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Columns written in Match Reports during 2005:

Match Reports | Henry on the double as Arsenal back on track

30 December 2005,

A belated xmas match report from Arsenal-land by regular reporter David Rumney who saw a return to scoring form as Arsenal record their second feastive victory.

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Match Reports | Poor refereeing costly as Arsenal go down to Chelsea

19 December 2005,

Andrew Smith was at Highbury to record his thoughts on Arsenal’s first home defeat of the season, it leaves Arsenal in 8th place. Read Andy’s views.

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Match Reports | Quality of finishing sees youngsters progress

1 December 2005, Darren Bowser

A competitive outing for the young Gunners who made it through to the quarter finals for the third straight season, with thanks to the quality of strikers at the Gunners disposal.

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Match Reports | Cygan is better than Savage

29 November 2005,

Many fans think they know who Arsene Wenger should sell and buy. However it is Arsene who has kept Arsenal in the top 2 since 1997/8 not Keith Edelman or blog’s blog so lets Keep the faith.

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Match Reports | Kids throw it away, but Bendtner shows his class

17 November 2005, Ant Hartman

Reserve team match reports return to Arsenal-land as Ant Hartman provides a review of the action as Arsenal and Southampton share a draw at Barnet FC.

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Match Reports | Henry at the Double as Arsenal Beat Sunderland

7 November 2005,

100% home form continues as Gunners gain momentum with a comfortable home win. Andy Smith reports.

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Match Reports | Sorcerer almost ready to step aside for the young apprentice

3 November 2005,

A second view of Arsenal vs Sparta Prague provided from reporter David Rumney.

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Match Reports | Classy Arsenal cruise through to last sixteen

3 November 2005,

Simon Poole watched the redcurrants outclass Sparta Prague to romp through to the CL knockout stages.

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Match Reports | Pires the master on favoured stomping ground

30 October 2005, Darren Bowser

Fabregas wasted out wide, but second half reshuffle enables a strong recovery and a share of the spoils in a typical North London derby at the lane as Pires and van Persie impress.

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Match Reports | Henry takes the record, Reyes relief

20 October 2005, Darren Bowser

186 – Thierry Henry becomes all time record scorer for Arsenal as Arsenal’s 100% Champions League start continues, if only our Premiership away form could match.

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Match Reports | Runt of litter can't derail the Sol train

20 September 2005,

Reporter Simon Poole watched Sol Campbell bag a brace on an important night for the Gunners.

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Match Reports | It’s not much fun against the 4-5-1

16 September 2005,

Have Arsenal met their match with the 4-5-1 formation? David Rumney reviews Arsenal’s opening match in the champions league this season.

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Match Reports | Cygan & Henry at the double as Gunners recover from Chelsea loss

26 August 2005,

Arsenal bounce back to beat Fulham and claim 3 points despite the early setbacks of a penalty miss and Jensen goal. Andrew Smith reports the action.

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Match Reports | Arsenal 4 Norwich City 1

31 May 2005,

Arsenal slip smoothly back into gear following the international break. Read Andrew’s thoughts on Arsenal 4-1 Norwich.

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Match Reports | Toffeemen come unstuck as Bergkamp inspires magnificent 7

12 May 2005,

Match Report: The swagger’s back as Arsenal smack the Toffees for an impressive 7 with Dennis Bergkamp proving he’s worth “one more year…”

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Match Reports | CL finalists defeated as Gunners (just about) secure 2nd spot

9 May 2005,

Match Report: Senderos and Fabregas shine again as Arsenal all but secure 2nd spot in the Premier league.

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Match Reports | West Brom 0 Arsenal 2

3 May 2005, Greg Leedham

Arsenal are made to work for a 2-0 win which perhaps in the end flattered the Gunners who found their usual fluency hard to find against a determined West Brom fighting for their Premiership existence.

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Match Reports | Arsenal 1 Tottenham 0

26 April 2005,

Arsenal secure the double of North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur and for now at least postpone any Chelsea title celebrations.

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Match Reports | Arsenal 1 Bayern Munich 0 (2-3 Agg)

10 March 2005,

A win for Arsenal but defeat overall once more as the Gunners fail to make the latter stages of the champions league. Reporter Andrew Smith gives an overview of Arsenal’s performance.

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Match Reports | Arsenal 3 Portsmouth 0

6 March 2005,

Arsenal close the gap to Manchester United in the race to finish 2nd with a comfortable win at Highbury. David Rumney reviews the action.

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Match Reports | Aston Villa 1 Arsenal 3

7 February 2005, Greg Leedham

The Gunners showed an immediate reaction to the Manchester United defeat with real swagger as the demolished Aston Villa with a 3-1 scoreline which flattered the midland side. Greg Leedham provides a full review.

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all articles in the Match Reports section: latest to oldest

Recent

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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