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06:22 09 Feb 2010 |
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tribalfootball.com |
| Arshavin: Arsenal had no answer to Chelsea striker Drogba |
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Arsenal ace Andrey Arshavin admits they could not handle Didier Drogba on Sunday. The Drog struck both goals for Chelsea in their 2-0 win over the Gunners. Arshavin admitted: "One of the reasons for our defeat is we were unable to cope with Drogba. Now there is only one thing to do - prepare for Liverpool." |
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16:00 08 Feb 2010 |
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guardian.co.uk |
| The Fiver: 'Tis But A Scratch | Barry Glendenning |
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Want the Fiver delivered direct to your inbox every weekday at 5pm(ish)? Then sign up today and forward it to your friendsRAIN, BLOOD, THIRST AND FAMINE?A number of erudite folk have wondered how Arsenal can contest the Premier League while deploying diminutive Russian playmaker Andrey Arshavin as a centre-forward. Foremost among them has been diminutive Russian play-maker Andrey Arshavin, who recently asked: "If Arsenal want to become champions, how can they select Arshavin as centre-forward?"It was a telling quote, in which the player's use of the third person revealed that he holds himself in quite high regard, while his use of the sentence "If Arsenal want to become champions, how can they select Arshavin as centre forward?" revealed that he also holds himself in quite low regard. But with him measuring approximately 4ft 11in from the soles of his feet to the crown of his bad eastern European haircut, Arshavin's presence as the target for all those crosses[...] |
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12:30 08 Feb 2010 |
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bleacherreport.com |
| Another Drog Day Afternoon for Arsenal Gives Doomers More Fodder |
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I’ll confess, I was in two minds about how to approach my reflection of yesterday’s game against Chelsea. I wasn’t actually as disappointed as I was last weekend after the loss to Man United—the reason being that I felt the team in general played much better than we did last week.The statistic that counts though, is the one on the scoreboard, so it’s still hard to swallow the defeat. Even my wife, who is an ardent Chelsea fan, berated Arsenal for going missing at the far post in the eighth minute, gifting Drogba an open net. He was never going to miss from there.I also thought of talking about the fact that I’d prefer that Andrey Arshavin shuts up and stops talking willy nilly to the media. He should focus on converting the guilt-edged chances he has on the pitch for that is what he’s paid to do.Most of all, I also thought of venting my anger at Manuel Almunia for ball watching as Drogba’s free kick cannoned off the woodwork. His ”Oh my[...] |
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07:00 08 Feb 2010 |
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thespoiler.co.uk |
| Joke of the Day: Arshavin takes on Liverpool |
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Little man goes it alone Remember, keep your jokes flying in. Just email us here with the subject line “Joke of the Day”, and the pick of each day’s bundle will go up on the site. Today’s comes from Spoiler reader Ajay Menon.Well done, Ajay! |
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00:45 08 Feb 2010 |
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bleacherreport.com |
| Why Arsene Wenger Is Not to Blame for Arsenal's Issues |
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Hindsight is a funny thing, isn't it? Three weeks ago we sat atop of the Premier League and were in a considerably better position than we are right now. My main point is the FA Cup game at Stoke.At the time, I remember a lot of people agreeing with Arsene Wenger's team selection. They echoed that the Premier League and Champion's League was more important. Well, here we are three weeks later, and every Arsenal fan is slating Wenger for throwing away the FA Cup. In my opinion, Wenger didn't throw away the FA Cup, even in the match he brought on Arshavin, Ramsey, and Eduardo, which showed his intent on winning the match. However, Stoke hit us on the break, as Chelsea and Manchester United did, and won the game.I believed that what he did was right, and I still do. He saw an opportunity to win the Premier League for quite a while and decided to try and deliver a bigger and better trophy to the Emirates.Three weeks later, it does look slightly more perplexing considering that he[...] |
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19:15 07 Feb 2010 |
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guardian.co.uk |
| David Pleat's analysis: Chelsea v Arsenal |
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Florent Malouda's surprise attacking role caused confusion in the Arsenal midfieldShapeOf the Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti's selection only Florent Malouda was a natural wide man, but it was still expected that they would play with their diamond. Mikel John Obi returned from the Africa Cup of Nations to take the vital holding position. He would need to stop the balls into Andrey Arshavin's feet and give a platform for Michael Ballack, Frank Lampard and Malouda to support the power of Didier Drogba and the intelligence of Nicolas Anelka in attack. Width, however, is a team responsibility and it would be important for Chelsea to attack Arsenal's full-backs, Bacary Sagna and Gaël Clichy, whose confidence may have been low. This would also ensure that the visitors' wide midfielders, Theo Walcott and Samir Nasri, would be forced to expend their energies in defence.Tactics and teamworkChelsea caused a surprise by playing Malouda in a more attacking role, not limited to the wide[...] |
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17:01 07 Feb 2010 |
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mirror.co.uk |
| John Terry's delighted with a clean sheet, plus nine other things we learned from watching Chelsea v Arsenal |
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1) Arsene Wenger is without doubt one of the best managers in Premier League history. But judging by his frontline at the Bridge - Walcott, Arshavin and Nasri (average height 5ft 9in) - he's been taking selection tips from Ken Dodd. Diddy not see last week's game against Man United?2) Radio 5 Live's summariser Graham Taylor described the opening 60 seconds by saying: "We've just had, in the first minute, end to end play." The ball, however, barely touched the floor. And who ever said Taylor's.. . |
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16:22 07 Feb 2010 |
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guardian.co.uk |
| Chelsea v Arsenal - live! |
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Press refresh or F5 for the latest updates, or just turn on the automatic updates to save yourself the bother. Then email Barry at barry.glendenning@guardian.co.uk with all the usual grumbles54 min: It's now hammering down with rain at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea break up another promising looking Arsenal attack when a crafty through-ball from Arshavin to Fabregas is intercepted. 53 min: Arsenal win a corner, from which Abou Diaby shoots wide.52 min: I'm not sure who tackled Drogba, but they've done a number on him. He hobbles over to the sideline, gingerly pulling down his sock to inspect the damage and get a lengthy blast from the magic aerosol.49 min: Free-kick for Chelsea, to the left of the centre-circle, just inside their own half. Lampard sends a long diagonal ball towards the right flank, where Ivanovic controls with his chest and passes inside to Drogba. He goes down under a challenge holding his chin.48 min: A poor Bakary Sagna cross is misckicked by Ashley[...] |
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16:16 07 Feb 2010 |
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guardian.co.uk |
| Chelsea v Arsenal - live! |
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Press refresh or F5 for the latest updates, or just turn on the automatic updates to save yourself the bother. Then email Barry at barry.glendenning@guardian.co.uk with all the usual grumblesSky pundit Jamie Redknapp's considered opinion on Arsenal's attempts to defend against the second goal: "They got done last week exactly the same way wot they 'ave today." More emails: I can't figure out what Arshavin is for," says Niall Mullen. "Perhaps he's there to make us feel better about our own haircuts? Any other uses apart from being a professional Sergei Rebrov impersonator?""Just wondering what Philippe Senderos would be thinking on seeing the match: 'Thank God, I am not there' or 'I am better any day as Drogba has never scored more than 1 when I played against him'," writes Balaji.Half-time analysis: "Whether Gunners supporters want to hear it or not, it's time to rebuild," harrumphs Matthew Good. "We simply can't go from week to[...] |
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15:30 07 Feb 2010 |
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guardian.co.uk |
| Chelsea v Arsenal - live! |
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Press refresh or F5 for the latest updates, or just turn on the automatic updates to save yourself the bother. Then email Barry at barry.glendenning@guardian.co.uk with all the usual grumbles25 min: Cesc Fabregas goes down holding his face after an accidental collision with Terry, whose beleagured PR flaks would probably appreciate me pointing out that their client then checks to see if his opposite number is OK. GOAL! Chelsea 2-0 Arsenal (Drogba 22 min) A brilliant counter-attacking goal almost identical to that concocted by Rooney and Nani against Arsenal last week. Arshavin gave the ball away on the edge of the Chelsea penalty area, Lampard broke, galloped up the field as Arsenal defenders backpedalled furiously and then passed the ball to Drogba, who took it past two defenders and smashed it past Almunia.20 min: Sky's Action Areas stats reveals that the Chelsea penalty area has been the scene of 33% of the game's action thus far - over twice as much as the[...] |
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07:00 07 Feb 2010 |
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tribalfootball.com |
| Arsenal boss Wenger: Players still suffering from last season’s Man Utd Euro defeat |
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Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says his players still haven't recovered from last season's Champions League thumping by Manchester United. Wenger blames last Sunday's defeat on the trauma inflicted by United late, last season at the Emirates. “I believe we gave Man United too much freedom to play,” he told arsenal.com. “We have to be tight in our marking. If you look at the game, we started quite well and had all the early chances with Arshavin. Then, boom, goal. “Then we started to doubt a little bit and that is where we were insecure because maybe the Man United trauma of the Champions League is what I questioned after the game. Is what happened to us last year in the Champions League still in our mind? “I believe Man United is maybe a bit in our heads. [Losing 4-1 to] Chelsea last year at home was an accident because we had just gone out of the Champions League and we had a really bad look because we could have been 3-0 up and suddenly it is[...] |
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23:54 06 Feb 2010 |
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football.co.uk |
| Wenger ready to spend 35m war chest but deadline day deals collapse |
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In the market: Arsene Wenger hopes to add reinforcements to his Arsenal squad to join the likes of Russian forward Andrey Arshavin (left)Arsene Wenger will surely be spending some of his £35million transfer fund this summer, as Arsenal were involved in three last-minute deals on transfer deadline day which failed to go through.. . |
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21:54 06 Feb 2010 |
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football.co.uk |
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10:00 06 Feb 2010 |
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tribalfootball.com |
| Arsenal ace Arshavin: Gaffer, I’m frustrated. Why didn’t we buy? |
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Andrey Arshavin says Arsenal have no chance of winning the league with him as striker. Arsenal briefly went top of the Barclays Premier League last month after beating Bolton, but have since fallen six points off the pace following a draw at Aston Villa and last Sunday's 3-1 humbling by Manchester United. "Third place is where we stand today, and that is already a great success for Arsenal when you take into account the class of our eleven players," said Arshavin. "Of course, we try to win every match, but class is class." The 28-year-old struggled to make an impact against United after starting as the spearhead at the Emirates. Arshavin's favoured role for Russia is as a second striker, though he has found success for Arsenal playing down the left wing. "If Arsenal want to become champions, how can they select Arshavin as centre forward?" he said. "I am 173cm (5ft 7in) and it suits me, but next to the big centre halves of United it is very difficult to fight for the ball,[...] |
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09:37 06 Feb 2010 |
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tribalfootball.com |
| Arsenal ace Arshavin shocked by Clichy struggles against Man Utd winger Nani |
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Andrey Arshavin admits he was surprised by how Arsenal teammate Gael Clichy failed to handle Nani last Sunday. Nani was outstanding for Manchester United, scoring one and creating another, in their 3-1 win at the Emirates. Arshavin said: "In training it is very difficult for me to beat Clichy, but Nani made all the play through him." |
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09:30 06 Feb 2010 |
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tribalfootball.com |
| Arsenal boss Wenger: Arshavin did not deserve Man Utd criticism |
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Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger was disappointed with the criticism aimed at Andrey Arshavin after defeat to Manchester United. Arshavin was criticised after the game but Wenger believes that the Russian playmaker performed well. “We had the first chances in the game, three big ones before they scored,” Wenger told arsenal.com. “Because we didn’t score, you can’t say Arshavin took the best option. “But Arshavin did well on Sunday, he was dangerous and he fought. People are too hard with him.” |
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05:00 06 Feb 2010 |
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tribalfootball.com |
| Chelsea boss Ancelotti knows they can end Arsenal title hopes |
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Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti believes they can end Arsenal's title challenge tomorrow. Chelsea will go nine points clear of Arsenal if they beat their rivals. Ancelotti said: "Arsenal have very good quality in midfield, fantastic players with strong quality - Fabregas, Arshavin and Nasri - but we didn't give them the possibility to play easily. "It's all important to put pressure on them with our midfield and not leave space. "If we win it will be difficult for them to return to the top. "They are involved in the Champions League, too, so it could be very difficult for them to stay in touch with Chelsea and United." |
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21:22 05 Feb 2010 |
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arsenal.com |
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16:30 05 Feb 2010 |
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bleacherreport.com |
| We Must Be United: Fabregas - We Can't Win the League: Arshavin |
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In the run up to this Sunday's crucial clash against Chelsea, Arsenal's captain, Cesc Fabregas, has called for the team to show unity as they strive to get back into the title race, only for Andrei Arshavin to say they can't win the league with him playing as striker.Six points off Chelsea with 14 games to go, the importance of this game should not be lost on anyone. Should Arsenal lose, their title ambitions will be gone for yet another season.Knowing this is true, Cesc Fabregas has tried to rally his team by calling upon them to improve upon their poor performances against the top two."It's very easy to say, 'we lost to Manchester United' and get down. That would be crazy. It's up to us to show what we can do," he said."It's never a good time to play Chelsea. We have to beat them to stay in the title race. We are still there definitely. I am always realistic -- I'm not going to lie to myself. Chelsea were better than us, United have been better than us."It's[...] |
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16:08 05 Feb 2010 |
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bleacherreport.com |
| We Must Be United: Fabregas, We Can't Win the League: Arshavin |
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In the run up to this Sunday's crucial clash against Chelsea, Arsenal's captain, Cesc Fabregas, has called for the team to show unity as they strive to get back into the title race, only for Andrei Arshavin to say they can't win the league with him playing as striker.Six points off Chelsea with 14 games to go, the importance of this game should not be lost on anyone. Should Arsenal lose, their title ambitions will be gone for yet another season.Knowing this is true, Cesc Fabregas has tried to rally his team by calling upon them to improve upon their poor performances against the top two."It's very easy to say, 'we lost to Manchester United' and get down. That would be crazy. It's up to us to show what we can do," he said."It's never a good time to play Chelsea. We have to beat them to stay in the title race. We are still there definitely. I am always realistic -- I'm not going to lie to myself. Chelsea were better than us, United have been better than us."It's[...] |
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16:08 05 Feb 2010 |
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transfermarketweb.com |
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14:45 05 Feb 2010 |
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Yahoo! Sports - World Soccer |
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13:54 05 Feb 2010 |
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football.co.uk |
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13:37 05 Feb 2010 |
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Daily Mail |
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10:45 05 Feb 2010 |
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Daily Mail |
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10:08 05 Feb 2010 |
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CaughtOffside.com |
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09:37 05 Feb 2010 |
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theoffside.com |
| The Arshavin Files: |
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This man is a gift from the gods to an undeserving people. We as football fans do not deserve him. We do not deserve him in his native language, and we certainly do not deserve him stumbling through the learning stages of a new one. But we have been chosen, and we must not take him for granted.Andrei opened his .. . |
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06:30 05 Feb 2010 |
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tribalfootball.com |
| Chelsea boss Ancelotti to rush back Mikel for Arsenal showdown |
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Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti may rush back John Obi Mikel for Sunday's clash with Arsenal. Mikel was away from Stamford Bridge for a month with Nigeria and has only this week resumed training with the rest of the squad. Chelsea have struggled at the back at times during Mikel's absence, with Juliano Belletti, Michael Ballack and Deco all used at times as makeshift holding midfield players. And Ancelotti is deciding whether the back four needs extra protection at Stamford Bridge from the rampaging runs of Andrey Arshavin, Abou Diaby and, in particular, Cesc Fabregas. |
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11:46 02 Feb 2010 |
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bleacherreport.com |
| Could Loic Remy Ensure a Revitalized Title Challenge for Arsenal |
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After a dismal effort against rivals Manchester United, Arsene Wenger has stepped up pursuit of talented Nice striker Loic Remy. With Arsenal lacking a "hitman" upfront, Wenger is in desperate need of a strong striker, and Remy fits the package.The Frenchman has been forced to use the likes of Andrei Arshavin as his main striker. Although the tiny Russian magician is tremendously skillful and has a tireless work ethic, the 28-year-old lacks strength and an aerial threat.Although Nicklas Bendtner has returned from a lengthy lay off, the lanky Dane is still very rusty and will take time to return to full fitness and form.Loic Remy is considered to be the next Theirry Henry and is also expected to become one of the best striker in Europe. The Frenchman is extremely versatile and thrives in the lead striker role. At 6'1" the 23-year-old can offer good aerial threat and power through the middle.At 23 Remy is still young and French, which is usually perfect for Wenger. It is rumoured that Wenger[...] |
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11:16 02 Feb 2010 |
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bleacherreport.com |
| Could Loic Remy Ensure a Revitalized Title Challenge For Arsenal |
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After a dismal effort against rivals Manchester United, Arsene Wenger has stepped up pursuit of talented Nice striker Loic Remy. With Arsenal lacking a "hitman" upfront, Wenger is in desperate need of a strong striker, and Remy fits the package.The Frenchman has been forced to use the likes of Andrei Arshavin as his main striker. Although the tiny Russian magician is tremendously skillful and has a tireless work ethic, the 28-year-old lacks strength and an aerial threat.Although Nicklas Bendtner has returned from a lengthy lay off, the lanky Dane is still very rusty and will take time to return to full fitness and form.Loic Remy is considered to be the next Theirry Henry and is also expected to become one of the best striker in Europe. The Frenchman is extremely versatile and thrives in the lead striker role. At 6'1" the 23-year-old can offer good aerial threat and power through the middle.At 23 Remy is still young and French, which is usually perfect for Wenger. It is rumoured that Wenger[...] |
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