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Michael Holdford

Michael Holdford

Sports Journalist · 29 articles

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Ramsey – Our patience was crucial
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Ramsey – Our patience was crucial

Aaron Ramsey believes patience was crucial in Arsenal’s 1-0 win at St. James’ Park Saturday lunch time. Following Aleksandar Mitrovic’s red card after just 16 minutes, Newcastle United were forced into a much more defensive approach, with the Gunners dominating the match. The breakthrough finally came in the 52nd minute after Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s cross was deflected into […]

Arsenal set for shock Riyad Mahrez swoop
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Arsenal set for shock Riyad Mahrez swoop

Arsenal are preparing to make a shock swoop for Leicester City’s Riyad Mahrez, according to Paul Hetherington of the Daily Star. The Algerian has had a very impressive start to the season, scoring four goals in as many games for the Foxes. Arsenal have only scored three goals this season, two of which have been […]

Arsenal find out UEFA Champions League Group fate
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Arsenal find out UEFA Champions League Group fate

The UEFA Champions League group stage draw was made today at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco, and Arsenal began their campaign by being drawn in Group F along with German champions Bayern Munich, Greek champions Olympiacos and Croatian champions Dinamo Zagreb. Arsenal have had a fair few forgettable years in the Champions League, a period where […]

Grzegorz Krychowiak going nowhere
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Grzegorz Krychowiak going nowhere

Arsenal target Grzegorz Krychowiak has officially ruled himself out of a move, insisting he will be staying at Sevilla. Krychowiak, 25, joined Sevilla from French club Reims last summer, and in his first season helped them win the Europa League, whilst being named in the La Liga Team of the Year. The Polish international has […]

Thierry Henry takes his first steps in management
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Thierry Henry takes his first steps in management

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has taken his first steps on the football management ladder by coaching the Arsenal U18s. The Frenchman is currently completing his coaching badges and has been given the opportunity by former boss Arsene Wenger to work closely with the club’s youth academy to further his experience. He’s a potential candidate to replace Wenger […]

Koscielny & Mertesacker could miss Newcastle game
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Koscielny & Mertesacker could miss Newcastle game

Arsenal face a nervous wait over the fitness of centre-backs Laurent Koscielny and Per Mertesacker ahead of their match against Newcastle at St. James’ Park this coming Saturday lunchtime. Both missed Monday night’s 0-0 home draw with Liverpool. Koscielny was suffering from a back injury after pulling up in training, whilst Mertesacker was sent home […]

Hector Bellerin talks Liverpool draw
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Hector Bellerin talks Liverpool draw

If football really was a game of two halves, then Monday’s 0-0 draw with Liverpool was the perfect example. Arsenal’s first half drew plenty of attention to their defence, or lack of it. The Gunners were forced into changes with the injured Per Mertesacker and Laurent Koscielny, Arsenal’s first choice centre-backs, being replaced by Calum […]

Arsenal stall over Joel Campbell move
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Arsenal stall over Joel Campbell move

Serie A side Palermo believe Arsenal are stalling over their attempts to sign striker Joel Campbell, reports talkSPORT, and the club’s president Maurizio Zamparini is frustrated with Arsenal’s firm stance regarding the 23-year-olds future. The Italian club are rumoured to be leading the race for the Costa Rica international’s signature, although the deal is on […]

Wenger’s View: Victory, Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil
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Wenger’s View: Victory, Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil

Arsenal responded from their opening day defeat against West Ham United in the best way possible, by taking all three points at Crystal Palace, with a 2-1 victory. Goals from Olivier Giroud and a Damien Delaney own goal earned the Gunners their first win of the season. Despite dominating for large parts of the game, […]

Crystal Palace 1-2 Arsenal in pictures
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Crystal Palace 1-2 Arsenal in pictures

Arsenal bounced back from an extremely disappointing opening day defeat against West Ham United with a 2-1 victory against Crystal Palace on Sunday afternoon. Due to the optimism and expectations of the club this season, the Gunners were under an unusual amount of pressure heading into the game at Selhurst Park, and needed a positive […]

Wenger’s View: Defeat, West Ham and Petr Cech
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Wenger’s View: Defeat, West Ham and Petr Cech

A bad day all round for Arsenal, who were given a massive reality check with a crashing 2-0 defeat at home against West Ham United. The Gunners usually have a good record on the opening day of the Premier League campaign, however were outplayed all over the pitch on Sunday afternoon, and had no answer for a fantastic away […]