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Arsenal's consistent mediocrity must end

North London derbies have provided special memories for Arsenal in the past. Only seven losses in 49 have clearly shown the red side of London to be dominant. However, with Spurs four places higher in the league, and their straight-forward victory in the 50th derby, the last at White Hart Lane, it seems a sign that the power struggle is turning in their favour.

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The power of sport to unite us is unwavering.

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Premier League's position as football's focal point is more vulnerable than it has ever been

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Arsenal must take one step backward to later take two steps forward

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Arsenal and Sutton United have more in common than meets the eye

During the pre-match interview, Arsène Wenger stood in a small room in the Sutton United stadium, answering questions next to the bed in which the reserve goalkeeper sleeps three nights a week. This was a comical affair. It was lapped up by the ex-players and pundits, who hailed Sutton for providing a 'real FA cup tie’, in which a semi-professional side can take on a Premier League club. Although 105 division places and £1.4 billion separates the two teams, there really isn't much difference between them.

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February 28, 2017 12:23

The end is nigh for Arsène Wenger

With Chelsea racing into the distance relatively unopposed, Arsène Wenger’s Arsenal looks to be finishing a thirteenth consecutive season without a Premier League title. With Gunners fans becoming increasingly restless and Wenger’s contract expiring at the end of the season, it seems ever more likely that his 21 year reign may come to end this season.

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February 15, 2017 10:58

Big team bias and refereeing decisions

This season has once again exposed the top-flight referees.

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January 26, 2017 12:06

Payet episode has opened up a new can of worms

Slaven Bilic recently announced that Dimitri Payet would not be playing for or training with the West Ham first team for the foreseeable future because “he does not want to play for us”. One often hears of tube drivers taking days off work to protest for their rights, but now Payet, who earns an estimated £125,000 a week, has gone on strike. After having a £19 million Marseille bid rejected against Payet’s wishes, does he have the right to refuse to play?

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January 19, 2017 12:01

Sensational footballing moments just keep on coming

2017 has only just begun, and already the Premier League has produced some sensational footballing moments. Giroud’s scorpion kick against Crystal Palace is being named goal of the season, Chelsea have continued their nearly record-breaking form, and Arsenal have managed to come from 3-0 down to draw against Bournemouth in a thriller on Tuesday night.

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January 5, 2017 10:30