Gooner Talk 18 November @ 10:46 AM EST
Arsenal are seeing the benefits of having a batch of reserve players battling for success,
something which could be vital in their hunt to upset the football odds and secure Premier League
and cup success this season. Their reserve side are currently lying second in the Premier Reserve
League and midfielder Mark Randall thinks the squad [.
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Gooner Talk 12 November @ 12:39 PM EST
Arsenal boss Arsène Wenger has revealed that he will stick with the youngsters for next month's
crunch Carling Cup clash at Manchester City. The Frenchman has no qualms about the challenge his
Gunners' will face at Eastlands, with Mark Hughes' already saying that he'll put out a full
strength side for the match on December 2nd.
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Gooner Talk 05 November @ 10:49 AM EST
Arsene Wenger has come out and said he has faith in Keiran Gibbs' ability to play a crucial part in
Arsenal's push for Premier League and Champions League glory. The young Englishman is set to play a
prominent role in the first team over the coming weeks as regular left-back Gael Clichy is facing a
spell [.
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Gooner Talk 01 November @ 12:37 PM EST
The draw for the Carling Cup quarter finals took place yesterday afternoon, and Arsene Wenger's
young guns were rewarded for their win against Liverpool with an away tie at Manchester City. It
could mean that Emmanuel Adebayor will play against his former club again. The Togolese frontman
was the centre of controversy in September when he [.
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Gooner Talk 25 October @ 05:05 PM EST
It is always a bit dodgy writing something so close to the end of the game, emotions are still
running high and there is a tendency to say something a little stupid. However, the doom-mongers
are out in force after we let slip a two goal lead away at West Ham, it could have been [...]
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Gooner Talk 24 October @ 07:50 AM EST
Arsene Wenger has come out to declare in public his confidence in the current crop of goalkeepers
at his disposal. The Arsenal manager claims there is enough strength in the keepers on their books
to help them battle for trophies and upset the football odds both domestically and in Europe.
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Gooner Talk 06 October @ 12:30 PM EST
At the beginning of this season we were crying out to Arsene to bring us a replacement for Emmanuel
Adebayor. As the transfer window shut we only managed to bring in one key signing, a defender,
Thomas Vermaelen. We complained again that our manager was too stubborn and tight with the money
acquired from selling [.
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Gooner Talk 29 September @ 06:45 AM EST
Arsène Wenger has thrown his support behind Robin van Persie after the striker hit the headlines
at the weekend for admitting he exaggerates the fouls made on him. With the diving debate one of
the hot topics for conversation after Eduardo was banned by UEFA, a decision which was subsequently
overturned, for a ‘dive' against Celtic, [.
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Gooner Talk 27 September @ 09:18 AM EST
Yesterdays win was fantastic in my book, we were made to show a few characteristics that have been
beyond the side in the last few seasons. I said this before the game on Twitter to GilbertoSilver
of Gunnerblog: I'm confident but would take a 1-0, would show real grit and application. And that
we did, it was [.
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Gooner Talk 14 September @ 06:00 AM EST
Fans should not single out Wenger alone for defensive frailties or results. All the
responsibilities should be shared out by everyone involved in the club. The Board has the
responsibility to tell the manager what is expected and also backing the manager with sufficient
resources. I think it is quite likely that the club really do [.
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Gooner Talk 13 September @ 08:24 AM EST
Well we all know what happened yesterday, one man is stealing the headlines for all the wrong
reasons and it overshadows a performance from Arsenal that was tepid, lethargic and toothless. Yes,
we managed to score two goals but it is not like we tore them apart on occasions, we didn't have
that extra bit of [.
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Gooner Talk 13 September @ 06:00 AM EST
Fans should not single out Wenger alone for defensive frailties or results. All the
responsibilities should be shared out by everyone involved in the club. The Board has the
responsibility to tell the manager what is expected and also backing the manager with sufficient
resources. I think it is quite likely that the club really do [.
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Gooner Talk 13 September @ 05:09 AM EST
25. The number 2 seasons ago we could not get enough of. Gooners around the world never would
have predicted such a meteoric rise of a superstar within its ranks post TH14. Yet we were wowed
and amazed by how a langky and unorthodox striker from Togo was to lead the charge in scoring for
[.
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Gooner Talk 07 September @ 10:33 AM EST
Nicklas Bendtner opened the scoring for Denmark in a World Cup qualifier on Saturday and he is now
hoping Arsene Wenger will play him down the middle at The Emirates. The 21-year-old, who was on
target in Denmark's 1-1 draw with Portugal, has been used in a wide role by Arsene Wenger this
season with Robin [.
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Gooner Talk 06 September @ 08:16 AM EST
I'm the Goonblogger and I will be bringing you a Sunday column every week right here on Gooner
Talk. On Friday we saw the most honest player in the world who wears his heart on his sleeve *cough
cough*, captain John Terry openly declare that English players never, ever dive. These are his very
words: "Diving is [.
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Gooner Talk 29 August @ 02:52 PM EST
Who remembers when Sir Alex Ferguson criticised the abusive fans and poor security at Emirates
Stadium? And Arsene Wenger replied with this: "We always want to respect our opponents and respect
the dugout because the way we want to behave at Arsenal is to respect everybody." Wenger got sent
from the dugout by the fourth official today after [.
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Gooner Talk 27 August @ 12:47 PM EST
Manchester United's fans are already moaning about Arsenal's apparent 'luck' in the Champions
League group stage draw. On a popular United forum, many of the members lamented the Gunners' draw
stating that Arsène Wenger's side always get it 'easy'. "It's ridiculous, Arsenal nearly always
have the easiest group.
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Gooner Talk 19 August @ 12:03 PM EST
It's no secret that the style and success of Barcelona's 2008-2009 team has inspired Arsenal to opt
for a 4-3-3 formation this season. Without getting carried away after only two competitive games,
it is clear that the formation is the best way to get the most out the abundance of attacking
minded players that Arsenal [.
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Gooner Talk 19 August @ 10:25 AM EST
I believe the Gunners need to purchase just two more players, but there is the potential that
Arsenal may buy as many as four players. This will depend on whether Emmanuel Eboue stays at
Arsenal and that Barcelona's interest is not serious. Eboue is obviously flattered by the interest
shown by the Blaugrana and I'm sure [.
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Gooner Talk 17 August @ 04:03 PM EST
As if Arsenal fans needed another excuse to hate Emmanuel Adebayor; the departed striker has now
voiced his opinions on the Cesc Fabregas debate. Adebayor, who crashed home Manchester City's
opening goal in their 2-0 win at Blackburn on Saturday, has said Fabregas could quit the Gunners.
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Gooner Talk 14 August @ 10:57 AM EST
Well, that's what it looks like. Sky Sports official website seem to be suggesting that Arsenal
won't be finishing in the top four this season. In previous years, a Gunners star has been pictured
along with a Chelsea, Man United and Liverpool player but this season Manchester City's Gareth
Barry takes his place in the preview image.
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Gooner Talk 12 August @ 07:37 AM EST
The news that Patrick Vieira looks all set to stay at Inter Milan and snub a return to North London
can only be good news for the Gunners. The France midfielder and Arsenal legend had been strongly
linked with a switch back to England, but it now looks a safe football bet the 33-year-old will
stay [.
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Gooner Talk 07 August @ 09:56 AM EST
If you haven't heard already, Arsenal and Celtic have been drawn together in the Champions League
qualifiers. Just days after pitting their wits against Scottish champions Rangers in the Emirates
Cup, Arsene Wenger's side have to face another top team as they travel to Parkhead for the first
leg on Aug 18/19.
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Gooner Talk 06 August @ 06:30 AM EST
Alexandre Song is still at the tender age of 21 but he has become a regular starter in the Arsenal
team, as last season drew to an end Alex had started to reap in the good reviews and comments from
the media and Arsenal fans. After Song started the first Champions League game against Manchester
[.
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Gooner Talk 29 July @ 09:10 AM EST
With under three weeks to go before the start of the new campaign what are the expectations for the
next 12 months? Arsenal legend Ian Wright wrote in The Sun this week that he believes the club
cannot seriously challenge for the Premier League title. Wrighty admits the Gunners have fallen so
far behind Manchester [.
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Gooner Talk 24 July @ 12:55 PM EST
They're both highly rated forwards with massively different price tags, but which one would you
want at Arsenal? Klaas-Jan Huntelaar Centre Forward Height: 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) Last season: Real
Madrid - 20 (apps) 8 (goals) International Record: 2004–2006 Netherlands U-21 22 (apps) 18
(goals) 2006– Netherlands 23 (apps) 13 (goals) Marouane Chamakh Forward/Playmaker Height: 1.
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Gooner Talk 22 July @ 03:24 PM EST
How long will it take before Arsene Wenger sends his scouts to Bolivia to watch this
record-breaking 12-YEAR-OLD play? Mauricio Baldivieso became the youngest player ever to play in
professional football when he came on as a substitute for Aurora in a Bolivian Clausura
championship match.
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Gooner Talk 22 July @ 02:38 PM EST
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger might have been plotting the departure of striker Emmanuel Adebayor, but
he certainly didn't foresee the injury to Samir Nasri. The France midfielder will be missing for
around three months after fracturing his fibula at the club's Austrian training camp on Tuesday.
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Gooner Talk 19 July @ 09:24 AM EST
After looking around several Man City forums, I've seen various views on the departure of Emmanuel
Adebayor's move to Manchester City. The majority of them seem to believe that the Togolese frontman
is a fantastic signing and will be a massive figure in their league campaign this season.
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Gooner Talk 14 July @ 01:41 PM EST
A quick poll guys. There will obviously be be quite a few suggestions, but try and take your pick
from the options below. Do you think Nicklas Bendtner can fill Ade's boots? Could someone like
Marouane Chamakh be brought in? Maybe a super-bid for Sergio Agüero could be forged?! Vote NOW!
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Gooner Talk 13 July @ 11:51 AM EST
With reports claiming Emmanuel Adebayor is on his way to Manchester City, Gooner Talk want to know:
Do you really want the Togolese frontman to leave? There are many reasons for and against a
potential transfer, obviously making a £20million profit would be one, but can the likes of
Nicklas Bendtner step up to the [.
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Gooner Talk 04 July @ 06:24 AM EST
Robin van Persie has reportedly signed a contract extension which will see him become one of the
Gunners' highest earners at £80,000-a-week. Van Persie is currently on holiday in the south of
France and will not return for pre-season training until a week on Monday. He had been in contract
talks with the club since [.
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Gooner Talk 30 June @ 03:53 PM EST
We have the players to play 4-3-3 and 4-2-3-1. Look at our attackers and midfielders who can adapt
to several positions. In a 4-3-3 GK: Almunia, Fabianski DR: Sagna, Eboué DL: Clichy Gibbs, Traoré
DC: Touré, Djourou DC: Gallas, Vermaelen, Song DMC: Song, Denilson, Diaby MC: Cesc, Ramsey,
Denilson MC: Nasri, Rosicky, Wilshere AMR: RVP (plays there for the Netherlands, Walcott, Arshavin,
Nasri, [.
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