Tomorrow brings one of the most evocative fixtures of the season: Stoke City host Arsenal. Not for any rich tradition or deep significance - but because it is the Barclays Premier League's ultimate culture clash. Artisans against aesthetes, brutality versus subtlety. So go the stereotypes, at least. Arsene Wenger was generous towards Stoke yesterday: "They play football as well. Compared to last season they have developed a lot," he said. Previously, the Arsenal manager never tried too hard to...
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