Tag Archives: Arsenal

Sportsthoughts 124 – Have Arsenal turned the corner?

Posted on January 20, 2015 by John S

On Sunday, in the Premier League, something momentous (in football terms) happened. Arsenal went to Man City and beat them 2-0. Last year they lost 6-3. They also lost 6-0 to Chelsea and 5-1 to Liverpool. Collective nervous breakdowns in … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (123) – Premier League half time report

Posted on January 8, 2015 by John S

Just past the halfway point in the Premier League season; time for a few thoughts on what’s gone on so far. Top two predictable, rest pretty crazy. Chelsea and Man City are streets ahead of anyone else. Chelsea, in particular, … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (116) – Premier League predictions!

Posted on August 16, 2014 by John S

So, little more than a month since we were watching Germany dismantle Brazil in one of the most astonishing games in World Cup history, the Premier League is back. Time to forget about England’s mediocrity, the collapse of Spain, the … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (102) – Harlequins hit the Saracens wall, Arsenal conquer their demons

Posted on May 18, 2014 by John S

Saturday was a great sports viewing day. I had a cycle down to Hammersmith beforehand, before settling down for two big deciders for two of my favourite teams: Quins and Arsenal. (West Ham are on their hols already). For Quins, … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (99) – The rise of Liverpool; the fall of Arsenal

Posted on April 14, 2014 by John S

And so the Premier League reaches a climax. The big showdown yesterday between Liverpool and Manchester City ended 3-2 to Liverpool. A superb game of football, with Liverpool going 2-0 up, City clawing their way back to 2-2 and looking … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (98) – A painful day on the sports sofa

Posted on March 23, 2014 by John S

All 12.30 yesterday it all looked so good. Just back from a bracing cycle. Chelsea v Arsenal – Arsene’s 1000th game – then Saracens v Quins at Wembley, the afternoon rounded off with West Ham v Man Utd at 5.30. … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (97) – Wenger, 1000

Posted on March 21, 2014 by John S

Tomorrow Arsenal play Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. A defining moment for their season. If they win, the Premier League title is back on. If they lose, the quest is probably over for this season. A massive game. But it is … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (82) – Can Ozil transform Arsenal?

Posted on September 6, 2013 by John S

The transfer window shenanigans were madder than ever in the run up to 2 September in the Premier League. While most of the economy languishes in recession, the top football clubs, pumped up either by their oligarch benefactors and/ or … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (81) – Premier League predictions 2013-14

Posted on August 16, 2013 by John S

So tomorrow it’s back. The sports monster that sweeps everything else aside once it gets going. More money sloshing around than ever, now BT Sport has arrived on the scene. It has been a great summer of sport again, after … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (59) – Oh No! Arsenal 5 West Ham 1

Posted on January 25, 2013 by John S

Fortunately I went out last night, so I didn’t watch or listen to the drubbing that West Ham got at the Emirates. It mostly happened in a ten minute spell just after half time, when Arsenal rapidly scored four goals. … Continue reading →

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