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Cesc Fabregas out of Hull Clash

Posted by goonerlad on 12th March 2010

Fabregas is still struggling with a hamstring injury and looks certain to miss out, while Tomas Rosicky faces a fitness test on his groin problem. Bacary Sagna (ankle) is also a doubt, but Sol Campbell is expected to be available after suffering from cramp after the midweek Champions League win over Porto. Midfielder Alex Song serves the [...]

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Porto goal gifted by ref says Wenger

Posted by goonerlad on 18th February 2010

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger criticised referee Martin Hansson for allowing the controversial goal which left his side trailing in their last-16 Champions League clash with Porto. Polish goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski, deputising for the injured Manuel Almunia, was caught out of position to gift Porto an early lead. Veteran Sol Campbell equalised with his first Arsenal goal since [...]

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I can only get better says Nicklas Bendtner

Posted by goonerlad on 3rd February 2010

Gunner striker Nicklas Bendtner believes he can only get better after coming through his own injury hell The Denmark international made what was only his second appearance since a three-month lay-off after groin surgery in the 3-1 defeat to Manchester United at Emirates Stadium, which put a massive dent in Arsenal’s Barclays Premier League title hopes. Manager [...]

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Arsenal without Fabregas until end of January

Posted by goonerlad on 5th January 2010

Wenger, who last week predicted a “worst case scenario of three weeks out” for Fabregas after he tore a hamstring against Aston Villa, now looks set to be without the midfielder for the rest of the month. News of the 22 year-old’s extended absence has been compounded by the departure of Alexandre Song, who [...]

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Champions League draw – last 16

Posted by goonerlad on 18th December 2009

Champions League draw: David Beckham to make Manchester United return with AC Milan David Beckham has been granted his wish of making his first return to Old Trafford in nearly seven years after AC Milan were drawn against Manchester United in the last 16 of the Champions League. In another mouth-watering tie at this morning’s draw in [...]

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