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]

Player decisions looming

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There’s usually a lot of sizzle and no steak when it comes to offseason football rumours, but Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger does have some actual decisions to make concerning the club’s roster for next season. As most fans have probably heard by now, Chelsea has more or less given Wenger an ultimatum regarding on-loan midfielder … [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]

George Graham – Arsenal’s (Increasingly) Forgotten Genius

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Like other ‘80s phenomena including the video recorder and the ZX81, George Graham is now almost viewed almost with a degree of scorn by a modern generation of Arsenal fans. But just as we shouldn’t forget the impact the video market and Clive Sinclair’s opening stab at bringing computers into our homes have had on … [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: 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]

RVP – The signs that say ‘Goodbye’

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Remember when, in 2003, David Beckham – with Manchester United’s title winning season and lap of honour completed – took time out to have a kickaround on the Old Trafford pitch with his son Brooklyn? Once his transfer to Real Madrid had been confirmed, his actions pointed to the behaviour of a man who knew … [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]

Jules Wheeler Reviews Arsenal’s Dispatch of West Bromwich Albion

Hi, I’m Jules…..Yaaaay! We won today 3-2 at the Hawthorns, which means that we are in the Champions League, third spot secured, C’mon Gunners! And Happy Saint Totteringham’s Day to all the Gunners out there! What an end to the season. Absolutely fantastic! Well the first thing I want to say is a little apology … [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]

Arsenal players need to keep their eyes on the prize

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Over the past seven years Arsenal has unfortunately been labeled as chokers by supporters of many other teams and it’s becomingly increasingly hard to argue the point with them. However, the club will have an excellent opportunity to shake the monkey off their back on Sunday when they head to West Brom for the season … [More]

One more to go for Arsenal and Van Persie

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Arsene Wenger may want to go out and buy a lottery ticket as soon as possible as luck’s clearly on his side right now. Arsenal’s fate is once again back in their own hands after Newcastle dropped a 2-0 decision at home to Manchester City on Sunday while Spurs were held to a 1-1 draw … [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: 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: 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]

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]

Aaron Ramsey can look back at a solid season

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If Aaron Ramsey wasn’t entirely sure whether he was out of form, he knew now. Because it had quite literally, snuck up behind him. Fernando Torres, desperately out of form himself and hoping he would be rewarded through hard-work, dispossessed Ramsey on at least two occasions and the Emirates crowd quickly grew restless at his lack of urgency … [More]

Walcott likely out for season; Wenger blames diving on foreign players

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admitted that winger Theo Walcott will likely miss the rest of the season now as he suffered an injured hamstring in the 0-0 draw at the Emirates against Chelsea. Walcott, who has only missed one league match all season, pulled, or tore, his hamstring a third of the way through the … [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]

Time-wasting controversies FIFA’s own doing

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When it comes to football there are three simple results. You either win, lose, or draw. You might go through a whole season without losing a game, as Arsenal did back in the 2003/04 season, but I’ve yet to see a team win every one of its games in top level sports. Nobody likes losing … [More]