Thursday, 24 May 2012

Backpage Roundup: Hazard and Giroud Rumours, Ox on RVP and More

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Oxlade-Chamberlain: RVP Is Irreplaceable Arsenal winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain believes that if club captain Robin van Persie is sold in the upcoming transfer window, then goal scoring would become a major problem for the Gunners. Moreover, the former Southampton starlet told The Sun that van Persie is a major presence at the club and his departure … [More]

Backpage Roundup: Benayoun D-day, Diame’s Arsenal Snub and More

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Arsenal Told to Decide About Benayoun Arsenal have been informed by Chelsea that they need to make a swift decision over whether they want to sign Yossi Benayoun on a permanent deal or not. (The Daily Mail) Benayoun, who spent the 2011/12 season on loan at Arsenal, impressed during his time in North London and … [More]

Backpage Roundup: Cole’s Taunt, Anzhi’s Massive RVP Bid and More

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Ashley Cole Taunts Arsenal after Chelsea’s European Triumph Former Arsenal defender Ashley Cole hit back at the Gunners after winning the UEFA Champions League final for his current club Chelsea against Bayern Munich on penalties. (ESPN) The England international left Arsenal for Chelsea in 2006 in what was a highly controversial transfer. He rejected the … [More]

Backpage Roundup: Vieira, RVP’s Media Ban, Wilshere’s New Injury and More

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More Surgery for Wilshere Arsenal starlet Jack Wilshere is all set to go under the knife once again in order to rectify a knee setback that he suffered during his rehabilitation from his long-term ankle injury. (Goal.com) The 20-year-old midfielder played no part in Arsenal’s 2011/12 football season due to his ankle problem and he … [More]

Backpage Roundup: Ox’s Euro Call, Poldi’s Promise and More

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Ox Delighted With Euro Call-Up Arsenal winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has said that his selection in England’s European Championship squad is a bit surreal for him but is confident that he can help the national team without being intimidated by the stage. (The Guardian) The former Southampton attacker impressed for Arsenal in the recently concluded Barclays … [More]

Backpage Roundup: Bendtner’s New Challenge, RVP’s Wife and Vorm’s Rejection

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Bendtner Wants Fresh Challenge Nicklas Bendtner has declared that he wants to leave Arsenal in the summer transfer window on a permanent transfer. The Danish striker spent the 2011/12 Barclays Premier League season on loan at Sunderland but failed to impress the Black Cats manager Martin O’Neill, who is not keen to recruit him on … [More]

Backpage Roundup: Henry’s Goal Count, Wenger’s Praise and More

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Wenger Praises ‘Special’ Van Persie Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has lauded captain Robin van Persie for scoring 30 league goals this season and said that the Dutch striker’s achievement is ‘special.’ Van Persie has become only the seventh Arsenal player ever to reach the 30-goal mark in a single season and, according to Wenger, the … [More]

Backpage Roundup: Vela Wants Out, Kagawa to Arsenal Rumour and More

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Koscielny Highlights the Importance of Champions League Qualification Arsenal FC defender Laurent Koscielny believes that it is vital for the Gunners to finish the season in third position on the Barclays Premier League points table. (Goal.com) A win over West Bromwich Albion in this weekend’s final game of the season will ensure that Arsenal retain … [More]

Backpage Roundup: M’Vila, Biglia, Vertonghen, Giroud and Benayoun

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Biglia Claims Arsenal and Real Madrid’s Interest Belgian Pro League club Anderlecht’s defensive midfielder Lucas Biglia has claimed that he is being tracked by both Arsenal FC and Real Madrid. (Goal.com) The 26-year-old Argentine is on a long-term deal at Anderlecht but is expected to leave them in the upcoming summer transfer window. In an … [More]

Backpage Roundup: Sagna Blames Johnson, RVP’s Man City Link and More

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Wenger Urges Gunners to Match RVP’s Production against WBA Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has urged his players to step up and match captain Robin van Persie’s level of play in the final game of their 2011/12 Barclays Premier League campaign. (Daily Mail) The 28-year-old Dutchman scored twice against Norwich City on Saturday at Emirates Stadium … [More]

Backpage Roundup: Sagna’s Leg Break, Bould’s promotion and more

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Lansbury Seeking Answers on His Future Arsenal youngster Henri Lansbury is expected to hold a face-to-face meeting with manager Arsene Wenger before deciding whether to ask for a permanent transfer or ink a new deal with the Gunners. (Daily Mirror) Lansbury, who is currently on loan at Championship outfit West Ham United, will return to … [More]

Backpage Roundup: RVP’s Contract, Gunners’ African Tour and More

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Wenger: Contract Talks With RVP Will Begin at Season’s End Arsenal FC manager Arsene Wenger has revealed that the Gunner will offer a new deal to club captain Robin van Persie when the 2011/12 Barclays Premier League season ends. Moreover, he declared that even if transfer talks with the Dutchman fail, they will not try … [More]

Backpage Roundup: Dragovic, Vertonghen, Belhanda and M’Vila’s Assault

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Interest High In Arsenal Target Dragovic FC Basel defender Aleksandar Dragovic has claimed that a number of big European clubs, including Arsenal FC, Inter Milan, Borussia Dortmund and Olympique de Marseille want to sign him in the summer transfer window. In a recent interview with Kurier, the Austrian international said: “On the names of the … [More]

Backpage Roundup: M’Vila, Kagawa and Diaby’s Latest Injury

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Arsenal in Pole Position to Sign M’Vila According to The Sun, Arsenal FC manager Arsene Wenger has made up his mind to submit a bid for Rennes’ defensive midfielder Yann M’Vila and the Gunners boss is confident that a bid of £17 million will get him his man. But it seems that they would be … [More]

Backpage Roundup: Wenger on Guardiola, Chelsea, RVP Future and More

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Arsenal Target Being Chased By Inter and Bayern It has been reported by the Daily Mail that long-term Arsenal target Yann M’Vila is also attracting interest from Italian giants Inter Milan and Champions League finalists Bayern Munich. The Gunners manager Arsene Wenger has been an admirer of the highly-rated Rennes midfielder for a long time but … [More]

Backpage Roundup: Rosicky’s Age, Song’s Future and Wilshere’s Withdrawal

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Rosicky Claims His Footballing Age Is 29 Arsenal FC midfielder Tomas Rosicky has said that there is plenty of football left in him even though he is now in his thirties. The 31-year-old playmaker has missed a large chunk of his Arsenal career due to a series of injuries and therefore, he claims that his … [More]

Backpage Roundup: Barca Not Interested In RVP, Denilson’s Return and More

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Fiorentina Ace Linked With Arsenal Move According to Metro’s website, Fiorentina’s midfield playmaker Adem Ljajic is a summer transfer target for Arsenal FC. Ljajic is a highly technical player and young enough to fit in the Gunners manager Arsene Wenger’s plans. He is equally adept at playing in both the midfield and at the wings, … [More]

Backpage Roundup: More Individual Glory for RVP, Wilshere’s Olympics Issue and More

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RVP Claims FWA Gong Too Just two days after being named the Professional Footballers’ Association Player of the Year, Arsenal FC captain Robin van Persie has snapped up the Football Writers’ Association’s Footballer of the Year award too. The FWA awards’ winners are selected through a voting procedure, in which nearly 400 journalists’ opinions are taken. A … [More]

Backpage Roundup: Gervinho Proud of Third, Arshavin’s Slump and Some More

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Young Gunners to Play NextGen Tournament Arsenal FC have decided to enter their youth team in this year’s NextGen youth football tournament. Last year’s inaugural version of the tournament, which was won by Inter Milan, boosted the participating teams’ young players’ confidence and therefore, the Gunners have also decided to join it. The North London … [More]

Backpage Roundup: Arteta’s Injury, Wilshere’s GB Withdrawal and More

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Wenger Wants Arsenal Quartet to Withdraw From Olympics According to The Telegraph’s website, Arsene Wenger has told Jack Wilshere to withdraw his name from the Olympics-bound Great Britain team and the injured midfielder is all set to act upon his club manager’s advice. The England international is not expected to play any part in Arsenal’s … [More]

Backpage Roundup: El Shaarawy, Benayoun & transfer rumours

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Stephan El Shaarawy has ruled out a move to Arsenal this summer, according to his agent. Arsene Wenger has been tracking the 19-year-old forward since his days at Genoa. The Frenchman has continued to keep close tabs on the Italy Under-21 striker, who now plays for AC Milan after joining the Serie A giants last … [More]

Backpage Roundup: Chamakh, Wilshere, Diaby and transfer rumours

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After being caught smoking shisha, Marouane Chamakh’s future remains in doubt. The Moroccan was photographed at a London-based Shisha bar smoking with his close friend and international team-mate Adel Taarabt, who opened the scoring for Queens Park Rangers earlier that day in Arsenal’s disappointing 2-1 loss at Loftus Road. Arsene Wenger revealed his thoughts in … [More]

Backpage Roundup: Djourou, Vertonghen and transfer rumours

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Reports are suggesting that Juventus are lining up a surprise bid for Arsenal’s Johan Djourou. The Swiss centre-back, who recently penned a new deal at the Gunners which will see him stay in North London until February 2015, is getting restricted game time at Arsenal thanks to the solid partnership of Thomas Vermaelen and Laurent … [More]

Backpage Roundup: Everton, Henry and transfer rumours

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With another winner from Thomas Vermaelen, Arsenal went third in the Premier League with an impressive 1-0 win at Everton on Wednesday night. By overtaking Spurs, Arsene’s men have indeed closed the gap – and now, the Gunners have a great chance to make a gap of their own. Harry Redknapp’s side travel to Stamford … [More]

Backpage Roundup: Rosicky, Dembele and transfer rumours

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The Daily Mail have said that Tomas Rosicky turned down big-money moves to Russia and China, and hose to stay in North London. “Arsenal let me get to the point where I had just half a year on my contract and could talk to anyone I wanted. It started to get interesting because I had … [More]