Article Archive for April 2009
[By our Readers] Do we have a title winning squad?
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Manu Petit, “The young players are growing very fast but they are still missing experience”
nal and Chelsea midfielder Emmanuel Petit believes no signings last summer saw the Gunners fail to fight for the title, as they lacked in experience. The Frenchman told BBC:
Before the start of the 2008-09 season …
Before the start of the 2008-09 season …
Toure, “For the Champions League, I think we are not favourites”
defender Kolo Toure was delighted to see the Arsenal qualify despite huge backline injury problems on Wednesday. The Ivory Coast International said:
We are in the semi-final. We have fresh players. We played with a …
We are in the semi-final. We have fresh players. We played with a …
Wenger ahead of Chelsea: Sagna and Gibbs doubtful, Clichy, Almunia and Djourou are still out
coach Arsene Wenger told Arsenal TV Online about the injury status of his players yesterday. He said:
We still have Sagna as a doubt for the weekend. And after last night we have Kieran …
We still have Sagna as a doubt for the weekend. And after last night we have Kieran …
So Wenger DID understand the cause of our midfield problems after all
ek’s post match thoughts saw a number of our loyal readers discussing the main topic of my thoughts: the midfield and Denilson. That discussion will go down as one of the nicest discussions this …
ek’s post match thoughts saw a number of our loyal readers discussing the main topic of my thoughts: the midfield and Denilson. That discussion will go down as one of the nicest discussions this …
Pires, “Although I know that Arsenal players never forget their old colleagues, it still touched my heart”
nal midfielder Robert Pires was touched by the reception he got at the Emirates and wishes all the luck in the world to his ex-colleagues.
He said:
On a personal level, it was very nice and very …
He said:
On a personal level, it was very nice and very …
Fabregas delighted to be “in the semi-final of the Champions League against maybe the best team in Europe”
captain Cesc Fabregas underlined the importance of the early goal after the Gunners sealed a place in the Champions League semi-final where they will be facing Manchester United.
He told Sky Sports:
What was really important …
He told Sky Sports:
What was really important …
Wenger on yesterday`s win and facing Manchester United
coach Arsene Wenger highlighted the fact that he had no intention of defending in yesterday’s Champions League match Villareal. The Frenchman said:
I announced before the game that we would play to win and you …
I announced before the game that we would play to win and you …
The press, after we reach the CL semi-final: Spring-heeled Walcott points way for Arsenal
heeled Walcott points way for Arsenal
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For 12 long months, Arsenal have nursed a sense of injustice. We have heard it voiced from time to time, usually by the manager Arsène Wenger. His team, he …
heeled Walcott points way for ArsenalFull Article
For 12 long months, Arsenal have nursed a sense of injustice. We have heard it voiced from time to time, usually by the manager Arsène Wenger. His team, he …
Arsenal vs Villareal: 3-0, full-time report and player ratings – Wow, and all this without Eduardo and Arshavin!
hat to say after watching the boys easing past Villareal in the Quarter Finals of the Champions League with Eduardo and Arshavin not in the starting eleven? I was positive before the match and …
hat to say after watching the boys easing past Villareal in the Quarter Finals of the Champions League with Eduardo and Arshavin not in the starting eleven? I was positive before the match and …
Arsenal vs Villareal: Half-time report
e only Kolo Toure as a regular choice in the Arsenal backline, the lads had to go out there determined to attack, rather than defend, and so it was. With Denilson relegated on the …
e only Kolo Toure as a regular choice in the Arsenal backline, the lads had to go out there determined to attack, rather than defend, and so it was. With Denilson relegated on the …
Arsenal vs Villareal: Team line-ups
an Persie is fit and starts for the Arsenal and teams up with Emmanuel Adebayor up front. Denilson is relegated on the bench as Eboue starts in place of Sagna at right back with …
an Persie is fit and starts for the Arsenal and teams up with Emmanuel Adebayor up front. Denilson is relegated on the bench as Eboue starts in place of Sagna at right back with …
Arsenal vs Villareal, watch it LIVE: Streaming links
find below links for websites providing streaming services for the Arsenal-Villareal match. These links will be updated before and during the match so make sure to refresh the page if one or more links …
find below links for websites providing streaming services for the Arsenal-Villareal match. These links will be updated before and during the match so make sure to refresh the page if one or more links …
Wenger on Adebayor, “I think he will stay. He has a long-term contract”
coach Arsene Wenger highlighted the importance of Togo striker Emmanuel Adebayor and on whether he can become the world’s best striker, the Frenchman said:
I am always a bit cautious to talk about. But when …
I am always a bit cautious to talk about. But when …
Pellegrini, “We don`t think Arsenal are a better side than us”
eal coach Manuel Pellegrini is confident ahead of tonight’s Champions League quarter final match away at Arsenal, despite Marcos Senna’s injury. He said:
We are really confident of getting a result. We don’t think Arsenal are …
We are really confident of getting a result. We don’t think Arsenal are …
Fabregas on Wenger, “I am in no doubt that he will stay and I am happy to stay with him”
captain Cesc Fabregas believes coach Arsene Wenger will end his coaching career at Arsenal and until the Frenchman is the Arsenal boss, the Spaniard will stay as well. He said:
When I think about the …
When I think about the …
The press, ahead of the Villareal match: Arsenal suffer double injury blow
suffer double injury blow
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Arsenal will be without defenders Johan Djourou and Gael Clichy for the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Villarreal on Wednesday.
Djourou and Clichy’s absence due to knee and …
suffer double injury blowFull Article
Arsenal will be without defenders Johan Djourou and Gael Clichy for the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Villarreal on Wednesday.
Djourou and Clichy’s absence due to knee and …
Wenger on the Player of the Year award, “I believe that the decisions are all made in February”
coach Arsene Wenger believes the PFA’s voting system for the Player of the Year award should be revised. This year’s list is dominated by Manchester United, with a quintet in Vidic, Giggs, Ferdinand, Cristiano …
Arsenal vs Villareal: Match preview – The first, of the two most important matches of the season
this campaign, a good number of games where labelled by many, including myself, as the most important of the season. It was like that when we still had small hopes to fight for the …
this campaign, a good number of games where labelled by many, including myself, as the most important of the season. It was like that when we still had small hopes to fight for the …
Wenger on Fabregas and his best position in midfield
coach Arsene Wenger believes Fabregas’ injury will see the Spaniard finishing the season on a high as he is now fresh and ready to finish strongly. The Frenchman said:
He was fantastic [against Wigan]. He …
He was fantastic [against Wigan]. He …
Wenger, “I don`t believe that we are a team who can play for 0-0″
coach Arsene Wenger denied his Arsenal side will defend last week’s 1-1 draw, tomorrow against Villareal. The Frenchman told the club’s official website:
We know we are in a situation where we don’t want to …
We know we are in a situation where we don’t want to …
[By our Readers] England Among 2010 Favourites
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More midfield problems exposed although Wenger may finally be understanding the cause
s like to write my post-match thoughts one day after the match in order to actually spend some time reading what the media and other Arsenal-based websites think of the match. On Wigan, I …
s like to write my post-match thoughts one day after the match in order to actually spend some time reading what the media and other Arsenal-based websites think of the match. On Wigan, I …
[By our Readers] March In Review: Returning To The Impressive
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Wenger, “Johan Djourou has a knee problem and is out for Wednesday”
coach Arsene Wenger was delighted to his side get rid of a stubborn Wigan and clinch three important points to consolidate their 4th place in the table. He said:
I felt that Wigan had a …
I felt that Wigan had a …
Wenger, “We are unbeaten in 17 matches and that leaves me with a lot of regrets”
coach Arsene Wenger revealed losing out on silveware last season has affected this season in which they had a very poor start which saw them fall behind the top four early in the season. …
The press, after the Wigan match: Arsenal will influence the title race, says Arsene Wenger
will influence the title race, says Arsène Wenger
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Arsène Wenger believes his Arsenal team, who are currently fourth in the Premier League, will have a “massive influence” on who wins this year’s title.
Manchester United, …
will influence the title race, says Arsène WengerFull Article
Arsène Wenger believes his Arsenal team, who are currently fourth in the Premier League, will have a “massive influence” on who wins this year’s title.
Manchester United, …
Wigan vs Arsenal: 1-4, full-time report and player ratings – Another game of two halves
like to start today’s match report by wishing all the best to Johan, who suffered a nasty injury which may keep him out of the pitch for the rest of the season. Not …
like to start today’s match report by wishing all the best to Johan, who suffered a nasty injury which may keep him out of the pitch for the rest of the season. Not …
Wigan vs Arsenal: Half-time report
r some it’s just bad luck, but it seems that for the Arsenal it’s a curse. Having lost Gallas, Almunia and Clichy in a matter of days, it’s Djourou’s turn to leave the pitch …
r some it’s just bad luck, but it seems that for the Arsenal it’s a curse. Having lost Gallas, Almunia and Clichy in a matter of days, it’s Djourou’s turn to leave the pitch …
Wigan vs Arsenal: Team line-ups
Robin and Adebayor all on the bench as Bendtner is the lone striker with Arshavin and Walcott supporting him from midfield. At the back, Gibbs in for Clichy, out for three weeks and Djourou …
Robin and Adebayor all on the bench as Bendtner is the lone striker with Arshavin and Walcott supporting him from midfield. At the back, Gibbs in for Clichy, out for three weeks and Djourou …
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