FootyMAD's Arsenal match preview

Last updated : 16 January 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bolton Wanderers v Arsenal fixture

Bolton Wdrs. prepare to entertain Arsenal at Reebok Stadium on Sunday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 64 games played, The Trotters have recorded 30 wins, and Arsenal have come away with 16 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Reebok Stadium was just last season, in September 2008, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-3 winners in a Premier League match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 10 JanArsenal1 - 0Bolton Wdrs.PREM
2008/2009Sat 20 SepBolton Wdrs.1-3ArsenalPREM
2007/2008Sat 29 MarBolton Wdrs.2 - 3ArsenalPREM
2007/2008Sat 20 OctArsenal2 - 0Bolton Wdrs.PREM
2006/2007Sat 14 AprArsenal2 - 1Bolton Wdrs.PREM
2006/2007Wed 14 FebBolton Wdrs.1 - 3ArsenalFAC
2006/2007Sun 28 JanArsenal1 - 1Bolton Wdrs.FAC

Recent respective form guides

Bolton Wanderers are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A generous 12 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The Gunners have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The Gunners's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 8 against.

Bolton Wdrs. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Barclays Premier League with a return of just 18 points from their 18 games thus far. Arsenal's total of 42 points from their 20 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
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FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the The Trotters of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Arsenal, who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Bolton Wdrs. Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Unbeaten run of 5 matches.
Arsenal Undefeated in last 4 away games.
8 games since last defeat.