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Fan of Arsenal, Robert Pires and most everything to do with rum and whiskey. Smiter of those that ought to be smote.
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Boss expecting Ozil return at Hull
Arsene Wenger says that Mesut Ozil should make his comeback from injury this weekend.
The Gunners travel to Hull on Sunday and the record signing is...
Kallstrom starts, Koscielny returns: Arsenal v West Ham teams
Arsenal: Szczesny, Sagna, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Vermaelen, Arteta, Rosicky, Kallstrom, Cazorla, Podolski, Giroud
Subs: Oxlade-Chamberlain, Fabianski, Sanogo, Jenkinson, Akpom, Bellerin, Ramsey
West Ham: Adrian, Reid, Tomkins, Jarvis, Armero,...
Giroud: we can’t blame tiredness
Olivier Giroud says fatigue can't be to blame if Arsenal don't get the right result against West Ham tonight.
Although they played 120 minutes on Saturday,...
Wenger planning for next season
Although his own future is still in doubt, Arsene Wenger says the club are planning for next season, and that he's determined to ensure the...
Arsenal related person does something
An Arsenal player, or a person vaguely related to Arsenal, has done something.
That person then posted a picture or a video on Twitter, Facebook or...
Podolski unhappy at Wembley hooking
Lukas Podolski has admitted he was unhappy at being taken off in the FA Cup semi-final, and his role in the team which rarely sees...
Arsenal face Hull City in FA Cup final
Arsenal will play Hull City in the FA Cup final.
The Tigers beat Sheffield United at Wembley this afternoon to secure their place in the May...
Diary of a season: Wigan 1-1 Arsenal (2-4 on pens)
So, we're through to the FA Cup final after a somewhat torturous semi. Hayley and Vince regain their composure to discuss ...
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Wigan 1-1 Arsenal (2-4 on pens): The Guff
So here's some of the reaction to the penalty shoot-out win over Wigan which saw Arsenal go through the FA Cup final next month.
The record...
“Use the force, Lukasz” – penalty hero’s admission
Goalkeeping hero Lukasz Fabianski has admitted he had to use intuition to stop two of Wigan's penalties yesterday as his YouTube research on the takers...
Video: Wigan v Arsenal Tunnelcam
Behind the scenes action from today's FA Cup semi-final. Watch SZCZ bouncing at about 6 minutes in.
Wenger relieved but happy to be going back to Wembley
Arsene Wenger has admitted his relief that Arsenal got through their FA Cup semi-final against Wigan today, and bemoaned the number of players the Gunners...
Wigan 1-1 Arsenal (2-4 on penalties): player ratings
Ok, so it wasn't much fun over the course of the 120 minutes, but we got there in the end and that's basically all that matters (as the first post of the live blog today said).
Anyway, here's how the players rated. Please note we are still in joyous with relief mode and essentially we want to enjoy the fact we're in the final despite the fact we played like a bag of cat sick. Remember, you can leave your own ratings and comments too.
Report: Wigan 1-1 Arsenal (Arsenal win 4-2 on penalties)
Arsenal: Fabianski, Sagna, Mertesacker, Vermaelen, Monreal, Arteta, Ramsey, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Cazorla, Podolski, Sanogo
Subs: Szczesny, Jenkinson, Gibbs, Kallstrom, Akpom, Eisfeld, Giroud.
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It wasn't fun, in any way, but...