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Angel Di Maria, “I don’t know exactly what happened with my p…

The Gunning Hawk: Arsenal Blog and Arsenal News | November 20th 2009 by Chris Borg

Benfica’s left-winger Angel Di Maria revealed he was very close to join Arsenal and was looking forward to learn from Arsene Wenger, only that the transfer never took place. The 21-year old Argentinian is quoted as ... read more

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Arsene Wenger’s injury update on Arshavin, Walcott, Carlos Vela…

The Gunning Hawk: Arsenal Blog and Arsenal News | November 19th 2009 by Chris Borg

Finally some good news for Arsenal as Arsene Wenger confirmed that Denilson, Armand Traoré and Carlos Vela are all fit and available for this weekend’s game away at Sunderland. The Gunners, who lost Robin van Persie ... read more

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Gael Clichy, “If the English people wanted me to be English, I…

The Gunning Hawk: Arsenal Blog and Arsenal News | November 19th 2009 by Chris Borg

Arsenal goalkeeper Manuel Almunia may as well be the one who was closer to play for England but according to defender Gael Clichy, the defender was also close to play for the English National side. Speaking ... read more

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Cesc Fabregas, “At Arsenal I am developing a good season and my…

The Gunning Hawk: Arsenal Blog and Arsenal News | November 19th 2009 by Chris Borg

Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas is on a mission: to win titles with the North London club. The 22-year old, who is satisfied of his season so far, declared he is focused on the present and ... read more

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[Video] Emmanuel Eboue escapes injury curse after lucky goal for…

The Gunning Hawk: Arsenal Blog and Arsenal News | November 19th 2009 by Chris Borg

In yesterday’s friendly match between Ivory Coast and Germany, Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Eboue was lucky to escape unhurt after being hit in the stomach by German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer who was trying to clear a ... read more

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Samir Nasri will not fill Alex Song gap in January according to A…

The Gunning Hawk: Arsenal Blog and Arsenal News | November 18th 2009 by Chris Borg

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger denied that Samir Nasri will fill the gap to be left by Alex Song when the Cameroon International will be involved in the African Cup of Nations. Speaking on Tuesday, the Frenchman ... read more

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Chelsea’s £18 Million Hypochondriac

Footy Factor | November 18th 2009

Something fishy is going on at Stamford Bridge.  Chelsea’s marquee signing of the summer – 18-million-pound-man Yuri Zhirkov -  has yet to play a league game for the club and has played less than a combined 90 minutes for them in all competi read more

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[Video] William Gallas scores against Ireland after clear handbal…

The Gunning Hawk: Arsenal Blog and Arsenal News | November 18th 2009 by Chris Borg

A controversial goal in extra-time by defender William Gallas sent France to next year’s World Cup with a 2-1 aggregate play-off win over Ireland. read more

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[Video] Cool Cesc Fabregas scores for Spain in easy 1-5 win away…

The Gunning Hawk: Arsenal Blog and Arsenal News | November 18th 2009 by Chris Borg

David Villa scored two first-half goals to help Spain beat Austria 5-1 in an international friendly Wednesday. Cesc Fabregas and substitutes Daniel Guiza and Pablo Hernandez also scored for the European champions after Jakob Jantscher had ... read more

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Eduardo signs new “long-term” contract with Arsenal

The Gunning Hawk: Arsenal Blog and Arsenal News | November 18th 2009 by Chris Borg

26-year old Arsenal striker Eduardo has signed a new long-term contract with the club, hence rubbishing all rumours which linked him with a possible move to Liverpool. Speaking of this renewal, manager Arsene Wenger said: We’re delighted ... read more

Gibbs Us A Break

A Cultured Left Foot | November 18th 2009

For many years Arsene has been criticised for not bringing on England internationals at Arsenal. Little wonder since it is just another opportunity for players to get some sort of knack, at whatever level they are representing their country. Latest a read more

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Wigan could be a corker

White Hart Pain | November 18th 2009 by Jamie Currie

Back to some real football this weekend with the return of the Premiership and the arrival of Wigan at White Hart Lane. It’s just a shame we have to wait till Sunday! I’ll be at the O2 for the tennis unfortunately, but I’m hopeful of arriving h read more

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Yaya Toure’s agent, “Arsene Wenger wants him now at Arsenal…

The Gunning Hawk: Arsenal Blog and Arsenal News | November 17th 2009 by Chris Borg

Barcelona and Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Touré may leave Barcelona for a move to England. According to his agent, Dimitri Seluk, the 26-year old is wanted by a number of clubs and may opt for a ... read more

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Should the Premiership take a leaf out of La Liga’s book?

FootballFanCast.com – News & Blogs | November 17th 2009 by Tom

In the Premier League, when two clubs finish the season with the same number of points, the criteria that is used to determine which teams comes out on top is goal difference and if they are still tied it is goals scored. In La Liga, and for that mat read more

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Salomon Kalou: One of football’s great riddles

FootballFanCast.com – News & Blogs | November 17th 2009 by Tom

Unquestionably one of the best back-up strikers in the Premier League, many football fans may wonder why Chelsea’s Salomon Kalou has not sought a new challenge away from Stamford Bridge. The view of the Ivorian is mixed among the Chelsea faithful h read more

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Frustrating but deserving of a final lifeline by Rafa Benitez

FootballFanCast.com – News & Blogs | November 17th 2009 by Tom

I’m torn with Ryan Babel. He is such a frustrating player it’s hard not to be. There is no doubt that this guy has got talent, his goal in Lyon only a few weeks ago shows that he is more than capable of becoming a really great player. But the pro read more

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Liverpool Top Ten Signings- When Rafa got it wrong

FootballFanCast.com – News & Blogs | November 17th 2009 by Tom

1) Fernando Morientes There were high hopes when Fernando Morientes moved to Anfield in 2005. A prolific goalscorer during his time at Real Madrid, he fell out of favour and joined Monaco on loan during 2003, and led the club with his goals to the fi read more

Eduardo Ready To Step Into RvP’s Place

A Cultured Left Foot | November 17th 2009

So RvP is going for the placenta and sweet potato mash, served with a nice Chianti to cure his ankle-aagh. Reports suggest that some colleagues at Feyenoord went to see the same quack and were cured in half the time that would have been required usin read more

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Najładniejsza bramka 12. kolejki Premier League

Redlog.pl | November 16th 2009

Przerwa reprezentacyjna pozwala odpocząć od zmagań piłkarskich w angielskiej Premier League. Ja jednak dawać Wam tej szansy nie mam zamiaru, więc po raz kolejny zebrałem 5 najładniejszych trafień minionej kolejki. Dziś nie zobaczymy bramek read more

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Why Manchester United Football Club are No.1 in England

Rugby Leaugue Merchandise: Where To Find Great Broadband Qua… | November 16th 2009 by Tom Miller

Manchester United Football Club is an English football club, located at the Old Trafford stadium in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, and probably the most admired football club in the world, with over 50 million supporters across the world. Manches read more

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Arsenal Striker van Persie Out for Six Weeks

Daily Football News Blog | November 16th 2009

Arsenal striker Robin van Persie will be sidelined for the rest of the year. read more

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Philippe Senderos, “I need to seek a solution, a change of club…

The Gunning Hawk: Arsenal Blog and Arsenal News | November 16th 2009 by Chris Borg

With the exception of the Carling Cup, Arsenal defender Philippe Senderos is yet to enjoy a regular start for the Gunners with manager Arsene Wenger clearly saying that he has no intention of rotating Thomas ... read more

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Thomas Vermaelen, “I’m not satisfied yet, there are improveme…

The Gunning Hawk: Arsenal Blog and Arsenal News | November 16th 2009 by Chris Borg

Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen has had a brilliant start with his new club but apparently, he’s not satisfied as yet. The Belgian International who has been in superb form at the back for the Gunners, believes ... read more

RvP, Cesc and More

A Cultured Left Foot | November 16th 2009

RvP’s ankle knack is going to keep him out for six weeks the club has confirmed today. In keeping with Arsene’s luck over recent years, this means he will miss around 10 games since the injury occurred in the last international break of t read more

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Drogba joins Lampard, Bosingwa and Ashley Cole on sidelines, all…

The Gunning Hawk: Arsenal Blog and Arsenal News | November 15th 2009 by Chris Borg

Chelsea will most certainly be without Didier Drogba, Frank Lampard, Jose Bosingwa and Ashley Cole for their top-of-the-table clash with Arsenal on November 29th. The Ivory Coast International will in fact be out for three weeks ... read more

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[Video] Man-of-the-match Aaron Ramsey scores brilliant goal for W…

The Gunning Hawk: Arsenal Blog and Arsenal News | November 15th 2009 by Chris Borg

Past one, past two, past another defender and three nil to Wales. Young Aaron Ramsey wasted no time to emulate Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas who scored a similar goal against Spurs in the North London ... read more

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I am first of all sorry for Robin, the man, then for the player a…

The Gunning Hawk: Arsenal Blog and Arsenal News | November 15th 2009 by Chris Borg

It’s funny. This International break had to be one during which I wouldn’t have written anything as my policy is that if I have nothing to write, well I don’t. Unfortunately, I am forced to ... read more

RvP’s Senseless Injury In Pointless International

A Cultured Left Foot | November 15th 2009

If FIFA wonder why supporters of Premier League clubs hate international weeks, especially those that are for meaningless friendlies, then they should look at the case of Robin van Persie. Off the top of my head, I can think of one other occasion whe read more

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[Vote] With Robin ruled out for months, who should now play up fr…

The Gunning Hawk: Arsenal Blog and Arsenal News | November 15th 2009 by Chris Borg

My last poll was a very optimistic one as it was the one where I asked how many titles we can go on and win. This one, is a little bit less optimistic as it ... read more