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Stoke City vs Arsenal: Match Thread

Discussion in 'Arsenal' started by Sanj, Aug 24, 2012.

  1. Kyle?

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    Why did Chelsea sign Moses? Don't they already have Hazard, Mata, Marin, Oscar, Malouda etc. They could do with a better DM, Mikel is poor and Romeu isn't ready yet.
     
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  2. Sanj

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    Forgot they even had Marin. The options they have in attack is truly amazing.
     
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    Offers us a physical presence. Very good counter attacking outlet.
     
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  4. Kyle?

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    Whenever Hazard gets the ball in this game, i feel its basically him saying "Hello. I'm Eden Hazard, and i'm far better than you"
     
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  5. Bobby Pires

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    Moses will probably end up like Adam Johnson has. A few seasons as a bit part player but eventually carted off to a mid-table team.
     
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  6. EmirAleks

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    I thought it was Arsenal-Stoke thread.
     
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  7. Kyle?

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    The match thread is normally used for the weekends other matches too. Don't worry, it will be used properly tomorrow.
     
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  8. District Line

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    By the way your team were at Watford Junction today. Took the train up to Stoke this afternoon. Did it last season as well to Stoke
     
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  9. Kyle?

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    If i were playing for chelsea, i would get injured all the time <whistle>
     
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  10. Kyle?

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    Right, serious stuff now. Wojcech is a doubt for todays game, he's having a late fitness test, so we may be forced into starting Fabianski. Against Stoke. Thats like a match made in hell. Fabianski is a decent shot stopper, but poor when it comes to aerial bombardment.
     
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    Good morning everyone! Looking forward to a great victory with no injuries today. <magic>
    Does anyone know how long before Sagna is back?
     
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    Wenger is thick skinned. Hopefully he will respond with dignity and class. The best to way to shut them up though, is to win.

    And they say, the sincerest form of flattery, is imitation. <ok>
     
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    2 goals in the first half would shut them up for good.
     
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    Mannone is starting. Terrible news.
     
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  17. Highland Gunner

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    Manone em gulp, hopefully we can pass and move and break em down today
     
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    Gonna have to score more than them today... no chance of a shutout I feel.
     
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    Anyone ready for some mis-kicking, crazy heading, excitment with Mannone in goal???
     
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  20. Kyle?

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    At least it's not Fabianski. That really would be a disaster. I have more faith in Mannone.
     
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