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.
Arsenal Chairman Peter Hill-Wood: ‘No Offers For Cesc Fabregas Yet’
Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood has revealed he is ‘very surprised’ that the club are yet to receive a bid from Barcelona for their talismanic captain ‘Cesc Fabregas. The Spanish midfielder is understood to have told manager Arsene Wenger that he wanted to leave Arsenal this summer, following years of increasingly intense speculation linking him with…
Marouane Chamakh Officially Completes Arsenal Move
Arsenal have officially confirmed (via their club website) that Marouane Chamakh has finally joined the club on a free transfer, following the expiration of his contract with Ligue 1 side Girondins de Bordeaux. The Moroccan striker has joined the Gunners on a ‘long-term’ deal (believed to be a five-year contract) that will see him wearing…
Arsenal Set To Lose ‘Cesc Fabregas To Barcelona
It would appear that the years of conjecture, rumour and speculation have ultimately taken their toll on Arsenal midfielder ‘Cesc Fabregas, who is reported to have finally bowed to Barcelona’s relentless pursuit and told his manager Arsene Wenger that he wishes to leave north London and return to his boyhood club. Having held talks with…
Cesc Fabregas Leaves His Arsenal Future In Doubt
After a fresh wave of speculation linking him with a summer move to Barcelona, Arsenal captain ‘Cesc Fabregas has muddied the waters regarding his Emirates future, by admitting that he wants a decision to be made one-way-or-the-other before the World Cup begins in June. Whilst he has openly admitted his desire to rejoin Barca at…
Arsene Wenger Vows To Strengthen ‘Average’ Arsenal Defense
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has vowed to bolster his defensive ranks over the summer hiatus, after admitting that his side have been guilty of some ‘average’ defensive performances last year. Former Ajax centre-back Thomas Vermaelen has proven to be a shrewd acquisition on Wenger’s part, but sporadic injuries have marred an otherwise impressive debut season…
Arsene Wenger Vs Tackling And Crosses: The Whining Continues
Don’t get me wrong, I admire Arsene Wenger‘s ‘technique-above-all’ philosophy of football as much as the next guy, but what does irritate me is the lengths he will go to to defend his ethos when it is found wanting – which is fairly often, as it happens. Arsenal can be a joy to watch but…
Podcast: Liverpool’s future, Chelsea nerves and players of the season
Celebrate Soccerlens.com’s 4th birthday by listening to the world famous Soccerlens podcast with Adrian Clarke & Iain Spragg. The duo focus on Arsenal’s goalkeeping calamities, Liverpool’s off field issues and Chelsea’s nerve-jangling run-in, as well as taking a look at the players who’ve impressed them most during 2009/10. Pizza bans, cross-Europe travel and Jose Mourinho all…
Beware the underdog; Arsenal could bite
There is something quintessentially British about tonight’s Champions League second leg at the Camp Nou, something that harks back to the days of English clubs pre-ascendancy in the Champions League. Arsenal are clear underdogs despite a stirring comeback from 2 nil down at the Emirates last week, yet, even with a crippling injury list, they…
Arsenal have mountain to climb in the Champions League.
A review of the Champions League quarter final, first leg tie between Arsenal vs Barcelona.
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