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Congo striker Tresor Mputu's agent claims that Arsenal have made a concrete offer for the 21
year-old TP Mazembe star.
Mputu, who has scored 34 goals in 30 league games for his team, was in London on a 10 day trial
which Arsene Wenger and Bajo Bujani, the player's agent, both considered to be successful.
David Beckham in an Arsenal shirt - who would have thought it? OK, so it might just be a training
top but the former Manchester United winger is likely to be training with the Gunners squad in
January, according to BBC reports. With the LA Galaxy currently in their close season, Beckham
needs to find [.
By Aries You may remember when we last reported that Arsene Wenger was appointed Castrol Ambassador
for Euro 2008. He has recently in this capacity been speaking to Eurosport assessing each team's
chances for glory in the Euro 2008 championships next summer. He has pinpointed Karim Benzema, the
Lyon striker, as the player that could make a big impact saying that he could be "an immense
Levski Sofia forward Nikolay Dimitrov has long been rumored to be coming to the Emirates.
The Bulgarian club's official website has now reported that the 20 year-old left-winger will be
training in London with Arsenal on a week-long trial, on the invitation of Arsene Wenger. Arsenal's
official site has yet to post an article regarding the news.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is reluctant to splash out cash during the January transfer window.
The Gunners will be without first-choice center back Kolo Toure for large parts of January and
February due to the African Cup of Nations, and it was speculated that the Arsenal manager would
purchase a short-term replacement for the Ivorian in January.
Arsene Wenger has announced his intentions for the January transfer window, implying that the
Gunners' midfield lineup is adequate, but he would like to bolster Arsenal's defense.
The Gunners boss had early stated that he would not be looking for anyone during the transfer
season, saying: "I don't think I will get anybody in but if I get one opportunity in one area then
I will not neglect it.
The Daily Mail is today reporting on Blackburn's boss Mark Hughes, who was so impressed with
Arsenal's youngsters and their brilliant performance against his Blackburn team in the Carling Cup
that he compared them to Man Utd's batch of young 'uns from 1992. Daily Mailster Peter Ferguson
writes that Man [.
Thank you to all that come here every once in a while to read what we got to say. It's Boxing Day
and we're in for a good day of soccer (going on as I share these headlines with you). DUECE: Clint
Dempsey struck for his 6th goal of the season in (the game is close [...]
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger doesn't fear Milan, that much was obvious from the weakened teams he
fielded in the Champions League - risking finishing second in their group - did he not care who
Arsenal faced in the next round? The answer seems to be a resounding "Yes!" The Sun reports than
when asked [.
High-flying Arsenal travel to the Riverside to face Gareth Southgate's struggling Middlesbrough
this Sunday.
Arsenal drew 1-1 with Newcastle midweek, and will face a stiffer challenge this weekend due to the
absence of many key players.
However, a Middlesbrough team sitting in the relegation zone shouldn't trouble the Gunners too
much.
Grand Slam Sunday headlined Week 17 of the English Premier League season, with Manchester United
edging Liverpool at Anfield, and Arsenal poking past Chelsea to remain on top of the league table.
But, that wasn't the only action worth watching this past weekend, as there were eight fixtures on
Saturday that preceded Sunday's top-of-the-table [.
Arsenal travel to St. James' Park this Wednesday as they finally play their game in hand against
Newcastle United. Depending on Manchester United's result tomorrow, a win at Newcastle could see
Arsenal go as many as eight points clear of their nearest competition.
A Gunners win could also see Sam Allardyce fired from his new club.
Newcastle came back from an early goal down to win a point against Premier League leaders Arsenal,
who failed to capitalize on a game in hand but nonetheless went four points clear of second-placed
Manchester United.
Arsenal were 1-0 up after only four minutes, after Emmanuel Adebayor drilled a fabulous volley into
the back of Shay Given's net.
By 1970's Gooner Eleven days ago Arsenal faced a Wigan side that tasted defeat in its previous
seven games. Absent from this game were two of the most creative midfielders Arsene Wenger has ever
assembled: Cesc Fabregas and the Minsk Maradona, Alexander Hleb. Also missing was the magnificent
Flamini.
If you think you've seen it before, indeed you have. For the second year in a row, Tottenham and
Arsenal face off in the Carling Cup semifinals, with the winner going up against Chelsea or Everton
in February's final at Wembley. The first leg will be contested at the Emirates Stadium on January
[..
Arsenal's current first-choice goalkeeper Manuel Almunia could become England's national team
keeper, as he has never been called up for Spain and is in the process of acquiring English
citizenship.
The keeper proved his worth to Arsene Wenger this season, replacing long-time Arsenal and Germany
number one Jens Lehmann as the club's first-choice keeper.
Cesc Fabregas, Alex Hleb and Mathieu Flamini could all return from injury in time for Arsenal's
pivotal clash against Chelsea.
The three have arguably been Arsenal's best performers so far this season, so it will come as good
news that all three are back in training.
Arsene Wenger had already stated that he would take a gamble on one or two of his players if they
are were not fit, but it seems the Arsenal manager will not have to make a tough decision, as all
three could be ready by Sunday.
Mathieu Flamini and Alex Hleb have joined Arsenal's lengthy injury list for tomorrow's game at St.
James' Park. The pair join fellow midfielders Cesc Fabregas and Abou Diaby, as well as long-term
casualty Robin van Persie.
Hleb picked up a hamstring injury during Arsenal's 2-1 victory over Aston Villa over the weekend
after a nasty tackle.
As is always the case, the matches failed to meet up to the expectations of the build-up. Not that
either of Sir Alex Ferguson or Arsene Wenger will care, their respective charges ending the weekend
five and six points clear at the top of the Premier League following single goal victories over
their nearest rivals.
Any difference between them? Maybe it's just where their team position in the Premier
League table, besides that both have been failed to secured a winable fixtures into the grab. More
worst to us, Big Sam and his "lazy" squad totally awful, disintegrated and showing no
passion once again.
Here are some notable quotes made during the past year. Each was stated by the named individual;
however, my responses were created, and are not meant to represent the views of the individuals.
Nor libel them in any way. This is both a factual and (hopefully) a light-hearted article. 1. "Over
the years, Dida has shown [.
Newcastle have defied my predictions and eased the pressure on Sam Allardyce with a battling point
against Arsenal. Arsenal got a great early goal but Newcastle battled back in the second half to
equalise through Stephen Taylor.
The Gunners, who along with Liverpool remain unbeaten in the Premier League, just didn't capitalise
on their early goal and overall Newcastle deserved a point after a match in which they showed a
real determination and work ethic.
Things are getting more extraordinary at Stamford Bridge by the minute. According to the Daily
Telegraph, Chelsea have put together a pretty little video montage, containing examples of other
teams failing to control their players. This includes footage of Liverpool players remonstrating
with the referee on Wednesday night when Peter Crouch was dismissed.
The Arsenal v Chelsea debate rumbles on, with both parties still pointing an accusing finger after
Sunday's feisty encounter. Now one of the managers has waded into the debate and surprisingly, it's
not Avram 'I've got a chip on my shoulder' Grant. As reported in The Guardian, the Arsenal boss is
clearly unhappy that John [.
