Emmanuel Adebayor
“Change is the only constant” – Fabio Capello and the aftermath of 4-4-2
As football doctrines go, the 4-4-2 formation is ingrained into the psyche. But this formation is out of date and Fabio Capello’s England need to realise this fact. Dan Bailey explores the Italian’s options for a new and revitalised England team.
Exceptional Villa can bring an end to Arsenal’s profligacy
Arsenal are not beset by goal-scoring problems but profligacy in front of goal has been a consistent issue as the club endeavour to pick up their first trophy since 2005. David Villa has been touted as the answer and Spaniard is set to leave Valencia in the summer, with Arsene Wenger poised to move for the striker.
Player Ratings: Arsenal
Manuel Almunia 6
Not at fault for any of the four goals and had little else to do in terms of testing saves or goalmouth action.
Intrepid Liverpool ensure Arsenal fall short again
Player Ratings: Liverpool
Kolo Toure 6
Competent throughout at right-back but an incredibly costly loss of concentration immediately after Arsenal had equalised gave the referee little option […]
Intrepid Liverpool ensure Arsenal fall short again
So, another Liverpool versus Chelsea semi-final awaits a disappointed neutral spectator who will still have in mind the dour clashes these pair have regularly fought out over the last few years.
But, perhaps, there is hope after Liverpool progressed from their quarter-final clash against Arsenal in thrilling fashion.
Both sides claimed they deserved to advance, and Arsenal […]
Splendorous Fàbregas leads his technicians to San Siro dethroning
Are Arsenal ready to replace Milan as champions of the continent? The mounting evidence suggests last season’s frustration-filled strugglers could just do so; becoming the first English side to win on Milan’s own patch has the jury preparing a unanimous verdict in the trial of the lethal youngsters who are wreaking havoc on the Premier […]
Youth and experience cancel each other out at the Emirates
It was billed as the clash between young and old, the grand masters of European football versus the new pretenders.
But after 90 exhausting yet goalless minutes at the Emirates, we are still no nearer to knowing just who will be taking their place in the last eight.
AC Milan will be the happier side with the […]
Flamini & Adebayor: Two more for Wenger’s success list
Arsene Wenger is a man not afraid to make bold decisions.
Selling Nicolas Anelka to Real Madrid in 1999 after the young Frenchman had looked set to become an Arsenal legend was bold. But he replaced him with Thierry Henry, and his decision was vindicated. Selling club captain Patrick Vieira in 2005 was bold. But he […]
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