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Kumail Jaffer

Kumail Jaffer

Sports Journalist · 97 articles

Preview: Tottenham Hotspur vs. Arsenal (a)
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Preview: Tottenham Hotspur vs. Arsenal (a)

A familiar feeling crossed Arsenal minds as Ashley Williams headed in the winner at the Emirates Stadium – after a bright start and much optimism for the season, the north London side’s title hopes appear to be over by early March. Nonetheless, there is some pride that needs to be salvaged on Saturday as Arsenal make […]

Preview: Arsenal vs Swansea (h)
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Preview: Arsenal vs Swansea (h)

After the devastating 3-2 loss away at Old Trafford, Arsenal welcome relegation-battling Swansea Citty to the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday evening. Usually, this would look an easy three points; but with Arsenal, as we all know, it’s never easy. It’s always two steps forward, one step back; an ecstatic winner against Leicester City nullified by […]

Preview: Manchester United vs. Arsenal (a)
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Preview: Manchester United vs. Arsenal (a)

Old Trafford welcomes title chasers Arsenal to the hallowed turf to face out of sorts Manchester United. This is the first time in the Premier League that the Gunners have travelled to Old Trafford as favourites – a sure indication of their demise under Louis van Gaal. Accused of playing tepid, tentative football, Manchester United […]

Preview: Arsenal vs. Barcelona (h)
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Preview: Arsenal vs. Barcelona (h)

Arsenal host none other than La Liga giants Barcelona at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday evening in the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League. Both teams buoyed by this season’s league form, with Arsenal joint 2nd and Barcelona running away with La Liga, this is set to be a technically superb clash, with the […]

Arsenal announce UCL squad, Elneny included
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Arsenal announce UCL squad, Elneny included

Arsenal’s solitary signing of the January transfer window Mohamed Elneny has been added to the UEFA Champions League squad ahead of their round of 16 tie against Barcelona. After squeezing through the group stages courtesy of some Olivier Giroud heroics in Greece, Arsenal were allowed to adjust their Champions League squad to allow for January […]

Arsenal fail in bid to sign Chilwell
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Arsenal fail in bid to sign Chilwell

Leicester youngster Ben Chilwell will not be moving to Arsenal in this transfer window, according to Charlie Phillipe of the Express. The 19-year-old Englishman was previously on loan to Huddersfield Town and looks set to rejoin the Championship side until the end of the season. Perhaps looking to the future now Monreal is approaching his 30’s, […]

Giroud discusses Chelsea game, personal targets and ‘haters’
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Giroud discusses Chelsea game, personal targets and ‘haters’

Giroud spoke to John Cross of the Mirror ahead of the always feisty London derby against Chelsea on Sunday, commenting on his tussles with centre-halves as well as his own targets for this season. When asked about the latter, the Frenchman admitted big ambitions. I would like to reach 20 goals in the Premier League, […]

Why Monreal’s contract holds such importance
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Why Monreal’s contract holds such importance

Nacho Monreal has arguably, although most feel objectively, turned into the Premier League’s best left-back. Consistent, athletic and intelligent, he has completely superseded Kieran Gibbs to claim Arsenal’s left back spot for over a season now, and the signing of his new contract indicates his willingness to do so for years to come. At 29-years […]

Six talking points from Arsenal’s 3-1 win over Sunderland
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Six talking points from Arsenal’s 3-1 win over Sunderland

For the second time in just over a month, Arsenal ran out 3-1 winners against Sunderland at the Emirates, with Joel Campbell, Aaron Ramsey and Olivier Giroud once again getting on the scoresheet. The squad appeared reasonably strong, especially when compared to the relative strength of other Premier League sides last weekend. Kieran Gibbs came […]

Wenger to offload Ospina in January
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Wenger to offload Ospina in January

Having arrived a season ago posing as a challenger to Wojciech Szczesny, many thought that David Ospina may act as a long term solution to Arsenal’s infamous goalkeeper issue. Reliable and calm, he overtook the Pole in the pecking order and delivered a series of composed performances in the second half of the 2014/15 season, […]

Tactical Analysis: How Southampton took Arsenal apart
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Tactical Analysis: How Southampton took Arsenal apart

On Saturday evening, the Arsenal team imploded, getting humiliated by a Southampton team who had, before then, not won in six matches. Despite the anomaly (perhaps due to a Christmas hangover), a few tactical thorns stuck out in the game. The Saints beat the Gunners by four goals to nil, with a stunning strike from […]

Arsenal close to sealing deal for La Liga star
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Arsenal close to sealing deal for La Liga star

According to El Mundo Deportivo, Arsenal are close to sealing a £12.9 million transfer for Spanish winger Nolito. Also a target for Barcelona, it is believed that the Gunners are winning the race to sign the Celta Vigo wide man, and have just to agree contract terms with the player. The fee could have potentially […]