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i've said before half the problem is all the millions that is paid to agents. It's money that leaks out of the game and if the clubs weren't held to ransom on mystery fees to agents for no reason we could all get cheaper tickets.

Shame FIFA and UEFA etc don't seem to give a toss

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As long as they get a piece of the pie...they won't care :)

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Too true as at the end of the day the supporter is basically the last thing the greedy clubs care about.

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Jack Wilshere is in the squad to face Norwich tomorrow. Looks like he might get a few minutes at the end if all goes well :)

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Lets hope all goes well great man.

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Chris Kirkland hit by Leeds fan at Sheffield Wednesday

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20012421

Lets hope this supporter gets banned for life and gets charged with assault.:td::(

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i believe he should be castrated. The gene pool doesn't need him.

The world would be a better place if he doesn't breed further

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Wow what a stunning goal by Gary Cahill at Spurs putting Chelsea 1-0 up.:clap:

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Yes it was bad and shouldn't happen, but is a slight push on the face really enough to leave someone on the floor needing so called "treatment"

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Yes, good strike

I find lennon a frustrating player. Good pace, nice skills, but doesn't know when to release the ball...always tries to beat 5 players, when 1 or 2 would do. And poor at crossing :)

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I'm annoyed. Can't stand either team, but would rather Tottenham won to peg Chelski back at the top.

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I just noticed, Man City play wednesday, then saturday, but Man Utd play Tuesday, then Sunday.

Seems unfair, or as is popularly known, rigging the game for Man Utd :D

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It does not matter if it was a slight push in the face as we must not tolerate mindless thuggish supporters invading the pitch to potentially injure someone but not just that as well as when people see that on TV it put football in a very bad light indeed.

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Wholly agree with Den.

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l see you are getting in your excuses early dear chap.;):D

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No, just noting it.

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It seems your wish is coming true Mark.:)

Wait a minute all change as Chelsea have just scored two quick goals.

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I know, very annoyed. Would have made dockers blush the language I used at the TV. The thought of Chelski winning the league makes me very annoyed.

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Oh dear Man Utd are at it again.:D

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Get your shorts on old boy as you might be required with your side down to 10 men.;)

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Everyone goes through fixture congestion Colin.

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Indeed but Colin likes playing Mr Grumpy sometimes.;)

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Normally the tuesday is played on the saturday, and the wednesday the sunday

If it had happened to Man Utd, there would be an uproar, probably protests, and claims that Man Utd should be awarded the premiership for next 10 years, as compensation

I of course exaggerate, 9 years is closer to truth :D

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Internationals happen 2 days prior to league fixtures around Europe. Thats even worse. Luckily for us in the EPL it balances out in the end and changes are allowed if a good enough case is put forward such as Chelsea last season.

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Pretty average performance by us so far.

Why does the camera have to keep panning to fat Sam chewing like a pig. :(

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Sorry to say Julian but they have started the second even more dismally.

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Arsenal team to play Norwich: Mannone, Jenkinson, Mertesacker, Vermaelen, Santos, Arteta, Ramsey, Cazorla, Podolski, Gervinho, Giroud
Subs: Martinez, Djourou, Coquelin, Wilshere, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Arshavin, Gnabry

:D

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You can sit down Colin now as it looks like you might get a point from this.:D

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A must win game for Arsenal even at this stage of the season thenry.

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Arsenal looking like also rans even at this stage of the season as Norwich take the lead.

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[QUOTE=denphone;35487037]You can sit down Colin now as it looks like you might get a point from this.:D[COLOR="Silver"]

I never stood up :D

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[QUOTE=colin25;35487065]No but your pint was l suspect.:D

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Pretty poor so far from Arsenal. Norwich are lively.

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[QUOTE=denphone;35487066]I don't drink :)

And my cup of tea was steady. Win a few, lose a few. Life goes on

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This Arsenal keeper is looking like a reincarnation of that old Man Utd keeper Taibi in my mind.

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I still think Arsenal will win

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What would you do for the second half thenry?.

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Perhaps score goals? :D

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subs. change. midfield needs to be opened up.

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At the moment there's more chance of Norwich perhaps getting another rather then Arsenal scoring but as we learnt with your beloved its not over till the fat lady sings.:)

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Beloved? Not sure my gf will appreciate being called a fat lady :D

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Oh dear l'm in trouble now.:Yikes:

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Wenger might as well put Jack on for Ramsey.

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Can't do that now as The Ox is off.

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Where do you start with Arsenal as they showed a lack of desire , a lack of work ethic in a simply appalling performance.:td:

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poor performance. didnt deserve anything from the game. well played Norwich

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I know, I can't stand that either

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Fair play to you on the result TD.

We are in serious trouble with our defence, or lack of.

Failing to sign Premiership players is coming back to haunt us.

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Sorry to see your team struggling Julian and l think its crucial your team try to sign some experienced PS players in January as its still early days yet and there have been many teams with some inspired signings in Jan who have got them out of the relegation mire by the end of the season.

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Not a good start for Sunderland fans with some poor defending in the first 3 minutes.

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I want 4-4, with Ba and fletcher getting most of the goals...no point guessing who my strikers are in fantasy league :D

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Well good old Cabaye has given me a few extra points already.:)

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Didn't look anything like 'slight to me'

Any way they have identified and Arrested a 21 year old, in connection with the assault, at 1pm this afternoon.

http://news.sky.com/story/1000563/ar...t-during-match

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another shocking display by sunderland Krul did not have one save to make all game even though they had 10 men for most of it thanks Demba for resucing us a point we not had 1 good game all season come on Martin sort it out and bloody play 2 up front we cant just count on only fletcher all season

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Agree Martin was very negative today

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so where do people think Theo will end up? I think Liverpool.

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He won't go to Man City one suspects because he won't get a place up front and yes if he is going to leave its highly likely Liverpool would be one of the favourites to secure his signature.

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your short of strikers so may be you'll make a move in January. he wants 100+k

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Whether he gets offered 100+k by Liverpool is another matter thenry.

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but could Liverpool afford him Den mate they wont spend money they could not afford Dempsey and Walcott would cost lot more

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I think he should take a massive pay cut and come back home.

Oh, hang on, it's defenders we need...

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try telling Theo. its the norm with all these hikes and to be honest Wengers to blame as well banging out silly contracts. when youve got players on 50 odd k offering nothing like Bender of course those offering something will want double. anyway it looks like theres going to be two decent target men up for grabs for a cut fee or on a free in 2013. Fernando Llorente and Robert Lewandowski. I'd happily take Lewandowski. Chamakh and Bendtner need to leave making room for 2 targetmen in Giroud already here and Lewandowski. I'd also like a smaller active type of striker in.

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Unfortunately money is talking here. It would make no sense to leave a club regularly securing Champions League football for one that struggles to make the Europa League (Qualifying through a final)

Arsenal are better off without greedy players and won't miss him, replace him with someone that want's to do good at Arsenal.

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Well we shall see what transpires in the January transfer market Dave.

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early goal in Russia makes for a decent game.. i hope. to be honest it probably will be. these early Russian kick offs always warm you up for the late fixtures. (UK time that is)

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Yes it should be a interesting game now great man.

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Not going well for our sides at the moment in Europe tonight and especially so for Man Utd.:(

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Celtic 1 up at Barca :LOL:

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Great start for them.:tu:

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ouch! thats got to hurt. Barca score in the last minute of injury time. 2-1

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We really need to stop giving teams a 2 goal headstart...

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To me the Celtic game was good apart from the fact that they were up against Barca.

Barca dominated this game and showed Celtic how to play good football and the Celt Keeper kept them in the game, the killer shot was Barca's winner, BUT why did Celtic allow the ball go past FIVE players before the goal was scored.

I was rooting for Celtic tonight, but they have to play better than this against the big guns.

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Glad you enjoyed the game Arthur. It's true that they have to play better if they want to beat Barca. Just a little bit of effort and we'd have beat them by 3 or 4.

I suspect the ball went past the five players because they all choose to duck out of the way in the 94th minute to ensure they wouldn't go home with a point. Personally, I wouldn't be shocked if it transpires that the players each had a pound on 2-1 being the correct score. I'm pretty sure the goalkeeper tried to punch the ball into the net a minute before Barca scored. He was so poor he missed the target.

{if anybody feels like inserting sarcastic smilies at any point - feel free. Chances are you'll probably get it right}

Anyhow, I missed other scores, Who were Tottenham Hotspur playing in the Champions League tonight?

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Yes indeed and stop playing Carrick as a CB as your own good self could probably play better in that position then him.;)

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Don't you just love Ukranian football today? I certainly do, gives me ample opportunities to wind up my brother aunt and step dad who are all die hard Chelski fans.

I'm asking for a Donetsk shirt for my Christmas present now!

Gutted for Celtic losing a draw at the end, and damn United coming back from 2-0 down. Ho hum.

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early kick off again. this one should be good. Zenit vs Anderlecht.

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someone shut this moron up on the stadium mic

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No goals in this one so far thenry but l do fancy Zenit to win this one by the odd goal.

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seems possible although crazy. there should of been goals scored by now.

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And Zenit has just scored.

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decent prediction Den. frustrating game though. speaking of frustration! Wengers decided to again pack midfield. unbelieveable.

Arsenal: Mannone, Jenkinson, Mertesacker, Vermaelen (c), Santos, Coquelin, Arteta, Ramsey, Cazorla, Podolski, Gervinho
Subs: Shea, Djourou, Koscielny, Arshavin, Gnabry, Giroud, Chamakh

Schalke 04: Unnerstall, Uchida, Howedes, Matip, Fuchs, Neustadter, Hoger, Holtby, Afellay, Farfan, Klaas Huntelaar
Subs: Hildebrand, Moritz, Marica, Jones, Barnetta, Draxler, Kolasinac

Referee: Jonas Eriksson (SWE)

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Arsenal will win by the odd goal l think but please don't put money on it.

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no dont say that. we're in need of a 100-nil win :(

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knew this would happen. pass to death, fall over and now ride our luck.

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What a great goal from Man City who have been outplayed so far.

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Typical..I was just thinking, lescott is the type of player I like to see play for England (he is that bad), i go for a pee, and Man City score. Amazing how quickly you can shake, spin and run back :D

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I also was thinking Nasri has done nothing for awhile :D

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Pathetic defending, not much more you can say :(

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Sorry Colin but poor defending has let your side down again.:td:

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poor everything at the Emirates. Gervinhos falling over and upfront. Podolskis out wide and not tracking back so Santos is dealing with a lot alone. Schalke should of had a peno. same old crap. youd think with the extra man in midfield, Ramsey would protect Santos or another role such as Coquelins while protecting Santos.

second half.. lets see what Boulds done.

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This Arsenal team is a mere shadow of the great Arsenal sides of yonder.

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I am impressed with the way Lescott can stand still and watch opposition score goals..he has that down perfect. Added to his ability to pass to the opposition, he has a great future :)

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And it gets worse.:(

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Mancini knows what the problem is and is going to sort the problem out.:rofl:

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I keep telling mancini, don't copy the Liverpool way :D

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The only difference is your team has spent several hundred million and still seems to be a team of individuals who can't defend run by a tinkerman.

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GET IN! Erikson!

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English champions you are having a laugh.

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AJAX! :o:

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Scary, doesn't say much for rest of league :D

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Indeed.;)

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Same old Arsenal.:(

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yup Schalke go 1 up. not surprising to be honest

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A lack of quality and a lack of leadership are just two of the things that are wrong.

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Fantastic win for Ajax. Well done lads :tu: :D

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No its Wenger. Time to go me thinks. Peps looking to be available at the end of the season. Please just leave Wenger.

The AGM is tomorrow.

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Brilliant Ajax performance. That is how football should be played.

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I missed all of the goals yesterday apart from Barca vs Celtic. I thought they would show them all in CL goals at 10 as they couldnt at 6 because of the early kick off :mad:

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You say it's time for Wenger to leave every time we hit a bad patch.

People need to calm down. These two games have been poor but a lot has been encouraging this season, good performances against City and Liverpool. We've already been to stoke, Chelsea wasn't great but they are on a roll.

This kind of reaction is slowly turning me off football. Everything is always so dramatic. Sometimes you lose in sport. Every year the same articles, the same notions, the same complaints. Yet Arsenal finish apart on par with what their financial position should merit. Sometimes above. Wenger was getting lots of credit for the turn around last season and for reinventing the team at the start of this season. Now he is the senile old fool again.

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Santis been stopped playing and Gervinho falls over.its the same old Damien. why try play a barca or spainish style when you havent a sqaud with all round qaulity. its either truly not there or its not being touched. our squad depth sucks yet theres proven qaulity. whos at fault for the circles? me for complaining?