Arsenal are closer, points-wise, to the relegation zone than leaders Manchester United, although Arsene Wenger feels this season was a case of missed opportunity. Where did it all go wrong for Arsenal this season? Some supporters thought in August that winning the title was an unrealistic aim, especially after Robin van Persie completed his move to Manchester United and the latter have been reaping the dividends when it comes to…
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City’s Mancini Keen On RVP’s Transfer.
Manchester City’s manager Roberto Mancini is looking keen on the possibility to add to his squad of top notch strikers, and it seems that his interest in bringing in Arsenal’s star Robin Van Persie, and has claimed that there are officials at the club responsible with this issue. “It is difficult to say this at this moment because he is an Arsenal player and he is not our player. “We…
De Jong Snubs Move Amidst Arsenal Link
Being linked with a possible move from Manchester City to Arsenal after the Dutch defensive midfielder played less than he would have liked during last season’s campaign, Nigen De Jong declared that he is happy at the Etihad Staium. Despite saying that he is currently happy with the Citizens, De Jong declared that given his contract’s due date, which is one season away, he is in a good position, probably…
Gazidis Attacks Manchester City’s Policies
Arsenal’s chief executive Ivan Gazidis attacked league rivals Manchester City saying that money isn’t everything in football and that even though the Citizens invest a lot they’re not playing in the Champions League and were also knocked out of the cup. “We’re in three competitions this year. Manchester City would love to be in three competitions,” explained Gazidis. “They’re not. So money is not everything in this game. “I don’t…
Monchengladbach Warn Arsenal To Stay Away From Reus
Arsenal’s deal for Monchengladbach’s Marco Reus might be off as sporting director Max Eberl declared that there have been no official inquiries for the 22-year-old and that he’s not for sale right now. Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Manchester City are all interested in the midfielder’s services, but according to club officials he won’t be leaving Gladbach any time soon. “There is no offer,” he told Sky television. “It is obvious…
Wenger Admits Arsenal Are Out For Good
Arsene Wenger thinks that with this defeat Arsenal is now completely out of the race for winning the title, and that if they would have managed to defeat City they would have been right back into the fight. “Unfortunately for us it was a game that we couldn’t afford to lose because it puts us too much [behind City]. “If we had won the game we would have come back…
Wenger Wants His Friends Close And His Enemies Closer
Arsenal’s manager Arsene Wenger wants to keep his friends close, but his enemies even closer as he wants all four English teams to continue in the European Leagues. This is because he wants City and United to be just as tired as the Gunners will be and he also wants Chelsea to perhaps knockout some of the tougher opponents. “For England and all the clubs it is better that we…
Wenger – We Must Fight For The Title. But Can They?
Arsenal’s manager Arsene Wenger has renewed the club’s title ambitions and declared that after a Manchester City win the Gunners could really fight for the title if they continue the same kind of form. “We have to come close to Man City to be really in it. “We are in the race for the Champions League places at the moment – and the purpose is to get closer. We have…
Lescott would welcome Van Persie at Man City. Will he go?
Manchester City’s central defender Joleon Lescott admits that Robin Van Persie is a big threat, and says that is the manager will decide to try to transfer him in January he will be an excellent addition to the Manchester club. “I wouldn’t swap him for any of our strikers – but I’d take him as well. “We’d welcome any great players here and he is one. He’s the man for…
Walcott’s Satisfied, But Will Arsenal Fight For The Title?
Arsenal’s winger Theo Walcott seems to think that the club is heading into the right direction and he is happy of the fact that they are now higher in the table rankings. The Gunners spent a bit of time in the relegation zone at the start of the season, but some great transfers made by Wenger and a lot of work helped pull back the club who is not doing…
