Arsenals title hopes were once again on a knife edge until Nicklas Bendtner grabbed a 93rd minute winner to secure a 2-1 win against a plucky Hull side, who played the whole of the 2nd half with 10 men.

The victory takes the Gunners joint top, level on points with Chelsea having played a game more.

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Had you wagered with any American soccer fan back in August that Landon Donovan would score his first Premier League goal before Jozy Altidore, he probably would have taken you up on it. You would have won that bet, too, as Altidore has struggled to find his form in his first Premier League season, leaving many Americans wondering why he hasn't succeeded in England like he has in CONCACAF.

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Freddy Adu's less-than-convincing career took an unexpected turn today, with the news revealed by Adu himself on his Twitter page that he is to join Aris FC of Greece on an 18-month loan deal from current club Benfica. It's his third loan spell since the summer of 2008, when he was farmed out to Monaco.

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Altidore ... another nice outting for the young U.S. striker

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Good news from two young Americans who have six months to cement their places as a go-to for Bob Bradley before the long flight over to South Africa next summer.

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John Terry

We never give too much attention to defenders in the weekly Top Performers, but last week John Terry not only led the Blues to a shutout against a highly potent offense, but he also put in the lone goal of the match and a timely first on the season for Terry.

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Thomas Sorensen saved Jimmy Bullard's initial effort but was unable to prevent Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink from burying the rebound. Hull City beat Stoke City 2-1. Click to continue reading...

It wasn't the prettiest of games, but it was enjoyable to watch. Reminiscent of old-style English football with plenty of balls kicked high and long, Hull City pulled off a last gasp winner to beat Stoke City 2-1 and to give manager Phil Brown a chance of remaining as manager of the Tigers just for a little longer, perhaps.

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Phil Brown has been talking a storm about Jozy's "Twittergate" this week, including gems like this:

Asked if Altidore had put the twit in Twitter, an unimpressed Brown replied: "I'd have put an 'a' in it."

Now that is the kind of comment Maradona would be proud of!

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Goals from Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink and Geovanni for Hull claimed a vital 2-1 win over Wigan. Phil Brown must be feeling ecstatic now.. Guess he can still keep his job for a few more weeks.. Click to continue reading...

Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink scored his first goal for Hull City as Phil Brown's side edged past the Latics at the KC Stadium.

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Parece que Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink tiene competencia a su titulo de mejor nombre en el futbol. Leyendo los resulatdos del mundial sub-20 en Egipto me encontre con un jugador de Camerùn llamado Yaya Banana! Facil que mi amigo Banana se lleva el titulo en cuanto nombres se trata.
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ARSENAL
Arsenal's Johan Djourou knocked for 6 months - Daily Mail
Arsenal winger Theo Walcott set to return from injury against Manchester City - Telegraph.co.uk
Youngster Bendtner and Denilson sign "long-term" deals - BBC Sport
Will Sounders star Freddie Ljungberg return to Arsenal after MLS season? Click to continue reading...

Hull City have signed former Celtic striker Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink.

The Dutchman has signed a two-year deal at the KC Stadium after passing a medical and agreeing personal terms.

More competition for Jozy...

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Done deal.

Hull City have signed former Celtic striker Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink.

The Dutchman has signed a two-year deal at the KC Stadium after passing a medical and agreeing personal terms.

Vennegoor of Hesselink is able to join Hull outside the transfer window as he is a free agent after being released by Celtic earlier this summer.

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1. Real Madrid have reached an agreement to sign striker Karim Benzema from French side Lyon for £30million, subject to the 21-year-old passing a medical.(Various)
2. The likelihood of Manchester United or Chelsea signing Franck Ribery this summer has suffered a knock back with the French international winger expressing a desire to join the Real Madrid revolution. Click to continue reading...

According to Express and Star, Wolverhampton have no intentions of going after Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart.

The club is also not interested in Celtic striker Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink and boss Mick McCarthy will not be leaving to coach Celtic.

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Tournaments like Arsenal's 'Emirates Cup' and AJAX's 'Amsterdam Tournament' have become big draws for football fans looking for some quality football in the summer season. With high quality clubs and big venues, you almost get the same experience of an early season Champions League group stage match in what is the slowest time of the year for the sport.

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