Morning, morning.

Well can I just say:

FUCK YOU INTERLULL. I HOPE YOU GET KNOCKED DOWN BY A BUS. THEN RAPED BY A BEAR. IN THE FACE.

Leaving aside the fact we've had no Arsenal for two weeks the hysteria over last night's handball by Thierry Henry has been ludicrous. The ire of Ireland fans I can fully understand but the vitriol levelled at Henry from some quarters has been way over the top.

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UPDATE: According to John Cross at MirrorFootball, Liverpool are interested in Hamburg youngster Eljero Elia and have sent scouts to watch him.

November 3rd, 2009 According to Stefan Coerts at Goal.com, Bild is reporting that Liverpool have sent scouts to watch Hamburg attacker Eljero Elia.

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According to John Cross at MirrorFootball, Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce is preparing a £4million bid for Nacional Madeira midfielder Ruben Micael. Micael's contract expires in 2011 and so far talks between him and the club have stalled.

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According to John Cross at MirrorFootball, Portsmouth are leading the chase for Benfica defender Miguel Vitor. Ipswich and Birmingham are thought to be the other two teams in the race for Vitor, who might be loaned out to gain experience.

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This win was exactly what we needed. Nothing will inspire confidence in a team fighting for playoff position like a multiple goal victory in which we were clearly the better team.
The offense is clicking, and oh yeah, that's 3 shutouts in our last 4 matches. With a makeshift backline at that. Click to continue reading...

Alright you lot,

for the very first time the Wenger chant was discussed on the radio this morning. Yes, it is 13 years too late but something has to be done about this chant. United are the main culprits but as seen here, Sp*rs fans are fond of it too.

It was discussed on Radio 5 Live on the Victoria Derbyshire show, the same one that discussed the Phil Brown spitgate saga last season, and made him look like a total and utter div in the process.

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Morning.

I don't know how long Man United fans have been singing that song about Arsene Wenger, years and years. I know I've mentioned many times on this blog. It's always audible when the games are on TV it's been a huge credit to the manager that he's never reacted to them. And how difficult must that be when you consider what they're singing.

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By CARL ELDRIDGE Our two new signings feature in today's papers and before you get too excited over your cornflakes I am talking about Denilson and Nicklas Bendtner, who have both signed new deals for the glorious Gunners.

The Sun's coverage this morning makes them sound like a kids TV double act as they tag them ‘Den and Ben'.

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Matuidi

So here we are again, its not that long ago I was here throughout the Andrey Arshavin saga. Well, thats what it feels like anyway.

You can get all the rumours, confirmation of signings and general deadline day talk right here on The Goon Blog.

The most likely signings are Blaise Matuidi and Marouane Chamakh and the most likely departure is one Philippe Senderos who at one point, had a sealed move to Everton.

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According to the Hull Daily Mail, Hull City boss Phil Brown hopes striker Alvaro Negredo will be at their game tomorrow to watch and hopefully begin talks. He said,

"We're hoping that he'll be at the game tomorrow night ... I can't make a comment on speculation from Spain, we haven't heard anything .

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UPDATE: According to Everton's official website, Everton are in talks with Arsenal defender Philippe Senderos. Everton chairman Bill Kenwright said,

"We have been negotiating with Arsenal for the transfer of Philippe .

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According to John Cross and Football Spy at the Daily Mirror, Everton are interested in Arsenal defender Philippe Senderos as it appears that Joleon Lescott might be on the way out.

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According to John Cross at the Daily Mirror, Chelsea are preparing to offer Ashley Cole and Joe Cole new long-term contracts.

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According to John Cross at the Daily Mirror, Manchester City are now turning their efforts towards Arsenal defender Kolo Toure after losing out on Chelsea defender John Terry.

According to Simon Jones at the Daily Mirror, Manchester City has agreed to pay £15million for Kolo Toure.

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UPDATE: According to Robin Hackett at Sky Sports News, Tottenham have joined Everton in the race for Sheffield United defender Kyle Naughton. It is rumored that Everton have already agreed with Sheffield United over a transfer fee for Naughton.

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UPDATE: According to David Kifford at Goal.com, the Daily Star is reporting that Manchester City are set to match Sheffield United's asking price of £7million for defender Kyle Naughton.

June 23rd, 2009 According to John Cross at the Daily Mirror, Aston Villa are set to beat out Everton for Sheffield United starlet Kyle Naughton.

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According to John Cross at the Daily Mirror, Arsenal striker Robin Van Persie has signed a new £70,000-a-week deal with the club that will keep him there until 2013.

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UPDATE: According to John Cross at the Daily Mirror, Aston Villa are set to beat out Everton for Sheffield United starlet Kyle Naughton.

June 16th, 2009 According to Adam Marshall at Setanta Sports, Everton are going after Sheffield United right back Kyle Naughton.

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UPDATE: According to ESPN Soccernet, Wolfsburg striker Edin Dzeko is not for sale. AC Milan club administrator Adriano Galliani said,

"Wolfsburg have declared the player is not for sale ... But we will try again because he is our top aim, without a doubt.

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UPDATE: According to Robin Hackett at Setanta Sports, Wolfsburg striker Edin Dzeko's agent stated that his client would be willing to play for Arsenal but not Manchester City. His agent Irfan Redzepagic said,

"It is not possible for Dzeko, who is a leading player in Germany and has the chance to play in the Champions League, to go to a mid-table club like Manchester City .

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The transfer rumours are coming thick and fast - Chelsea and Manchester City have money to spend, but Liverpool have been rocked by yet another story about the perilous state of their finances and need to sell before they can buy anyone. Click to continue reading...