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Post by olderfanca on Apr 30, 2009 15:27:50 GMT -8
Will Arsenal end the year in third place?
Will Man U falter and let Liverpool back into the race?
Who will be relegated (Hope it is not Hull)?
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Post by Helene on Apr 30, 2009 17:55:29 GMT -8
Waiting to hear your reports, OFC - I created this category just for you, I remembered your passion for EPL soccer!
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Post by olderfanca on May 2, 2009 15:10:46 GMT -8
Arsenal looked great today against Pompey. Arshavin led well as the captain and created all kinds of space for the guys to work with. It was a dream to see the teenagers out there doing their thing.
I hope the first string getting a rest will at least make the 2nd leg of the Champions League competitive against Man U.
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Post by mbr311 on May 5, 2009 5:41:21 GMT -8
Crazy stats about Man U and Arsenal:
Arsenal have not conceded a home goal in five Champions League matches this season, but they have never beaten an English side in European competition.
United have scored on all three occasions they have played at the Emirates and it is seven seasons since Arsenal have beaten United at home with a result good enough to send them through.
Arsenal have not lost at home for 24 Champions League matches since Chelsea won 2-1 at Highbury in 2004. One way or another, something has to give.
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Post by olderfanca on May 6, 2009 14:12:47 GMT -8
Crazy stats about Man U and Arsenal: Arsenal have not conceded a home goal in five Champions League matches this season, but they have never beaten an English side in European competition. United have scored on all three occasions they have played at the Emirates and it is seven seasons since Arsenal have beaten United at home with a result good enough to send them through. Arsenal have not lost at home for 24 Champions League matches since Chelsea won 2-1 at Highbury in 2004. One way or another, something has to give. I think Arsenal is successful with Continental European sides because their game style is similar. They don't do much long ball, just pass and move. The other top 3 Premier League teams either combine pass and move (Man U) or are pure power ball (Chelsea). These styles tend to overpower most of the Continental teams. When Arsenal plays one of the top Premier League teams they tend to have problems. |
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Post by Helene on May 7, 2009 19:06:43 GMT -8
Which team / style is it that Goran Ivanisevic is following so avidly? I know it's one of the EPL teams -
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Post by olderfanca on May 9, 2009 14:35:56 GMT -8
Which team / style is it that Goran Ivanisevic is following so avidly? I know it's one of the EPL teams - Goran supports a London team, West Bromwich Albion. They are the worst team in the Premier League. They will be relegated (demoted) to the lower league (Championship) this season. The last 3 teams in the Premier League each season are sent packing. The are demoted to a lower league. What makes the Premier League interesting, is that there is a battle between the top 3 to win the Premier League Title and then you have a battle at the bottom to fight being relegated. |
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