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Arsene Wenger

Arsenal manager and a man with an exceptional eye for young talent and devotion to his brand of football which, when Arsenal were at their pomp, was an absolute joy to watch.

Arsene Wenger’s current contract at Arsenal ends in 2008, after which the Frenchman expects to sit down with the Arsenal board and discuss his future. You can’t imagine Arsenal without Wenger, the man has branded the club in his image and whoever succeeds him, as someone eventually must, will have big shoes to fill.

Arsene Wenger defends Arsenal’s philosophy and vows to ‘strengthen’ squad

Arsene Wenger defends Arsenal’s philosophy and vows to ‘strengthen’ squad

Arsenal were practically knocked out of the title race when they lost 1-2 to Bolton Wanderers on Sunday. The defeat meant that Arsenal are now nine points behind leaders Manchester United and three points behind second placed Chelsea with only four games remaining in the season. Arsene Wenger was left notably disappointed after a turbulent…

Jack Wilshere – more valuable to England or Arsenal?

Jack Wilshere – more valuable to England or Arsenal?

Jack Wilshere is the future. The chosen one, he’s the face of English football for the twenty-first century. Miraculously, he remains somewhat personally underexposed for the amount of hype that surrounds him. Without him, the future of both Arsenal and England seems less positive. His rise has been meteoric. Two seasons ago he was a…

How Has Wenger’s Youth Policy Fared So Far?

The twenty most highly-touted Gunner prospects

Arsene Wenger is often praised for his alchemical ability to transmute youth into world-beaters. Is this accurate?

Arsenal turn to Bob Wilson to solve goalkeeping crisis

Arsenal turn to Bob Wilson to solve goalkeeping crisis

Arsenal are locked in talks with former goalkeeper, goalkeeping coach and television presenter Bob Wilson as they look to alleviate the injury crisis between the sticks at the Emirates Stadium. Manager Arsene Wenger is believed to have turned his attention to tried and tested goalkeeping candidates from the North London club’s successful past. Arsenal’s choices…

Alex Ferguson v Arsene Wenger, Part Two

Read Part 1 of Alex Ferguson v Arsene Wenger, and also check out our United v Arsenal FA Cup preview. Castrol Performance data shows Manchester Untied manager, Sir Alex Fergsuon, has enjoyed a superb run of form against his old rival Arsene Wenger, in recent seasons, with the Red Devils winning five of their last…

Chelsea Have Left It Too Late, And Why Arsenal Can Beat Manchester United

Chelsea Have Left It Too Late, And Why Arsenal Can Beat Manchester United

The games seem to be fizzing by our eyes as we hurtle headlong toward the nub-end of the season though, mercifully, this weekend (5-7th March) represents a chance for the poor, over-saturated footballing pilgrim to come up for air and take stock – proffering forth, as it does, a clear, concise and full round of…

Wenger on Barcelona’s transfer / youth policy and their lies about Fabregas

Wenger on Barcelona’s transfer / youth policy and their lies about Fabregas

Following on from yesterday’s article looking at Barcelona’s hypocrisy, it’s worth looking at Arsene Wenger’s reply to comments made by Barcelona’s ex-president Joan Laporta and current VP Javier Faus about Cesc Fabregas. While Faus was only talking about how much money they have available for transfers, Laporta went a step further, talking about a sense…

The Round-Up: Wenger Aware Of Hazard, Chelsea Luiz Control

The Round-Up: Wenger Aware Of Hazard, Chelsea Luiz Control

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed that he is interested in bringing Lille prodigy Eden Hazard to the Emirates, but will only make a move for the 20-year-old starlet if and when he becomes ‘available’

The Round-Up: Man City Target One Last Winter Splurge

The Round-Up: Man City Target One Last Winter Splurge

Manchester City are hoping to prise highly-rated Dutch right-back Gregory van der Wiel from Ajax’s clutches before the transfer window shuts in around a week’s time, after sending a four-man delegation to monitor the 22-year-old defender during the Amsterdam club’s 2-0 win over Feyenoord on Wednesday.

The Round-Up: West Ham Need Bendtner Like A Hole In The Head

The Round-Up: West Ham Need Bendtner Like A Hole In The Head

In a bid to steady the particularly tumultuous ship at Upton Park, it looks like the West Ham board are keen on bringing in a few level-headed, calming influences in the next few weeks, namely Arsenal’s ego-drenched, donkey-in-residence Nicklas Bendtner.