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Sam Baker

Sam Baker

Sports Journalist · 194 articles

Co-Editor for Read Arsenal.

Opposition Analysis: Sunderland
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Opposition Analysis: Sunderland

Gameweek 15 is upon us and this weekend Arsenal will take on Sam Allardyce’s Sunderland. The Black Cats have won their last two fixtures and so will be looking to widen the gap between them and the relegation zone. The Gunners, on the other hand, have not won in their last three Barclays Premier League […]

Wenger – We can still take top spot
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Wenger – We can still take top spot

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has argued that despite his side’s recent poor run of form, they are still in a good position to fight back this weekend and gain ground on current league leaders Manchester City. The Gunners have not won in the Barclays Premier League in their last three games, but Wenger remains confident […]

Leverkusen keen on selling Bender
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Leverkusen keen on selling Bender

German international and long-term Arsenal target Lars Bender looks likely to depart Bayer Leverkusen in the near future and manager Arsene Wenger may well be tempted to make a move for the player, whom he has scouted on numerous occasions. Several other Leverkusen stars have departed the club for the Barclays Premier League in recent […]

Szczesny caught smoking again
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Szczesny caught smoking again

On-loan Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has reportedly been dropped by Roma following their 6-1 thrashing by Barcelona. The Polish ‘keeper was caught smoking after the game and so disciplinary actions were taken. Szczesny has been caught out for smoking before and despite it being an acceptable habit in the old footballing culture, by today’s standards […]

Arsenal enter race for £30m rated Stones
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Arsenal enter race for £30m rated Stones

Arsenal are set to join the race for highly rated Everton and England centre-back John Stones. The 21-year-old was hotly tipped to join Chelsea in the summer, but after the move fell through, he remained at Everton. However, a host of top clubs are still chasing his signature, and now, Steve Stammers writing for the Mirror, […]

Opposition Analysis: Norwich City (a)
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Opposition Analysis: Norwich City (a)

Gameweek 14 is upon us and this weekend the Gunners take on Norwich City. The Canaries have been below par since their promotion to the Barclays Premier League and currently sit just three points above the relegation zone. Arsenal, on the other hand, have endured a mixed season thus far. They sit fourth in the […]

Malen – Bergkamp & Henry major influences in my decision to join
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Malen – Bergkamp & Henry major influences in my decision to join

Promising Arsenal Donyell Malen has claimed that former Arsenal pair Thierry Henry and Dennis Bergkamp acted as major factors in his decision to join the north London club. Malen joined the Gunners this summer from Dutch giants Ajax after a drawn out transfer saga involving several clubs, all vying for his signature. Arsenal eventually won the […]

Wenger – I’d be surprised if England had a doping problem
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Wenger – I’d be surprised if England had a doping problem

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has spoken at a news conference ahead of his side’s clash with Norwich City on Sunday. The Frenchman has been at the centre of a doping row with footballing body Uefa, who he claimed needed to improve their procedures when dealing with potential doping cases. The 66-year-old was asked again on […]

Cech – We know what we need to do
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Cech – We know what we need to do

Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech spoke to the media after his side’s resounding 3-0 victory over Dinamo Zagreb in the UEFA Champions League. Before the match, the Gunners were under immense pressure to secure a second win in Europe in order to keep their hopes of progressing into the next round of the competition alive. Following […]

Gabriel – I am ready for Zagreb
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Gabriel – I am ready for Zagreb

Ahead of their game this evening against Dinamo Zagreb, Arsenal defender Gabriel Paulista has reflected on his side’s performance against Zagreb earlier this season in the UEFA Champions League. The Gunners are currently bottom of their Champions League group, but Gabriel remains confident that his team can still progress to the next round of the […]

Opposition Analysis: Dinamo Zagreb
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Opposition Analysis: Dinamo Zagreb

Arsenal are set to take on Croatian side Dinamo Zagreb in their fifth UEFA Champions League fixture of the season. The north London side have not been in their best form recently and their loss to West Brom at the weekend does not set a good precedent for the upcoming game. Zagreb are also not […]

Arsenal send scouts to watch French midfielder
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Arsenal send scouts to watch French midfielder

Arsenal have been keeping tabs on promising Nice youngster Vincent Koziello. GetFootballNewsFrance have claimed that a host of top clubs were present at Nice’s last game with Lyon to catch a glimpse of the Frenchman. The Gunners currently possess three attacking midfielders in the form of Mesut Ozil, Santi Cazorla and Tomas Rosicky. However, with both Cazorla […]