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Fabianski: I want to leave

arseblog — Thu, 17 May 2012 19:00:22 +0000

Having fallen behind compatriot Wojciech Szczensy, and seen his chances of playing for Poland in the Euros this summer evaporate, it’s no surprise that Lukasz Fabianski is looking to find a new club this summer. Clearly any player worth his ...

Can’t pull the wool down

blogger@arseblog.com (Arseblogger) — Thu, 17 May 2012 18:44:31 +0000

So the season is over and another summer is upon us. It’s been here for four days and already I’m bored of it. As Mick Jagger once drawled, “the sunshine bores the daylights out of me.” (Not that that presents a problem in London, but stick with the metaphor). Already I find myself looking ahead [...]

Can’t pull the wool down

blogger@arseblog.com (Arseblogger) — Thu, 17 May 2012 18:44:31 +0000

Arsenal survived relegation by one point

Tim — Thu, 17 May 2012 18:33:38 +0000

There’s not just one League in England anymore, there are two leagues. Symbiotic leagues which feed off each other, enrich each other, and ultimately enrich the billionaires and millionaires who own, operate, and play in those leagues. In The League you have 20 teams who play each other home and away, are awarded points for [...]

Deadwood?

Tommy Gale — Thu, 17 May 2012 18:00:23 +0000

Amongst all the transfer rumours there has been a lot of talk about certain players in the Arsenal squad that people want to see leave the club. The majority of these are either out on loan or didn’t feature much this season. It would be a good idea to sell some of these players to [...]

Player Season Reviews – Defenders Part 2

The North Bank — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:58:00 +0000

11. Andre SantosOf all the late arrivals in the final days of the summer, Andre Santos was the least well known, having mostly plied his trade outside Europe's major leagues. He arrived as a left-back with aspirations seemingly to play further forward....

Picture of the Season: Why we love Tottenham!

Randy Osae — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:41:25 +0000

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Arsenal’s Jack Wilshere off to Sweden!

My Arsenal Blog — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:39:22 +0000

Don’t panic! Arsenal are sending Jack Wilshere to Sweden for medical attention. Arsene Wenger is desperate to get the talented youngster back and fully fit for the start of next season. Wilshere, voted Arsenal’s player of the season last year, has ...

Five PL players to ponder

WillJones — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:25:00 +0000

A long summer in stall for the FrenchmanUnder Arsene Wenger, Arsenal's transfer approach has mainly been centrered around recruiting players outside of the Premier League, where the transfer fees can be easily distorted. This mainly stems from the fail...

Untold Ref Review: Bolton Wanderers 1 – 4 Tottenham Hotspur. Dean stars as… “Dean”

WalterBroeckx — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:04:30 +0000

This article is part of a series stretching over several seasons in which a team of referees analyse the work of refs in Premier League matches. Our figures show that when we analyse the errors made by refs there are consistent trends which do not “e...

Rating the Gunners – Season 11/13 (Defence)

pratyaksh — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:07:10 +0000

Tweet Arsenal had a season with many ups and downs. It was a poor start to the campaign for Arsenal as they were 17th in the table during mid September. An 8-2 mauling at Old Trafford and a 4-3 defeat at Blackburn left Arsenal just above the relegation...

LIVE CHAT EVENT: Arsenal 2011/2012 Review 1400 GMT/0900 EST 18 May 2012

DaAdminGooner — Thu, 17 May 2012 15:34:39 +0000

Join us 18 May 2012 from 1400GMT/0900EST for a 2 hour live chat event discussing a wide range of topics from the end of the season to the transfer business at hand. Live discussion with YAMA writers as well as some of best bloggers and twitter personalities out there. And maybe a surprise guest or [...]

Georgia: To win in football, you just need to have tiny feet!

Nitesh — Thu, 17 May 2012 15:11:11 +0000

It’s not the size of a man but the size of his feet that matters… According to Arsene Wenger anyway and I for one admire the French legend enough to take his word as gospel… excluding his decision to bring on Ramsey (a guy who has difficulty finding the back of the net at the [...]

Coquelin: Wenger trusts me now

arseblog — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:17:22 +0000

Francis Coquelin says his selection for last weekend’s crucial game against West Brom is proof that he has earned the trust of Arsene Wenger. The manager left regular starter Aaron Ramsey on the bench, choosing instead to bolster his midfield ...

Arsenal Season Review Part 1: The Bad and the Ugly

Maddy — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:15:07 +0000

First part of a review of the Arsenal season

Oxlade-Chamberlain – England call-up is surreal!

My Arsenal Blog — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:09:30 +0000

Amazing news are coming in from Arsenal today, as the England manager Roy Hodgson has called up Arsenal’s newest star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to this summer’s EURO 2012, where the young Gunner is due to make his debut at an international tournament...

We are Looking for Writers for our Blog

The Arsenalolic — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:05:15 +0000

Arsenal Ghana Blog is looking for talented writers to provide our visitors with high-quality Arsenal-related articles. Do you think you have what it takes? What are you waiting for? Send in an application today! Here are the details on what &#8...

10 Worst Arsenal Games of the season 2011-2012

supreetkini — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:01:37 +0000

It’s been a mixed season so far. While there were the highs, there were lows as well. Here are Arsenal’s 10 worst games of the season. 10. Queen’s Park Rangers 2-1 Arsenal, Premier League, Loftus Road, 31st March 2012 (QPR- Taraabt 22, Diakite 66; Arsenal- Walcott 37) After going on a 7 game winning striker, beating the [...]

RVP – The signs that say ‘Goodbye’

Kevin Whitcher — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:00:48 +0000

Remember when, in 2003, David Beckham – with Manchester United’s title winning season and lap of honour completed – took time out to have a kickaround on the Old Trafford pitch with his son Brooklyn? Once his transfer to Real Madrid had been confirmed, his actions pointed to the behaviour of a man who knew … [More]

Wilshere Needs A Knee Operation? WTF

David — Thu, 17 May 2012 13:58:29 +0000

I was absolutely gobsmacked to see this statement from Arsenal today: “Jack’s ongoing rehabilitation has seen a long-standing slight issue with his patella tendon in his left knee flare up. “As a result, Jack will travel to Sweden for a minor procedure on his left knee in the next few days. This procedure is not [...]

Atletico and Bayern join Arsenal in chase for Olivier Giroud

The Arsenal Blog — Thu, 17 May 2012 13:06:19 +0000

The Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger might face even further problems in his attempt to sign Montpellier’s striker Olivier Giroud, as Atletico Madrid seem to have grown an interest in him. It was tough enough for Wenger to have to fight with German side...

Podolski – English football is stronger than the Bundesliga

Arsenal Banter — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:55:05 +0000

Lukas Podolski is very excited about playing in the best League in the world next season and believes that Arsenal are one of the best clubs as well. He thinks he will be suited to the English style of football and will settle in very quickly. “It wo...

Will he or won’t he? The 2012 summer Arsenal saga.

DaAdminGooner — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:35:33 +0000

Well, the summer is now and truly upon us. And in the last few years it wouldn’t be an Arsenal summer without negative transfer speculation directed at the club. The latest, with none other than this year’s football player of the year, Robin Van Persie. We all saw it coming. No discussions during the season [...]

Arsenal ace claims the future is bright for Arsenal next season

Harry Sanchez — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:30:38 +0000

One of last season’s new signings Gervinho, is speaking in very positive terms about what can be achieved next season. Speaking to Arsenal Player Gervinho said “Arsenal can achieve a lot next year, This is Continue reading Arsenal ace claims th...

Arsenal Rumours: Initial Van Persie negotiations end in stalemate

hh — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:17:04 +0000

According to a number of sources including the Daily Mail, the Mirror and the Sun, initial talks with Arsenal talisman Robin van Persie have ended in a deadlock. It has been reported that Van Persie met up with Arsene Wenger and chief executive Ivan Gazidis to discuss his future yesterday (Wednesday) along with his representative Kees Vos. [...]

The day the Arsenal almost died

Tony Attwood — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:04:17 +0000

By Tony Attwood

OK, unless you are in Australia or somewhere like that, I am delivering 18 May anniversary news a day early (unless you are reading this on 18 May in which case I am spot on time).

But I’m on holiday on the 18th for a few days, and I didn’t really want to miss this [...]

Arsenal to set find out next week if target agrees to become a Gunner

Harry Sanchez — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:00:57 +0000

Arsenal target Yann M’Vila has stated that he will make a decision on his future after his clubs final game this coming Sunday, speaking to RMC M’Vila said, “I’ll make my decision after the game Continue reading Arsenal to set f...

Arsenal News: Wilshere to undergo ‘minor surgery’ on left knee

hh — Thu, 17 May 2012 11:44:19 +0000

It has been revealed by official website Arsenal.com that Arsenal star Jack Wilshere is set to undergo minor knee surgery on a existing long-term injury to his left patella tendon. The young Englishman has been hit hard by injury and is still undergoing rehabilitation for a second stress fracture he suffered in his right ankle earlier this [...]

Is football all about trophies? Not any more it isn’t.

Tony — Thu, 17 May 2012 11:44:06 +0000

by Mahdi. “We haven’t won anything in X years. Sack the manager as he has lost the plot and is not ambitious enough and won’t spend any money. I don’t care about finances but trophies. That is what football is all about.” Now how many times i...

Richard – Arsenal’s transfer dealing and the balance between youth and experience

Just Arsenal Fans — Thu, 17 May 2012 11:44:04 +0000

The team, the fans and the chequebook by Richard B. Another season over and fans up and down the country will be reflecting on what was and what could have been this season. 38 Premier League matches, 3 teams relegated and only 1 team crowned champion. Those are the crucial numbers for any football club. [...]

Robin van Persie talks reportedly broken down and not going well

Harry Sanchez — Thu, 17 May 2012 11:28:34 +0000

Talks between the club and Robin van Persie apparently broke down yesterday with no agreement according to The Sun. Of course what is written in The Sun should be taken with a pinch of salt, Continue reading Robin van Persie talks reportedly broken dow...