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Friendly fire

Due to family commitments, ie a belated Christmas gathering as my mum can no longer stand Christmas in this country - and who could blame her? - I didn't get to listen to Saturday's match and I didn't get to see the "highlights" of what was, by all accounts, a pretty poor performance.

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A quick night night

I’ve been at a funeral/wake today so not very up on my Arsenal. I’m scratching my arse for up to date news, there was rumbling about Arsene’s next deal, talk of not missing Song, and Chamakh being an arrogant sod already!! You’ve got to love Le Boss for telling Denilson to cheat if he gets injured again. [...]

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Eden Hazard admits Arsenal dream (again?)

The Lille midfielder Eden Hazard has been linked with Arsenal for (what seems like) ages now, and there are quotes going around that he has admitted that he has “a dream” to play for either Arsenal or Real Madrid. Here is the quote: “Real Madrid and Arsenal are the clubs I dreamed of joining as a [...]

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Merida denies Atletico deal, but Wenger admits he is “concerned”

The young Arsenal midfielder Fran Merida has been linked with Atletico Madrid ever since he first refused the five-year contract offered by Arsene Wenger three months ago, and the rumours were confirmed by the Spanish press the day before yesterday, but the player himself continues to deny that there is any truth in the rumours. “At [...]

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Double swoop for Seagulls boss

Hoyte has spent the past three months on loan at the Withdean Stadium from Arsenal and has made 14 appearances so far for the Seagulls...

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Eduardo Salvio Seals €10 Million Move To Atletico Madrid - Report (Goal.com)

According to reports in Argentina, Lanus forward Eduardo Salvio has agreed a move to Atletico Madrid and is currently on his way to the Spanish capital to sign a contract.

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Wenger wont destabilise Gunners

The Gunners have every reason to be positive for 2010, having dragged themselves back into the Premier League title race - although letting a chance to close right up on leaders Chelsea slip after being held to a 2-2 draw at home by Everton last weekend...

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Attack on Togo team is no reason to call back players says Wenger

In the wake up of last week’s tragic attack on the Togo team bus in Angola Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says that the Gunners will not be using it as an excuse to bring their players back from the African Cup of Nations. He is much concerned that some teams can exploit the attack that has [...]

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Arsene Wenger advocates deliberate handball

Arsene Wenger has instructed his players to concede a deliberate handball if they go down injured, after seeing Everton almost score with Denilson grounded at Emirates Stadium on Saturday.

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Now for a Sol revival Wenger backs Campbell to lead Arsenal in title bid

Another day and another once great Arsenal player dares to try to demonstrate that he is invincible...

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Rumour Mill and Songs of Praise

On top of the strikers shortage we can only wait to see if Wenger will sign. Personally  I’d take Carlton Cole but not for £9m which is what I have read in places, I have also read links with Huntelaar, who when I have seen him play in the past has seemed average at best. [...]

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Angola 2010: Eboue starts with a draw

Ivory Coast play out stalemate with Burkina Faso in Group B

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Liverpool on the up as Rafa Ben?z and Fernando Torres go down with FA Cup fever

Follow thedailybung on twitter, tweet us your thoughts and we may one day get round to actually replying to themTHE DAILY BUNG LUNCHTIME HEADLINES  Related ArticlesRodriguez arrives in LiverpoolWas Wenger right to re-sign Campbell?Campbell delighted to be back at ArsenalAlan Smith: trust WengerCoventry City 1 Portsmouth 2Adebayor back to Arsenal?West Ham reserves aren't a patch o...

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Monday Round Up: Denilson and more

Not a lot going on today on this very cold Monday morning. This blog comes to you from Bournemouth once again, I came back down at the weekend and it’s fucking freezing here. You’d think the more south you got the less cold it would be but apparently not. The only thing really being talked about [...]

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Louis Sahas wage demands wonx268217t scare off Arsenal as Spurs and Liverpool monitor striker

Arsenal are weighing up a move for Everton striker Louis Saha after it became clear his contract negotiations have hit an impasse...

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Everton at Home Post match

It was one of those results that had a real bittersweet feeling, the equaliser came so late that it felt almost like a win and the reality, it isn’t, it is two lost points. Credit to Everton for playing well, few teams come to The Arsenal and play as well as they did but key [...]

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Thomas Vermaelen admits Arsenal need to tighten up their defence

Thomas Vermaelen believes Arsenal must stop giving away stupid goals if they are to maintain their Barclays Premier League title challenge

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Merida considers his options

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger fears that he may lose highly-rated Spanish teenager Fran Merida...

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Arsenal's Thomas Vermaelen says 'stupid' goals will cost Gunners Premier League title

Thomas Vermaelen believes Arsenal must stop giving away 'stupid' goals if they are to maintain their Barclays Premier League title challenge.

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Arsenal and Liverpool target Chamakh vows quick decision on his future

Liverpool and Arsenal target Marouane Chamakh is set to reveal his future intentions by the end of the month. The Bordeaux hitman is out of contract in the summer.

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Gunners could face Leeds or Watford in FA Cup

Whites or Hornets lay in wait if Arsenal beat Sunderland

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Campbell ecstatic over Gunners return

Sol Campbell has admitted the details of his return to Arsenal still need to be sorted out after playing for 45 minutes for the reserves on Tuesday night...

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Fabregas & co expected back for Bolton clash

Arsenal will gain some much-needed firepower for Sunday’s clash with Bolton after Cesc Fabregas and Theo Walcott returned to training earlier this morning. The Gunners duo have both been out after sustaining rib and hamstring injuries respectively. Arsene Wenger has already confirmed that Fabregas should return at the Reebok, although he’s yet to speak on Walcott’...

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Thomas Cook ice-cream competition winner

Tony Phillips wins with his 'Gunnerkickerglory' ice-cream!

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Denilson: The good thing is we didn't lose

Whilst a draw against Everton was a disappointing result overall, Denilson says that the team had to be content with a point, bearing in mind the circumstances.

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Atletico ´on track´ to sign Argentine teen striker

Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo said on Monday that talks to sign 19-year-old striker Eduardo Salvio from Argentine side Lanus were "on the right track".

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Tragedy off the pitch, goals galore on it

It's a full-on edition of Football Weekly, as James Richardson, Barry Glendenning, and Sean Ingle reflect on a remarkable few days in football.Jonathan Wilson brings us the latest from Angola, where – despite the attack on the Togo team bus on Friday which put the tournament in jeopardy – the Africa Cup of Nations got under way with an astonishing opening game.Kevin McCarra looks ...

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Fran Merida And Agent 'Only In Talks With Arsenal' (Goal.com)

Contrary to reports Arsenal midfielder Fran Merida is yet to sign a deal with Spanish outfit Atletico Madrid, and is currently seeking assurances from Gunners manager Arsene Wenger before committing himself to an Ashburton Grove stay.

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Vermaelen: Arsenal must tighten up

Thomas Vermaelen believes Arsenal must stop giving away stupid goals if they are to maintain their Premier League title challenge.

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Gunners need to tighten up

THOMAS VERMAELEN says Arsenal must stop leaking soft goals if they want the title

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Wenger admits concern over Merida future

Manager Arsene Wenger has admitted that he is concerned with the lack of progress over contract negotiations for midfielder Fran Merida.

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Arsenal v West Ham United - Ticket Info

Arsenal v West Ham United - Ticket Info

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Why Arsene Is A Better Manager Than Ferguson

The financial chickens WILL come home to roost at all the other big 4 clubs. It is inevitable. And, when that happens, Arsenal will reap the benefits that Arsene's foresight and youth project have sown.

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Manchester City Special: You've Got Kompany - How Patrick Vieira Measures Up Against Fellow Midfielders (Goal.com)

The first 'Invincible' to leave Arsenal , Vieira, 33, returns to the division in which he starred for almost an entire decade prior to his Italian adventure.

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Cesc Fabregas back for Bolton, according to midfielder Denilson

After declaring he will be fit for next Sunday’s game against Bolton, Arsenal midfielder Denilson spoke about the Everton game, the importance of the gained point and also on the ambition of this season’s young ...

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World Cup 2010 EXCLUSIVE: Uruguay Fitness Coach Jose Eduardo Herrera Sees Success On All Levels (Goal.com)

The year 2010 is upon us, and that means that the World Cup is within touching distance, but before Uruguay focus on the road ahead, fitness coach for the national team, Jose Eduardo Herrera, reflected with Goal.com on the year that has just ended.

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Wenger: We have to adapt without Song

Manager Arsene Wenger admits that the team have to find a new balance without absent midfielder Alex Song, who is currently on national duty at the African Cup of Nations.

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Reserves: West Ham v Arsenal - VENUE CHANGE

Tuesday night's game will now take place at Upton Park

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Denilson - Last equaliser keeps our momentum

Brazilian says point won't be detrimental to title ambitions

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3 *New* Nicklas Bendtner Videos

With Nicklas Bendtner returning to full training this week, here’s a little reminder of the big Dane. . . Enjoy … Here’s another clip of Nicklas speaking post winning Danish Player of the year 2009 (speaks Danish) . . . Interview with Nicklas and Aaron Ramsey . . . Article by Matthew789 [...]

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NIGEL MARTYN- Everton FC star Steven Pienaars cool chip at Arsenal was delight to watch

Steven Pienaar 300THE lads will be really buoyed by both their result and the performance at the Emirates on Saturday...

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Liverpool and Man U approach meltdown

Clubs can have financial problems.  Clubs can have people problems.  Club can have squad problems.  And clubs can have supporters who have fallen out of love with the board. We see it all the time.  And I mean all the time, because at the moment on the Making the Arsenal blog (www.blog.woolwicharsenal.co.uk) I’m covering Arsenal’s own [...]

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'Don't take advantage of Angola tragedy'

Wenger hopes fellow bosses do not manipulate security issue

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Fabregas is all white now

ARSENAL skipper Cesc Fabregas has been braving the snow to make a shock return

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'I told Denilson to handle ball next time'

Arsène Wenger devises new solution to ensure injuries stop play

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Wenger - No progress on Merida contract

Manager concerned he'll lose 19-year-old midfielder this summer

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Euro Watch: Porto victorious on return

Champions win first league game back after winter break

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Arsenal won't call for players return

Arsene Wenger has said he won't be joining those managers who have called for their players to return from the African Cup of Nations.

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Gunners boss considering future

Arsene Wenger has revealed he will need some thinking time before he decides whether to commit his long-term future to Arsenal.

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The Future Is Some Time Away

Arsene has been talking to French TV about his future. His current contract ends next summer, some eighteen months away which does not necessarily mean a great deal. Following on from the Q&A with shareholders where he felt the squad was underappreciated, for the first time in his career he came close to breaking his contract, [...]

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Wenger needs to think before extending contract

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is giving himself time to think before committing to a new deal

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Spurs 1 Arsenal 2- Redknapp admits rivals out-gun his world class Modric

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has admitted he only has a single world class player  - one less than North London rivals Arsenal...

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Fiszman illness threatens Arsenal share balance

Arsenal director Danny Fiszman is fighting serious illness at a time when the ownership of the Premier League club is in a state of upheaval

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One point nearer the title

By Avenell Dave There are games us Addicts wait for with an element of trepidation, games that we anticipate with respectful confidence and there are games like Everton at home. The statistics tell the story - 12 wins and a draw since Arsene Wenger took over and 75 goals scored against the Toffees during Le Boss's reign. So Saturday's match should, by all accounts, have ...

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We need to be more consistent, says Arsene Wenger

Arsene Wenger has warned Arsenal's Barclays Premier League title bid will be "in danger" if they fail to produce their very best in every remaining game

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Arsène Wenger will not rush to sign new Arsenal contract

Arsène Wenger will not rush talks over a new Arsenal contract with 18 months to go before his current deal expires.

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Everton’s pressure play knocks Arsenal’s rhythm

Everton’s high energy tactic of closing Arsenal down quickly ensured they stopped the Gunners from playing to their usual fluency. ______________________________________________________________________________ The big freeze may not have been able to stop Arsenal from playing but Everton were. The assumptions before the game saw Arsenal taking all three points and moving to within a point o...

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Wenger in no contract rush

Arsene Wenger has vowed to take his time before committing himself to Arsenal with a new contract...

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Wenger - Draw not down to Song absence

Manager accepts team must adjust without Cameroon international

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No one in but Sol Campbell and Denilson will return soon. I have now seen the light!

So after the interesting game that saw us win a point against top team Everton on Saturday, fans will have to wait until Sunday until we play Bolton. I for one can’t wait. Pedro covered the game yesterday, all I can say there is at least the mercurial Denilson will be back on Sunday, Bendtner will [...]

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Arsene Wenger Needs 'Time To Think' About Future With Arsenal (Goal.com)

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insists that he needs "time to think" before coming to a decision as to whether or not he intends to carry on with his ambitious project at Ashburton Grove.

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Arsenal 2-2 Everton - Picture gallery

Arsenal 2-2 Everton - Picture gallery

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Arsene unsure over new Arsenal deal

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is giving himself "time to think" before committing to a new deal - but just wants the club to be "in good hands".

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Two ‘new’ signings in – just maybe….

Ok, we just dropped two points at home against Everton, a team we thought, or rather I thought we would put to bed early on in the game, a team who hasn’t been firing on all cylinders this season but recently have a bit of change in fortune. Saturday wasn’t a change in fortune for [...]

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Midfielders who can defend - are we short?

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What the papers say: Wenger insists African Nations Cup most go ahead

We're all about making your life easier here at Arsenal Addict, where our team of Addicted editors spend every spare second scrutinising news coverage to make sure you're kept up to date with what's going on at our beloved club. So if you don't have the time to trawl through the UK's national newspapers for Arsenal stories, be sure to check back here where we'll do the work for you. The...

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Everton fallout + news round-up

Morning to you, the snow is beginning to melt here in Dublin, which is a good thing. This has resulted in much slush, which is a bad thing. If slush were a footballer it would be the lovechild of John Terry and Myra Hindley. Rotten stuff. There's no midweek game at the moment so the focus is still pretty much on what happened against Everton. Firstly the boss has addressed the rather od...

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Five things we learnt this weekend

You might have seen these sorts of posts on other blogs.  There’s a reason: they’re time-saving, efficient, and allow me to get straight to the point.  In a weekend in which there is a distressingly small amount of transfer news, all we can draw upon is this weekend’s limited action.  Here we go: Our defence do [...]

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Wenger annoyed with Denilson!

Arsene Wenger saw the Arsenal midfielder Denilson fall down clutching his side close to the end of the game against Everton on Saturday, and rather than worrying about whether he had suffered a broken rib, he was annoyed that the Brazilian didn’t grab the ball on his way down and give away a free kick! Denilson [...]

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Wenger considering retirement…if he can find a replacement

The Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has eighteen months left on his contract at the Emirates, and he has admitted for the first time that he is considering his options, but his main aim is to find a suitable replacement for when he leaves. Having recently turned sixty he knows that he can’t go on for ever, [...]

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Arsenals Thomas Vermaelen says stupid goals will cost Gunners Premier League title

Thomas Vermaelen believes Arsenal must stop giving away 'stupid' goals if they are to maintain their Barclays Premier League title challenge...

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Jamie Redknapp- Revealed - The long and short of Arsenals uniform decision

LONG AND SHORT OF ITArsenal's team all wore long-sleeved shirts in the snow on Saturday...

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Arsene Wenger questions motivation for African recalls

Arsene Wenger has questioned fellow Barclays Premier League bosses' motivation for calling for their players to return from the African Nations Cup over security concerns

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Ars? Wenger will not rush to sign new Arsenal contract

The Frenchman, who has not won silverware since lifting the FA Cup in 2005, explained that his main concern is that the club remains under the guidance of the right person for the job - not whether he leaves on a positive or negative note...

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Arsene Wenger: Bendtner, Vela, Eduardo, Arshavin and Walcott are enough strikers

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger declared he’s very upset with the press who are constantly inventing transfer rumours on his side. And how can he blamed? Every single day, newspapers, websites and blogs come up with all sorts ...

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Denilson optimistic after injury scare, “I think I will be ready for Sunday”

Arsenal midfielder Denilson declared he should be fit for next Sunday’s away trip to Bolton. The Brasilian collapsed to the floor in the game against Everton and looked set to be sidelined for weeks, but ...

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Fran Merida says he isn't talking to other clubs

Fran Merida insists he has not yet held talks with any other club despite entering the final six months of his current deal at Arsenal

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Wenger invites controversy telling injured Arsenal players to handball

Controversy: Wenger ordered his players to handball when injuredArsene Wenger has invited controversy by ordering his players to handle the ball when they lose possession due to injury...

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Everton result was not a bad one by any means

I took the time out to watch the game on Football First on Saturday night, much to the displeasure of my Spurs supporting missus who seemed to take great delight in us going 1-0 and 2-1 down, only to go rather quiet when Denilson and Rosicky found the back of the net via deflections. One observation [...]

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Mystery injury won't stop me facing Bolton, insists Denilson

Midfielder is adamant he’ll be fit for Arsenal's next game despite collapsing in pain against Everton

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Wenger not considering recall

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is happy for his players to continue competing in the Africa Cup of Nations despite the deadly gun attack on the Togo team which has sent shockwaves through the football world...

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Fran Merida rubbishes reports hes in talks about leaving Arsenal

Arsenal midfielder Fran Merida insists he has not held talks with any other club despite being strongly linked with a move away from the Emirates Stadium...

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Jamie Redknapps Weekend Watch- West Hams best player is boss Zola

LONG AND SHORT OF ITArsenal's team all wore long-sleeved shirts in the snow on Saturday...

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Jamie Redknapps Weekend Watch- West Hams best player sits on the bench every week

LONG AND SHORT OF ITArsenal's team all wore long-sleeved shirts in the snow on Saturday...

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Sir Alex Ferguson on thin ice in carrying on criticism of referees

United's manager rails again but may escape FA censure Referee defends sending-off of Darren FletcherSir Alex Ferguson is expected to escape sanction from the Football Association following his latest outburst against match officials after the Manchester United manager criticised Mark Clattenburg for his performance during the P...

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