1886 Previews

Goonersphere's match preview page covering all first team matches. Previews include up to date injury lists, match facts, interesting stats, opposition analysis, head to head records as well as line-up and score predictions.

Jon writes weekend match previews for Goonersphere but you can catch his excellent regular blogging on http://woolwich1886.blogspot.com

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Tim Krul Could Hurt Arsenal's Ambitions For 2nd

Written by Jon Shay on 20 March 2015. Posted in 1886 Previews

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Match Preview: Newcastle vs. Arsenal – Premier League 21.03.2015

Having observed our annual purging of the Champions League, we can now turn our sights squarely on the Prem, and standing in the crosshairs is Newcastle who sit 11^th and might be content to coast along through the run-in secure in the sense that they will not finish among the top four, nor will they sink down to the relegation-scrap. This does not mean, however, that we can mail it in at St. James’s Park, not by a long shot.

Arsenal Will Beat Monaco... But By How Many?

Written on 17 March 2015. Posted in 1886 Previews

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Match Preview: Monaco vs Arsenal - Champions League 17.03.2015

It will take something special for Arsenal to score three without reply tonight in the Stade Louis II, against a team that have only conceded once in the group stage. However, the Gunners have just beaten Manchester United at Old Trafford to progress to Wembley in the FA Cup.

Alex Song Fancies Injury Stricken Hammers For Emirates Win

Written by Jon Shay on 13 March 2015. Posted in 1886 Previews

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Match Preview: Arsenal vs. West Ham – Prem League 14 March 2015.

The week began with a triumphant trip to Old Trafford, which is not to say that it will conclude with a similar result at the Emirates. Fresh off of our first win at Old Trafford since 2006 might suggest that we’re in fine form, but it also could mean that we’re ripe for an emotional letdown. Once upon a time, West Ham looked to challenge for a top-four finish—but have plummeted to tenth. Winless in their last seven matches, it would be all too easy to overlook them as we look ahead to AS Monaco on Tuesday.