Friday, 25 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]

Vote now for Arsenalinsider Awards 2011-12

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Hello and welcome to the inaugural Arsenalinsider Awards. Well, that’s probably how I would open proceedings if this were a glitzy bash packed with the good and the great from the world of the Arsenal and it was being screened live to an audience of millions.   Of course, in years to come this may … [More]

The new Invincibles – a look at Juventus vs Arsenal

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It has passed without too much attention that Arsenal’s ‘Invincibles’ of 2003/04 were last week named the best team of the Premier League 20-year awards. A fine achievement considering some strong opposition down the years, but also very much deserved, with the team of Vieira, Pires, Bergkamp and Henry playing possibly the finest football this … [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]

Lukas aids Recovery?

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Lukas Podolski likely can’t wait to put on an Arsenal shirt. His final game for FC Köln saw the team relegated, and his thank-you lap-of-honour was spoiled by scenes of unrest on the terraces. It was far from a fitting end to a career that had seen Podolski break into the Köln side at the … [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]

Wilshere: Win trophy and rub Nasri’s face in it

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Jack Wilshere is bidding to bring some silverware to the Arsenal next season and have the chance to goad former Gunners star Samir Nasri in the process. Nasri won the Premier League title with Manchester City and wasted no time in throwing his success in the faces of Gooners who had blasted him for his … [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]

Szczesny in fitness battle for vital WBA clash

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Wojciech Szczesny is struggling to be fit for Arsenal’s vital Premier League encounter with West Brom on Sunday. Reports suggest the Polish keeper has a back problem and a knee injury and faces a race against time to be in shape for the crucial game at the Hawthorns. Arsenal go in to the game with … [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]

Arsenalinsider.com nominated for EPL Blog Award

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With the Mayoral elections over, concerns have switched to the next big polls. This week, Arsenalinsider has been placed alongside some of the most popular blogs out there, as epltalk.com nominates the site for best club blog award during the 2011/12 season. By Just skimming over the other nominations, it’s apparent that Arsenal FC blogs dominate the … [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: 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]

News of Roy Hodgson as England manager a month too late

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When I read about Roy Hodgson’s appointment as the new England manager I was hoping my calendar said April 1st not May 1st. This news would have been ideal on April Fool’s Day. Now, I have nothing against senior citizens. I believe they’re a major reason why Britain is prefixed by the word Great. But … [More]

EXCLUSIVE: Guardiola won’t replace Wenger at Arsenal, says Parlour

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Arsenal will miss out on snaring Pep Guardiola as a new manager because he will take over from Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United. That is the belief of former Gunners midfielder Ray Parlour, who accepts that Guardiola’s footballing philosophy – he and Arsenal have been cited as a good fit  by supporters and pundits … [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: 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]

Chelsea’s win makes third place more valuable than ever for Arsenal

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Chelsea’s unlikely draw at Barcelona and their advancement to the Champions League Final means a third place finish in the English Premier League could be essential for Arsenal if they’re to make the Champions League next season. There’s now a 50 per cent chance that Chelsea will lift the trophy on May 19 in Munich’s … [More]

Keep tabs on Andre Santos’ son Arthur, Arsene – one for the future!

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With a summer of wild speculation about Robin Van Persie’s future at Arsenal ahead, it’s refreshing to learn that we do have players who love the club unequivocally and are committed to the cause. Of course, there is every chance RVP will sign a new deal and secure a long future at the Emirates and  … [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: 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]

Wenger Urges FA to Introduce Video Replay Technology in Premier League

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has urged The Football Association to introduce the video replay technology in the Barclays Premier League so that the accuracy of referees’ decisions could be improved. Last weekend, Chelsea’s two offside goals were wrongfully allowed to stand and then Manchester United were denied a clear penalty kick in their midweek loss … [More]

Clint Dempsey’s definitely worthy of Wenger’s interest

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It happens all too often in football. A player will have a good tournament or season and suddenly teams with more money than sense are lining up to sign him. And more often than not it turns out he was just a one-hit wonder and becomes an expensive bust. We all know dozens of players … [More]

Is Arsene Wenger overachieving?

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When Arsene Wenger arrived at Arsenal in the autumn of 1996, one of his earliest moves was to look at the wages the players of greatest importance to him were receiving, and tie them to the club by extending their contracts under improved terms. The growth in income as a result of improved deals for … [More]