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With the news coming out of Arsenal that Manuel Almunia's has been released at the end of his
contract, and also Fabianski has made it clear that he also wants to leave, it seems that the
Gunners are now clearly in the market for a suitable backup for Wojciech Szczesny next season. Now
it has [...]
The curious case of Manuel Almunia by Richard B. Strength in depth is always something that
provides a bit of a conundrum for managers. Every manager has a first choice team, a set of players
that, barring injury, fatigue or suspension, are his automatic selection. Contrary to what some
believe, I don't think that every [.
The curious case of Manuel Almunia by Richard B. Strength in depth is always something that
provides a bit of a conundrum for managers. Every manager has a first choice team, a set of players
that, barring injury, fatigue or suspension, are his automatic selection. Contrary to what some
believe, I don't think that every [.
Defence Overview: by SV The season has now finished and the transfer window will open on the first
of June. We already know that Lukas Podolski is on his way to Arsenal, but we also know that we are
still a few key signings away from challenging once again for England and Europe's top honours.
[...]
One of Arsenal's most consistent defenders, Bacary Sagna, has suffered his second leg-break in the
one season, and he admitted that the second was due to the weakness from the first break, although
he felt that Johnson stamped on his leg on purpose. He said: "I think Johnson did it on purpose. He
stepped on [.
Why RVP finds himself in this drought? A Guest Post from Armoury Square Van Persie's form is
worrying for me. But how much can you ask from a man who has done so much in one season. He is the
only reason Arsenal are even competing for a Champions League position after their disastrous start
[...]
Do Arsenal need a new back-up Goalkeeper? by KJ This summer has been hailed as the defining moment
in Arsenal's modern history as far as transfers are concerned. There has been a multitude of
rumours concerning the ‘big' signings Arsenal are going to make to bridge the gap between being a
top 4 team and [.
This season has seen the emergence of Wojciech Szczesny as the undisputed no.1 at Arsenal, and for
the first time since the departure of the Invincibe Jens Lehmann, we have a world-class keeper in
our squad. But do we have a decent enough deputy to the young shot-stopper? The answer is quite
simply a big [.
Just before Christmas Arsene Wenger made it clear that Chu-Young Park was now settled in London and
ready to step-up to the Arsenal first team when Gervinho and Chamakh went off to the African
Nations Cup. He said: "The adaptation period for him is over now so he has to come in and show he
[...]
Aaron Ramsey has been a prominent figure for Arsenal this season. With a staggering 12 appearances
already in the Premier League (out of 13 matches), he has proven to be the key creative force in
midfield. Providing a good haul of 1 goal and 4 assists so far in the league, his incisive passes
and [..
Emmauel Eboue was a cult hero for the Gooners. Naturally, it was shocking to hear of the news that
he had left the club for Galatasaray. Arsene Wenger was no slouch either, signing Carl Jenkinson in
response to the Ivorian's departure. As the experienced Eboue had proven to be an able deputy to
the fantastic [.
Inter Milan have denied reports linking them with a January move for Tottenham Hotspur sporting
star Gareth Bale. Reports had suggested the reigning Serie A champions were preparing a £40million
swoop for Spurs' talented winger after being on the receiving end of two excellent performances by
Bale in the Champions League sport competition.
