Club by Club Preview: Arsenal

Last Season: 3rd
After winning just 2 out of their first 8 games in the Premier League season, many doubts were raised as to whether Arsenal could actually qualify for the Champions League. But, in true Arsenal under Wenger style, Arsenal once again qualified for this year's competition. If offered 3rd and the retaining of the FA Cup at the start of the season, Arsenal fans would have been satisfied, but not ecstatic by any means, if you ask me. But, following their opening to the campaign, they made the best of what could've been an utter disaster. A good run following the return of Koscielny after injury gives Arsenal a huge amount of hope coming into the new season. The dramatic improvement of Giroud led to a more relaxed Claude on Arsenal Fan TV (If you have not watched that, shame on you!) and a small improvement and reduction in Wenger's naivety in big games also gives a lot of hope for the new campaign.

Premier League Club by Club Preview: Arsenal

Last Season: 3rd.
Having started last season incredibly poorly and having lost Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri in the Summer Transfer Window 2011, Arsenal fans began to fear that Europa League action may face them this season, but with the smart signing of Mikel Arteta and the magnificent goal tally of Van Persie, Arsenal were able to retain their Champions League spot, whilst also finishing ahead of close rivals Tottenham (which of course is an added bonus).

Zinedine Zidane: A Tribute To The Best.

One of my first memories of watching football is seeing Zinedine Zidane float effortlessly past Manchester United in the 2002/03 season of the Champions League. As a United fan this hurt greatly to see but I only realise now: What I was watching then was a footballing legend in the making. It was this game where it was most evident that when a Madrid player was in trouble on the ball they would search for Zinedine Zidane and he would always be there waiting to take control of the match even further.

Chelsea: One Manager Too Many?

Since Roman Abramovich took over Chelsea in June 2003 Chelsea have had many well known names managing their football club. When Abramovich took over the club current Inter Milan boss Claudio Ranieri was in charge. On the first year after the takeover Ranieri lead Chelsea to 2nd place in the Premier League and also reached the Semi-Final of the Champions League. Ranieri was dismissed and replaced by current Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho. Mourinho had won the last season's Champions League with F.C Porto. In Mourinho's first season he led them to a Premier League. Mourinho won a second league the next season and left through mutual consent soon after also. After Mourinho's departure, Avram 'Can't' took charge  His points per game were quite high. He lead Chelsea to second in the league, losing out to United on the final day. He also lost the Champions League final to United after John Terry missed a penalty which could seal the cup for them and Anelka missed a crucial penalty in Sudden Death. Avram Grant was sacked and replaced by Scolari, who did quite a poor job in charge of the club and was sacked in February of his first season. They had Guus Hiddink for a short period of time. Hiddink did well bringing a Cup and having an average of 2.43 points per game. Hiddink's reign as Caretaker manager ended and he was replaced by current PSG manager and former AC Milan manager Carlo Ancelotti. In his first season he won the league and the FA Cup. In his second season he purchased Liverpool forward, Fernando Torres for a British Record transfer fee of £50 million, in the January transfer window. Chelsea still struggled to win games and Ancelotti was dismissed after that season.