

    Far more significant than just the personnel changes in the club since Arsenal lifted the Premier League trophy with a record of 26-12-0 on 15 May 2004 have been the changes in style and philosophy. I would...

    • Posted July 29, 2009
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  • Amateurs and Injuries (Fake and Real)

    Not much to be said about a match like this that the highlights won't tell you, though you will not see how much Diaby struggled against these part-timers. Yes, he's a technically gifted footballer but he has...

    • Posted July 22, 2009
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  • Reflections on Porto: We’re Back!!!

    Arsenal Station's tribute piece to Arsene Wenger on his 12th anniversary yesterday said, "I would like to thank the man for the many great memories he has given me which will last my entire life," and last...

    • Posted October 1, 2008
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  • Reflections on Hull City: Where’s the Desire?

    What was the biggest difference between our teenagers' Carling Cup performance on Tuesday and this first-team league match yesterday? One word... desire.

    • Posted September 28, 2008
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  • Reflections on Blackburn

    Arsenal are beginning to hit full gear having outscored their opponents 7-nil in their last two matches following the 4-nil victory over Paul Ince’s Rovers on Saturday afternoon.  Arsenal had consistently struggled when going up north under...

    • Posted September 16, 2008
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