MATCH REPORT: Spurs 0-1 Arsenal
White Hart Lane Arsene Wenger paid tribute to a resilient defensive display after Tomas Rosicky’s wondergoal secured a crucial 1-0 victory against Tottenham in the Frenchman’s 999th game in charge. It...
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Data: Rosicky scores, Arsenal win – again
Arsenal won the 175th North London derby yesterday thanks to a sumptuous strike from Tomas Rosicky, their evergreen Czech midfielder. Perhaps this is not a coincidence, because Arsenal seem to have an...
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999 games: Wenger versus Ferguson – a statistical comparison
(Title photos by Wikimedia Commons and thesportreview.com) As Arsène Wenger prepares for his 1000th match in charge of Arsenal this Saturday, the time is ripe to compare his record with that of his...
View ArticleWenger focused on Arsenal – Chelsea not 1000th game
ARSÈNE Wenger believes that one day he will be “very proud” of his achievements at Arsenal, as he prepares for his 1,000th game in charge of the Gunners. The Gunners’ Saturday lunchtime trip to...
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Recipe for success: Arsenal’s Ramsey rewarded after Gordon’s nightmare
(Title photo by Wikimedia Commons) Gordon Ramsay might be weeping over his lost Michelin star, but the career of Arsenal’s Welsh wonder is on the opposite trajectory. Aaron Ramsey – described as a “key...
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Wenger’s best XI
With Arsène Wenger approaching his 1,000th match in charge of Arsenal this Saturday, the Islington Now sports department has been having heated arguments all week over the best players of his 18 years...
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Interactive map: The 46 nationalities of Wenger’s Arsenal
Created by Billy Ehrenberg and Tom Bayley with a little help from the Data Doctor As Arsène Wenger approaches his 1,000th match in charge of Arsenal this Saturday, we at Islington Now have looked at...
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What Sport is on in Islington this week?
Here’s a look at the week ahead in Islington sport: Thursday 27 March SCUBA DIVING: “Try Dive” for beginners @ Ironmonger Row Baths, Old Street. 19:00. £10. KAYAK: Slalom basics @ Islington Boat Club,...
View ArticleA sense of déjà vu at the Emirates after Arsenal draw 2-2 with Swansea
Arsenal fans could be forgiven for assuming the above quotation was Arsène Wenger’s response to a chastening week where the team followed-up a 6-0 thrashing by Chelsea in the manager’s 1000th game with...
View ArticleLicensing hours threaten future of Finsbury pub
A Finsbury Park pub could be facing closure after the town hall rejected its bid for late licensing hours, its owner has revealed today. Landlord Mark Kavanagh at The Auld Triangle pub, on St Thomas’s...
View ArticleMATCH REPORT: Welbeck haunts former side as Arsenal beat Manchester United
A feisty encounter saw Danny Welbeck come back to haunt his old team and manager as Arsenal beat Manchester United 2-1 in the sixth round of the FA Cup. It can’t be forgotten that Welbeck was forced...
View ArticleLive: Man United vs Arsenal
Manchester United VS Arsenal. With Leicester five points ahead of Arsenal in the Premier League table, Arsenal need to close the gap. Meanwhile Man Utd are six points behind fourth Man City. Lose this...
View ArticleArsenal sunk by Rashford brace for Manchester United
Arsenal lost vital ground in the title race today after being defeated 3-2 by Manchester United, who were inspired by a brace from Premier League debutant Marcus Rashford. Here’s how it happened in...
View ArticlePie shops help combat hunger
Pie shop donates leftover food to homeless charity in Islington. The post Pie shops help combat hunger appeared first on Islington Now.
View ArticleArsenal aim to defend unbeated record in France
Arsenal face Rennes in Europa League action, looking to defend their proud record in France. The post Arsenal aim to defend unbeated record in France appeared first on Islington Now.
View ArticleArsenal fan faces life ban after Chris Smalling attack
An Arsenal fan who ran on the pitch and shoved Manchester United defender Chris Smalling at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday has been named as Gary Cooper, and is set to be given a lifetime ban from all...
View ArticleThe attack on Man U’s Chris Smalling is a symptom of a sick society
It had been coming. This season has seen bananas land at the feet of black players while thuggish throwbacks to the darkest days of the 1970s and 80s were staged outside The Den. A relentless tide of...
View ArticleCouncil partnership to help thousand into work
The council is encouraging 90 local organisations that help people into employment, including Arsenal in the Community, to sign up to work together this week. The council held an event at the Emirates...
View ArticleArsenal Gay Gooners: fighting homophobia in football
Arsenal’s Gay Gooners are like any other football supporters’ club. They hold meetups before home fixtures, gather to watch away games and organise regular social events to “complain about the...
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