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ARSENAL VS MANCHESTER UNITED
1 of 2 BIG matches this weekend!
i'll post the injury news & the stats in the next post 
| Quote: |  Arsenal have the chance to derail Manchester United's title challenge when the two old rivals meet at Emirates Stadium on Sunday, live on Sky Sports 1.
With both historic clubs in superb form at present with their attacking philosophies paying dividends, a classic surely awaits in the latest instalment of one of the Premiership's great rivalries - which has previously witnessed all manner of conflict, as well as a food fight.
Arsene Wenger and Sir Alex Ferguson have now been at odds for over a decade and, as ever, the stakes will be high when United visit the Emirates Stadium for the first time.
Ferguson currently enjoys a six-point cushion at the top of the table and, depending on Chelsea's result at Liverpool on Saturday, could end the weekend with either a formidable lead or the narrowest of advantages.
The official line from North London is that emulating the 1-0 victory over United at Old Trafford earlier in the season would keep Arsenal in with a shout of the title, but with 15 points to make up Wenger will be more concerned about cementing a UEFA Champions League place at present.
The Frenchman also has the incentive of winning his personal battle of wills with Ferguson, as Wenger has won 13 of the 32 meetings between the bosses with the United chief victorious in 12.
The Gunners have looked in fine shape in recent weeks, winning all four of their games in 2007, and have captain Thierry Henry leading the charge with a goal in each of his last three games.
Robin van Persie is awaiting the results of an ankle scan to determine his chances of playing, and if the Dutch forward misses out then Emmanuel Adebayor - who scored the only goal of the game at Old Trafford - will start after shrugging off a thigh injury.
Arsenal's biggest concern is the absence of vice-captain Gilberto due to suspension, whilst senior figures Freddie Ljungberg (hamstring) and William Gallas (thigh) remain sidelined.
Emmanuel Eboue is also a doubt due to an ankle problem, and, with Lauren leaving to join Portsmouth, Justin Hoyte will continue if the Ivorian misses out.
Whichever side Arsenal put out, they will have to be at their free-flowing best if they are to engineer a win over a United side that has lost just once in their last 12 games.
Ferguson is also enjoying the benefits of a full strength squad as Wes Brown is expected to return after missing the win over Aston Villa due to a virus.
Louis Saha made his comeback from a groin injury at Old Trafford, and could return to the starting line-up in place of Henrik Larsson for the game which could have huge repercussions at the top end of the Premiership table.
Skysports.com Prediction: 1-1
Far too close to call, United may be top dogs but The Gunners are firing and have home advantage.
Player to watch: Wayne Rooney
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i'll say 2-2, henry x2 & rooney & ronaldo  |
| Fri Jan 19, 2007 3:17 pm |
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TGL:CBKoE
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Arsenal - Manchester United
Latest News - Arsenal
Sat. 13. Jan.
11.37
Injuries: Emmanuel Eboue (ankle), Fredrik Ljungberg (hamstring), William Gallas (thigh)
Thu. 11. Jan.
11.35
Back from injury: Striker Emmanuel Adebayor has comeback in the Arsenal side following a thigh injury that sidelined him for 4 game(s)
Tue. 09. Jan.
11.33
Injuries: Emmanuel Eboue (ankle), Emmanuel Adebayor (thigh), Fredrik Ljungberg (hamstring), William Gallas (thigh)
Sun. 07. Jan.
11.59
Back from injury: Midfielder Abou Diaby comes back in the Arsenal side following a leg injury which kept him out of action for 38 game(s)
Sat. 06. Jan.
23.52
Injuries: Emmanuel Adebayor (thigh), Fredrik Ljungberg (hamstring), William Gallas (thigh), Abou Diaby (broken ankle)
Latest News - Manchester United
Wed. 17. Jan.
23.54
Loans: Forward Giuseppe Rossi from Manchester United has made a switch to Parma on a 6 month(s) loan starting from the 17-01-2007
Sat. 13. Jan.
10.53
Injuries: Wes Brown (virus)
Fri. 12. Jan.
10.52
Back from injury: Striker Louis Saha makes a comeback in the Manchester United squad after suffering a groin injury that kept him on the sidelines for 2 game(s)
Mon. 08. Jan.
23.42
Loans: Right-back Phillip Bardsley from Manchester United has joined Aston Villa on a 6 month(s) loan starting from the 08-01-2007
Sun. 07. Jan.
02.59
Injuries: Louis Saha (groin)
Next Fixtures - Arsenal
21-01-07 23:00 Arsenal - Manchester United Premier League
25-01-07 03:00 Tottenham - Arsenal Carling Cup
31-01-07 02:45 Arsenal - Manchester City Premier League
01-02-07 03:00 Arsenal - Tottenham Carling Cup
03-02-07 22:00 Middlesbrough - Arsenal Premier League
10-02-07 22:00 Arsenal - Wigan Premier League
Next Fixtures - Manchester United
21-01-07 23:00 Arsenal - Manchester United Premier League
01-02-07 02:45 Manchester United - Watford Premier League
03-02-07 22:00 Tottenham - Manchester United Premier League
10-02-07 22:00 Manchester United - Charlton Premier League
21-02-07 02:45 Lille - Manchester United Champions League
24-02-07 22:00 Fulham - Manchester United Premier League
Results last 6 Games - Arsenal
13-01-07 Blackburn - Arsenal 0-2 Premier League
09-01-07 Liverpool FC - Arsenal 3-6 Carling Cup
06-01-07 Liverpool FC - Arsenal 1-3 FA Cup
02-01-07 Arsenal - Charlton 4-0 Premier League
30-12-06 Sheff Utd - Arsenal 1-0 Premier League
26-12-06 Watford - Arsenal 1-2 Premier League
Results last 6 Games - Manchester United
13-01-07 Manchester United - Aston Villa 3-1 Premier League
07-01-07 Manchester United - Aston Villa 2-1 FA Cup
01-01-07 Newcastle - Manchester United 2-2 Premier League
30-12-06 Manchester United - Reading 3-2 Premier League
26-12-06 Manchester United - Wigan 3-1 Premier League
23-12-06 Aston Villa - Manchester United 0-3 Premier League
Previous Meetings
17-09-06 Manchester United - Arsenal 0-1 Premier League
09-04-06 Manchester United - Arsenal 2-0 Premier League
03-01-06 Arsenal - Manchester United 0-0 Premier League
21-05-05 Arsenal - Manchester United 0-0 (pen. 5-4) FA Cup
01-02-05 Arsenal - Manchester United 2-4 Premier League
01-12-04 Manchester United - Arsenal 1-0 Carling Cup
Top 5 Goal Scorers - Arsenal
1 Gilberto Silva 6
2 Robin Van Persie 6
3 Emmanuel Adebayor 4
4 Thierry Henry 3
5 Mathieu Flamini 2
Top 5 Goal Scorers - Manchester United
1 Cristiano Ronaldo 9
2 Wayne Rooney 3
3 Louis Saha 3
4 Paul Scholes 3
5 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 2
source: oddsdna.com |
| Fri Jan 19, 2007 3:18 pm |
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doggiedog
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i will have to be biased and say 1-0 man u and and tgl when is the top scorers list from |
| Fri Jan 19, 2007 5:14 pm |
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TGL:CBKoE
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| doggiedog wrote: | | i will have to be biased and say 1-0 man u and and tgl when is the top scorers list from |
i think from this season, even tho henry may of scored more than 3, but i got it from a UNQUOTED post from another soccer forum, so ya cant blame me 4 not checkin, |
| Fri Jan 19, 2007 5:19 pm |
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Nasr09  
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Arsenal to win 3-0. Goals from henry, rosicky, van persie. Yep top goal scoring list seem off.. Hope van persie fit to play...otherwise he cant score the 3rd goal... |
| Fri Jan 19, 2007 5:33 pm |
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nakamura
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lmao i predicted it in the liverpool chelsea forum |
| Sun Jan 21, 2007 7:24 pm |
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psil69
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Now that they beat Macnchester, do you think the Gunners still have a shot at the title? |
| Sun Jan 21, 2007 7:30 pm |
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nakamura
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we can't lapse we've gotta get a streak going |
| Sun Jan 21, 2007 7:32 pm |
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