Friday, May 17, 2013

Arsenal Target Prefers Real Madrid Move.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang who is currently being trailed by Arsenal, Tottenham and a few other clubs had revealed he would love to join Real Madrid.

SOURCE: Daily Express.

He has been on fire for Ligue 1 side, St. Etienne, having scored 19 goals in 32 league appearances so far this season, causing top clubs make him a transfer target.

The 23-year old would surely reject any other move if he gets an opportunity to join his dream team, Real Madrid and also made it clear that he would need some time to make a decision.

"I cannot fail with my decision, whatever I decide to do will not be a mistake," he said.


"The reflection will be long and I want to negotiate with the club that offers the best for me in every way. My dream is to one day play for Real Madrid."

There are also rumours that Arsenal are planning a move for Aston Villa striker, Christian Benteke.
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Yaya To Join Arsenal this Summer.

Arsenal are in for Auxerre's 20-year old striker, Yaya Sanogo, according to latest reports.

The starlet has scored 9 goals in 11 appearances for the Ligue 2 side and his form has raised many offers. He rejected a lot of offers just because he prefers to sign for Arsenal. His contract expires this summer and according to news from some French sources, he has already agreed a 4-year deal with the Gunners.

Asked for details about the deal, Arsene Wenger said they are at the initial stages and haven't yet finalised Yaya's signing.

"It is in the advanced stages but it is not done," he said, when asked about Sanogo.

Some Arsenal fans are already going Gaga over this news. They have kept asking why Wenger keeps signing French players but for me, I think Arsene Knows Best.
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Thursday, May 16, 2013

Arsenal's New Puma Kit for Next Season?

It was reported last week that Arsenal Football Club had signed a 5-year kit deal worth £170 million with Puma. Let me make something clear. I noticed some Gunners had questions like "What would then happen to the new £150 million Fly Emirates deal??

If you had been observant, you'll have noticed that every club jersey has two labels on them. They are two different things entirely. The Arsenal kit for example presently has a Nike Logo and Fly Emirates inscription. In this case, Nike is the kit producer while Fly Emirates is the kit sponsor so it should be known that the new Puma deal won't hinder the Fly Emirates deal.

Sorry I diverted a bit from the main topic. I just came across this golden kit which was said to possibly be Arsenal's kit for next season. One thing I am just confused about is that the Puma deal is supposed to kick-off in the 2014/15 season not next season. Anyhow it happens is all well and good.

What do you think about the new kit design. Is it On or Off Target?
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Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Arsenal Agrees £170 million Kit Deal with Puma, the Biggest in English Football.

Arsenal Football Club has agreed a kit deal with Puma worth £170 million, the biggest in English football history.

Both sides struck an agreement of over £30 million per year and according to The Mirror, the deal is a five year deal. Arsenal's deal has surpassed Liverpool's new kit deal with Warrior which was initially reported to be the biggest in the Premier League. That of the Reds worths £25 million per year. This deal would see Arsenal's 20-year old patnership with Nike come to an end.

The new deal together with the £150m five year shirt sponsorship deal with Emirates would shoot up the club's finance and as such would make it easier for the recruitment of new players in the summer.

What do you think about this new development?
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Saturday, May 4, 2013

Theo Walcott Scores Fastest Arsenal Premier League Goal Ever.

Walcott's opener against QPR is his 100th Arsenal goal, his 20th goal of the season, the fastest Premier League goal of the season and the fastest Arsenal goal ever in the Premier League.

The goal came in the 20th second after former Gunner, Armand Traore made a poor header. This gave Arsenal the advantage as they strive to clinch a Champions League spot for the 2013/14 season.

Since Kevin Doyle scored for Reading against Sheffield in the 20th second in 2006, Walcott's goal is the fastest the Premier League had seen. Walcott's early strike has knocked off Robin Van Persie from the top of the Fastest Goal of the Season Chart.

Today's goal is Walcott's second 1st-minute goal of the season. The first was against Everton in November 2012 and it came in the 51st second.

Theo Walcott scored his 100th Arsenal goal, his 20th goal of the season, in the 20th second , in his 200th English Football appearance .

Fastest goal in Arsenal's history.
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QPR vs Arsenal: Starting Eleven and Subs.

Starting XI: Szczesny, Sagna, Mertesacker, Koscielny,
Monreal, Arteta, Ramsey, Rosicky, Cazorla, Walcott,
Podolski.


Subs: Mannone, Vermaelen, Wilshere, Oxlade-
Chamberlain, Coquelin, Jenkinson, Gervinho.

#COYG
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Friday, May 3, 2013

Wenger Not Concerned about Fabregas and Mourinho.

If I should go by the rate at which the news spread like wildfire, it would be fair for me to conclude that all of my blog readers have heard about the Fabregas to Arsenal rumour. It is something that has made many Arsenal supporters joyous for some weeks now.

Cesc Fabregas, according to some Spanish sources would be put out for sale at the end of the season and North-London is his most likely destination. The source reported that Barcelona needed money for some project works at the Nou Camp and since the former Arsennal skipper is surplus to requirements at the club, he might be shown the exit door.

Asked if there was any possibility of the deal coming through, Arsene Wenger said,


"No, it is not a short term option [for him to return]. The short-term option for us is just to focus on tomorrow's game and finish the season well. That's the short term option!


Elsewhere, it had been said that Real Madrid coach, Jose Mourinho has agreed a £10 million/year deal to make a return to Chelsea next season. He was seen in London at dinner with Chelsea owner, Roman Abrahamovic in London where we learnt a deal was struck.

At Wenger's QPR pre-match Press Conference, he was asked about the genuinity of the news and he replied,

"That's Chelsea's affair. I don't know what Chelsea want to do. Honestly, that is not my affair and I just focus on the end of the season for us to do well. I don't know [if it's good for the Premier League]. They have a good manager now and they will have a good manager next year. Nobody knows who it will be. Nothing is official.
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Injury Update Ahead of QPR Clash.

Arsene Wenger has revealed the follwing team news as we look forward to Sunday's derby against already relegated Queen Park Rangers.


on the team news…

We still have Olivier Giroud suspended so, compared to last Sunday, we have everyone else available.



on Lukasz Fabianski ...

He is still unavailable. From next week onwards, he should be alright.



on the overall injury situation…

It is a good position. We have done well recently. Maybe we benefit from the fact there is only one game per week. So the squad is a bit more stable injury-wise.
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