5 Arsenal youth players that could make the step up

Arsene Wenger has often been accused of breathing new life into the team too often and that he buys too many young players when what Arsenal really need is a good experienced player. This season, however, is different.

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3 things you may have missed from this week's Capital One Cup fixtures

The Capital One Cup is now in full flow following the third round fixtures that took place this past week.

We had the return of Luis Suarez in Liverpool's defeat at Old Trafford and we have a very tasty fourth round fixture with Chelsea visiting Arsenal. Here are three things you might have missed from the Capital One Cup third round:

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Will Di Canio Get Another Chance At Top Level?

Paolo Di Canio has never hesitated to display his nutter credentials in football.  But can he get away with it as a manager? 

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Statistical Preview: Battle At The Bottom As West Brom Host Sunderland

Gareth McAuley notched up West Brom’s first league goal of the season in their 1-1 draw with Fulham last weekend - his injury-time header seeing the Baggies leave London with a point for their efforts. Steve Clarke will be hoping his side don’t leave it quite so late this weekend as Sunderland visit the Hawthorns.

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Premier League Preview - Gameweek 5

Here is a short preview and score prediction for all 6 Premier League matches this Saturday.

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The Importance Of Tomas Rosicky To Arsenal

The shaggy looking 32-year-old Czech Republic international perhaps hasn't enjoyed the career he would have wanted at Arsenal, with all the injuries he's suffered since his arrival back in 2006 from Borussia Dortmund. Now, I've picked up on Rosicky's importance fairly early on but I haven't yet had the platform to write an article on my thoughts. But the time has come, so sit back and hear my thoughts as to why Rosicky is as important to Arsenal as any other player on the pitch. Unless you've already realised this of course - it's surprising the amount of people that haven't in all honesty.

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Statistical Preview: West Brom Looking To Open Their Tally As They Travel To Fulham

Both Fulham and West Brom will be looking to improve on their poor starts so far this season. West Brom’s pursuit of victory is could be thwarted by Fulham centre-half Aaron Hughes, who’s managed to make a total of 32 clearances – the third most in the league.

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Transfer Deadline Day Winners & Losers – Outside Of The Elite

Whilst the likes of Mesut Ozil and Marouane Fellaini were the main headline makers on another chaotic and absorbing day of business, we take a look at which clubs outside of the big boys can be most happy with their dealings.

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Can Shane Long Lead The Line At West Brom?

After a deadline day move to Hull fell through, Shane Long has one hell of a job on at the Hawthorns.

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Is The Loan System Fair?

Loan deals have been around in football for a long time now.  Whilst some have certainly worked out better than others, the option continues to be taken out by the vast majority of clubs every season.  But do the rules need to be changed?

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A Closer Look At Nicolas Anelka

If you find yourself stumped on a football question in a pub quiz, the answer could well be Nicolas Anelka. One of the game’s most successful journeymen, let us take a look back at the Frenchman’s career. The list of top European clubs the striker has played for is almost endless: PSG, Arsenal, Real Madrid, Liverpool, Manchester City, Fenerbahce, Chelsea, Juventus and Bolton. Okay, maybe not Bolton, although he did lead the Trotters into the UEFA Cup for only the second time in the club’s history.

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Statistical Preview: Everton And West Brom Search For First Win Of The Season

Only a stunning header from Norwich new boy Ricky van Wolfswinkel denied Everton all three points at Carrow Road last weekend. Roberto Martinez will be expecting more ruthlessness at the back this week but must have been impressed by the all-round performance of the effervescent Ross Barkley, who capped a top draw display with an expertly taken long-range finish.

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The New Premier League Season - A Return To Form

Premier League football has returned, and we are all better for it. The opening weekend provided plenty of drama and intrigue as we saw Arsenal on the brink of crisis, normal business resumed with Manchester United, the return of Jose Mourinho and exactly why Manchester City are favourites to win the league this season.

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Premier League Preview - Can West Brom Cope Without Lukaku?

It is safe to say that West Brom slipped under the radar last season. On loan striker Romelu Lukaku took a lot of the heat off his teammates but they will have to step up to the plate this season as they will be without him after he returned to Chelsea.

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Striker Has Premier League Clubs Chasing Him, But Who Should He Choose?

With Matej Vydra seeming to be on his way out of Udinese, a host of Premier League clubs have started to prepare bids for the twenty one year old Czech Republic striker.

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