Could Marouane Chamakh be set for a re-birth?
Stop sniggering in the back in the back, but could it be time for Arsenal’s misfit Moroccan striker to make his return from the shadows and help save the Gunners’ flagging season?
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Why Andre Santos can become an Arsenal force
In recent weeks and days it has become rather easy to lambast and ridicule Arsenal’s Brazilian full-back Andre Santos. In brutal honesty, his performances at left-back since Kieran Gibbs’ injury have been nothing short of disastrous.
Are Chelsea better off without John Terry?
Off the pitch, there is not much that needs to be said on why Terry’s absence could benefit the club. Of course, he may be a quite wonderful servant for Chelsea and his rapport with the fans is second to none after Didier Drogba
Sagna return provides a welcome boost to Gunners’ defensive uncertainty (Video)
With all the attention on Jack Wilshere’s potential return in Arsenal’s Premier League clash with basement side QPR, it has perhaps been missed that Bacary Sagna is also set to make his return from a second broken leg in 12 months.
Manchester United fears grow over Kagawa (Video)
The news that Shinji Kagawa will miss the next three to four weeks with a knee injury will only increase the worries of the Manchester United staff and supporters, some of whom have just begun to become a little worried over the form of their Japanese playmaker.
Will Aaron Ramsey ever re-discover his best form?
It has long enough now since Aaron Ramsey returned to first-team football for Arsenal following his 12 month absence from a leg shattered by Stoke’s Ryan Shawcross; the time for excuses is over and the question must be asked: will Aaron Ramsey ever become the player he once looked destined to be?
Andres Iniesta – a class apart (Video)
UEFA are criticised for many things but in their recognition of Andres Iniesta as the Best Player in Europe award for the 2011-12 season, ahead of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, the organising body should be applauded.
Afellay proving there is life after Barcelona (Video)
Many could have forgiven Ibrahim Afellay for sulking somewhat. After being touted as “the next best thing” for what seemed like an age in Holland as he developed from a flying winger to midfield fulcrum for PSV, there were high expectations from the Dutchman when he joined Barcelona in January 2011.