His class acting has just got him suspended for the league cup final against Chelsea.(H)

He wouldnt have started anyway.

I know, but I wonder if they will stick to there usual cup policy or not after all it is the final and they wouldn't want to blow it. I have a feeling Arsenal will be playing most of their experienced players.

Wenger said he'll play the kids and Almunia as they're the ones who got there.

said the united fan who can put up Ronaldo's antics......:boohoo:

When did I say I can put up with them? Roanldo is a c*nt for diving too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLZQVtKkK9k

Stand back and admire.

Some great saves there by lehmann surely he is one of the best !! not the best but has to be up there with the others that are good,

lol at the Fa cup game ,two missed penalties ,adebayor missing an open goal.

Jesus Christ- Can we sign someone who can take a fkin penalty. Have a large quarter pounder with cheese on us Sam.

Hi all guys, I've seen the match of Reebok stadium in italian Sky-TV, wonderfull match and wonderfull Gunners, FA cup is a great tournament, incredible the missing penalties of Gilberto and Baptista but at the end 3-1 all ok, congratulations to FC Arsenal from an italian fan of AS Roma and FC Bayern (and of course Celtic Glasgow, I know 3 teams maybe too much but my heart playes this way lol), but I like Arsenal very much:mexican: .
p.s. how strong is the young Denilson? And Diaby too.....:)

Denilson had a good game , he looks like a great prospect, better than Carrick anyway.

Good win :)

lol at the Fa cup game ,two missed penalties ,adebayor missing an open goal.

We still won.

When did I say I can put up with them? Roanldo is a c*nt for diving too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLZQVtKkK9k

Stand back and admire.

Sorry guys payback is so sweet.

Ronaldo
Ronaldo
Ronaldo
Ronaldo
Ronaldo
Ronaldo
Ronaldo

It alright if you can give it, but can you take it.

Almunia - Good. Saved us in extra time, not much he could have done about their goal given the infraction by Jaaskalinen on Kolo.

Djourou - Wasen't phased by Bolton at all
Clichy - Amazing. Everything you would want out of a left back.
Kolo - That run (H). He did well but needs a rest when Big Phil or Gallas are fit.
Gilberto - Captain's match. Didn't look out of position.

(Hoyte - Did well. I really like Justin.)

Denilson - He's going to be some player. Great game.
Diaby - Looked in good shape.
Hleb - This season he looks like he's adjusted to the pace of the English league. Hope he isn't hurt too badly.
Rosicky - Great

(Aliadiere - Looks reinvented as a wide player, looked really dangerous at times and assisted Freddie's goal)
(Ljungberg - He scored.)

Beast - Did well other than the obvious head in hands moments.
Adebayor - What a legend. Yea, he had a bad miss but he really worked his ass off. He tracked back and won a goal kick really deep in extra time. Got his 2 goals.

Fantastic, what a morale booster for the team (except Baptista). Bout time. Could've been about 7-3. Should've been 6-1.

Hleb injured again?? (Didn't see that happen)

Was motioning to his leg as he went off.

Sorry guys payback is so sweet.

Ronaldo
Ronaldo
Ronaldo
Ronaldo
Ronaldo
Ronaldo
Ronaldo

It alright if you can give it, but can you take it.
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btw Bolton really missed Faye, Hunt and Davies, but that's no excuse for loosing to Arsenal second team who failed to take so many chances. Great game for Arsenal, Bolton can be such a pain in the ass for Arsenal. :boohoo:

Looking forward to the League cup final.

how did adebayor missed that goal? :O

http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/42577000/jpg/_42577915_moretea_pa.jpg

Djourou, what a pimp.

Fantastic, what a morale booster for the team (except Baptista). Bout time. Could've been about 7-3. Should've been 6-1.

are u sure about that.

http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/42577000/jpg/_42577915_moretea_pa.jpg

Djourou, what a pimp.

(H) :mrpimp: :amika: :wootman: :mexican:

http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/42577000/jpg/_42577915_moretea_pa.jpg

Djourou, what a pimp.
Hleb looks like a lunatic that has recently escaped from a mental institute. (6)

hahahhah pimp on!!

Hi,

Can anyone help me? I'm an expat pom in Perth and an Arsenal fan. Are any Australian TV companies showing the FA Cup? In particular, I'm keen to see today's Arsenal v Blackburn game. Neither Fox Tel, Setanta or SBS seem to be showing it.

Jeremy

I'm not convinced that Arsenal are the team they were. They've lost Campbell, Cole, Viera, Bergkamp and Pires recently and Ljunberg is on the way out. Fabregas has turned out to be a great find but I'm not sure the likes of Baptista, Hleb and Rosicky measure up in comparison.

Diaby got injured at a bad time. He and Denilson might turn out to be great players. The jury's still out on Walcott (still young) and Abedayor. Nice suit though.

J.

Hi,

Can anyone help me? I'm an expat pom in Perth and an Arsenal fan. Are any Australian TV companies showing the FA Cup? In particular, I'm keen to see today's Arsenal v Blackburn game. Neither Fox Tel, Setanta or SBS seem to be showing it.

JeremyFoxtel or Optus ESPN show some FA Cup games. or just get a Satellite Dish they cost only about $500 at most, that’s if you like watching football in another language.

I'm not convinced that Arsenal are the team they were. They've lost Campbell, Cole, Viera, Bergkamp and Pires recently and Ljunberg is on the way out. Fabregas has turned out to be a great find but I'm not sure the likes of Baptista, Hleb and Rosicky measure up in comparison.

Diaby got injured at a bad time. He and Denilson might turn out to be great players. The jury's still out on Walcott (still young) and Abedayor. Nice suit though.

J.

They will be though.Plus A.Cole swap with Gallas i think was great. Campbell was lost anyway, Toure stepping up.Helb was looking good before the injury, Rosicky looking good.Baptista and Walcott got away to go let. Abedayor he's looking great.

Wow what a terrible loss. Where were Gilberto, Henry, and Adebayor? And Gallas was the worst selection for right back, I'd pick a slightly injured Eboue any day over him at right back.
I've noticed that in games we loose we usually start off playing pretty well. We pass the ball cleverly and create a couple of half chances. Then by the 20th or 25th minute we slow down a lot. We look at the cloak and think we have plenty of time, but while we slow down the other team usually snatches a goal. Then depending on how the other team defends we'll come back to win or tie, but if we run into a good back line like PSV we loose. To stop these kind of outcomes Arsenal needs to SCORE EARLY and if we don't score early and need to slow down, then we can't forget about DEFENSE.
To overturn the result today Arsenal need to come out 100%, set the tone of the game, and get an early goal.
Is anybody else seeing this pattern with Arsenal in how they play?

Wow what a terrible loss. Where were Gilberto, Henry, and Adebayor? And Gallas was the worst selection for right back, I'd pick a slightly injured Eboue any day over him at right back.
I've noticed that in games we loose we usually start off playing pretty well. We pass the ball cleverly and create a couple of half chances. Then by the 20th or 25th minute we slow down a lot. We look at the cloak and think we have plenty of time, but while we slow down the other team usually snatches a goal. Then depending on how the other team defends we'll come back to win or tie, but if we run into a good back line like PSV we loose. To stop these kind of outcomes Arsenal needs to SCORE EARLY and if we don't score early and need to slow down, then we can't forget about DEFENSE.
To overturn the result today Arsenal need to come out 100%, set the tone of the game, and get an early goal.
Is anybody else seeing this pattern with Arsenal in how they play?

yes i see this as well, The chance we have and the saves from these random Gk, then to see a 30 yard stunning drill in to bottom corner or top, is unbelievable, its happened about 5 or 6 times this season.

yes i see this as well, The chance we have and the saves from these random Gk, then to see a 30 yard stunning drill in to bottom corner or top, is unbelievable, its happened about 5 or 6 times this season.

Haha, Gomes a random GK? He's one of the best goalkeepers in the world atm. Right behind great goalies like Buffon and Cech. He's about the same level as Van der Sar, Casillas etc IMO

The banned dude wasn't talking about Gomes in particular, he was more talking about the random opposition Arsenal have had in the Premiership and the FA cup.

Agree on Gomes, why he isn't the regular GK for Brazil yet is beyond me.

You dudes should be proud of your kids. Dominated Chelsea's first team, undeservably lost to them and kicked their asses in fist fighting, the future is definietly bright. Fabregas, the future Roy Keane, took on the whole Chelsea team including Mourinho. Man, what a lion.

Fabregas, the future Roy Keane,

Dont get too carried away there cowboy.....


Anyway, great game by the Arsenal youth, definitely a bright bunch. Wont be long before they're terrorizing the prem.

You dudes should be proud of your kids. Dominated Chelsea's first team, undeservably lost to them and kicked their asses in fist fighting, the future is definietly bright. Fabregas, the future Roy Keane, took on the whole Chelsea team including Mourinho. Man, what a lion.


And there I was thinking you were a smart guy. What a shame.

I remember the Arsenal team doing the same thing (fighting), to your boys not so long ago. Did you enjoy their violence back then too? I think not mate.

We won and if that gets up anyones nose then its a double victory for Chelsea. Class shows in the end and it's goals that win games NOT a million passes that go nowhere.

And there I was thinking you were a smart guy. What a shame.

I remember the Arsenal team doing the same thing (fighting), to your boys not so long ago. Did you enjoy their violence back then too? I think not mate.

We won and if that gets up anyones nose then its a double victory for Chelsea. Class shows in the end and it's goals that win games NOT a million passes that go nowhere.


Owwwwwwwwwww Pete

Sorry Kev......but stupid comments deserve a reaction mate.

All in all Gooners have been very fair on their summation of yesterdays game. If they can refrain from cheap insults towards Chelsea then I dont see why the Mancs cant. Shows how much they are worried by us I guess.

Like I said yesterday, It was a great game with both sides contributing to that. Glad Theo scored as well. That should shut up anyone who was writing him off already.

The Arsenal team did very well indeed and if it wasn't for the fight at the end, they could have possibly nicked a late equaliser. I doubt it, but it was possible. I think this will teach them that in future they must stay cool if they want any chance of sucess, because they blew it for themselves really.

Anyway, we see scenes like that on a weekly basis in the EPL and the lower leagues so I think people are overeacting somewhat TBH. It was a great game and thats what I will remember most thats for sure.

Ok mate fair comments well done to chelsea on winning it i have no beef with ya pete man !!!

Arturo Lupoli has been sold to Fiorentina.

And there I was thinking you were a smart guy. What a shame.

I remember the Arsenal team doing the same thing (fighting), to your boys not so long ago. Did you enjoy their violence back then too? I think not mate.

We won and if that gets up anyones nose then its a double victory for Chelsea. Class shows in the end and it's goals that win games NOT a million passes that go nowhere.

The point was, that Arsenal's 2nd team played better than Chelsea's 1st over the course of the game and that's not worrying to United or Arsenal, that's worrying to Chelsea. Yeah, of coarse we still look how Chelsea is doing because the season is not over yet, but the fact that United has a huge upper hand and Chelsea has constant problems, does help the cause, for Manchester at least.

As for the fight, i was having a laugh, and this is nothing similar to the Ruud-Keown incident. United didn't try to hit back at Arsenal and fight with them, unlike Chelsea. And maybe i didn't find that funny at the time, because Ruud missed a glorious chance to beat Arsenal 1-0 and destroy all the unbeaten season talks, but i'm having a good laugh about it now. And if you can't laugh about yesterday's incident, then i really couldn't care less because to me its hilarious, especially when the man that was right in the middle of it, gifted us with 12 million pounds!

;2285552']Arturo Lupoli has been sold to Fiorentina.

He was out of contract, so we didnt sell him

oh eh? is he supposed to be good? guess not, since Wenger didnt keep him.

Well he wasnt going to make it here,considering Bendtner and Vela are on loan. THen theres all the first teamers as well that he would have to pip.He and Bendtner scoring a goal a game in the reserves though.

He seems like a smart kid with a good atitude.

tough loss for you guys today..

OMG another loss.
Senderos has been possesed by Bomsong in his worst game.
Our season is OVER if we lose to PSV.:$
Wake up Wenger. Wake up Henry. Wake up Arsenal.

Henrys injured.

Really though with a bit of luck we would have won the Carling Cup and be into the quarter finals of the FA Cup. I guess thats football

i didn't wanna say this cuz i love the way arsenal plays and the young team you guys have, but you need some well stablished players (or the youngsters to step up big time next season).

I disagree, The squad is shaping up nicely, we need to find some consistency and a bit of luck and we will be right up there next season.

Sorry guys payback is so sweet.

Ronaldo
Ronaldo
Ronaldo
Ronaldo
Ronaldo
Ronaldo
Ronaldo

It alright if you can give it, but can you take it.


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I disagree, The squad is shaping up nicely, we need to find some consistency and a bit of luck and we will be right up there next season.

if the youngsters step up next season fine no problem, but to me the young gunners lack that extra that experienced players have.

ARSENAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 1-0 baby!!!!! Alex scored an own goal!!!!!!!

LETS GO GUNNERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Alex scores again! but for the right team. Arsenal out. 1-1

Piece of ****e, man this CL is becoming stupid. Now I cheer for Bayern!

GO BAYERN!!

looks like no silver for Arsenal better luck next year.

"Honey, I should've played the kids."




Cheer up fellas, you lot are playing us soon.

that was ****e,


Freddie is past it i think. Baptista has shown flashes of what he can do but i doubt he will be signed at the end of the season.

Alex was the true beast on the pitch.

Piece of ****e, man this CL is becoming stupid. Now I cheer for Bayern!

GO BAYERN!!

(H)

http://www.soccergaming.com/forums/image.php?u=47881&dateline=1173304056

Piece of ****e, man this CL is becoming stupid.

CL is becoming stupid?!!?! Just because Real Mandril, Arsneal and some other teams are out, the league suddenly became stupid!? You're funny! I will hope more ****ty teams to ho out, i can't stand watching every damn year one and the same thing- games between oponents that now each other so well, just because they play every year in the last stages of the torunament. The last good CL year was the one that Porto won. With Porto, Monaco, Deportivo and Chelsea in the Semis- this was nice. No Real MAdrd, no other stupdi folks, this was the last year with fine teams approaching the last stage.

Henry to miss rest of season due to injury.
WTF? He didn't even seem injured. I really think the problem this year with him has been mentally. He misses Highbury and has never seemed at home at the Emirates. If you look at his Arsenal career, he has almost scored twice as many goals at Highbury then in all of his away games.
This sucks- It's March 9th and our season is over :$
Hopefully during the summer transfer window we can hold on to Henry and get a big Defender- hopefully Alex

Henry to miss rest of season due to injury.
WTF? He didn't even seem injured. I really think the problem this year with him has been mentally. He misses Highbury and has never seemed at home at the Emirates. If you look at his Arsenal career, he has almost scored twice as many goals at Highbury then in all of his away games.
This sucks- It's March 9th and our season is over :$
Hopefully during the summer transfer window we can hold on to Henry and get a big Defender- hopefully Alex

You should remember that Chelsea owns Alex

Henrys not going to lose, he needs a big rest so he comes back on all cylinders next season.


People have been saying our football isnt ruthless enough, I say thats a load of crap, of finishing is what is costing us. We are producing chances just not scoring, this has nothing to do with Wengerball, just players not performing

And the fact that your defence is s.h.i.t.

Over elaborate football, has no place in the EPL. The current Arsenal teams pussyfoot around too much . That IS Wengers fault. If you are gonna give him all the credit for the positives, then you must give him the blame for the negatives too.

Arsenal play one dimensional football and it has become very easy to play against them because of their predictability. They only have one way to play, and the players AND the manager do not have the nuance to play a counter game regarding the opposition's tactics. Any team only needs to play a defensive game or aggresive "in your face" tactics, then they just wait for the Arsenal players to wear themselves out and thats generally it. Game over. A successful team need more than one set of tactics to win anything. Anyone should know that especially a team coach/manager.

I do think Henry is sorry he re signed for Arsenal. He can see that Wenger is gonna get nowhere without BUYING a proper player or two. His heart aint in it any more and I think thats obvious to all. Time aint on his side either if he wants to find another club, so he needs to make up his mind pretty quickly if he ever wants to win any more domestic honours, whatever league he plays in. He'll be retired before Arsenal win anything and I think that's what is bothering him.

Now there will not be any CL money coming in to help with transfers. Will tight ass Dein put his hand in his pocket still? I doubt it. He and Wenger will still fob the fans off with all this "The future looks rosy" bulls.h.it, and the fans will swallow that as usual.

With barca having had their problems with eto'o and now henry injured and quite possibly frustrated about the entire arsenal season. You have to start thinking if a possible deal between them is possible.

And the fact that your defence is s.h.i.t.

Over elaborate football, has no place in the EPL. The current Arsenal teams pussyfoot around too much . That IS Wengers fault. If you are gonna give him all the credit for the positives, then you must give him the blame for the negatives too.

Arsenal play one dimensional football and it has become very easy to play against them because of their predictability. They only have one way to play, and the players AND the manager do not have the nuance to play a counter game regarding the opposition's tactics. Any team only needs to play a defensive game or aggresive "in your face" tactics, then they just wait for the Arsenal players to wear themselves out and thats generally it. Game over. A successful team need more than one set of tactics to win anything. Anyone should know that especially a team coach/manager.

I do think Henry is sorry he re signed for Arsenal. He can see that Wenger is gonna get nowhere without BUYING a proper player or two. His heart aint in it any more and I think thats obvious to all. Time aint on his side either if he wants to find another club, so he needs to make up his mind pretty quickly if he ever wants to win any more domestic honours, whatever league he plays in. He'll be retired before Arsenal win anything and I think that's what is bothering him.

Now there will not be any CL money coming in to help with transfers. Will tight ass Dein put his hand in his pocket still? I doubt it. He and Wenger will still fob the fans off with all this "The future looks rosy" bulls.h.it, and the fans will swallow that as usual.
Lol. How can you say our elaborate style of play doesn't work in the EPL when we have almost won a title every other year since Wenger came. It does work when you finish. That's why we were undefeated in the 2003/204 season. I agree completely with what Mourinho said about needing to change our tactics in tough games, but you're dead wrong when you call us pussies and say our style of play has no place in the EPL.

Lol. How can you say our elaborate style of play doesn't work in the EPL when we have almost won a title every other year since Wenger came. It does work when you finish. That's why we were undefeated in the 2003/204 season. I agree completely with what Mourinho said about needing to change our tactics in tough games, but you're dead wrong when you call us pussies and say our style of play has no place in the EPL.

Firstly...this current "elaborate style of play", for want of a better term, has only been eveident over the last 3 seasons mate. In the last 3 seasons Arsenal have achieved nothing in the way of titles.Before that Arsenal had a more physical side to their game. That is now gone, replaced by some kinda philosophy where its important to pass the ball a million times before the players cross the halfway line. Then they just pass, pass, spass, pass,etc.etc. A team needs a balance of skill and strength and Wenger has forgot all about the latter.

Dont start on that "undefeated season" stuff man. There were many reasons why Arsenal went "officially" undefeated in that season, and not all the reasons were honourable ones. The rest of us don't forget the details even if gooners tend to.

I never called Arsenal pussies at all. Even if they are....I never said that.

Its no good at all in the EPL just having good ball players. You also need a solid defence and a potent attack. It seems like all Wenger thinks he needs to win anything now, is a glut of tricky midfield players. It's gonna take a lot more than what Arsenal have at the moment to win anything.

Wenger cleared out some very important players from his squad long before it was wise to do so.

Ever club goes through a transition EVERY season as players leave and new players arrive. The secret is to try to maintain the team at a steady level without too many changes of personell too soon. Players with a good knowledge of the EPL and the skill and intelligence to know what it takes in this league, need to mixed in gradually with new players and not just given the boot before its wise to do so, so then the team starts a season with too many new faces and not enough experience in the side.

For instance, to refuse Pires a 2 year contract was just stupid and naive on Wengers part. As much as I disliked him, players like that should have been retained so that young players have someone with expertise to learn from. Players like that give a team something that Arsenal do not have any more. Experience, intelligence, patience, these are things learned with age, and unless Wenger buys in someone who is mature enough to steady the young players down, then I fail to see where that "mix" i was talking about earlier can manifest itself from.

Here's a bit of good news for you though......

http://www.sportinglife.com/football/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/07/03/11/manual_125218.html&TEAMHD=soccer

Another loss on the road :nape:
Also I know Sendoros is a bad center back, but Gilberto? Toure had to save his ass like 5 times.
I think the problem today with the attack was too much pointless passing around the box. A couple of passes are great, but somebody needs to take responsibility to drive into the penalty area by themselves, or shoot. When you GET IN THE BOX stuff happens. Defenders hate attackers running at them.

And the fact that your defence is s.h.i.t.
Just because we conceded 5 more goals than you in the league?Or because we didnt have any Russian sugardaddy's money to spent on our defence? We conceded 3 goals in the CL group stage while you guys let in 4 albeit in a tougher group. But we got 2 CS against Porto while Chelski got 0.


Now there will not be any CL money coming in to help with transfers

Explain?


There were many reasons why Arsenal went "officially" undefeated in that season, and not all the reasons were honourable ones
Dont get started on that either. Are you trying to say our unbeaten season becomes obsolete just because of some dives?What about your players? Every teams have their divers.


Ever club goes through a transition EVERY season as players leave and new players arrive.
How is the arrival of new players becomes the transition period for a team? The manager could just leave him on the bench if he is having problem adapting. The strength of the team before the arrival of the player is pretty much the same.
Players leaving, on the other hand can become a transition period for a team esp a few core players leave. It's because theese players no longer play for the club, hence weaken the team. Furthermore, Arsene only buy one player to replace 3 big loss. He's trying to blood youngsters through and that takes time, not just one season, hence the transition period.
How many players leave your team every year? or say last year? And you couldnt discount the big players coming in not only replacing the players that left, but also adding more depth ( for example 3 left 4 in).

Time to get this thread active again lads, despite our recent ****e run of form...

Billionaire buys stake in Arsenal (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/a/arsenal/6496951.stm)

So Flamini wants out???? Thats fine we should thank him for all his goals and his 100% determination he gave on the pitch. But he just really never had it in him to be in the starting 11.

With the emergence of Diaby and Denilson there is just no more room in the middle of the pitch. I really dont think we need to buy any players over the summer. Maybe a well known Centre Back that can play across the back 4 like Gallas.

I say this because what we need to do over the summer is stop being over elaborate with the ball. What we need is more shots from the top of the key. ESPECIALLY from Hleb who is scared to shoot when he gets himself so open. We need players like Fabregas, Hleb, Rosicky, Theo to start scoring more. I think even Gilberto has more goals than them this season.

So Flamini wants out???? Thats fine we should thank him for all his goals and his 100% determination he gave on the pitch. But he just really never had it in him to be in the starting 11.

With the emergence of Diaby and Denilson there is just no more room in the middle of the pitch. I really dont think we need to buy any players over the summer. Maybe a well known Centre Back that can play across the back 4 like Gallas.

I say this because what we need to do over the summer is stop being over elaborate with the ball. What we need is more shots from the top of the key. ESPECIALLY from Hleb who is scared to shoot when he gets himself so open. We need players like Fabregas, Hleb, Rosicky, Theo to start scoring more. I think even Gilberto has more goals than them this season.

You're right, we haven't gotten enough goals from the midfield despite the excellent chances that they have created.
I'm convinced that if Rosicky and Fabregas were wide open in front of a goal they would miss, and if Hleb were there he would pass.
I disagree with you though because we do need to get a proven finisher whether that be a midfielder or foward. I really think Arsenal should go after Giuly on Barca because he would fit into our quick passing play, but would also have the technique to finish- reminds me of Ljunberg in his prime.
Give Fabregas time, but if Rosicky doesn't learn how to finish I honestly think Flamini should be starting over him. Flamini plays hard, crashes the goal, and finishes which is exactly what I don't see Rosicky doing.

And yes Gilberto has scored I think about 7 goals in the Prem (maybe 3 from penalties)
and Fabregas and Rosicky have a whopping combined total of 1 goal

We need a striker who can finish, Van Horse face or Shearer(back in his day) would have scored 40 goals if they were playing for us this season.

Flamini should go...though he gives all his heart and soul for the cause, for me he just doesn't seem to fit the arsenal mould for some reason...

As for strengthening the team Maybe arsenal should get a target man ?? Even though arsenal play pretty football and dont often cross so to speak when they do wouldnt it be useful to have a striker who can header?
And as for the recent under-achievement I'd say its just a lack of depth once the mountain of suspensions and inj took its toll...wouldnt it be nice if he had a SWP forever warming the bench?

I say dont offer lehmann a deal go after Igor Akinfeev!! SEL ALMUNIA HE IS SOOO MUD!

Finally Some Luck And A Victory!

I don't see Flamini as being as much of the problem as some of the younger African-French players. Their finishing is apalling and I can't help feeling that Arsenal could have had more goals if guys like Eboue knew what to do with the ball once they're given a scoring oppurtunity like in the Bolton game.
For me, Wenger is just plain stubborn sometimes with his signing policies because of the whole 1-year contract renewal thing for guys over 30 (goalies like Lehmann shouldn't be included in this because they peek well into their 30s) and he should really stop trying to build the youngest possible winning squad. It's fine to buy younger players but when you're in a position where you can sign players like Rosicky and compete for the short term trophies as well as the long term then it's not a good idea to try to put the team in a transition.

Finally we get help from luck and our midfielders.
You could tell by the celebrations how much those goals meant to Fabregas and Rosicky. Hopefully they've learned how to finish and can keep scoring :)

Mate, Rosicky's always had the finishing if you watched Bundesliga. It's just that when you enter the Premiership, there's the added pressure when you have the ball because of how tight space is and how fast paced it is. He's not the sort of clinical finisher in the 18 yard box, more like the player who scores the stunner from midfield like Gerrard.

1-0!!!!! Go Arsenal!!!!

3-1 baby!! That was such an amazing goal by Fabregas!!

**** to you assholes :( your lucky Samaras is so ******* ****, if I was subbed in instead of him it wouldve been 3-3

I know, I can't believe he did not score the goal at the end! Anyway, Arsenal deserved the win, although I must say ManCity did play well, especially at the end of the first half.

Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood has sent a hands-off warning to American billionaire Stan Kroenke over any potential takeover of the club.


Kroenke recently bought 9.9% of Arsenal and also acquired more shares from major stakeholder Danny Fiszman, sparking talk of a takeover.

But Hill-Wood told the Guardian: "The shareholders would prefer to stay in control than sell out to some stranger.

"We would be horrified to see ownership of the club go across the Atlantic."


Hill-Wood claims that he and three of the club's major shareholders - Fiszman, Lady Nina Bracewell-Smith and the Carr family - have "no intention of selling".

He added: "These people love Arsenal, they are independently wealthy and do not need the money. Having a few extra million pounds in the bank is of no interest to them.

"We're here for Arsenal football club, not to make a few bob. The club has been run for the benefit of supporters, staff and players."



Source:Link (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/a/arsenal/6566789.stm)

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What's up with the yanks wanting to buy all of these clubs?

well...david dein has gone..

Today we play against the Spurs in the North London Derby!!

LET'S GO ARSENAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Damn, 1-0 for the Spurs...

The next year is going to be very very interesting for the club.

Looks like lemon is going to resign

What's with all these players at Arsenal saying that if Wenger leaves, then they leave too? Sounds kinda immature to me, like they are scared to be under a different coach other than Wenger. I wouldn't want a strong team to crumble and make it a three-team race next season.

Wenger on Luk out for keeper

ARSENAL are closing in on a £2million deal for Poland keeper Lukasz Fabianski.

The Legia Warsaw star, 22, jetted to London for talks and a medical on Thursday.

Arsene Wenger wants the 6ft 3in stopper to be Jens Lehmann’s understudy next season and sees him as the long-term Gunners No 1.

Fabianski was given permission by Legia to meet Wenger but the transfer terms have not yet been finalised.

Legia chiefs are trying to keep negotiations under wraps but the deal is expected to be confirmed this weekend.

They claim Fabianski was not at training on Thursday or Friday because of an injury.

Fabianski won the Polish title with Legia last season and is seen as a better prospect in his homeland than Manchester United’s Tomasz Kuszczak.

He was selected ahead of United No 2 Kuszczak for the World Cup and has four caps.

Fabianski is vying with Celtic’s Artur Boruc to be Poland’s first choice and sees a move to the Emirates as the perfect step up.

Thats great, especially with Almunia getting old and I have never actually seem Poom play so we would have a good Second String Keeper next season

Source:Link (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/a/arsenal/6566789.stm)

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If there ever was a mogul that I'd want to takeover our club, Stan Kroenke,would be on the top of that list, man. He's not all about the exposure or the publicity....the dude is a genuine sports fanatic.....a supporter of both amateur and pro athletics all over the states.

1-0!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Let's Go Arsenal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Even though you beat us twice this season and were the only team troubling United, you gave us the deserved title. So thanks and good luck next season, like i said before, i would want any big changes around here because a 4-way race is far more exciting.

Chelsea deserve props for their Terminator style chase of Man Utd. Well dont Man U for your deserved title. As for Arsenal.....

Serious changes on the right wing are needed

Well we have the ABSOLUTE BEST ladies team in the world. Jesus christ just look at the league record. And they are 1 game short of going udefeated with all WINS. They did a quadruple this year winning the League, league cup, london cup, and uefa cup. They have really represented us well.

http://www.arsenal.com/table.asp?thisNav=Ladies&cpid=827&clid=4433

Oh how I wish our lads were as good as this. But we actually have something to celebrate. I watched the Fa cup final against Charlton and they really are amazing to watch especially Yankey.

Clarification from Gallas:


William Gallas, the Gunners' French defender, wanted to deny the allegations in "France Football".

The disagreement with his club and French team-mate, Abou Diaby, and the rumours about a transfer to Real Madrid are completely untrue. William is calmly preparing for his last match of the season at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday against his former club Chelsea.

France Football reported a disagreement with Abou Diaby. What do you have to say about this?
William Gallas: I'd like to know where this story came from, who invented it. I've never had any problems or arguments with Abou. Nothing happened at all. I don't understand why such rumours were made up.

"France Football" also reported a possible transfer to Real Madrid. Have you had any contact with the Spaniards?
William Gallas: With Real Madrid? It's a complete invention. Lots of rumours run around at the end of seasons but until the player says something there's nothing definite. I haven't had any contact with them at all. I don't know why people are saying such things. It's utter rubbish.

And Arsenal secured a place in the Champions League next year after a season marked by many injuries.
William Gallas: It hasn't been an easy year. We had a lot of injuries in the team and didn't win anything. So it's a relief to qualify for the Champions League. We achieved our objective. Now we've got two more matches to play and we must remain professional until the end.

You'll play Chelsea on Saturday in the Premiership, it'll be more important for the Blues (2nd, five points behind Manchester United and still in the race for the title with three matches to go) than for you.
William Gallas: It's always an important game for Arsenal, a London derby. I'm not sure the match will be more important for them than for us. It'll be our last match of the season at home and we want to give something special to our fans.

From a personal viewpoint, you'll be marking your ex team-mate Didier Drogba? How have you prepared for this game? Have you called him?
William Gallas: No, I haven't been in touch with him or any other of my former team-mates. We prepare like we always do. Each weekend we have to focus on playing top quality teams. Even though I'll be marking Didier (Drogba), I know him very well and I'll prepare as usual, seriously.

Official Website of William Gallas (http://www.williamgallas.net/en/gab_info.asp?info_id=5162)

Well we have the ABSOLUTE BEST ladies team in the world. Jesus christ just look at the league record. And they are 1 game short of going udefeated with all WINS. They did a quadruple this year winning the League, league cup, london cup, and uefa cup. They have really represented us well.

http://www.arsenal.com/table.asp?thisNav=Ladies&cpid=827&clid=4433

Oh how I wish our lads were as good as this. But we actually have something to celebrate. I watched the Fa cup final against Charlton and they really are amazing to watch especially Yankey.

Wow they're scoring on average more than 5 goals a game, and have only conceded 10.

how knows bout ne of da transfer rumours goin around arsenal??

players comin n leavin

aren't we supossed 2 b gettin dis keeper from legia warsaw n we r gettin ryan babel as well

There is probably going to be a massive clear-out at the club, with Ljungberg leading it.

Probably something like this

Out
Freddie
Flamini
Aliadiere
The Beast
Alex Song (maybe)


In
That young polish Keeper is 100% the rest are just rumors
Ribery
Babel
Renato

basiclly any young winger in Europe will get a link to us at some stage during the window

Babel and Henry are too similar. I would rather have a penalty area predator. Maybe Jan Huntelaar or Klose. And the rumors about Eto'o make my mouth water as long as it's not a swap with him and Henry. We MUST keep Henry just because he is the face and captain of our team. Things have gone down hill since the last time we let go of our captain.

Probably something like this

Out
Freddie
Flamini
Aliadiere
The Beast
Alex Song (maybe)


In
That young polish Keeper is 100% the rest are just rumors
Ribery
Babel
Renato

basiclly any young winger in Europe will get a link to us at some stage during the window






I wouldn't want freddie to go, he's got loads of experience which our team currently needs imo. Ribery would be nice, if we get him i wouldn't mind hleb leaving

same if freddie does leave though i wudn't mind babel, however we do need to include some experience into our sqaud. i also agree that there cud be a big clear-out at arsenal.

I wouldn't want freddie to go, he's got loads of experience which our team currently needs imo. Ribery would be nice, if we get him i wouldn't mind hleb leaving

I wouldnt really want him to go but really he is past it, injury prone and hes not worth his wages.

Fabianski completes Arsenal move

Fabianski is a Polish international
Poland goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski has joined Arsenal from Legia Warsaw.
The 22-year-old has signed a "long-term" contract for the Gunners for an undisclosed fee.

Fabianski has made four appearances for his country and was voted the Polish league's best goalkeeper for the previous two seasons after.

The understudy to Celtic's Artur Boruc in the Poland national team will join Jens Lehmann and Manuel Almunia in Arsenal's keeper ranks.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger told the club's official website: "We are pleased to have signed Lukasz Fabianski.


Squad selector: Would you put Fabianski in your starting XI?
"He is a very good young goalkeeper who will provide good support to our squad.

"He has performed consistently well for Legia Warsaw in recent seasons and was rightfully rewarded with a place in the Polish World Cup squad.

"Lukasz will be a big asset to our squad and we are looking forward to him joining us for pre-season."

Fabianski said: "I am delighted to be joining Arsenal. They are a great club with many world-class players and I am really looking forward to meeting my new team-mates.

"Arsenal is one of the biggest and best clubs in Europe and I hope that I can help the team win trophies in the future."

never heard of the mother****er.....hope that he pans out well.

just saw some videos of him, seems like a great keeper to me. I wonder if he can keep it up in the premiership.

He's able to do even more.

You just signed probably the biggest talent of Polish goalkeeping. (Y)

Barcelona have offered Samuel Eto'o to Arsenal as a makeweight for Thierry Henry, according to reports in Spain.

Spanish daily Marca claims Barca are ready to part with the Cameroonian striker plus €25million (£17million) in order to bring Henry to Camp Nou.

The report says negotiations between Barca sport director Txiki Beguiristain and his Arsenal counterparts are already well advanced.

It also says the deal has met with approval from Arsene Wenger and the two players.

Eto'o's future has been the subject of speculation for some time and he has expressed a liking for the English game.

Henry has continued to be linked with Barca following Arsenal's disappointing season, even though he signed a long-term deal with The Gunners last summer.

Wenger guaranteed that his talismanic captain would not be sold earlier this month, while Henry has assured fans previously that his future remains in London.

Barcelona have yet to confirm whether there is any substance in the report, while Eto'o is currently away on international duty with Cameroon and has not commented.

Source:Link (http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?HLID=469273&CPID=8&title=Gunners+'offered'+Eto'o+bait&lid=&channel=&f=rss&clid=3)

Personally i wouldn't mind eto'o for henry. He's younger too.

Source:Link (http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?HLID=469273&CPID=8&title=Gunners+'offered'+Eto'o+bait&lid=&channel=&f=rss&clid=3)

Personally i wouldn't mind eto'o for henry. He's younger too.


lol maybe he's younger but he's nowhere near the level of Titi

Source:Link (http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?HLID=469273&CPID=8&title=Gunners+'offered'+Eto'o+bait&lid=&channel=&f=rss&clid=3)

Personally i wouldn't mind eto'o for henry. He's younger too.

No way. I know Eto'o is extremely talented and a bit younger, but Henry is a footballing genius and the backbone of the team for that matter. Why take a gamble on someone who has never played in England and trade him for the captain and maybe the best player in Premiership history? Things have gone completely down hill since the last time we sold our captain. Lets not make the same mistake again please:nape:.

Theres an interesting interview on soccernet with Thierry Henry, he seems pretty gutted about Dein leaving, saying how it has unsettled the whole club. Eto'o is class though you wouldn't be losing too much by signing him.

I'm not hearing anything about Arsenal signing anyone, wats happening. I think you guys need another striker, and possibly a winger. Now Ribery has gone to Bayern, and Ljungberg is most likely leaving, who do you guys reckon you'll be signing ?

^^Thats easy, the board is going to be bought out and there is going to be a new owner within the year. So the mind set at the moment would be that their is no reason to use their money to buy players if they are not going to be there next season. This is of course from I've heard, and it does make sense when you think about was happen recently.

You have to wonder how much this will play into Henry decicion to either stay or leave. I for one wouldn't be surprised if he was in a different shirt when the season kicks off

I'm not hearing anything about Arsenal signing anyone, wats happening. I think you guys need another striker, and possibly a winger. Now Ribery has gone to Bayern, and Ljungberg is most likely leaving, who do you guys reckon you'll be signing ?

Well I wouldn't mind a striker, but I really would rather try to get a CB, CM, or winger. After all Van Persie may have scored more than 15 goals last season had he not broken his foot and Adebayor is decent as well.
I'm not fully convinced on Rosicky though, so we could try maybe to get a winger like Robben or ummm... idk. I'm sure Wenger can find some unknown talent.
And as for Henry staying or leaving, didn't he sign a new contract last year? Wtf these contracts truly have no meaning.

We defiently need a winger, striker is a maybe

^^ Winger is a must but we do not need a striker, considering we have rvp,adebayor,henry,walcott. bendtner's come back from birmingham so we can add one more to that list. I feel we don't need to meddle with our strikers unless henry leaves, or something like that happens.

^^ Winger is a must but we do not need a striker, considering we have rvp,adebayor,henry,walcott. bendtner's come back from birmingham so we can add one more to that list. I feel we don't need to meddle with our strikers unless henry leaves, or something like that happens.

Although this year if Van Persie and Henry get injuried we will be left with adebayor who has Cup of Nations in Jan and two rookies

Little bit of an End of Year Update

Here is the new white kit
http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/420/awaykit0708benchjj2kw3.jpg

Aliaidiere is going to Middlesborough

Arsenal have had an offer for Norwegian starlet Havard Nordveit rejected by his club FK Haugesund.
http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=471298&CPID=8&clid=3&lid=&title=Gunners+fail+with+defender+bid&channel=&

We will have to see what happens there.

Some another rich man wants to buy us.
http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=471218&CPID=8&clid=3&lid=&title=Arab+eyes+Gunners+bid&channel=&

I really can see anything happening for at least another 12 months or so on that front.

And then there is just the normal crap about Henry leaving etc. Which i cant see happening unless we get alot of money + Etoo or Alot of money + Kaka (Im dreaming there).

We wont sell because we wouldnt have the money to replace him with someone of similar quality.
If we sell it could open the door for others to request transfers.
Henry is a big draw card for players. Youngsters and Experienced players come here to play with Henry

Those kits are nice

i guess for a neutral they are alright, but we look like spuds now :(

Henry reveals he's a spurs fan :fool:
http://cache.gettyimages.com/xc/74633048.jpg?v=1&c=NewsMaker&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF193B232F6F0170543833B9AC66236781865

Malouda is a top notch winger that we need. I'm sure NumLock would agree.

Malouda is a top notch winger that we need. I'm sure NumLock would agree.


:) , i don't know actually, it all depends on what you want to do with Rosicky and Hleb, will Rosicky switch to the right if you bring a lefty?, will he go to the bench? i don't actually know if Rosicky played on the wing before coming to arsenal and obviously Fabregas is untouchable.
i think it was the same with Hleb i think he played as a central attacking midfielder before coming to Arsenal, if it was up to me i'd keep Rosicky and find a right winger, (or a lefty who can play both wings, and Malouda is too much of a lefty) but as they say Arsene knows best.

Hey I'm looking for some Fan who has got big collection of Arsenbal kits for PES 6.

Plz help me gather them. I'm talking about EVERY kit, oldest and newest. Give me all You have got.
Greets

Never thought that it would happen, but Henry is leaving Arsenal for Barca, I still can't believe it

arsenal weren't able to recover from when they lost viera... what impact will this have on them??

Only £16 million for Henry, should be able to get them a decent replacement though, I think the fact you guys have Walcott has made it easier to make the decision, maybe Walcott will start now ?

On another note, although I don't like to admit it, I think your guys new kit is awesome. Damn.

HA! HA! HENRY BETRAYS ARSENAL

As he was quoted by Arsenal.com in 2006:

“I’ve never played in Spain and never will,” Henry said. “I played in Italy and France and I can tell you for sure, (England) is the best country to play football.

“This is my last contract. This is where I belong and where my heart is.”

:boohoo::boohoo::boohoo::boohoo::boohoo::boohoo:

WOW!!! Arsenal is DOOMED!!!

Only £16 million for Henry, should be able to get them a decent replacement though, I think the fact you guys have Walcott has made it easier to make the decision, maybe Walcott will start now ?

On another note, although I don't like to admit it, I think your guys new kit is awesome. Damn.

I dont think Walcott will start up front for at least another season. Wenger thinks he is to light weight at the moment. He have cameo roles on the wing and maybe start a few games on the right this season.

Reyes bulked up pretty quickly after he came in. Im sure Theo can bulk up more this summer and will be stronger and not get tossed off the ball. We need speed and Theo is the only one I can think of that can zip by defenders with ease.

I couldn't believe it when I heard, but I honestly believe you guys have the quality throughout the squad to compensate. No one individual can replace Henry, but I think the squad as a whole will be fine. Henry turns 30 before this season and Arsenal cashed in while they can. I think in the long run, it was best to sell him.

Yeah the loss of Henry as a player wont be as bad as some think, im more worried about what will happen with Wenger and the club.

does any1 think that now that henry has left wenger might leave when his contract expires therefore leaving a wide door open for a massive clearout at arsenal?? cesc, toure, adebayor, walcott, van persie, clichy, senderos and brought to arsenal by wenger and now they could all leave??

I don't think that Wenger will leave, but then again Henry surprised me too

So, brahs. How long is we gonna wear Black for? Until the season starts? Maybe even a year?

I don't think that Wenger will leave, but then again Henry surprised me too

We knew it was coming, Wenger did an interview two weeks ago talking about signings and didn't mention Henry when he was listing the forwards he had to work with. I knew right then.