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Wenger - The players you will see on Tuesday 28th September 2009
By Richard ClarkeArsène Wenger will revert to type when his side start their Carling Cup campaign against West Brom at Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night.The Arsenal manager has traditionally fielded the younger players in his squad for this competition and he’ll be doing that once again for the... Read More
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Merida - Why I rejected possible loan deal 8th September 2009
By Declan Taylor Fran Merida turned down a loan move during the summer in favour of staking his claim for a regular first-team berth at Arsenal. Spanish Second Division side Levante were reportedly interested in the temporary services of the talented playmaker. But, after lengthy discussions... Read More
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Gunner Chapman helps England into Euro Final 8th September 2009
Katie Chapman was in the thick of the action as England booked their place in the Final of the European Championships in Finland. The Arsenal Ladies midfielder played the full 90 minutes plus extra time as Hope Powell's side saw off Holland in a tense Semi-Final in Tampere. England opened the... Read More
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Bendtner - How I broke into the first-team 8th September 2009
Nicklas Bendtner is living proof that you can make the step up from the youth team to the first team at Emirates Stadium. The Danish striker was 16 and, as he freely admits, a bit "wild" when he joined the Club. But Nicklas knuckled down and is now an established member of the senior squad. Read More
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Watt - 'I want to be in Wenger's mind' 8th September 2009
By Nick Teale Sanchez Watt was delighted to receive a surprise call-up to the Emirates Cup squad but the young striker doesn't want the first-team appearances to stop there. The 18-year-old came on as a second-half substitute against Rangers on August 2 and played a pivotal role in... Read More
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Denilson signs a new long-term contract 8th September 2009
Arsenal Football Club is delighted to announce that midfielder Denilson has signed a new long-term contract with the Club. Having joined Arsenal in 2006 from his homeland club Sao Paulo, Denilson (21) firmly established himself in the Gunners’ engine room in the 2008/09 season, making more... Read More
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Bendtner signs a new long-term contract 8th September 2009
Denmark international Nicklas Bendtner was signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal Football Club. The forward (21) came into the 2009/10 season looking to build on his performances of last term when he finished second in Arsenal’s appearances table and was the top scorer in the Premier... Read More
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Wenger - The Carling Cup race has started 8th September 2009
By Richard Clarke The race is on for Carling Cup places, according to Arsène Wenger. Despite a policy of fielding squad players, Arsenal have a proud recent record in this competition. They have not won the trophy under the Frenchman but the youngsters have reached the Quarter-Finals, at... Read More
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Official Club statement - Eduardo 2nd September 2009
The Club is disappointed with Uefa’s decision to suspend Eduardo for two Champions League matches starting with Standard Liege on September 16. We have been informed that we will receive a “reasoned decision” from Uefa by Thursday of this week. Once we receive Uefa’s rationale, we... Read More
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We’re best equipped to dethrone the champions 2nd September 2009
By Declan Taylor Arsène Wenger believes his side are best equipped to dethrone Manchester United despite Saturday’s defeat at Old Trafford. Andrey Arshavin handed the Gunners a deserved lead five minutes before the break in the champions’ backyard. However, Wayne Rooney’s penalty and... Read More
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Arsenal will face West Brom in Round Three 2nd September 2009
Arsenal will face Championship West Brom at Emirates Stadium in the Carling Cup Third Round. The Gunners, No 1 in the draw, were the very first name out of the hat during Saturday's draw and will face Roberto di Matteo's Baggies for a place in Round Four. Last season, managed by Tony... Read More
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Champions League Group H fixtures released 2nd September 2009
Arsenal's fixtures for Champions League Group H are as follows: Match Day 1 R. Standard de Liege v Arsenal Wednesday 16th September 2009 Kick Off: 19.45 UK To be played at Maurice Dufrasne Stadium Match Day 2 Arsenal v Olympiacos FC Tuesday 29th September 2009 Kick Off... Read More