Wenger added: “There is even more uncertainty because fourth place is not this time necessarily in the Champions League. “Let’s make sure we finish third and win our game – that is the only answer we can give. “To do that of course you need a full, committed performance from everybody. “On that front...
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Wenger expects Walcott to be sidelined for three weeks, saying: “I don’t think he will be able to play again this season.” England’s first game at Euro 2012 is against France on June 11. Arsenal, third in the Premier League, have three league matches remaining as Wenger’s side attempt to seal a place in...
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Drogba excelled against Barcelona in midweek, holding the ball up as the lone striker, winning free kicks, unsettling the Spanish defenders and scoring the goal in Chelsea‘s 1-0 victory. Tottenham and Newcastle remain in the mix, but the value of a Chelsea win at the Emirates is obvious. For Torres it could offer redemption...
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Szczesny has established himself as Wenger’s first-choice goalkeeper in his first full season at the Emirates Stadium. But the 22-year-old, who will make his 70th Gunners appearance in Saturday’s Barclays Premier League game against Chelsea, is taking nothing for granted. He said: “I’m 22 years old and I don’t think I’m an established number...
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Roberto Mancini today claimed Manchester City’s spending “is only like the other teams” – a claim that doesn’t stand up to much scrutiny. Defending his record at Manchester City, the under-pressure Italian said: “All the time, people say we have spent money. But it is only like the other teams. In the last seven...
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Remaining fixtures: As straightforward a run in as could be hoped for. Could even lose to Chelsea and it not affect their finishing position, though with freedom to play and the chance to damage their rivals’ chances they will probably turn on the style in that one … Wednesday, April 11Wolverhampton Wanderers (a) Monday,...
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Yet Mancini would much prefer it if the 21 year-old could play and then find a way to keep his private life out the news. When asked if he tires of asking questions about his fellow Italian, Mancini, said: “I would like Mario to play, score and finish the other situation. “It is not...
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