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Arsenal receive MAJOR boost in pursuit of Rice AND Caicedo!

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The North London club have apparently eclipsed Chelsea as both clubs chase two of the summer transfer window’s most-coveted target: Declan Rice and Moisés Caicedo. Various reports go so far as to say that Chelsea are “out of the running” for Rice and that Arsenal have “jumped ahead” of Chelsea in the race to sign Caicedo. Signing just one would be a massive boost to our fortunes; signing both? Priceless.

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Tactics: the Brighton Break-down, or why Seagulls are sus…

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We can’t afford to let our guard down against a side that is looking at a chance at qualifying for a European spot for the first time in its history. De Zerbi has his side playing positive, incisive football depsite being the anti-Chelsea, selling key players and replacing them astutely. Tottenham’s recent wobble can only intensify the Seagull’s hunger for climbing the table, and we’d do well to prepare for a scene out of Hitchcock rather than a cakewalk.

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De Zerbi offers a bit of trash talk for Arsenal ahead of Brighton clash…

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One of the less-appreciated elements to Mikel Arteta’s approach has been his refusal to say anything remotely controversial about opponents, at least during the week ahead of facing one. By contrast, Roberto de Zerbi, perhaps sensing the pressure growing around Brighton’s wobble, including a devastating 1-5 loss to Everton on Monday, may have put his foot in it and offered Arteta some motivational material. While his intent was probably more about addressing his own players, Arteta will almost certainly ensure that a few of our lads get the message as well.

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How many Seagulls will Arsenal swoop for this summer?

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The January signing of Leandro Trossard has proven to be one of the smartest mid-season signings in recent history, but rather than scratching an itch, it may have triggered a new hunger. We did go all-in for Brighton’s Moisés Caicedo, after all, and recent reports suggest that we’re still after him despite his re-upping his contract. Well, add another name to the list of Seagulls we’re linked to: Alexis Mac Allister.

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Why can't we score one more goal? Violent Femmes weigh in…

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(For the full effect, click here to play an instrumental karaoke version of the original Violent Femmes classic). If you’re in the pub, this could make for a bit of fun.

Game…after game…

I will walk, and I will play…
but the day…after today…
I will stop…and I will start…

Why can’t we score one more goal?Why can’t we score one more goal?
There may be some shots that glance off the pole,
but I look at the score, and—I need a goal.
Why can’t we get just one call?Why can’t we get just one call?Believe me, I’d know what to doBut something won’t let the ref…call a foul.
Why can’t we get just one pen?Why can’t we get just one pen?I’d really like to play against ten menBut I waited my whole life for just one—
Day after day,I get angry, and I will saythat the day is in my sightwhen we’ll win the Prem and say goodnight.
Oh, ma-Mikel, Mikel-mo-ma-mikHave you kept your eye, your eye on picks ?I know you’ve had problems, you’re not the only one.When our Jesus left, he left us on the run.
Oh, ma-Mikel, Mikel-mo-ma-mik,Take a look now at TP5’s last try.
He’s dribblin’ ’round like he might be high:
He’s shot from outside the box and let it fly.
So please put, put, put that shot on frame!Please put, put, put that shot on frame!You know the ref we cannot blame,
so please put, put, put that shot on frame!
So please put, put, put that shot on frame!Please put, put, put that shot on frame!You know the ref we cannot blame,
so please put, put, put that shot on frame!
Passing up the pitch and at the edge of the box, 
Do we have a fox in the box?Please don’t choke, find the bloke;cross and reach for a leg of hope.
Words to memorize, words hypnotize;words make my mouth exercise.Words can’t fail to make them rise;nothing they can say when we hold the prize.
Oh, ma-Mikel, Mikel-mo-ma-mik,I would love to love you, loverCity is restless, they’re ready to pounceHere in the Prem chase, ounce-for-ounce
Oh, ma-Mikel, Mikel-mo-ma-mik,I would love to love you, loverCity is restless, it’s ready to pounceHere in the Prem chase, ounce-for-ounce
They’ve given us a decision to make,things to lose, points to take.Just as she’s about ready to cut it upShe says, “Wait a minute, honey, I’m gonna add it up.”
Add it up, add it up!Add it up, add it up!Add it up, add it up!Add it up, add it up!
Add it up, add it up (day after day)!Add it up, add it up (I get angry)!Add it up, add it up (and I will say)!Add it up, add it up!
Add it up, add it up (that we will best all of them)!Add it up, add it up (when I’ll take a bow)!Add it up, add it up (and win the Prem)!Add it up, add it up!