Friday 18 November 2011
Monday 14 November 2011
RVP to leave? England vs Spain and all else.
This weekend brought upon a shock result of England beating Spain. Who would've guessed? A Frank Lampard goal sealed the deal for the 3 Lions. From there everything went downhill. England defended with everything they had.
What surprised me about this was not the result that much but the way England played. This game was an international friendly, it allows the coach to have a better look at the team and what will work and what wont work. How the hell could Capello do that when all 11 players were back defending.
That type of play has really infuriated former Gunner, Cesc Fabregas, and he went on record to state that England is nothing without Jack Wilshere. I think all Gooners will agree with that one. He also stated that England's play was boring. To me, this was just a confidence booster for the 3 lions.
What shocked me most, was the fact that Fabregas urged the one and only RVP to look at options outside of the Emirates. This after RVP failed to put pen to paper on a new deal. Wenger should offer all his got to keep RVP happy.
At this rate, losing RVP could be detrimental to our campaign............
What surprised me about this was not the result that much but the way England played. This game was an international friendly, it allows the coach to have a better look at the team and what will work and what wont work. How the hell could Capello do that when all 11 players were back defending.
That type of play has really infuriated former Gunner, Cesc Fabregas, and he went on record to state that England is nothing without Jack Wilshere. I think all Gooners will agree with that one. He also stated that England's play was boring. To me, this was just a confidence booster for the 3 lions.
What shocked me most, was the fact that Fabregas urged the one and only RVP to look at options outside of the Emirates. This after RVP failed to put pen to paper on a new deal. Wenger should offer all his got to keep RVP happy.
At this rate, losing RVP could be detrimental to our campaign............
Wednesday 9 November 2011
Why I hate international friendlies
International friendlies are a complete waste to me. It's always good seeing your country in action but at what cost?
Over the past few years it seems that Arsenal players go out there and give their all for their country only to return injured. And this usually happens at the most important times of the league. A player who is well known for returning is our captain, Robin Van Persie. Losing him due to an injury at this stage will be detrimental to our current vein of good form.
Injuries at this stage could turn the league table around completely due to the high number of games expected in the December period. At the moment we cant afford to add any more injuries to Wilshere and co at the operating table.
So we go into this weekends games with fingers crossed hoping that all will return with no real problems and ready to face Norwich.
Over the past few years it seems that Arsenal players go out there and give their all for their country only to return injured. And this usually happens at the most important times of the league. A player who is well known for returning is our captain, Robin Van Persie. Losing him due to an injury at this stage will be detrimental to our current vein of good form.
Injuries at this stage could turn the league table around completely due to the high number of games expected in the December period. At the moment we cant afford to add any more injuries to Wilshere and co at the operating table.
So we go into this weekends games with fingers crossed hoping that all will return with no real problems and ready to face Norwich.
Tuesday 8 November 2011
Who should Wenger buy?
With the transfer season soon approaching us, transfer rumours have been running crazy on various sites.
My favourite thus far has got to be Wenger linked to Ac Milan star Pato.
Just imagine the possibilities of Pato and RVP tearing EPL defences apart? This would definitely make a formidable partnership. With Walcott whipping in magnificient balls for the two of them.
Another player thats been linked to The Gunners is Hazard. Unfortunate not to have signed him last season but the January transfer window seems more likely? Where will he fit in the team though? Having him in the squad will mean that some of our other top performers would need to be benched?
Another Arsenal target, Rennes' playmaker Yan M'Vill will also not move in the January transfer period if all rumours are to believed. But the right amount of cash can definitely change that. Is Wenger willing to splash the cash for this player?
In my opinion we should have a look at the current Swedish player of the year, May Mahlangu, the South African will be a great buy, firstly he wont cost as much as all the other players on our radar. Once signed, we should loan him out for one season to an EPL club thus enabling him to gain valuable experience that no other league can offer. He has turned the Swedish league upside down with masterful ability.
What do you guys think?
My favourite thus far has got to be Wenger linked to Ac Milan star Pato.
Just imagine the possibilities of Pato and RVP tearing EPL defences apart? This would definitely make a formidable partnership. With Walcott whipping in magnificient balls for the two of them.
Another player thats been linked to The Gunners is Hazard. Unfortunate not to have signed him last season but the January transfer window seems more likely? Where will he fit in the team though? Having him in the squad will mean that some of our other top performers would need to be benched?
Another Arsenal target, Rennes' playmaker Yan M'Vill will also not move in the January transfer period if all rumours are to believed. But the right amount of cash can definitely change that. Is Wenger willing to splash the cash for this player?
In my opinion we should have a look at the current Swedish player of the year, May Mahlangu, the South African will be a great buy, firstly he wont cost as much as all the other players on our radar. Once signed, we should loan him out for one season to an EPL club thus enabling him to gain valuable experience that no other league can offer. He has turned the Swedish league upside down with masterful ability.
What do you guys think?
Arsene Wenger states Manchester City could have unassailable lead by December
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has heaped the pressure on title chasers Manchester City, insisting they could have the Premier League title within their grasp come Christmas.
City currently sit five points clear at the top of the table, ahead of local rivals Manchester United and with a healthy goal difference to boot.
Wenger believes the Etihad Stadium outfit have bolstered their position with impressive away performances and says Roberto Mancini may have one hand on the Premier League come the end of the year.
He told reporters: “Man City had some impressive away results, especially at Tottenham and Manchester United.
“The potential is there, but we will see on a longer period. If they are still there with that difference in December, then you can say it’ll be difficult to catch them.”
However, the Frenchman warns that while no team is unbeatable, the FA Cup holders do possess the stars to carry them through to the end of the season.
“No team has no vulnerability in our league or any other league,” said Wenger. “Man City have quality. They can score goals and be efficient. They are the ones to catch.”
On his own team’s chances of domestic glory, Wenger believes a few more victories might put them back in the chase.
“It’s too early to say we can still win the league," he said, "but, if we win a few more games, why not?”
Wilshere steps up recovery.
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere is set to step up his rehabilitation from ankle surgery after x-rays revealed he was on course in his recovery.
Wilshere went under the knife six weeks ago after suffering a stress fracture in his right ankle during the summer. The teenager had originally hoped the injury would heal itself with the help of a protective boot, however, he was forced to undergo an operation that is set to keep him sidelined into the new year.
After the initial frustration Wilshere, who is yet to make an appearance this season, is apparently now on track in his recovery after Monday's x-ray results.
For more on this story click here.
Wilshere went under the knife six weeks ago after suffering a stress fracture in his right ankle during the summer. The teenager had originally hoped the injury would heal itself with the help of a protective boot, however, he was forced to undergo an operation that is set to keep him sidelined into the new year.
After the initial frustration Wilshere, who is yet to make an appearance this season, is apparently now on track in his recovery after Monday's x-ray results.
For more on this story click here.
Sunday 6 November 2011
Wilshere: I’ll stay at Arsenal for life
Arsenal’s injured midfielder Jack Wilshere has reassured fans that he will stay with the Gunners for life. When asked after the West Bromwich Albion match if he could promise he would stay with Arsenal ‘forever’, the 19-year old England international responded with a promise that all Gunner fans will be proud to hear.
Wilshere, who is currently sidelined with an ankle injury that has kept him out for all of this season so far, is eager to return to action and help continue Arsenal’s current blistering form and aims to be part of the clubs long term future.
He told iFilm London:
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Wilshere, who is currently sidelined with an ankle injury that has kept him out for all of this season so far, is eager to return to action and help continue Arsenal’s current blistering form and aims to be part of the clubs long term future.
He told iFilm London:
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I promise that, yeah [will stay with Arsenal for his career]. I’ve been at the club since I was nine and learned to love it. From the [Patrick] Vieira days, to [Dennis] Bergkamp, [Cesc] Fabregas, I’ve watched them come through and move on.
There’s a crop of new players, [Aaron] Ramsey, myself, Kieran Gibbs…hopefully we can really create something special.
I love the club and I want to be part of its future.
It’s going really slow at the minute and obviously I’m really frustrated. I should be back in training by mid-December, then I can crack on and it’s up to the boss when he picks me.
It’s massively frustrating, especially after last year when we were so close to winning a trophy.
We beat Barcelona at home and everything seemed to be going well and it ended sadly.
I was looking forward to this season, I really thought we could push on and do something. To get a setback is massively frustrating but I’ll be back in December and hopefully we can push on from then.
We seem to get better and better every week. We had a bad start to the season and everyone knows that. I’m not going to lie and say we did well, we didn’t.
The boys had to play together, they’re new players some of them. We seem to be getting better and better every week.
Today [vs WBA] was probably one of our best performances. We passed it around like the old Arsenal and we seem to be back to winning ways. "
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