Monday, 20 May 2013

Backpage Roundup: Arteta Retains Penalty Taking Role, No Progress Over Walcott Deal, Fans Told To Behave, Wilshere Defends Wenger’s Record and More

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Arteta Retains Penalty Taking Role Mikel Arteta will continue to take penalty kicks for Arsenal despite his last weekend’s injury time miss against Fulham, coach Arsene Wenger has confirmed. It was thought that the Spaniard would be relieved of penalty kicking duties after that miss, but Wenger has made it clear that he still has [...]

Backpage roundup: Wilshere in Arsenal squad, Wenger’s ‘Moment Of Truth,’ Ayew happy at Marseille and more

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Wilshere Back in Arsenal Squad Jack Wilshere has been included in Arsenal’s 18-man squad for Saturday’s away game against Norwich City, according to his agent. While coach Arsene Wenger had told the press on Friday morning that Wilshere would play another under-21 to build up his fitness, the player’s agent Simon Bayliff revealed a few [...]

Backpage roundup: Fabregas believes in Wenger, Szczesny remains number one, Vertonghen snub claims, Vermaelen confident, Wilshere return close and more

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Fabregas Has Faith in Wenger Cesc Fabregas has hailed Arsene Wenger’s ability to turn talented youngsters into world class players and is confident that the Frenchman will keep Arsenal in the hunt for title glory this season. Despite losing high quality players such as Robin van Persie and Alexandre Song this summer, the Gunners still [...]

Can Arsenal depend on Wilshere and Rosicky this season?

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With the start of the season quickly creeping up on the calendar and the transfer window being open until the end of August, Arsenal, like most other Premier League teams, aren’t sure who will be in the line-up on opening day and who might not be with the club any more. One thing looks certain [...]

Could Arsenal’s pre-season tour do more harm than good?

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With the pre-season now under way I’ve heard some supporters mention that tours over to Asia and America are actually doing teams more harm than good these days for several reasons. One of the main objections is all of the travel involved. Some people feel players are simply getting tired out by travelling thousands of [...]

Deja vu, all over again

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We’ve been here before, haven’t we? Too many times. Star player…club captain…one-man team…selling club. The words have lost all meaning. Though I have been toughened up by so many recent experiences (or perhaps simly grown numb to the modern running of Arsenal FC) I have to, as ever, express my disappointment at Arsene Wenger and [...]

What to expect from Wilshere next season

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The Wengerism ‘like a new signing’ will never be greeted with more excitement than when Jack Wilshere returns to action for Arsenal next season. The extremely talented 20-year-old missed the entire 2011/12 season with a recurring ankle problem after a highly impressive first campaign in Arsenal’s midfield. With the departures of Cesc Fabregas and Samir [...]

Why did Frimpong delete this Twitter pic of Wilshere?

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Gooners didn’t get much of a chance to see Jack Wilshere enjoying a massage when Arsenal’s very own chief Tweeter Emmanuel Frimpong posted this fetching snap on his Twitter account.  For some reason Frimpers took the image down almost immediately but as you can see from Jack’s pose and thumbs-up gesture he was happy for [...]

Jack Wilshere could finish the season on the pitch

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It’s believed that young English midfielder Jack Wilshere may still return to the Gunners before the season’s over and could still play a part in the team’s late-season run for third place and a guaranteed Champions League spot for next season. Manager Arsene Wenger hasn’t publicly announced a timetable for Wilshere’s return, but the Independent [...]

Wenger must deal with Wilshere’s Twitter rant

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Hic! Henry Norris is the rather squiffy football correspondent of the Bugle newspaper and an ardent Arsenal supporter to boot. Each week he’ll join us here at arsenalinsider.com to bring you his forthright views on all things AFC…please be advised, he hits the bottle early! Jack the lad… Now then, it occurs to me that [...]

Wenger hints at Wilshere’s Arsenal comeback

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Arsene Wenger has hinted that Jack Wilshere may yet play a part in our season after positive news emerged regarding his injury. Wilshere has been sidelined for the season after picking up a serious ankle injury pre-season and the Gunners have missed his invaluable midfield contribution. Wenger has revealed Wilshere, 20, has returned to light [...]

“In Arsene We…(Fill in the Blank)”

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This week, American businessman, billionaire, and possible future owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers Stan Kroenke flew into London in order to publicly express his full support of Arsene Wenger. Arsenal’s board of directors has had some interesting topics to discuss, which include, but are certainly not limited to: Robin van Persie’s future with the [...]

2012 could be different

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Perhaps that should be, 2012 HAS to be different. More than some recent poor results, last night’s 0-0 with Bolton felt like it signalled the death knell for our season. I say this because for once we can’t hide behind conceding fluke goals or wonder goals. I say this because despite keeping a clean sheet [...]

Crocked Arsenal star Wilshere ‘out for season’

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Arsenal star Jack Wilshere looks almost certain to miss the rest of the season after scans showed his latest injury setback is worse than first feared. The Daily Mail is reporting that our boy wonder is now even doubtful for England’s Euro 2012 campaign as he is unlikely to feature at all for us this [...]

Agony as Wilshere suffers setback in Arsenal return

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Jack Wilshere has given Arsenal a massive injury blow after suffering a recurrence of the ankle problem which has kept him out this season. AW said of the midfielder: “Wilshere has pain again in his ankle. He did it running so we stopped it straight away. He’s seeing a specialist today.” It comes as a [...]

Wilshere hints at Arsenal return with his new boots

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Is Jack the lad preparing for his Arsenal comeback sooner than we thought? I am only asking as the wonder that is Wilshere seems to be in the mood to play again and we know this because he has had a new pair of boots made by Nike especially for his return from injury. Our very [...]

Early struggle has been a lesson for us all

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It’s not often I take much from Arsene Wenger’s quotes, but something stuck with me in his post-match interview on Saturday. After a comprehensive 3-0 win over West Brom continued Arsenal’s recent revival, the boss said: “When you see where we came from and how much we have suffered that is a good lesson for [...]

Wilshere: Why I’ll be an Arsenal player for life

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Jack Wilshere reckons he will stay with the Arsenal for life because he is in love with the rip-roaring Reds. Not sure if you’ve seen this interview he did at the weekend but in it he is pretty adamant that he is a Gunner for the remainder of his playing days. A bold statement from [...]

Wilshere has no plans to leave

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Jack Wilshere has no intention of becoming the next high-profile departure at Arsenal and has described the club as his ‘perfect home’. The Gunners endured a difficult summer transfer window, with Cesc Fabregas, Samir Nasri and Gael Clichy heading for pastures new. Fabregas returned to his Catalan roots with Barcelona, while Nasri and Clichy accepted the riches on offer at [...]

Agony for Arsenal as Wilshere needs ankle op

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It doesn’t rain but it pours! Jack Wilshere will be out of action for Arsenal until possibly next year as his ankle injury has not responded to treatment. He will have an op on Monday. He told followers of his Twitter account: “The bone is not responding. I will have surgery on my right ankle [...]

Wilshere: I’ll miss three months of Arsenal action

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Jack Wilshere will be sidelined for up to two months due to his ankle injury. Wilshere has just tweeted: “I can confirm I will be out for around 2-3 months! I am working hard in the gym to stay fit and I am gutted but I will be back stronger!” Both Sky Sports and the [...]

Wilshere: Arsenal must do a Barca and win trophy

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Jack Wilshere reckons Arsenal must win a trophy this season to prove they are the next best thing to Champions League winners Barcelona. Gunners midfielder reckons it is “unthinkable” that Arsene Wenger’s outfit don’t finish in the Premier League top four despite a torrid start to the campaign. Injured Wilshere, 19, watched from the sidelines as [...]

Yes, Wenger’s wobbling but it’s so crucial fans back Arsenal boss

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So here we are, two matches into the Premier League campaign with just 1 point to our name, all the way down in 14th place. The past few weeks haven’t exactly been easy for Arsenal. Going into the new season after not having the best pre season, winning just two games, drawing three and losing [...]

Crocked Wilshere throws Arsenal into injury crisis

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Jack Wilshere has added to Arsenal’s growing injury crisis and has been put in a surgical boot to protect his ankle injury, says the Mirror.  He is set to miss games against Liverpool and Udinese and is battling to be fit for the trip to Manchester United on Sunday week, says the paper this morning. [...]

No Date Set For The Return Of Wilshere

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is refusing to set a return date on when Jack Wilshere will be available for selection. The England international is struggling with an ankle injury that forced him to withdraw from the squad to face Holland, a match that was later called off due to the unrest in London. Wenger is [...]