November 7, 2009

THE WOLVES OF CHANGE

It has become quite apparent in most news papers and articles this week, that Arsenal are a serious party-pooper this year for the expected United-Chelsea title contest.

Alex Ferguson came out this week and told Wenger and Benitez to forget the title, it’s between him and Ancelotti. Now, the latter of these two managers can certainly put aside dreams of title glory. Even the most diehard scouser must now know the game is up and that they could soon find themselves focusing solely on domestic cups.

But to tell Arsenal and Arsene Wenger that Man United with their flat, un-thrilling, ridiculously-lucky football is more of a threat to Chelski this term is ludicrous.

Arsenal actually appear the firm favourites to win the Premiership this year (and this is a statement I never thought I would hear myself saying for a long while) with their vibrant football, incisive passing, improved defending and finishing.

I find it rather condescending to see that some Sports papers are still calling us ‘in-form’ Arsenal ahead of the Wolves game. It seems some pundits are still determined to undermine Arsene at every turn with what they perceive as a ‘bent’ approach to football that contradicts the capital system being flaunted by Chelsea and City. Truly, the only way Chelsea can catch up with us after losing several key players in January is to spend big – huge in fact.

However, here they could run into a bit of a ‘sticky’ patch as Arsenal appear set to be taken over by billionaire businessmen Stan Kronke in the next few weeks. He himself has a personal fortune of around five billion pounds. But when you consider his wife, air to the Wal-Mart fortune stands to inherit over three-hundred-billion pounds, we stand in good stead against even Manchester City!

The American’s designs on the club are as of yet unknown but Arsene seems to trust the man that already owns several teams spanning the sporting spectrum of the USA.

But the prospect of Arsene being allowed to spend on those players he most covets adding to our already unreal squad is actually creating some movement in my nether regions as I type!

The thought of Igor Akinfeev, David Villa, David Silva, Lionel Messi (ok, that one might be a bit of a stretch!), Edin Dzeko, Neven Subotic, Daniele De Rossi, Brede Hangeland etc.

Players Arsene Wenger has talked about or mentioned, if Kronke does allow Wenger some serious ‘sugar’ in the January window Chelsea and United respectively, will be in serious trouble.

Imagine if you will, David Villa ‘hooking’ up with Fabregas, Arshavin, Nasri, Rosicky. Being flanked by the speed of Walcott, supported by the strength of Song and De Rossi!

Setting aside childish, giddy imaginings let’s move swiftly onto the weekend encounter with Wolves. Whilst two of our title rivals are tearing each other to shreds, we have the chance to quietly approach the pair, and before they know it we’re spring boarding them and leading the race into Christmas.

This is another chance to prove how lethal we are, how vicious and clinical, merciless and uncompromising. This is one of those games that should be a routine. One, two, three, nine nil it really doesn’t matter, as long as we come away with the three points.

My preferred staring line-up for tomorrow would be:

Almunia

Sagna     Gallas     Vermaelen     Gibbs

Song     Diaby

Arshavin     Fabregas     Nasri

Van Persie

Clichy of course is injured as is Nicklas Bendtner, Denilson and Walcott will resuming training next week which is a huge positive as even more strength is added to our squad.

With Rosicky and Eduardo on the bench we have some real attacking options as well. But I would like to see Samir given the nod after a great performance on his return to the champion’s league on Wednesday night.

Again, I’ve sort of got into this superstitious thing where I believe predicting a result will lead to an Arsenal loss but I do expect a healthy win.

Oh how the winds have changed though. From being no hopers in August that wouldn’t even get into the top four we’ve come a mighty long way to now be in my view, favourites for the league.

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November 7, 2009

WOLVES v ARSENAL: STARTING LINE UP AND PREDICTION

After convincing wins against Liverpool, Tottenham and AZ Alkmaar, Arsenal face another tricky game against a Wolves side who are unbeaten in three.

Arsenal seemed to have hit form at the right time, and we’re hoping to continue the free-scoring this afternoon at Molineux. The full match preview can be found here.

Arsenal are still missing a few key players through injury in Clichy, Walcott, Bendtner and Denilson, but I can’t see Wolves coping with what remains to be a very strong squad.

I fancy the following starting line up:

Almunia

Sagna     Gallas     Vermaelen     Gibbs

Song

Fabregas     Nasri

Eboue     Arshavin

van Persie

I’m going for Nasri ahead of Diaby, more in hope that Wenger finally comes to his senses and gives the useless Frenchman a rest.

Robin van Persie has hit the form of his life and seems to thriving with the responsibility of spearheading the Arsenal attack. He always seemed in the shadow of Henry, Adebayor, etc.. but we really are seeing the best of van Persie now, and let’s hope his form continues.

I’m going for plump for a prediction of 3-1 to Arsenal, with goals from van Persie, Arshavin and Nasri.

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November 2, 2009

ONE TEAM IN LONDON

I sat, well up in the dizzying heights of the emirates stadium, looming over the Tottenham supporters below dropping my arm toward them like a guillotine screaming ‘who are ya? Who are ya?’

Over fifty-five thousand of my favourite people in the world crying out with me in the thralls of victory, the smell of success abound, the look of dismay evident of the spuds below.

The atmosphere inside the emirates was electric, the Tottenham fans knew (if they hadn’t already when they crawled from whatever hovel they were living in that morning) that they were away to their great rivals, the mighty Arsenal.

It must be something like having an older, better looking, more respected brother, whose shadow you constantly find yourself walking in.

Robbie Keane’s comments in the week about Tottenham being as strong as Arsenal were put under the coldest of lights as Cesc Fabregas slammed home a great goal, seconds after Robin Van Persie had lit the fuse of the Arsenal fans with a snappy goal.

I hugged the Arsenal supporter next to me, unaware of his name having only exchanged pleasantries minutes earlier, it didn’t matter. Every single person in that ground was united on Saturday afternoon.

The gulf in class appeared wider than ever, even with players like Rosicky and Walcott injured.

Arsenal at times were scrappy, and the home fans began to feel this could be a tight thing before Robin Van Persie decided it was time for the team to move out of third gear and leave the Yids a quivering wreck having suffered a quick goal and an explosion of noise from the supporters.

Cesc Fabregas heaped on the misery and the scenes from inside the toilets, betting kiosk and eating areas at half time was one of jubilance and song.

We did much more than simply give the Yiddos a good old-fashioned whipping on Saturday however. We showed ourselves to be real title contenders, able to demolish a team that in many people’s eyes are top four contenders.

Solid performances were abound throughout the team and in truth; the score should have been at least double the final result. Eduardo alone should have bagged a hat-trick!

Arsenal however look a terrifying prospect for any team at the moment, but we need to focus on the game against Chelsea at the end of November. Win that, and we could easily be leading the pack come Christmas.

And with Chelsea losing several key players to the African Cup in January, Manchester United looking flat and Liverpool providing the comic relief this year, we are in with a very, serious shout.

But enough drooling and fantasising. My score for the players on Saturday.

  • Almunia – 7.5 – Didn’t have an awful lot of taxing work. But when he was called upon looked good. Seemed as if he were laying claim to that No. 1.
  • Clichy – 7.5 – A more attacking game from Gael. But most certainly picked up his game today.
  • Vermaelen – 8 – This guy is insane, made about five tackles in a row before being unfairly booked. Already a real favourite, judging from the chatter in the ground. An absolute machine!
  • Gallas – 8 – Clearly enjoys life with the Verminator, both were solid and gave Keane and Crouch nothing.
  • Sagna – 7.5 – Gave relief and pace down the right. Whipped in some excellent balls and is having a great season so far.
  • Diaby – 6 – Most of the groans from the fans came from Diaby mistakes. Still ‘hogs’ the ball for far too long and makes rash decisions and frequently misplaces passes. But the will does seem there. Almost like the spirit is strong but the flesh weak.
  • Fabregas – 8 – Rough opening but quickly grabbed hold of the tempo and dictated to Tottenham. Fantastic run for the second goal and made some eye-watering passes.
  • Song – 7.5 – Solid. A bit too rough on occasion but I’m not complaining, he’s been one of those players that’s made the difference this year.
  • Arshavin – 7 – Not the greatest of displays and had a couple of chances I thought he’d bury. Tottenham however frequently went from white to brown when he was on the ball. He seems to already have a menace about him in the premier league that veteran players would kill for.
  • Bendtner – 7 – Unfortunately injured but looked like one of the best out there for the short duration he played. Held the ball and picked out good passes.
  • Van Persie – 9 – Great game for the Dutchmen. A brace and always a threat, star player for me today.

Great win, bragging rights are ours. Now let’s press on, Carling Cup at Eastlands and continue to storm through the premiership!

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November 1, 2009

ARSENAL 3-0 TOTTENHAM: PLAYER RATINGS

Another easy three points for Arsenal with a convincing 3-0 win over North London rivals Tottenham. The full match report can be found here.

Two goals from Robin van Persie, and a wonder-goal from Fabregas secured Arsenal into a handsome position in the Premiership, and within touching distance with Manchester United and Chelsea.

Robbie Keane’s words prior to the game…

If you look at the two squads, you look at us and think, ‘We’re definitely on a par,’ but that will only be judged at the end of the season. If you look at the last four or five years, for some reason Arsenal always got ahead of us slightly, but if you look now, it’s certainly even. And if you look at the squads, the bench that we have is probably a little bit stronger than their bench.

He really needs to keep his mouth shut. There are eleven players on the pitch, and it’s irrelevant who is on the bench. Silly boy.

Anyway, onto the player ratings, and we have some interesting ones for you to take in.

  • Almunia (7) – Looked comfortable enough. Definitely feels safer with him between the sticks.
  • Sagna (9) – Absolutely quality game. A consistent performer who averages a 7/10, but this was one of his better games for Arsenal.
  • Gallas / Vermaelen (8.5) – Both had quality games. Solid as usual, and working up a great little partnership.
  • Clichy (7) – Nothing outstanding from Clichy. Had moments, but overall nothing to rave about.
  • Song (10) – Best player on the pitch. Was absolutely quality. Can’t say much else about Song.
  • Fabregas (8.5) – Good game from Cesc, capped off with probably the goal of the season.
  • Diaby (3) – Useless as usual. Never has a good game. All you Arsenal fans who say ‘Diaby has potential’ are idiots. He’s had potential for about 15 years!
  • Arshavin (6) - The Russian hasn’t really hit the form that took us into the top four last season. Looks a little off the pace this season.
  • Van Persie (8) – Two goals from the Dutchmen, and two very uncharecteristic goals.
  • Bendtner (7.5) – Limped off with a groin injury early on, but he looked promising before that. I think we’re going to start seeing the best of Bendtner soon, and he could prove the critics wrong.

Subs:

  • Eduardo (5) – Missed two one-on-ones, which you would generally bet your house on him scoring. He doesn’t seem to be the same player he was before his injury. Actually, he’s looking quite dreadful.
  • Eboue / Ramsey (n/a) – Not enough time to make an impact.

You may think I’ve been a little harsh on Diaby, but quite frankly, I don’t care. It’s all about opinions, and why not share yours.

Next up, we have a couple of away games against Wolves and Sunderland, which should prove tricky, but I’m sure we’ll overcome them both.

Adios folks.

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October 26, 2009

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October 26, 2009

OLD HABITS

As I sat, mouth open, face aghast, I was trying to piece together what exactly had just happened before my eyes. The same feeling you get when nursing a hangover and trying to remember what exactly it was you did last night and who you have to apologise to today swept over me.

2-2! 2 – Bloody 2! This cannot be happening! Put aside the fact the referee gift wrapped those two goals for West Ham; we should have been out of sight. The ref’s incompetence (especially with that penalty) shouldn’t have mattered.

I had spent the best part of my four hour shift at work arguing with a colleague about Arsenal’s credentials for the title this year. Spouting names like Arshavin, Fabregas, van Persie and Vermaelen as our heroes. Yet my dreams and arguments exploded in my face come the final whistle at Upton Park.

Sure, we take a comfort from moving above the dreaded Spuds with a game-in-hand, but really?!

That was most certainly two points lost today, atrocious defending in places and something that has been said about our team time and again – no killer instinct.

We should have banged another goal in, in the first half and then at least a couple in the second. Five nil lads, back to your luxury houses for a long soak in the bath and bed, all geed up for a weekend meet with Spurs.

Instead we take a point away from this game, our moral as been severely beaten and old-man Redknapp will be licking his deformed lips with delight at the prospect of getting ‘up us’ in his words.

Simply, boys and girls, we don’t have a player who lives to score goals and today more than most, I really think we should have swapped Arshavin and Van Persie over. The little Russian delights in turning to goal and going for a strike. Eduardo was brought on way to late in my opinion, as was big Nick.

We crave a player like Torres to sit up front, waiting for deliveries from Arshavin, Fabregas, Rosicky, Walcott, Van Persie, Nasri, the list of creative players to feed this goal machine (whoever he may be) is endless.

Van Persie is NOT a striker. He is an affluent, creative player with an absolute rocket for a shot. He belongs outside, as he does with Holland.

Next point (breathe, breathe), I don’t want to bash the young keeper too much, but was at fault for the first goal. His parry did more harm than good in that situation and frequently today his decision making showed all the impetuous signs of youthfulness all too common in our squad.

Yes, the penalty was not a penalty. Song barely breathed on the guy ad he went over, an absolute disgrace in my opinion. But then as we all know, these things happen in the beautiful game.

Carlton Cole flaunted himself for Wenger today who was rumoured to be interested in the big striker during the summer and gave a good account of himself. He seemed to enjoy buzzing around Clichy and making a complete nuisance of himself.

Today’s game puts our title chances under a microscope. We took our foot off the gas ‘big time’ today and against AZ in the week.

Play to the final whistle as my coach always taught me. We shouldn’t however, see this as the end of all things and should brace ourselves for the media storm tomorrow regarding ‘crisis at arsenal’ and ‘Cesc ready to walk away’ as we’ve become accustomed to.

There are several areas that were highlighted today and that need to be addressed in January by Le Boss.

The goalkeeper:

I truly believe we need to invest here; these guys just are not cutting it. Almunia is trustworthy on a brilliant day. Fabianski is extremely accident prone and Mannone is just too young and too inexperienced.

A GK I’ve always admired is CSKA’s Igor Akinfeev, a real bullish player who commands his box and would work well with an equally bullish player in the Verminator. £10-15 Million Pounds should see his move to the Emirates.

Defence:

Clichy, oh Gael, Gael Gael! Tut, tut! What has happened to you this year? In my opinion outshone thus far by Sagna. His speed is the only thing that makes up for his mistakes that are creeping in far too often. Wenger is reportedly interested in Van Der Wiel from Ajax, who is supposedly of a very similar style to Vermaelen and regarded as one of the fastest defenders in Europe.

I still maintain the belief we need another player to kick Denilson and Diaby onto the bench. A Daniele De Rossi would be welcome (although I can’t see Wenger forking out). The pair would cost about £23 Million Pounds, Van Der Wiel for 8 Mil and De Rossi for between 15-20 Mil.

Striker:

An out and out goal scorer is a must. We can forget the Torres’ and Villa’s of this world straight away as Wenger will not look at a £30 Million investment as reasonable. Even seeing how pivotal Torres is to our rivals Liverpool.

A player like Edin Dzeko (who impresses me greatly) is more like it. He’d fetch around £15-17 Mil. The 6ft 3inch striker and his partner Grafite scored seventy goals between them in the Bundesliga last year. Incredible!

There are also other interests like Neven Subotic, Inler, and Matuidi etc.

But, here’s how I scored it: (Please, no angry reprimands this week, this is just my opinion, you’re free to believe whatever you wish, this is how a feel)

Mannone – 6 – Not a good game at all in my opinion. Was at fault for the first goal and never really got to grips with commanding his box today.

Sagna – 7.5 – Played well today. Fantastic cross to set up Van Persie’s tap in, some good running and overall a good work rate.

Gallas and Vermaelen – 8 – This is the first time I score the pair together but I thought they played brilliantly as a unit today. Went to sleep on occasion but on the whole were the strong spine we need.

Clichy – 6 – Not great today. Some good speed, end product left a lot to be desired and just isn’t as defence minded anymore. Maybe he looks at Eboue’s new role with envious eyes?

Song – 8 – Was strong and even knocked Carlton Cole over a few times today. Was not at fault for the penalty as it wasn’t a foul.

Diaby – 6 – Again with this guy! Some good stuff and then some reckless rubbish. Gave away the free kick that led to the first goal and seems to heap unnecessary pressure on the defence with risky football.

Eboue – 7.5 – Good effort again, good running. Just not strong enough to be a starter ahead of Rosicky, Walcott and Nasri when fit.

Fabregas – 8 – some great play today. Not his best but still some excellent balls and maintained the tempo for large portions.

Arshavin – 7 – Some moments of greatness again. But never had that ‘spark’ today.

Van Persie – 7 – Absolute tap in for a goal and some good moments. Just not a ST in my opinion, looks uncomfortable sometimes.

Right, Wenger’s men need to dust themselves off because I always fear a spiral of depression, battered moral and poor results with AFC after a shock.

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October 24, 2009

WEST HAM v ARSENAL: STARTING LINE UP AND PREDICTION

After 4 Premiership wins on the bounce, and the boys back in contention, we will be looking at improving on that on Sunday when we face a West Ham team low on confidence.

Upton Park is never an easy place to go to, and regardless of the form West Ham are in, it won’t be plain sailing for Arsenal tomorrow.

Arsenal are looking pretty much free from injuries, apart from a few late fitness tests from Eduardo, Bendtner and Rosicky.

I’m going to go for the following starting line-up tomorrow:

Mannone

Sagna     Gallas     Vermaelen     Clichy

Song

Denilson     Fabregas

Eboue     Arshavin

Van Persie

I’m going to plump for a scoreline of 2-1 to Arsenal, with goals from Van Persie and Arshavin.

Peace out homies, and all that.

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October 22, 2009

CAN WALCOTT PUT HIS INJURIES BEHIND HIM?

Undoubtedly among the brightest prospects of upcoming English footballers, Theo Walcott is blessed in many departments that can increase his teams football betting odds. Blistering speed, tricky feet, an irrepressible instinct for movement through the niche between fullback and centre half (straight from the Wenger school of run-making) and an Henry-like ability to slide finishes in-off the far post.

Yet for all of this attacking talent, he seems plagued by the cruellest ailment to befall a Premier League player, the debilitating curse of an injury-prone body. Wenger maintains that this is no more than the usual complaint of a young body bowing to the strain of professional competition, but it is to be expected that the manager will defend his players when their fitness is doubted.

Walcott’s setbacks have been ever-present since his arrival in 2006, alternating between injuries to his knees, calves, thighs, hips, back and shoulders. A hereditary shoulder complaint has led to separation followed by dislocation, calling for the insertion of a metal pin and further surgery. He has been out for treatment fifteen times in three years – a record which far surpasses that of players in a similar age group playing at Premiership level. Walcott’s speed obviously counts against him when he suffers high impact falls, but the main worry is that the shear volume of problems could take their toll in the longterm. Even if Walcott bulks up physically and no longer balances competition with the strain of growing, the question is whether his delicate frame will exhibit any permanent weakness from these troublesome injuries.

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October 21, 2009

A DUTCH CRUISE

It was apparent from minutes into the game with AZ that Le Boss had told his stars to keep the tempo down, to take it easy and to avoid any rash decisions or challenges that could lead to injury.

The premiership title has been blown wide open and you can truly sense a shift in power in England at the moment. Paul Merson said before kick-off that in his opinion, ‘Arsenal look like the best team in the country and are not a mile behind Barcelona!’.

While some of my amoeba minded friends sat and scoffed at such a comment and touted Chelsea and United as the same-old same-old favourites, I sat pondering our former player’s words.

Yes, both we and Chelsea have two losses under our belts. However, our first (Manchester United) was a dubious one at that having bossed the game for 90% of its duration and then a rather unscrupulous penalty from Wayne ‘Tom Daley’ Rooney followed by an own goal led to our grossly unfair defeat.

The second yet another trip to Manchester which I’m not going to delve into, suffice to say I will be getting my ticket in April for their return to the Emirates although I’m sure the man I’m really going to see will have a cold, flu, poorly leg, smallpox etc

Chelsea came at Wigan (4-0 Arsenal) and then Villa Park, both they deserved to lose.

But Mr. Merson is right, before last night we had won seven games in a row scoring twenty one goals, amazing!

It was incredible to listen to Merson saying our spine of Gallas, Vermaelen, Song, and Fabregas was actually our strong point, having been exposed as painfully lacking by Man United in the semis of this very competition last year at the Emirates.

We also have several players ready to slot into that area, Ramsey, Denilson and dare I say, Abou Diaby?

We then have our little attacking stars (Fabregas of course is not simply a defensive spinal player) such as our skipper, Arshavin of course, Van Persie, Walcott, Nasri, Rosicky, Eduardo etc.

Arsenal cruised last night however, with Vermaelen and Song my favourite players clearly showing what style of game Wenger was playing.

While one nil would have been superb, one-one away in Holland to the Dutch Champions courtesy of a 93rd minute goal is hardly the end of all things!

It could be a lot worse, I mean, you could be beaten at home, couldn’t you Liverpool? Barcelona? (Is it wrong I actually got physical pleasure from seeing Barsenal lose to Rubin at the Nou Camp?’)

Arsenal have easily qualified in this group, so easy in fact was it that I wasn’t even paying attention the Liege score, and in truth still don’t know it now!

It was a solid, if a little dull performance at times tonight and I would have been singing their praises had we not got pegged back last night, but still, in third gear we looked as if we were humouring a very, very good team last night.

As I say there were a couple of stand-out performances Thomas Vermaelen and Alex Song I thought were the two best by far but Arshavin had a good game (hideous back pass from inside opposition territory giving a corner aside!). RVP had a solid game as did Fabregas (not fantastic, but then, we can’t expect what he’s been treating us to every week now, can we?’

My player scores:

  • Mannone – 6. To be honest, didn’t have a lot to do, didn’t think he could do a whole lot about the goal. Perhaps he could have come to the ball but perhaps that’s super critical. Nice to have some competition in this area.
  • Sagna – 6. Fair, not great. Some good runs, hooked up with the advance players well.
  • Gallas – 7. Played well, was solid enough, really looks as if he enjoys playing with the Verminator.
  • Vermaelen – 8. Really good game from the CB last night. Absolute bulldog at the back. Put his heads to a ball an AZ player was volleying and won the challenge!
  • Clichy – 6. Hasn’t come to life in my opinion this year yet. Really hasn’t clicked, defensively or in an attacking manner, his speed means he can make up for his mistakes that are creeping in far too often.
  • Song – 8. Solid again, cleared up and started off moves, really brilliant.
  • Diaby – 6. Meh. Some good stuff, some good runs but agree with the commentator, ‘I haven’t really heard Diaby’s name.’ Almost scored an own goal as well, but not really his bad, was it RVP?
  • Eboue – 7. Good energy, good willpower, tried and tried and tried. Not a starter in my mind but a good squad player.
  • Fabregas -7. Good, some sloppiness but I do really believe Wenger told his boys to take it easy tonight ahead of a weekend trip to West Ham.
  • Arshavin – 7. Some moments of brilliance, and one bizarre one! Always looks confident and relished playing as a CF for the last minutes getting two or three shots on target in moments up top. Hint, hint Mr. Wenger.
  • Van Persie – 7. Good, good. Some really lovely touches and really should have scored in the first half.

As the scores show, the team were on cruise control last night yet still never looked in any trouble or discomfort. Let’s not jinx it guys, but its looking very, very good at the moment.

Frightened Mr. Ferguson, Mr. Ancelotti? Not nearly frightened enough, you have no idea what’s ‘gunning’ for you!

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October 13, 2009

ARSENAL PLAYERS IN THE BEST PREMIERSHIP TEAM

A few years ago (circa 1998-99), you would have taken a select Premiership team, and it probably would have consisted of Arsenal and Manchester United players. The players and team being the likes of Vieira, Petit, Anelka, Beckham, Keane, Stam, etc..

Those were the good old days.

Nowadays, the likes of money-bags Chelsea and Manchester City have appeared on the scene, and Liverpool have become stronger and stronger over the past 10 years or so.

With this in mind, how many Arsenal players would walk into a Premiership XI, and what would the team be? I would say Arshavin and Fabregas would walk into the team, and possibly Nasri at a push. With that in mind, this is my Premiership XI:

Petr Cech

G. Johnson     Vidic     Ferdidnand     Evra

Essien

Fabregas     Gerrard     Arshavin

Drogba     Torres

3 from Liverpool, 3 from Man United, 3 from Chelsea, and 2 from Arsenal. Does that sound reasonable?

Please send in your comments, and your thoughts about your top Premiership team.

Take care now, bye-bye then.

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