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Columns written in during September 2007:

AL Editorial | Plenty of depth but Gilberto has a part to play

28 September 2007, Darren Bowser

Editor Darren Bowser considers the future of Gilberto and competition in central midfield ahead of an important away day for Arsene Wenger's side as Arsenal look to maintain their advantage at the top.
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Fan columns | Usmanov: We don't need you, we don't want you

28 September 2007, Michael Strevens

Arsenal are going from strength to strength on and off the pitch. Yet Alisher Usmanov's attempts to buy the club are casting a shadow over what has been a brilliant start to the season. Michael Strevens argues that the current board have done an excellent job and must be allowed to continue.

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Referendum | Arsenal: Strong enough to be Champions?

26 September 2007, Darren Bowser

In light of our fantastic start to the season in all competitions, in this month's Referendum we have asked our forum members whether Arsenal are capable of winning the title this season. Editor Darren Bowser reviews the responses.
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Player Focus | The rise of Arsenal's new talisman

26 September 2007, Helen Gallery

Following the departure of Thierry Henry at the end of last season, Helen Gallery explores the emergence of Cesc Fabregas as his replacement as Arsenal Talisman. »»»

Forum Views | Can Theo Walcott fulfill his potential?

24 September 2007, Lenny Antonelli

With Theo Walcott likely to start against Newcastle later tonight, this week's Forum Views asks whether the young Englishman is capable of fulfilling his enormous potential, and ponders his strongest position.  »»»

AL Editorial | Total football?

24 September 2007, Lenny Antonelli

The current squad's style of play bears certain resemblances to Rinus Michels' beautiful game, writes Lenny Antonelli »»»

Fan columns | In our defence

19 September 2007, Andrew Carey

Andrew Carey reviews Arsenal's performance at White Hart Lane, coming under close inspection is; the form of Almunia, Gilberto and Arsenal's at times alarming defensive lapses in what was otherwise a thoroughly good win for the Gunners. »»»

Fan columns | Tenth Time Lucky Arsene? Champions League Group H Preview

19 September 2007, Michael Strevens

Arsenal kick off their tenth Champions League season tonight at home to Spanish high flyers Sevilla. Michael Strevens gives the lowdown on our European opponents and asks if we can finally land the top prize.
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Match Reports | The best is yet to come

18 September 2007, Ant Hartman

AL's reserve match reporter Ant Hartman watches the youngsters give a creditable account of themselves in another 'boys against men' contest. »»»

AL Editorial | Mathieu Flamini - the ultimate squad player

17 September 2007, Michael Strevens

Michael Strevens reflects on Saturday's victory over Spurs and the contribution of Mathieu Flamini to our great start to the season. »»»

AL Editorial | Tottenham vs Arsenal preview

14 September 2007, Darren Bowser

Editor Darren Bowser previews the 141st North London derby, an early kick-off gives Arsenal the perfect chance to show the pack a clean pair of heels with a win that help snowball Arsenal's impressive start into some serious momentum.
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Fan columns | Versatility, Resilience and A Love Of The Game

14 September 2007, Richard Clarke

Columnist Richard Clarke reviews Arsenal's potential for a title fight and highlights three reasons why he believes that Arsenal's young guns have a chance.
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Fan columns | The best pound for pound team in the land

10 September 2007, Ben Norris

Arsenal Manger Arsene Wenger has scored an early pre-season victory over his biggest rivals by being named the most financially savvy boss among the Premiership’s top five clubs says independent finance sit fool.co.uk »»»

AL Editorial | Arsene Wenger, the manager of our lives

8 September 2007, Darren Bowser

This week Arsene Wenger signed a new 3 year extension, editor Darren Bowser reflects on the significance of the deal and Wenger's future at Arsenal.
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AL Editorial | The future of Arsenal's central midfield

4 September 2007, Lenny Antonelli

Who should replace Gilberto when the Brazilian is injured or deployed at centre-half, and looking forward, who should be the vice-captain's long-term replacement? Lenny Antonelli looks at the options in central midfield. »»»

Match Reports | Arsenal’s young guns twinkle in the twilight

4 September 2007, Ant Hartman

Ant Hartman watches a radiant Arsenal side blow away Portsmouth for the second time in as many days. »»»

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Five key issues facing Arsenal this summer

It promises to be an eventful summer at Arsenal as we seek to build on the progress made over the last year. Michael Strevens highlights five key issues facing the club between now and August.

§ Fan columns [8 May 2008]


Arsenal need to add players, not lose them

A third season has now passed without silverware. Seth Singh Jennings argues that if next season is to bring an end to this barren run, the club must keep hold of this campaign’s success stories. 

§ Fan columns [30 April 2008]


Looking for a leader

As the season winds down, Andrew Carey scrutinizes the psychological state of the current squad, and assesses how the need for leadership might impact summer transfer activity.

§ Fan columns [29 April 2008]


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