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Author: Andrew McCarten

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Henry loan not enough for Arsenal

Henry loan not enough for Arsenal

December 27, 2011 by Andrew McCarten

Andrew McCarten looks at the prospect of Arsenal bringing back a past great to help solve their over reliance on Robin van Persie.

Darron Gibson: The Crossroad of a Career

Darron Gibson: The Crossroad of a Career

November 19, 2011 by Andrew McCarten

As Ireland makes plans for Euro 2012, Andrew McCarten looks at a man who will be touch and go to make the trip.

Arsenal-Dortmund draw defines current Gunners

Arsenal-Dortmund draw defines current Gunners

September 15, 2011 by Andrew McCarten

Andrew McCarten looks at Arsenal’s opening Champions League result and how it sums up their current situation as a whole.

Drenthe poised for breakthrough at Everton

Drenthe poised for breakthrough at Everton

September 8, 2011 by Andrew McCarten

Andrew McCarten looks at Royston Drenthe’s move to Everton and the possible impact of the Dutchman at Goodison Park.

Meireles adds creativity to Chelsea midfield

Meireles adds creativity to Chelsea midfield

September 2, 2011 by Andrew McCarten

Andrew McCarten believes that Chelsea have pulled off quite a coup with the signing of Raul Meireles from Liverpool.

Another defeat, but Mourinho making progress at Madrid

Another defeat, but Mourinho making progress at Madrid

August 22, 2011 by Andrew McCarten

Real Madrid may have come second best to Barcelona once again but Andrew McCarten is impressed with the progess being made under Jose Mourinho.

Would Messi get the same criticism for Balotelli's back-heel?

Would Messi get the same criticism for Balotelli’s back-heel?

July 27, 2011 by Andrew McCarten

Mad Mario has been at it again, but Andrew McCarten wonders whether his latest controversy would have been so bad had it been committed by someone else.

Can Aquilani make an impact at Anfield?

Can Aquilani make an impact at Anfield?

July 20, 2011 by Andrew McCarten

Andrew McCarten believes Italian international Alberto Aquilani has a future at Liverpool after a year on loan at Juventus.

Villa Begin to Rebuild Under McLeish

Villa Begin to Rebuild Under McLeish

July 18, 2011 by Andrew McCarten

There are big changes afoot at Villa, and Andrew McCarten looks at how Alex McLeish is settling in to his new role.

Where Next for Adebayor?

Where Next for Adebayor?

June 29, 2011 by Andrew McCarten

It’s probably the most important summer yet for the career of Emmanuel Adebayor, and Andrew McCarten wonders what might be next for the Togolese striker.

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