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Vidic back for United

Nemanja Vidic is set to replace Rio Ferdinand in the Manchester United line-up to face Arsenal...

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How Arsenal will be changed by Stan Kroenke's business brain

Stan Kroenke with 29.99 per cent stake in Arsenal has an impressive business track record.

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Stan Kroenke empire expands to embrace Arsenal

American with major stake in Arsenal has track record of success.

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Ferguson: Fletcher not 'anti-football'

Manager takes issue with Arsène Wenger United consider further Ferdinand appealSir Alex Ferguson leaned forward in his chair, his brow creased and his eyes flashed with indignation. He had just been reminded of Arsène Wenger's remarks about Darren Fletcher when Arsenal lost at Manchester United earlier in the season and, specifically, ...

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Alan Smith: Sky thinking outside the box with Arsenal v Manchester United in 3D TV

TV history will be made when Sky broadcasts Arsenal v Man Utd in 3D.

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The Big Interview: Andrey Arshavin

Andrey Arshavin had a brief stint in politics but will never become a diplomat.Arshavin has gained a reputation for his honest and sometimes brutal assessment of Arsenal, his team mates and their chances of success.Once again, Arshavin is pulling no punches but he is in a positive, jovial mood ahead of what he says will be the three games - starting against Manchester United - which will decide wh...

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Arsène Wenger has no fears over Sol Campbell's duel with Wayne Rooney

'If we play badly, Sol will be in trouble,' admits Arsenal manager Rooney on fine line between 'intelligence and starting to cheat' Arsène Wenger remains wary of the threat posed by Wayne Rooney, both as a goalscorer and as a striker who will tread the fine line between "intelligence and starting to cheat", ahead of Sunday's pot...

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Martin O'Neill launches withering new attack on Arsène Wenger as feud continues

Martin O'Neill has accused the Arsenal manager of getting "carried away with his own sense of importance".

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Song boosts Gunners

Arsenal will welcome back Cameroon midfielder Alex Song from international duty for the visit of Manchester United on Sunday...

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O'Neill still riled by Wenger

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has continued his attack on Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger who called the Midlands outfit a long-ball team after the midweek goalless draw between the two sides...

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Arsenal Outlook: Wenger's Confidence Must Filter Through His Team (Goal.com via Yahoo! Sports)

Enigmatic manager tips Arshavin to hold sway against United.

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Wenger - Why Rooney can make it abroad

Boss believes Man United star can emulate Cesc Fabregas

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Friday's dust

So, yesterday there was an element of panic in the air. We feared that Thomas Vermalen had broken his leg and was going to be missing for, like, months. It transpires though, that The Verminator has patched himself up and has a small chance of being available for Sunday's afternoon's not quite top of the table clash with Manchester United. Yes, ladies and gents, it's true: "He can't be bargained ...

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Arsene Wenger has no qualms about pitching Sol Campbell into battle with Wayne Rooney

Arsène Wenger stressed that he would have few concerns about selecting Sol Campbell to face Wayne Rooney.

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Wenger - How Rooney made us pay the penalty

'You know how strikers are. There is no angel,' says manager

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ARSENAL v MAN UTD match/betting preview

Can the Gunners keep in the title race?

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Arsenal tracking Barcelonas Gai Assulin and Nices Loic Remy

Watching brief: Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is considering a move for Barcelona's Gai Assulin...

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Arsenal teen star Wilshere joins Bolton on loan

Highly-regarded Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere on Friday joined fellow Premier League side Bolton on loan until the end of the season.

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Andy Townsends boot room- Long and short of what Aston Villa do best

Aston Villa will not be going to Fulham today to play long-ball stuff, despite what Arsene Wenger accused them of this week...

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Alan Smith: Manchester United gamble on Rio Ferguson appeal could prove inspired

Manchester United go into Sunday's game against Arsenal on a high after Rio Ferdinand helped secure victory against City.

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Bolton Boss Coyle Adds To Squad With Transfer Deal For Arsenal Starlet

Arsenal youth star Jack Wilshire has made a loan move to Premier League rivals Bolton Wanderers until the end of the 2009/10 season. read more

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Ferguson - Top three are pulling away

Manchester United head to Arsenal on Sunday with Sir Alex Ferguson believing the top end of the Barclays Premier League has finally split into two...

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Fabregas relishing United clash

The Gunners face United at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, one point behind the champions in the race for the Premier League title...

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Wenger makes fresh move for Bordeaux star - Exclusive

Arsenal boss keen to complete pre-contract deal for long-term target Marouane Chamakh

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'It's a shame Giggs didn't go to a World Cup'

Manager describes Welsh midfielder as an 'exceptional player'

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Arshavin blasts referees but will play through the pain against United

Russia forward Andrey Arshavin is happy to play through the pain for Arsenal, but has insisted referees don't help the players at England...

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Andy Townsend's boot room: Long and short of what Aston Villa do best

Astston Villa will not be going to Fulham today to play long-ball stuff, despite what Arsene Wenger accused them of this week.

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Andy Townsends boot room-

Aston Villa will not be going to Fulham today to play long-ball stuff, despite what Arsene Wenger accused them of this week...

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Old Feelings Stirring As Sol Prepares To Get To Grips With Rooney

Manchester United, at home. It doesn’t get much bigger, does it? Indeed for the first half of the ‘noughties’ the fixture probably shared a billing with ‘El Classico’, so dominant were the two clubs in the Premier League. It is amazing how many memories that matches between the pair are in the forefront of the memory [...]

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Coyle promises first-team football for Wilshere

Bolton manager Owen Coyle is delighted to have secured the loan move of Arsenal youngster Jack Wilshere.

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Premier League: Arsenal v Man Utd - Preview

'I always look forward to this match,' says Arsène Wenger

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Arsenal v Manchester United

Arsène Wenger spoke almost fondly of Manchester United yesterday, recalling past encounters and approving Wayne Rooney's brief as a lone striker. The clubs' obsession with one another has waned since Chelsea became such a concern. Yet the struggle is too tight for decorum to be demonstrated at the Emirates. Arsenal have to show they are more formidable now than when bea...

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'Rooney is coming to his best age now'

But Arsene Wenger won't focus on the England man this Sunday

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How Arsenal will be changed by Stan Kroenkes business brain

From starting out sweeping floors and keeping the books at his father's company, it is clear that Kroenke is a man who pays attention to the impact of even the small details on the big picture...

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Squad sheets: Fulham v Aston Villa

Today's game at the Cottage finds both teams in a trough so far as their Premier League form is concerned. Fulham have lost their last four league fixtures while Aston Villa have not scored in four league games, although their attack has been prolific in the cups. Nettled by Arsène Wenger's suggestion that they are a long-ball team the quality of Villa's passing is like...

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Arsenal or Man United - Claim your FREE bet

It's arguably the game Arsenal fans most look forward to as it brings together the two biggest teams in England who had until Chelsea come onto the scene battle for The Premier League...

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Wilshere off to Bolton / O’Neill the irritant / Sagna Inter rumours

The news that Jack Wilshere has gone off to Bolton on loan for the rest of the season is hardly unexpected, he needs game-time, Owen Coyle and the boss get on well and it is a deal in which everyone is a winner. Jack probably needs to experience the rough and tumble he probably never has [...]

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Arsene Wenger: It is unlikely we will sign a player before the window shuts

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger seems determined to keep on going with the squad he has, despite still missing Robin van Persie in attack. Wenger, who was delighted to see Nicklas Bendtner return from injury last ...

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Jack in the box for Bolton boss

Arsenal starlet Jack Wilshere has joined Bolton on loan until the end of the season, with Owen Coyle describing him as 'talented and hungry'.

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Martin O’Neill hits back at ‘nasty’ Arsenal

Martin O’Neill has accused Arsène Wenger of becoming “carried away with his own importance” and suggested that the Arsenal manager is guilty of double standards as their row over Aston Villa’s supposed long-ball style turned personal.

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Gunners starlet departs

Bolton have completed the signing of Arsenal starlet Jack Wilshere who will spend the rest of the season at the Reebok Stadium.

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SKY to make TV history with the launch of 3D

Sunday's Arsenal-Man United game is a landmark fixture

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Jack Wilshere joins Bolton on loan

Jack Wilshere joins Bolton on loan

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If you wore a suit to one football match, it would be Arsenal v United

Apologies for the lack of a Villa report… I only caught fleeting glimpses of the live action so didn’t and don’t feel qualified to go into it too deeply. But I did feel… Some of the pessimism seemed a little over the top. By my reckoning Villa is no easy place to go, particularly less than a month [...]

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Wilshere completes Bolton move

Bolton have completed the loan signing of highly-rated Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere.

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Arsenal's Jack is hot to Trot now

GUNNERS starlet Jack Wilshere has completed his loan switch to Bolton

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Bolton Wanderers: Gunners starlet signs

Bolton have completed the signing of Arsenal starlet Jack Wilshere who will spend the rest of the season at the Reebok Stadium.

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Arsenal starlet Jack Wilshere joins Bolton Wanderers on loan

Jack Wilshere, the 18-year-old Arsenal midfielder, has joined Bolton Wanderers on loan for the rest of the season,.

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Arsenal starlet Wilshere loaned out to Bolton

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere has joined Bolton on loan until the end of the season in a move made to present him with more Premier League playing time.

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Gael Clichy sees return of special aura to Arsenal

The word that Gaël Clichy settles on, after briefly reverting to his native French, is aura. When that word is used around Arsenal’s training ground, it is usually in connection with Arsène Wenger — or, in times past, with Dennis Bergkamp or Thierry Henry — but Clichy is talking about a positive energy that can make a team feel unbeatable.

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Arsenal.com are messing with our heads

Arsenal.com are messing with us.  They know we’re scared, paranoid and frightened.  Every time one of our players goes down to tie up their shoelaces I feel confident that they may never stand up again.  Or if they do, they won’t have a head. And yet all they seem to do is exacerbate our fears.  One [...]

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Wilshere joins Bolton on loan

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere has joined Bolton on loan until the end of the season.

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Bolton secure Wilshere loan deal

Bolton sign highly-rated Arsenal youngster Jack Wilshere on loan until the end of the season.

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O'Neill continues Wenger war

Martin O'Neill has branded Arsene Wenger as a merchant of "ridiculous statements".

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The Fiver | A Hard-Sell That Would Get Him A Job At Sky's Livingston Call Centre | Sean Ingle

Want the Fiver delivered direct to your inbox every weekday at 5pm(ish)? Then sign up today: it's the gift that keeps on giving!BY THE POWER OF GREY SKULLThe Fiver once owned a mustard-singed 1970s Volvo 242 that could barge through walls like He-Man's Ram-Man, but did 0-60mph in about 97 seconds. We loved that Volvo. We got jiggy to Rod Stewar...

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Jack Wilshere joins Bolton Wanderers on loan

Young prospect joins The Trotters until the end of the season

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Arsenal v Manchester United- top five classics

Arsenal 3 Manchester United 2, FA Cup Final, 1979 With just five minutes to go, Arsenal led 2-0 through goals from Brian Talbot and Frank Stapleton...

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O'Neill: Wenger out of order

MARTIN O'NEILL has revealed he confronted Arsene Wenger over his long-ball claims

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Football Spy video, Friday January 29, 2010

With the January transfer deadline looming, deals are coming thick and fast today. Football Spy host Darren Lewis spent the morning at Spurs' training and returns with the very lastest on the arrivals of Kaboul and Begovic from Portsmouth - plus news of a surprise arrival at White Hart Lane.Also in today's show: there's the possibility of another striker at Birmingham (and no, its not Pavlyuchenko...

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Arshavin to play upfront against United?

Arsene Wenger has hinted that Nicklas Bendtner might not be ready to start the match against Manchester United this weekend.

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Arsene Wenger has yet to forgive Wayne Rooney

Arsène Wenger has warned his players to be wary of Wayne Rooney’s gamesmanship in tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium.

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Wenger steps up chase for Barcelona starlet

Arsenal chief ready to pounce for 18-year-old Israeli forward Gai Assulin

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Sir Alex Ferguson orders Manchester United fans to stop 'paedophile' taunts aimed at Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger

Sir Alex Ferguson has called on Manchester United supporters to end their vile taunting of Arsene Wenger, who has been the subject of baseless 'paedophile' chants.

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A fairly big game this weekend, some may say……

The calm before the storm. I’m just bubbling up inside ahead of Sundays game. I’m always up for it but this game is the type of game that defines your season. You can’t beat ManUre and lose to Wolves at home, what is the point but when you’re suddenly fighting to go top, this game [...]

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My Gunners can shock United

VIDEO: BOSS Arsene Wenger wants Arsenal to 'surprise him' when they face Man Utd

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Alan Smith- Sky thinking outside the box with Arsenal v Manchester United in 3D TV

To explain, a significant slice of TV history will be made on Sunday when Sky Sports broadcasts the Arsenal-Manchester United game in glorious 3D...

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Arsenal against Man Utd: Team News

Arsenal will welcome back Cameroon midfielder Alex Song

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Wenger: Signings in January now unlikely

Manager Arsene Wenger has said that it will be highly unlikely for him to sign a player before the close of the January transfer window.

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Arsenal match is Manchester United's 'biggest of the season', says Sir Alex Ferguson

Sir Alex Ferguson believes Manchester United cannot afford to lose Sunday's match against Arsenal, billing it as the club's "biggest game of the season".

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The Date with United and O’Neill’s Problem

Villa are a quick young side with some power, but if O'Neill thinks he has an English version of Barcelona on his hands and that Villa are a pure footballing side, then he is the "ridiculous" one. Get over yourself, Martin.

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Jack Wilshere joins Bolton on loan from Arsenal as Owen Coyle finally gets his boy

Jack Wilshere has joined Bolton Wanderers on loan from Arsenal for the rest of the season...

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Fabregas relishes United clash

Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas enjoys facing Manchester United more than any other Premier League team...

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Emirates turns red to 'Lace Up, Save Lives'

Clubs support partnership to help fight HIV/AIDS in Africa

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Fergie- Fletcher is not destructive

Wenger was fuming at the physical nature of Fletcher's performance in a 2-1 defeat for the Gunners that deflated their early season optimism...

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Arsenal game is United's biggest of the season, says Ferguson

Manchester United manager says clash is crucial to title race 'Both sides have a genuine chance of winning the league'Sir Alex Ferguson has declared Manchester United's Premier League showdown with Arsenal on Sunday as his club's "biggest game of the season".Although United put the title race to one side on Wednesday as they sea...

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Arsenal were never close to signing Rooney

Arsene Wenger rates Wayne Rooney highly, but admits he was never in the race to sign him.

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James Collins puts the boot into Arsene after 'ridiculous' taunt over 'long-ball Villa'

James Collins has hit out at Arsene Wenger's claims that Aston Villa are a long ball team and branded the Arsenal manager's comments "stupid" and "ridiculous."

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Wilshere joins Bolton on loan from Arsenal as Coyle finally gets his boy

Jack Wilshere has joined Bolton Wanderers on loan from Arsenal for the rest of the season...

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Was 2009 one of Wenger's best years?

Was 2009 one of Wenger's best years?Vitalfootball: Arsenal: 29/01/2010 13:20:00Vital Arsenal member hughied gives a personal review of 2009`s real achievements

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The respect stops here, Gooners

By Avenell Dave It's a curious thing, football. It's a soap opera where moments of inspiration sit aside episodes of despicable gamesmanship. It's the nature of sport. But a strange thing has happened in the last few years. Arsene Wenger and RedN*se Fergie seem to have become, if not friends, then respectful of each other. Where there used to be sniping ...

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Campbell backed to handle Rooney

Arsene Wenger is adamant defender Sol Campbell can stop in-form striker Wayne Rooney when Arsenal meet Manchester United at the Emirates on Sunday.

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Ferdinand misses trip to Arsenal but Vidic could return

Ferdinand misses trip to Arsenal but Vidic could return

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Wenger - Arshavin will rise to the occasion

'He always turns up with something special,' says the manager

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The foundations of future football success

By Phil Gregory I read a great book over Christmas, Michael Lewis’s Moneyball. Despite my total lack of knowledge on the sport it is concerned with, I was fascinated because it’s actually a baseball book which follows a particular American team that consistently outperforms its rivals  despite severe financial constraints (see where I’m going with this [...]

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VIDEO Preview: Arsenal v Man United

VIDEO Preview: Arsenal v Man UnitedVitalfootball: Arsenal: 29/01/2010 12:45:00VIDEO Preview: Arsenal v Man United.

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Alex Song Is The Key To Arsenal’s Title Ambitions

Manchester United (The Emirates Stadium, London) Premier League Fixture - Matchday 24 Sunday 31st January 2010 Kick Off: 4pm - Live on Sky Sports 1 After the Aston Villa game, things looked bleak. The disappointing 0-0 draw and failure to keep the pressure on Chelsea was followed with news that Thomas Vermaelen’s season could be over as it was suspected [...]

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Club doing all they can to get Verminator fit

Manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed that the club's medical team are doing all they can to get defender Thomas Vermaelen fit for the match against Manchester United.

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Arsenal v Man Utd

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's game between Arsenal and Manchester United in the Premier League.

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'Rooney has assumed Ronaldo's responsibility'

We get a local perspective on Sunday's clash with Man United

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Bolton snare Wilshere on loan

Arsenal youngster Jack Wilshere has joined Bolton Wanderers on loan until the end of the season...

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'Man United are not over-reliant on Rooney'

Wenger knows Sunday's opponents are not a one-man team

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United's clash at Arsenal biggest test so far - Ferguson

United's clash at Arsenal biggest test so far - Ferguson

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Wenger - United Carling Cup team no surprise

Boss says local prestige added an extra dimension to Semi-Final

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Arsenal told to stump up £13m Nice price for France striker Loic Remy

Arsenal have failed in bid to land France striker Loic Remy as his club Nice hold out for a £13million fee. Arsene Wenger wants him to step in for the injured Robin van Persie.

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Exclusive Interview – Released ‘Keeper Luke Chambers

A little over a week ago Head of Youth Development officers Liam Brady and David Court met with Arsenal’s latest crop of Under 16 talent to reveal who would make the list of scholars for the coming campaign and who would be released. One of the big surprises was that goalkeeper Luke Chambers was not [...]

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Sagna on Inter's radar, says agent

Bacary Sagna's agent claims Inter Milan could move for the Arsenal full-back should Maicon leave the San Siro to join Real Madrid.

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Gunners admit defender defeat

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has admitted defeat in the race to sign Chris Smalling after he opted for Manchester United.

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Ferguson relishes Arsenal battle

Sir Alex Ferguson has declared Manchester United's Premier League match against Arsenal on Sunday as his club's "biggest game of the season"...

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Wenger admits chances of an Arsenal signing are 'unlikely'

Boss also expresses regret about missing out on Chris Smalling

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Arsenal v MAN UTD- Nemanja Vidic back to replace banned Rio Ferdinand for trip to capital

Point in the right direction: Vidic is back from injury Nemanja Vidic is set to replace Rio Ferdinand in the Manchester United line-up to face Arsenal on Sunday...

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Hull v Arsenal chosen for live TV broadcast

KC Stadium fixture will now kick-off at 5.30pm on March 13

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United consider second Ferdinand appeal

Central defender faces four matches on the sidelines 'There are conflicting ways in which decisions are viewed'Manchester United considering whether to appeal against Rio Ferdinand's four-match suspension for ­striking Hull City's Craig Fagan at Old Trafford last weekend. The defender received the punishment yesterday after he failed i...

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Fans should lay off Wenger

VIDEO: MAN UTD boss Alex Ferguson has defended bitter rival Arsene Wenger

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Inter linked with Sagna

Bacary Sagna's agent claims Inter Milan could move for his client should Maicon leave to join Real Madrid.

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Wilshere seals Bolton move

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere has joined Bolton on a loan deal until the end of the season...

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Wenger suggests January transfer business is over

Arsene Wenger says he believes Arsenal's January transfer business is now closed after missing out on Chris Smalling.

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Fergie bills Gunners clash as biggest game of season

Alex Ferguson has billed Manchester United´s visit to Arsenal on Sunday as a match that could make or break his squad´s season.

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Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson wants end to Arsene Wenger abuse

It has been a feature of recent clashes between Manchester United and Arsenal that Wenger has come under sustained attack from supporters, with one particularly vile song being repeatedly directed at the Frenchman...

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Wenger - Further January signings unlikely

But Arsenal manager says a late transfer deal is not impossible

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'I can see why United appealed Ferdinand ban'

Arsene Wenger on how Arsenal's next opponents 'played the system'

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Gudjohnsen makes return to the Premier League

Tottenham fans should be delighted with the news that Harry Redknapp has managed to secure the services of Eidur Gudjohnsen for the rest of the season. The 31-year-old will arrive at White Hart Lane on loan from Monaco, with Redknapp fighting off intense competition from West Ham. Tottenham’s hopes of doing a deal for the striker [...]

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Wenger - We're sorry to have missed Smalling

Boss says most important thing is a good career for the defender

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Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger has no fears over Sol Campbell facing Manchester United

Arsenal manager will start with Sol Campbell against United on Sunday if Thomas Vermaelen unavailable.

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Gunners boss: New signings unlikely

Arsene Wenger is sorry to have missed out on Chris Smalling and admits it is unlikely Arsenal will sign anyone before the transfer deadline.

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Wenger backing Campbell to stop Rooney

Boss says Sol can stifle in-form striker if he plays on Sunday

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Arsenal v United- Preview

Nemanja Vidic is set to replace Rio Ferdinand in the Manchester United line-up to face Arsenal on Sunday...

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Wenger backs Sol

Arsene Wenger has every confidence veteran Sol Campbell can produce the "big game" required should he be needed to stand in for Thomas Vermaelen and shackle Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney at Emirates Stadium on Sunday...

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Fergie: Man United fans must stop abusing Arsene Wenger

Reds boss also claims he is baffled by Rio Ferdinand's ban

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Wenger backs Sol to shut out United

Arsene Wenger has every confidence Sol Campbell can produce the "big game" required against Wayne Rooney and Manchester United on Sunday.

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'We'll do the maximum to get Vermaelen fit'

Wenger - Worst-case scenario will see defender return at Chelsea

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Wenger: No more moves

ARSENE WENGER is "unlikely" to sign any players after missing out on Chris Smalling

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Wenger: Campbell can cope with Rooney

Arsenal manager has faith in veteran centre-half Gunners take on Manchester United this SundayArsène Wenger is confident that Sol Campbell can produce the "big game" required should he be needed to stand in for Thomas Vermaelen against Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on Sunday.Vermaelen, who has impressed since his £10m su...

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ARSENAL v Man Utd- Alex Song returns with Thomas Vermaelen remaining a doubt

Return: Song is back from the African Cup of Nations Arsenal will welcome back Cameroon midfielder Alex Song from international duty for the visit of Manchester United on Sunday, and centre-back Thomas Vermaelen has a small chance to feature despite picking up a leg problem in midweek...

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As Strikers Disappear

As Strikers DisappearVitalfootball: Arsenal: 29/01/2010 10:23:00The team is the new striker

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Star facing fitness fight

Arsenal look set to be without Thomas Vermaelen against Manchester United even though his injury is not as serious as first feared.

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The comprehensive Arsenal v Manchester United preview

Arsenal’s next fixture in their crucial sequence of four games sees the Gunners face Manchester United. We give the lowdown on the encounter. ______________________________________________________________________________ Which Manchester United will turn up? Some grumbles of discontent have begun to surface among fans recently of Sir Alex Ferguson’s continuous tinkering of his side &#...

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Campbell can cope with Rooney threat: Wenger

Arsene Wenger insists Sol Campbell can cope with the challenge of facing in-form Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney in Sunday´s crucial showdown at the Emirates Stadium.

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Wenger - New signings unlikely

Arsene Wenger is sorry to have missed out on the capture of defender Chris Smalling and admitted it was "unlikely" Arsenal would sign any new players before the end of the transfer window...

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Martin ONeill hits out at Wenger

Aston Villa manager Marton O'Neill has launched another verbal attack on Arsene Wenger and claims the Arsenal boss gets "carried away with his own importance"...

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Ferguson orders United fans to stop paedophile taunts aimed at Wenger

Sir Alex Ferguson has demanded that Manchester United's fans end theirobscene taunts directed at Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger...

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Wenger claims are 'ridiculous' says Collins

Aston Villa defender hits back over 'long-ball' claims 'The comments he has made are so stupid, it's unbelievable'The Aston Villa defender James Collins has hit out at Arsène Wenger's claims that Villa are a long ball team and branded his comments "stupid" and "ridiculous."The Arsenal manager made his thoughts clear on Villa's a...

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Derby in talks with Arsenal for Young Gunner

The Derby manager Nigel Clough is desperately looking for some new faces to try and improve his team’s form in the second half of the season, and the young Arsenal striker Gilles Sunu is high on his list. “We are trying, we are making calls about loans to bolster the squad – not necessarily just for [...]

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Transfer news, rumours and gossip from Friday's papers

From today's Daily Mirror: Birmingham close in on £11m Argentine striker Grant to quit Portsmouth as Younes Kaboul and keeper Asmir Begovic sold behind his back Derby block ambitious QPR loan move for strike star  Bolton land Arsenal star on loan despite last-minute bid from Wigan Forest launch double raid for Palace and Swansea stars Wigan and Sunderland on collision course over defensive ace Ply...

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Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere joins Bolton on loan until end of the season

The 18 year-old has made seven Arsenal first-team appearances this season but Gunners manager Arsene Wenger has given the green light to the move in order for the player to gain further experience in the Premier League...

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Collins blasts 'ridiculous' Wenger

James Collins has hit out at Arsene Wenger's claims that Aston Villa are a long ball team and branded his comments "stupid" and "ridiculous.

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Wenger: New signing unlikely

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has admitted that he is unlikely to sign any new players before the January transfer window closes on Monday...

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Did you watch the semi final of the worthless cup Arsene?

First of all let me start by saying I didn’t agree with Pedro’s summary of the Villa game, he’s entitled to his opinion and that’s why we write this blog, I don’t have to agree with it though. Let me start by saying I didn’t think a draw against Villa was a good [...]

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Let's see if Manchester United can measure Arsenal

Sir Alex will not start Scholes and Giggs at the Emirates. Against Man City. he went for experience. Against Arsenal, he'll go for running power and bank on Valencia taking Clichy apart. The line-ups will be something like this : Arsenal (4-3-3): Almunia; Sagna, Gallas, Vermaelen or Campbell, Clichy; Denilson, Fabregas, Ramsey; Rosicky, Bendtner, Arshavin. <...

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Campbell ready to take on Rooney

Sunday's clash between Arsenal and Manchester United promises to be another exciting It promises to be another exciting Premier League match.

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Wenger is getting it all wrong

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Arsenal v Man Utd to be broadcast in 3D!

The first football match ever to be broadcast in 3D will be the Arsenal v Man Utd game at the Emirates this weekend. As a test it will be shown at nine different venues around England, and will be the forerunner of millions more sporting events being shown in 3D in the future. Gerry O’Sullivan, Sky’s [...]

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Villa boss ONeill hits out at Wenger

Aston Villa chief O'Neill was livid when Wenger labelled Villa a long ball team after the goalless draw between the sides in mid-week at Villa Park...

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What the papers say: Vermaelen OK, but Campbell says bring on Rooney

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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Vermaelen lives! Sol + Nick + Arsecast 148

We can start with good news this morning and thankfully the news regarding Thomas Vermaelen wasn't as bad as he had expected. I have to admit, if the official site had put up a headline saying 'Vermaelen's leg requires amputation' followed shortly by one saying 'Belgian defender dies on operating table', I wouldn't have been even slightly shocked. As it is there's no break and although ...

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It wouldn’t surprise me to see Vermaelen start against United

Here’s a quick summary on what has been a quite brilliant news day for the Arsenal: Thomas Vermaelen has not broken his leg and may yet play in Sunday’s epic showdown against Manchester United. Arsene Wenger’s revelation that “there is still a good chance he will not play on Sunday” suggests there is still a chance [...]

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Opportunity knocks

It was only last week when I had written about how luck might just be going in our favour this season, and then came the visit to Villa Park, where it all changed. Not just hitting the post twice but the rock that is Thomas Vermaelen gets his leg broken and now Sol Campbell-just returned from months not playing-is forced to play three games in a week, culminating in Manchester United on Sunday.

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Fergie wants halt to Wenger abuse

It has been a feature of recent clashes between United and the Gunners that Wenger has come under sustained attack from the Red Devils supporters, with one particularly vile song being repeatedly directed at the Frenchman...

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Rooney: 'Don't look on United as a one man team'

When Cristiano Ronaldo move to Real Madrid this summer, his absence was expected to leave a gaping hole in United's attacking arsenal, with a regular source of goals having been offloaded. However, Ronaldo's role as goalgetter has been adopted admirably by Wayne Rooney.

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Manchester United: Vidic's return eases Rio blow

Nemanja Vidic is set to return to the Manchester United defence for Sunday's trip to Arsenal as Rio Ferdinand starts a four-match ban.

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Stone Cold Friday: Why Arsenal Can Do Without Another Striker

He’s defeated Daleks, jousted with Jokers but I won’t tell you what happened when he met Wonder Woman. It’s the stuff of legend…Here’s Darius… January has to be the most depressing month for football journalists. The pressure to concoct player transfer rumours is so relentless it easily qualifies as working under duress. The suits upstairs [...]

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Fletcher grateful for extra rest

Darren Fletcher believes Manchester United will have cause to be thankful for Wayne Rooney's last-gasp Carling Cup winner when they visit Arsenal on Sunday...

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Arsene Wenger waits on Thomas Vermaelen

Arsene Wenger is set to be given a clearer picture over Thomas Vermaelen's availability for the showdown with Manchester United

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Arsene Wenger: No break for Thomas Vermaelen + news on Eduardo and Alex Song

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger provided terrific news ahead of Sunday’s game against Manchester United, revealing how defender Thomas Vermaelen suffered no fracture to his leg and could only miss this weekend’s game contrary to months ...

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Kwadwo Asamoah, “To be linked to Arsenal and Chelsea is a good thing”

Udinese midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah revealed he is flattered to be linked with English Premiership giants Arsenal and Chelsea, but rubbished rumours that he will leave the Serie A squad in the near future. Speaking on rumours ...

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Vermaelens X-ray relief gives Arsenal boss Wenger a title tonic

Arsene Wenger was handed a Premier League title boost from Thomas Vermaelen when X-rays revealed Arsenal's Belgian defender had not broken a leg as first feared...

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Arsenal boss backs Sol Campbell to shackle in-form striker Wayne Rooney

Arsene Wenger has every confidence veteran Sol Campbell can produce the 'big game' required should he be needed to stand in for Thomas Vermaelen and shackle Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney at Emirates Stadium on Sunday...

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Villa draw fine if we win the next two home games

If we win the games at home to United this weekend, and Liverpool after, the draw at Villa Park will pale into insignificance. It will be a stronger side taking the field at the weekend, Song is the one notable returnee whilst Vermaelen’s injury isn’t a leg break and will be in contention, even though at [...]

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Do Martin O'Neill's Aston Villa really play long-ball game, Arsene Wenger?

Having accused Aston Villa of ‘long-ball’ football, Arsene Wenger hopped on Arsenal’s team bus and tootled back to north London, leaving Martin O’Neill to explode.

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Arsene Wenger has faith in Sol Campbell

Arsene Wenger has every confidence veteran Sol Campbell can produce the "big game" required should he be needed to stand in for Thomas Vermaelen

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Picture of the day (what has Bendtner done wrong here?)

In the midst of all this week’s action – from dour away matches to injury worries – it really has been an amusing week when it comes to Arsenal’s dugout. And following the ‘Wenger/Arshavin moment’ of Sunday is this Walcott/Bendtner mystery at Villa Park yesterday.

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Aston Villa are passing not punting, says Richard Dunne

Player responds to Arsène Wenger criticism 'Everyone is a long-ball team next to Arsenal'Richard Dunne has joined Martin O'Neill in defending Aston Villa's style of play after criticism from Arsène Wenger. O'Neill, who was infuriated by Wenger's claim following a goalless draw on Wednesday that Villa "played a very long-ba...

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Andrey: Wenger flak is bit Arsh

ANDREY ARSHAVIN agrees with Arsene Wenger that Aston Villa are a long-ball side

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