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Raul: Barcelona & Real Madrid would dominate in EPL
I would argue that he's wrong. My points:
1) Both teams would be forced into the EPL shared tv revenue deal, reducing their big warchests.
2) Many of the types of diving found in LaLiga (or as LaLiga fans would call it, "art") would not pass muster in the current EPL officiating environment. Particularly because of the reputation for diving, both teams would be under careful scrutiny.
3) The EPL from top to bottom is filled with physical teams. Having Barcelona and RM deal with an upshot in injuries would be an interesting challenge to observe. They'd also experience and increase in fatigue.
In my opinion both teams would be heavy title challengers, favorites even. But I seriously doubt that they would dominate the EPL the same way they do in LaLiga with massive unassailable leads, as Raul claims. I'll also note that Raul has never spent a season in the EPL so he's more or less talking out of his arse. But there you have it.
Arsenal Column article on Aaron Ramsey's season
A worthy read, whatever you think of Aaron's season.
Wenger pays tribute to Pat Rice
The end of an era....
Walcott possibly available to face West Brom
PhysioRoom has Walcott expected to be back Next weekend in time for the final match of the season.
Denilson to return to Arsenal
It's reported he couldn't strike a deal with sao paulo to stay longer. He'll be back with us next season.
Van Persie takes PFA Player of the Year
...and Kyle Walker takes the Youth PFA award. He's good but there were better candidates....
Caption contest time!
(From FootballFancast.com: A beer bottle was thrown onto the pitch on Sunday and Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny picked it up and started drinking it! What a man...)
I want a Barca fan view of Cesc Fabregas' loyalty.
by silverace99 on Mar 28, 2012 5:10 PM EDT
on Barca Blaugranes
Hello there. Over in the The Short Fuse (SBN's Arsenal Blog), there is a ongoing argument. It started with the question of whether Cesc Fabregas could be considered disloyal when he left Arsenal for Barcelona. We've been there you've been there, that's not where I'm trying to go.
Where I AM trying to go with this is that there was one poster (only ONE, mind you, in case you're thinking we're a bunch of Cesc haters) who claimed that Cesc Fabregas said on an Barca TV interview that he was primarily interested in joining Barcelona for the trophies (rather than his more commonly stated reason of being a Barca lifer). Several of us asked him for a source of proof, but he failed to provide one and simply said that it was a Catalan interview that none of us would understand. I asked him for proof anyway, and again he did not respond. He went on to say there were "many" Barcelona fans who consider Cesc Fabregas to be a glory hunter.
What I want to know from Barca fans is this: Are there questions about Fabregas's loyalty to Barcelona? Have you guys ever heard (even if it's just in a rumor mill) that Cesc provided an interview in which he said he was mostly in it for the trophies? Is there a significant group of Barcelona fans who consider Cesc to be a glory hunter? Please be truthful (as I know you will be).
Thanks you for your time. I'm getting the feeling this poster was just making stuff up, but I can only feel comfortable if I hear it from a more reliable source.
38 commentsVieira: Refs give Man United home favours
OH NO YOU DIDN'T!
Injury update: Andre Santos returns, Arteta on schedule for the weekend
According to physioroom Santos is now just about healthy again. I doubt he will see playing time against Newcastle but it's great news that our depth is coming back.
Arsenal Report Player analysis: The curious and inconsistent case of Theo James Walcott
A very good read on Theo Walcott. It analyzes his play and what might be done to help him.
Some of the things will be familiar to TSF regulars who have participated in our impromptu Walcott discussions, but some things will be new as well.
Arsenal Finances for Dummies, part one: The £63m ‘Profit on Player Sales’
An analysis of what Arsenal's reported "player profits" really means.
Arsenal Report: Top of the pyramid: why Arsene Wenger has little blame in Arsenal’s woes
An interesting little read on Arsenal's backroom politics, as well as the importance of Champions League money to our transfer chest.
Keep in mind it's an opinion article. But I have great respect for the author (Ix Techau).
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Arsenal No.7 most valuable sports team in the world in Forbes 2011
...and 3rd most valuable football team in the world, behind ManU (1st) and Real Madrid (5th).
Clint Dempsey to be up for grabs?
Obviously there's very little here but if Dempsey wants actual playing time in the Champions League there's not many EPL clubs he could pick from. I would think Arsenal would be one of those, with our crap frontline second strings. The man is on fire.
Gibbs injury setback. Time to buy another LB.
sigh. Hello transfer window.
Premiership Week14 Open Thread
by silverace99 on Dec 20, 2011 3:06 PM EST
on The Short Fuse
It's been suggested, and I'd like to get started, an open thread on the week's EPL games. This will be a place to talk about all the various matches going on besides Arsenal games.
This will be of particular interest to our I Know The Score participants, but anybody is welcome to jump in and discuss.
This week's EPL games (copypasted from IKTS14):
English Premier League Fixtures for Tuesday, December 20th, 2011:
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Norwich City
Blackburn Rovers vs. Bolton Wanderers
English Premier League Fixtures for Wednesday, December 21st, 2011:
Aston Villa vs. Arsenal
Manchester City vs. Stoke City
Newcastle United vs. West Bromwich Albion
Everton vs. Swansea City
Queens Park Rangers vs. Sunderland
English Premier League Fixtures for Thursday, December 22nd, 2011:
Discuss!
Manchester United handed a CL lifeline?
If FC Basel are removed from the competition, Scum United will be back in the tournament. Unbelievable.
Player Focus: Arsenal Win When Song's On Song
We never really give Song the credit he deserves.
Lehmann: Boring, boring City
"They just pack men behind the ball, have five against two and just move the ball around. The goal then just comes from a fortunate circumstance."
BaZINGA!
Today's WTF: Samir Nasri's boxers
http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/2011/11/22/2581341/samir-nasri-boxers-manchester-city-uefa-champions-league-photo
MADNESS.
Yes that's Brek Shea and his ugly hair in the back.
RVP returns early from internationals
Rejoice! Van Persie will be skipping out on the Netherlands v Germany friendly and is headed back to London, as agreed by Wenger and Marjwik. He's survived through an international friendlies period without harm!
Man arrested over Tottenham Spy scandal
It speaks for itself.
A commercial for Arsenal store gear but nevermind that....I laughed when Ryo came on scene sitting on the conveyor belt eating cereal. Absurd but entertaining :)
Stan Kroenke hails team's 'spirit and fight'
It's good to hear something from him.
Pictures too: http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/stan-kroenke-addresses-the-squad-pictures
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