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On Sunday, January 22, 2012, Manchester United will take the pitch against Arsenal at the

Mannone Joins Hull On Loan

Arsenal’s young Italian goalkeeper, Vito Mannone has joined Championship side Hull City on loan till the end of the season. This is the second time the 23-year-old has joined the Yorkshire side on loan after previously enjoying a spell at the clu…

French International Goalkeeper Would Accept A Move

Amid rumours linking Arsenal with a possible move for Marseille’s goalkeeper Mandanda, the 26-year-old seems willing to accept a move but he also seems to have given up the hope to get a top transfer. “My future? When you are ambitious, you wan…

Wenger Looking To Replace Fabianski As Soon As Possible

Arsenal’s manager Arsene Wenger is reportedly keeping tabs on a possible replacement for goalkeeper Fabianski who is likely to leave Arsenal soon. The Polish goalkeeper declared on many occasions that he’s frustrated to be the second string goalkee…

Frank Swift: Mr December

December 1933 saw the legend Frank Swift make his debut for Manchester City, a day before his 20th birthday. The young Swift was selected in goal ahead of Nicholls who had let in 8 in the previous game against Wolves. He, in turn, had only been placed …

Almunia Returns To The First Team

Manuel Almunia is set to return to the first team squad in the Premier League match against Everton this weekend. The 34 year old spent a month with West Ham in October as cover for the injured Rob Green after falling behind Szczesny and Fabianski in t…

Is it time for Arsenal to buy a new goalkeeper?

Lukasz Fabianski has expressed his wish to leave the Emirates after reassuring himself that Szczęsny is “lucky” to be Wenger’s number one. He has told his agent to find him a new club, where he will have more game time than at the Emirates. In w…

Fabianski: I Might Leave Arsenal

Arsenal’s Polish goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski could possibly leave the club in January in order to gain match time in a bid to be included in Poland’s Euro 2012 squad. He has also said that if it hadn’t been for his injury last January…

Szczesny Suffers Minor Back Injury

Arsenal’s Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has pulled out of his international squad due to a minor back strain. Arsenal insist that this is purely precautionary but doubt’s will remain over the 21 year olds fitness until Arsene Wenger g…

Player Profile – Petr Cech

In the early days, Cech started playing football at age seven in his native town. As a young boy, he played for FC Viktoria Plzeň and he first started as a striker due to him being tall at an early age.

Arsenal confirm signing of Andre Santos

Arsenal have completed the signing of 28 year old left back Andre Santos this afternoon, for a £6.2million fee. He has signed a 4 year contract and will wear the number 11 shirt. He is a Brazilian international and was signed from Fenerbache. Arsène …

Arsenal want Hazard and play a risky game with the Centre Back situation

First off, my apologies for a few days of non-posts, it’s been a very busy period for me with work. Anyway back to the real state of affairs, Arsenal. Discontent, is a word I would use with huge understatement, concerning fans and their thoughts …

Arsenal sign striker Joel Campbell

Arsenal have announced tonight we have a deal in place to sign 19 year old striker Joel Campbell. The move will be announced to Costa Rica tonight in a press conference with the player, however the deal is yet to be finalized: “The transfer is su…

Fabregas has signed for Barcelona.

It is yet to be released officially, yet it is true that Cesc has finally left and signed a contract with Barcelona. He flew out around lunchtime to Spain and the deal is expected to go public some point this afternoon, or evening. They have signed him…

Fabregas to be sold before the weeks out.

Bad news, but inevitable news. Cesc Fabregas will finally be sold to Barcelona before the weeks out; The fee will eventually work out to be around £36million for Arsenal, although there is some ambiguity: Cesc has a £4million clause in his contract, …

Joel Campbell move back on and Mata improved bid likely, but with issues

A few weeks back the news was of Joel Campbell, a young 19 year old striker, almost ready to complete his transfer to Arsenal, for £930,000. However, at the last moment the deal stalled after the player refused to turn up for a standard meeting. Arsen…

Mata deal is not close, Arshavin won’t be leaving and Nasri and Fabregas are set to stay

According to the Spanish newspaper Marca, we are on the ‘verge of signing’ Juan Mata. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but this is not the case; we have shown interest in the player and continue to do so, with talks ongoing. However, st…

The new Arsenal number 1

In recent years, there has been uncertainty surrounding the goalkeeping position at Arsenal. Ever since Jens Lehman left the club, Almunia has failed to fill the gap he left between the sticks. Whilst a good keeper, high profile errors have cost Arsenal dear. Furthermore, it is likely that this summer will see the departure of read more »

Gervinho is officially an Arsenal player whilst the Joel Campbell deal should still go through even after other late interest

Today it was announced on Arsenal.com that Gervinho is officially an Arsenal player, after the paperwork problems which slowed the deal were completed. He will likely play on the right side of our attack in the 4-3-3 system. His number is yet to be …

Transfer Talk: Saturday 9th July

Craig Gordon The 29 year old is the third most expensive goalkeeper in the world, having transferred to Sunderland in 2007 for a fee believed to be around £7 million plus £3 million in add-ons. After Buffon and Peruzzi, this puts Gordon as number three in the all-time rankings for a goalkeeper transfer fee. However, read more »

Samba deal hits problems, yet Alvarez could still be on his way

Morning. The past week has been very boring and dull for Arsenal fans and unfortunately we haven’t seen any signings, which is hugely disappointing. I’m not sure what Ivan and his team down at The Emirates are doing with their time?! Playin…

Chelsea Extend Contract With Hilario

Portuguese Signs One Year Contract Extension.

   Henrique Hilario who joined Chelsea in summer of 2006 has signed a contract extension with Chelsea which will keep him at Stamford Bridge till the end of the next season. Hilario was out…

Talk is cheap – summer transfers

This silence appears constant but for a faint rattling of a newspaper as every man becomes an agent or football manager vying for his team to sign one of football’s megastars. The last few years have seen a departure from every man and his dog being linked with United – it’s a much more readable…

Transfer Talk: Wednesday 18th May

Manuel Almunia With the emergence of Szczesny and the improved Fabianski, Almunia has found it hard to make the first team this season. It is true that with Manuel between the sticks there is an uneasy feel about the team. With Szczesny, however, the defence seems more confident in their keeper and overall looks less [...]

Arsene Wenger on Lehmann’s performance, Almunia’s Knee injury and Szczesny’s return

Jens Lehmann did well during Arsenal’s win over Blackpool after his surprise start due to an injury to Manuel Almunia in the warm ups. Speaking after the game, Arsene Wenger praised the performance of Lehmann by saying how his decision making was spo…