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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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Iwobi Expected To Start His First NLD

Written by Goonersphere on 23 September 2015. Posted in 1886 Previews

Match Preview: Tottenham vs Arsenal 23.09.2014

North London Derbies are to be savoured and depending on your outlook this one couldn't have come at a better or worse time. This competition represents Spurs' best chance at a trophy so it would be utterly glorious to end their season before it's really even started. You know playing us is their cup final by the cringe-worthy videos they post like that horrendous affront to the musical talents of the late Amy Winehouse. If you haven't seen it I recommend you avoid it like the plague. The general theme is a young woman singing about her picking Tottenham over Arsenal, who her dad supports, because Spurs are so much better.... I know.

The Gunners Could End Chelsea's Title Hopes With Anything But A Loss

Written by Jon Shay on 18 September 2015. Posted in 1886 Previews

Match Preview: Chelsea vs. Arsenal – Premier League 09.19.2015

So. We've come full circle, it seems. Chelsea, who were a week ago in complete disarray, are once again ascendant. Arsenal, who were a week ago ascendant, are in complete disarray. What a difference a few days makes. Chelsea, hosting Maccabi Tel-Aviv, romped to a 4-0 win while Arsenal, traveling to Dinamo Zagreb, unravelled to a 2-1 loss. The only conclusion to draw from these results is that Arsenal's Saturday trip to Stamford Bridge will end in epic defeat, earning its place in the annals along side Hastings, Agincourt, or Waterloo. Something in my gut tells me there's far more to this one than any of those.

Arteta Could Start Against Unbeaten Zagreb

Written by Dyllan Munro on 16 September 2015. Posted in 1886 Previews

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Match Preview: Dinamo Zagreb vs Arsenal - Champions League 16.09.2015

This encounter against Dinamo Zagreb provides Arsene with a chance to rotate and allows squad players to try to make an impression ahead of the weekend derby with Chelsea. Opening day away games in the CL can sometimes prove to be a troublesome affair, and with Zagreb imperious in their domestic league the manager will no doubt be warning his players of the dangers of underestimating opponents, although with the Monaco debacle still painfully fresh the players themselves will be aware of that. Despite their domestic form, Zagreb have only qualified for the CL 4 times and this is their first appearance in 3 years. 3 points will be expected from the Gunners.