The Diary Of A Pessimistic Arsenal Fan - The B Team Triumph In Emirates Cauldron Of Hate

By Shane Thomas

ARSENAL 1-0 STOKE

Arsenal moved to within a point of Manchester United at the top of the Premier League table after overcoming Stoke in a spiteful encounter at The Emirates. But the victory could come at a heavy cost for the Gunners.

The Diary Of A Pessimistic Arsenal Fan - Arsenal Must Jump Their Final Hurdle

By Shane Thomas

The intention of the Premier League season is to determine the merits of its respective clubs. After 9 months and 38 matches, the class will always rise to the top. It allows for the vagaries of player injuries, form and luck. A loss is seldom catastrophic as there's always a chance to make amends next week.

Clinical England Put The Ritalin Kids In Their Place

By Shane Thomas

WALES 19-26 ENGLAND

England walked through the cauldron of the Millennium Stadium to start their Six Nations campaign off with a victory. The Welsh crowd were predictably raucous. But while their fervour was the equivalent of a fire-breathing dragon, England were St.George, bringing the dragon to its knees.