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Wenger is right about not buying a centre-back for a change!

Arsenal Banter — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 10:57:19 +0000

Especially ever since the match against Manchester United, some Arsenal fans lamented Arsenal’s lack of more proper central defenders. Granted, yes, that the centre-halves were appalling on the day itself, this might have seemed true. But right now, …

Praise deserved for Arsenal’s adaptable central defence

Luke T. — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:28:37 +0000

When Mertesacker first arrived at Arsenal, the first thought for Gooners and football fans in general was the mouth-watering combination of the German and Vermaelen, together in one line-up. Two such experienced leaders – and among the best defenders…

Wenger – Why I won’t be buying any centre-backs in January

Just Arsenal Blogs — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 21:35:18 +0000

Arsene Wenger has had terrible trouble defensively this season after losing William Gallas and Sol Campbell last summer, and with the long-term achilles problem suffered by Thomas Vermaelen since September, but he is sure that there is no need for him to delve into the transfer market for added cover.
Speaking at the prematch conference ahead [...]

Wenger – We wanted Campbell to return, but now I need to buy another centre-back

admin — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:25:25 +0000

Arsene Wenger has admitted that he was keen on bringing Sol Campbell back to Arsenal next season, but says that he wasn’t too surprised that he chose to move to Newcastle instead.
Campbell has just moved into a new house in Northumbria with his new bride, and with Newcastle being local and promising the 36 year-old [...]