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Rifaat Fakih

Rifaat Fakih

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Mertesacker – We are so dangerous on the break
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Mertesacker – We are so dangerous on the break

Arsenal captain Per Mertesacker met with the media after the Gunners’ 3-0 win against Manchester United at the Emirates stadium today. Mertesacker delivered a strong performance against the away side, especially on the defensive end. His positioning was good and he saved his side by clearing the ball when it mattered the most. The 31-year-old […]

Wenger – It was a strong response
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Wenger – It was a strong response

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger met with the press to discuss Arsenal’s 3-0 win against rivals Manchester United on Sunday afternoon. The boss was pleased with his team, who showed up after suffering a difficult loss against Olympiacos at home on Tuesday night. We won our last Premier League game 5-2 and we won here 3-0 […]

Best Ever: Striker
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Best Ever: Striker

Today, we will be taking a look at the legend, the icon, the role model and the footballing phenom: Dubbed the “Iceman”, the one, the only, Dennis Bergkamp. Described as a “dream for a striker” by teammate Thierry Henry and as having “the finest technique of any Dutch international” by Jan Mulder, Bergkamp is one of […]

Best Ever: Right Winger
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Best Ever: Right Winger

Whether you’ve seen him with or without hair, you definitely witnessed the greatness of Freddie Ljungberg at least once in your lifetime. Ljungberg was signed for only £3 million as a right winger: A cheap amount of money if you consider all the great things he’s done as an Arsenal player. The Swede proved himself to […]

Best Ever: Left Winger
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Best Ever: Left Winger

It’s the summer of the year 2000. Arsenal fans are frustrated by Marc Overmars’ departure and Arsene Wenger decides to replace the shining Dutchman with some French guy who goes by the name of “Robert Pires”, a youngster who struggled and constantly complained about how “physical” English football is. Little did we know, this “Robert […]

Best Ever: Central Midfielder
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Best Ever: Central Midfielder

Today, we go way back in time. I’m going to be talking about a player who retired before I was even born. I may have not witnessed his greatness but I’ve sure heard a whole lot about him and watched many of his highlights to know he’s one of the best players to ever wear […]

Olivier Giroud: 100 rollercoaster appearances
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Olivier Giroud: 100 rollercoaster appearances

It’s been three years since Olivier Giroud joined Arsenal and on Monday evening, the Frenchman will be reaching an important milestone in his Arsenal career, making 100 appearances for the team. Before I start talking about Arsenal’s “pretty boy”, it’s important to mention that the striker has achieved a remarkable feat which was only surmounted […]

McCarthy – Maitland-Niles will be good enough for Arsenal
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McCarthy – Maitland-Niles will be good enough for Arsenal

Ipswich Town manager Mick McCarthy believes on-loan winger Ainsley Maitland-Niles has what it takes to become an Arsenal regular in the future. The 17-year-old has come off the bench three times for Arsenal, making his Arsenal debut as a half-time substitute against Galatasaray in the UEFA Champions League back in December. He’s had a good […]

Best Ever: Defensive Midfielder
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Best Ever: Defensive Midfielder

This one is a no-brainer. There is no question that Arsenal’s best defensive midfielder is the legendary Patrick Vieira. The French midfielder signed for Arsenal after the dismissal of manager Bruce Rioch and the arrival of another Frenchman to the throne of Arsenal, the man who still manages the Gunners, Arsene Wenger. Vieira later revealed […]

Best Ever: Left Back
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Best Ever: Left Back

A back-stabber, a renegade, a traitor who just happens to be one of the best left backs to ever play for Arsenal. Have you guessed who I’m referring to? If you guessed Ashley Cole, then you guessed right. It is with great regret and remorse that I bring to you Arsenal’s best ever left back, […]

Former Gunners boss says club lack leadership
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Former Gunners boss says club lack leadership

Former Arsenal manager George Graham believes the Gunners are missing a leader. Arsenal had a disappointing start to their season after losing 2-0 at home against West Ham United following a lackluster performance from the hosts. George Graham, who was known for being strict both on and off the pitch, managed Arsenal from 1986 to 1995 […]

Wenger – Winner will be determined after 15 games
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Wenger – Winner will be determined after 15 games

Arsène Wenger believes it will only take about 15 games to determine this season’s Premier League champions. Arsenal had a tough start last year, after being bombarded with injuries and struggling defensively, they managed to pick up form after Christmas, putting in wonderful performances and piling up victory after victory, but they never caught Chelsea who […]