Article Archive for August 2009
Arsene Wenger, “I think the top four is not something that is set forever”
coach Arsene Wenger is ready, for maybe the first time since he joined the North London club, to start the new season knowing securing a top four spot will be very, very difficult.
When asked …
coach Arsene Wenger is ready, for maybe the first time since he joined the North London club, to start the new season knowing securing a top four spot will be very, very difficult.When asked …
Vieira not closer to Arsenal. Arsene Wenger, “Not at the moment, no”
boss Arsene Wenger denied the Gunners are close to complete a deal for ex-captain Patrick Vieira.
When asked about a possible comeback from the Inter player, the Frenchman said:
Not at the moment, no. We can …
boss Arsene Wenger denied the Gunners are close to complete a deal for ex-captain Patrick Vieira.When asked about a possible comeback from the Inter player, the Frenchman said:
Not at the moment, no. We can …
LIVE: The Champions League Qualifying Stage Draw
will face Celtic in their Champions League qualifying stage. The first leg is on August 18/19.
The Draw:
Lyon vs Anderlecht
Arsenal vs Celtic
FC Timisoara vs Stuttgart
Sporting Lisbon vs Fiorentina
Panathinaikos vs Atletico Madrid
The Teams:
Seeded teams: Arsenal; Lyon; …
will face Celtic in their Champions League qualifying stage. The first leg is on August 18/19.The Draw:
Lyon vs Anderlecht
Arsenal vs Celtic
FC Timisoara vs Stuttgart
Sporting Lisbon vs Fiorentina
Panathinaikos vs Atletico Madrid
The Teams:
Seeded teams: Arsenal; Lyon; …
Kolo Toure, “Mr Wenger is like a second father for me, I have not got a bad word to say about him”
leaving Arsenal, Ivory Coast’s Kolo Toure was full of gratitude for Gunners boss Arsene Wenger and the North London club fans.
The 28-year old told SkySports:
Mr Wenger is like a second father for me, I …
leaving Arsenal, Ivory Coast’s Kolo Toure was full of gratitude for Gunners boss Arsene Wenger and the North London club fans.The 28-year old told SkySports:
Mr Wenger is like a second father for me, I …
Wenger ahead of Senderos’ departure, “We still have Silvestre, Gallas, Djourou, Vermaelen and Song”
coach Arsene Wenger revealed he may sign a new central defender if Philippe Senderos joins Everton, although he also highlighted the fact he already has five centre backs in the squad.
Speaking at the Great …
coach Arsene Wenger revealed he may sign a new central defender if Philippe Senderos joins Everton, although he also highlighted the fact he already has five centre backs in the squad.Speaking at the Great …
Arsene Wenger confirms, “Rosicky could be [out for six weeks]“
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coach Arsene Wenger revealed midfielder Tomas Rosicky may be out of action for six weeks after suffering a fresh injury setback.
When asked whether the Czech International would be out for six weeks, the Frenchman …
coach Arsene Wenger revealed midfielder Tomas Rosicky may be out of action for six weeks after suffering a fresh injury setback.When asked whether the Czech International would be out for six weeks, the Frenchman …
Cesc Fabregas, “We will never start the season thinking that we are going to finish fourth”
g at an Arsenal members’ Q&A session at Emirates Stadium, Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas said injuries affected the Gunners’ performance during the last three seasons as he hopes the squad stays injury-free in the upcoming …
g at an Arsenal members’ Q&A session at Emirates Stadium, Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas said injuries affected the Gunners’ performance during the last three seasons as he hopes the squad stays injury-free in the upcoming …
Cesc Fabregas, “When you have a talent that comes through the youth system, I think it is one of the proudest things for a club”
captain Cesc Fabregas believes a club should always concentrate on the youth system before thinking about signing big names which could ruin the future of the young ones.
During an Arsenal members’ Q&A session, the …
captain Cesc Fabregas believes a club should always concentrate on the youth system before thinking about signing big names which could ruin the future of the young ones.During an Arsenal members’ Q&A session, the …
Ray Parlour on Jack Wilshere, “He played with so much maturity for a 17-year-old and he makes the game looks easy”
Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour was full of praise for young Jack Wilshere after the 17 year old’s performance in last weekend’s Emirates Cup.
He told Sky Sports News:
Jack Wilshere at the weekend was absolutely different …
Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour was full of praise for young Jack Wilshere after the 17 year old’s performance in last weekend’s Emirates Cup.He told Sky Sports News:
Jack Wilshere at the weekend was absolutely different …
Cesc Fabregas, “When I came to talk with Arsenal, Arsene was the one who came to see me”
captain Cesc Fabregas was speaking at an Arsenal members’ Q&A session at Emirates Stadium during which he revealed what it was like to leave Barcelona and join Arsenal at the young age of 16.
He …
captain Cesc Fabregas was speaking at an Arsenal members’ Q&A session at Emirates Stadium during which he revealed what it was like to leave Barcelona and join Arsenal at the young age of 16.He …
Wenger on Marouane Chamakh, “Let’s say that at the moment [the deal] is terminated”
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boss Arsene Wenger revealed to L’Equipe that he will not increase the bid for Bordeaux’s Marouane Chamakh after the North London club failed to offer the suggested £15million asked by the French club.
The Frenchman …
boss Arsene Wenger revealed to L’Equipe that he will not increase the bid for Bordeaux’s Marouane Chamakh after the North London club failed to offer the suggested £15million asked by the French club.The Frenchman …
Armand Traore, “I want to stay at Arsenal this season. I don’t really want to go out on loan.”
’s Armand Traore believes he can fight for a regular place next season and prefers not to be loaned out. The Frenchman has been linked with a possible move to Birmingham City but insists he …
’s Armand Traore believes he can fight for a regular place next season and prefers not to be loaned out. The Frenchman has been linked with a possible move to Birmingham City but insists he …
Exclusive Wikio rankings: The Gunning Hawk moves up to 24th
ning Hawk brings you in advance the Wikio rankings for this month, known as the most influential blogs in the UK blogosphere. Having made the rankings in January 2009 in position 105, it was …
ning Hawk brings you in advance the Wikio rankings for this month, known as the most influential blogs in the UK blogosphere. Having made the rankings in January 2009 in position 105, it was …
Samir Nasri, “I have three weeks of immobility remaining before starting my physiotherapy”
racturing his leg during pre-season in an a challenge with team-mate Abou Diaby, Arsenal’s Samir Nasri revealed he will start physiotherapy next month.
The Frenchman told L’Equipe:
I am happy that it is just a fractured …
racturing his leg during pre-season in an a challenge with team-mate Abou Diaby, Arsenal’s Samir Nasri revealed he will start physiotherapy next month.The Frenchman told L’Equipe:
I am happy that it is just a fractured …
Tomas Rosicky, “I think we can be stronger than last season”
midfielder Tomas Rosicky believes the Gunners are still strong despite selling a couple of important players from last season.
The Czech International said:
I don’t think that the best players left. There is still [Andrey] Arshavin, …
midfielder Tomas Rosicky believes the Gunners are still strong despite selling a couple of important players from last season.The Czech International said:
I don’t think that the best players left. There is still [Andrey] Arshavin, …
Arsene Wenger on Jack Wilshere, “Let’s not make stars in just two games”
boss Arsene Wenger believes it’s too early to consider Jack Wilshere a finished product, urging people to “be calm and quiet”.
The Frenchman said:
I sped him up by putting him in the dressing room and …
boss Arsene Wenger believes it’s too early to consider Jack Wilshere a finished product, urging people to “be calm and quiet”.The Frenchman said:
I sped him up by putting him in the dressing room and …
Walter Smith, “[Arsenal] were excellent in terms of possession and speed”
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Rangers manager Walter Smith was full of praise for Arsene Wenger and his team after the Gunners beat Rangers 3-0 in the final day of the 2009 Emirates Cup.
Smith said:
It is not very often …
Rangers manager Walter Smith was full of praise for Arsene Wenger and his team after the Gunners beat Rangers 3-0 in the final day of the 2009 Emirates Cup.Smith said:
It is not very often …
Kolo Toure, “Thierry Henry, Patrick Vieira and Ray Parlour have gone. We lost too many leaders at Arsenal.”
nal defender Kolo Toure revealed lack of leadership is the reason which saw him leave the Gunners to join Manchester City, club where he apparently believes there are enough leaders to fight for the title.
The …
nal defender Kolo Toure revealed lack of leadership is the reason which saw him leave the Gunners to join Manchester City, club where he apparently believes there are enough leaders to fight for the title.The …
Arsene Wenger, “If you look at the players that did not play in the two games, I believe that we have a very good squad”
coach Arsene Wenger was delighted after last weekend’s Emirates Cup, highlighting the depth of his squad when one considers that the likes of Theo Walcott, Samir Nasri, Carlos Vela and Thomas Vermaelen didn’t feature.
The …
coach Arsene Wenger was delighted after last weekend’s Emirates Cup, highlighting the depth of his squad when one considers that the likes of Theo Walcott, Samir Nasri, Carlos Vela and Thomas Vermaelen didn’t feature.The …
Arsenal vs Glasgow Rangers: Match Video Highlights, including Wilshere’s magic
r Jack Wilshere struck twice as Arsenal beat Scottish champions Rangers to win the Emirates Cup.
r Jack Wilshere struck twice as Arsenal beat Scottish champions Rangers to win the Emirates Cup.
Arsenal vs Glasgow Rangers: Half time thoughts and analysis
y, the name Jack Wilshere has always meant the future of Arsenal, future as in he’s not ready yet and will not be for the next two years or so. But after last season’s …
y, the name Jack Wilshere has always meant the future of Arsenal, future as in he’s not ready yet and will not be for the next two years or so. But after last season’s …
Arsenal vs Glasgow Rangers: Team line-ups
isposing of Atletico Madrid with a late Arshavin winner, Arsenal are in action in their second and final game at the 2009 Emirates Cup.
Arsenal
Almunia, Eboue, Gallas, Silvestre, Clichy, Song, Fabregas, Merida, Wilshere, Eduardo, Arshavin
Subs: …
isposing of Atletico Madrid with a late Arshavin winner, Arsenal are in action in their second and final game at the 2009 Emirates Cup.Arsenal
Almunia, Eboue, Gallas, Silvestre, Clichy, Song, Fabregas, Merida, Wilshere, Eduardo, Arshavin
Subs: …
Arsenal vs Glasgow Rangers, watch it LIVE: Streaming links
find below links for websites providing streaming services for the Arsenal vs Glasgow Rangers friendly match. These links will be updated before and during the match so make sure to refresh the page if …
find below links for websites providing streaming services for the Arsenal vs Glasgow Rangers friendly match. These links will be updated before and during the match so make sure to refresh the page if …
Arsene Wenger, “If we can add one or two players, we will do it, but not more”
coach Arsene Wenger is aware of the difficult start to the new season as the Gunners will travel to Everton and Manchester twice in the first month.
On this, the Frenchman said:
We want to prepare …
coach Arsene Wenger is aware of the difficult start to the new season as the Gunners will travel to Everton and Manchester twice in the first month.On this, the Frenchman said:
We want to prepare …
Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid, 2-1: Arshavin brace seals Gunners victory
ub Andrei Arshavin scored two fantastic goals for Arsenal to send the home side top of the Emirates cup after a 2-1 victory over Athletico Madrid.
The Russian playmaker looked to have won the game …
ub Andrei Arshavin scored two fantastic goals for Arsenal to send the home side top of the Emirates cup after a 2-1 victory over Athletico Madrid.The Russian playmaker looked to have won the game …
Arsene Wenger, “Today shows we have plenty of offensive players and strikers”
sold Emmanuel Adebayor to Manchester City, Arsene Wenger declared the squad could “afford” to live without the African as there are plenty of other options available.
The Frenchman told the club’s official website:
Today shows we …
sold Emmanuel Adebayor to Manchester City, Arsene Wenger declared the squad could “afford” to live without the African as there are plenty of other options available.The Frenchman told the club’s official website:
Today shows we …
Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid: Match Video Highlights, including Arshavin’s brace
ls from Andrei Arshavin made sure Arsenal beat Atletico Madrid in their first game of the 2009 Emirates Cup.
ls from Andrei Arshavin made sure Arsenal beat Atletico Madrid in their first game of the 2009 Emirates Cup.
Atletico’s day-after thoughts: Excellent up front but elsewhere, questions need to be asked
s following this afternoon’s game, over and over again I kept thinking to myself that there was something missing at the back and in midfield and that we can’t always expect Arshavin to …
s following this afternoon’s game, over and over again I kept thinking to myself that there was something missing at the back and in midfield and that we can’t always expect Arshavin to …
Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid: Half time thoughts and analysis
by many, including Wenger, as the real pre-season test before the actual season starts, the Emirates Cup started for the Gunners 45 minutes ago.
And although quiet, the first half of the game has been …
by many, including Wenger, as the real pre-season test before the actual season starts, the Emirates Cup started for the Gunners 45 minutes ago.And although quiet, the first half of the game has been …
Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid: Team line-ups
y to rumours, Tomas Rosicky is fit and starts in Arsenal’s first game at the 2009 Emirates Cup. Armand Traoré gets a rare start and so does Vito Mannone in goal.
Arsenal
Mannone, Sagna, Gallas, Djourou, Eboue, …
y to rumours, Tomas Rosicky is fit and starts in Arsenal’s first game at the 2009 Emirates Cup. Armand Traoré gets a rare start and so does Vito Mannone in goal.Arsenal
Mannone, Sagna, Gallas, Djourou, Eboue, …
Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid, watch it LIVE: Streaming links
find below links for websites providing streaming services for the Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid friendly match. These links will be updated before and during the match so make sure to refresh the page if …
find below links for websites providing streaming services for the Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid friendly match. These links will be updated before and during the match so make sure to refresh the page if …
Emirates Cup 2009: An introduction of the first real pre-season test
l ‘fireworks’ of our pre-season will kick off in a couple of hours time at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal will entertain Athletico Madrid and Rangers on Saturday and Sunday respectively in order to retain …
l ‘fireworks’ of our pre-season will kick off in a couple of hours time at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal will entertain Athletico Madrid and Rangers on Saturday and Sunday respectively in order to retain …
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