In Arsene Wenger’s early days as Arsenal manager, he repeatedly suggested his side were at a disadvantage compared to perennial title rivals Manchester United. The issue, he reasoned, was that Arsenal had to play so many derbies. There wasn’t simply Tottenham Hotspur to consider, but Chelsea, West Ham United, Wimbledon, often Charlton Athletic and Crystal Palace, too. Derby games were considered more hectic, more physical and simply tougher.
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Celtic's potential title party, Bojan Miovski back on the goal trail and Hibernian caretaker manager David Gray are in the midweek spotlight.
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Celtic's potential title party, Bojan Miovski back on the goal trail and Hibernian caretaker manager David Gray are in the midweek spotlight.
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It is all to play for in the second leg of the Championship play-off semi-final between Southampton and West Brom after a goalless first leg. Watch it live on Sky Sports Football and Main Event from 7pm on Friday night; Kick-off 8pm.
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Frank McAvennie on his highs and lows at Celtic plus his nights out at Stringfellows, appearing on Wogan and what he said to Margaret Thatcher.
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Frank McAvennie on his highs and lows at Celtic plus his nights out at Stringfellows, appearing on Wogan and what he said to Margaret Thatcher.
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Frank McAvennie on his highs and lows at Celtic plus his nights out at Stringfellows, appearing on Wogan and what he said to Margaret Thatcher.
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Celtic's potential title party, Bojan Miovski back on the goal trail and Hibernian caretaker manager David Gray are in the midweek spotlight.
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Derby County's Results | |||
Apr 27 | Carlisle United | 2 - 0 | H |
Apr 20 | Cambridge United | 1 - 0 | A |
Apr 13 | Leyton Orient | 3 - 0 | H |
Derby County's Fixtures |
League One Table | ||||
Pos | Team | Pld | GD | Pts |
1 | Portsmouth | 46 | 37 | 97 |
2 | Derby | 46 | 41 | 92 |
3 | Bolton | 46 | 35 | 87 |
4 | Peterboro | 46 | 28 | 84 |
5 | Oxford United | 46 | 23 | 77 |