Category Archives: Arsenal

Happy 91st Opa Wim T-Shirt: RVP Grandfather Tribute

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Ibracadabra

Manchester United may have gone up 2-1 through a super performance by winger Antonio Valencia, but just a few minutes prior another winner on the day was Robin van Persie’s 91 year old grandfather, “opa wim,” who was honored after … Continue reading →

Manchester United Suffer Injuries but Rooney & Nani In-Form

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Ibracadabra

Ashley Young is set for a spell on the sidelines, Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic are both out, and Phil Jones could join them as well, but Manchester United are still humming along after a 5-0 win yesterday at Craven … Continue reading →

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Premier League Gameweek 16 Fantasy Preview

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Ibracadabra

Everton are bringing back USA star Landon Donovan in January. Nic Anelka is going to China. And Mario Balotelli is in a fight in training once again. Tons of news around the Premier League, but as the fixture list gets … Continue reading →

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Butt’s Brain: Suarez’s Middle Finger and More

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Ibracadabra

A bit of what’s going on in Butt’s Brain today… Didier Drogba with a complete revival yesterday in Chelsea’s 3-0 Champions League win. The aging Ivorian looked fit, ruthless, and back to his best. What does that mean for his … Continue reading →

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Breaking News: 68% of Fantasy Premier League Managers Don’t Own RVP; Playing Game Incorrectly

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Ibracadabra

It’s been well chronicled on and away from this blog, but Robin van Persie is in the form of his life. The Arsenal forward has scored 14 goals in 13 league starts this season, and 39 goals in 43 games … Continue reading →

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Arsenal’s RVP Loses Steam; Gunners Target Podolski

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Ibracadabra

Fulham were able to pick up a 1-1 draw at Arsenal this past weekend, and the league’s in-form striker, Robin van Persie, was left without a goal or an assist. Entering the game, the flawless RVP had picked up 12 … Continue reading →

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The Curious Case of Alex Song

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Ibracadabra

I saw so much Michael Essien in Arsenal’s Alex Song yesterday I couldn’t believe my eyes. The 5.9M rated Fantasy Premier League midfielder has never been a consistent fantasy acquisition – nor has he performed at world class levels in … Continue reading →

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Danny Welbeck Out of England – Sweden Friendly with Injury

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Ibracadabra

Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck has been ruled out of England’s friendly today with Sweden due to a muscle problem. The striker will return to his club to assess the injury. Could Welbeck’s injury be a silver lining for mis-firing … Continue reading →

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Premier League Gameweek 11 Fantasy Preview

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Ibracadabra

No major injuries to report from the midweek Champions League fixtures other than David Silva being replaced after about an hour, holding his back, in Manchester City’s 3-0 win. So let’s get right to our weekend preview, shall we? I. … Continue reading →

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The Flying V’s – Van Persie, Van der Vaart, and Vorm

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Ibracadabra

There have been many Dutchmen who have set the Premier League on fire in recent memory. Jimmy Floyd Hasslebaink and his thunder thighs couldn’t stop scoring for Leeds, Chelsea and Middlesbrough. Marc Overmars won the Premier League with Arsenal as … Continue reading →