Blackpool excited for Arsenal test
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08/20/2010 -
London, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Premiership newcomers Blackpool made quite
a first impression on the opening weekend of the season as they recorded a 4-0
win over Wigan.
Now, manager Ian Holloway takes his Tangerines to the Emirates Stadium to face
Arsenal on Saturday, which presents an exciting opportunity for Holloway's
men.
"It's very exciting for all of us; you won't get a stadium that's anymore
modern or better than that anywhere in the world right now," Holloway told the
club's official website.
"My boys are so ready, so up for the challenge; do we know what's going to
happen? No, is that going to frighten us? No, can we wait for it, no!"
Marlon Harewood made an impressive debut in the win over Wigan, scoring two
goals and helping set up another, but he should expect a tougher time on
Saturday against an Arsenal side that has conceded just one goal in its last
seven home games.
The Gunners didn't exactly get off to a great start in their opening match as
they were held to a 1-1 draw at Liverpool despite playing the entire second
half up a man.
In fact, Arsenal needed an own goal from Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina in
the 90th minute just to claim a point.
The club also received some bad news this past week as both Samir Nasri and
Emmanuel Frimpong were ruled out with injuries, while the Gunners continue to
be linked with a move for Fulham goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer as well as Sevilla
defender Sebastien Squillaci.
Chelsea put together the biggest win of the opening weekend as they hammered
West Bromwich, 6-0, and the Blues will be looking for another big victory when
they travel to the DW Stadium to face Wigan.
Tottenham outplayed Manchester City in its opening match but had to settle for
a 0-0 draw, and they will visit Stoke City, while Birmingham takes on a
Blackburn side that was able to claim three points against Everton last time
out.
The Toffees will try to rebound from that defeat when they host Wolverhampton,
Sunderland visits The Hawthorns to face West Bromwich and Bolton squares off
with West Ham.
Sunday's matches include Aston Villa hitting the road to face Newcastle and
Manchester United invading Fulham, while Manchester City faces Liverpool on
Monday in a battle of teams with Champions League aspirations.
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