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Arsene Wenger is my inspiration says Sol Campbell

Posted by goonerlad on 13th January 2010

Wenger has never re-signed a player during his 13 years in charge at Arsenal but Campbell is set for a surprise return for his former club. Campbell, who last played for Arsenal in the Champions League final in 2006, played the first half of the reserves’ 4-2 win over West Ham. The 35 year-old has been [...]

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Ancelotti warns of Gunners threat as Fergie fumes

Posted by goonerlad on 9th November 2009

LONDON (AFP) – Carlo Ancelotti has rubbed salt into Manchester United’s wounds over their controversial defeat at Chelsea by suggesting Arsenal are just as big a threat to his side’s Premier League title ambitions. Chelsea’s 1-0 win, sealed by John Terry’s late header, allowed Ancelotti’s men to open a five-point lead at the top and left [...]

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger aims to emulate Barça

Posted by goonerlad on 12th August 2009

The Gunners boss has told Arsenal fans angry at the clubs lack of activity in the transfer market to reflect on Barcelona’s success last season after they sold Ronaldinho and Deco and went on to win the Champions League and La Liga FEW Gunners fans need reminding that the past four years have been pretty barren [...]

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Wenger admits Kolo Toure may join Man City

Posted by goonerlad on 28th July 2009

Arsene Wenger has confirmed that Kolo Toure could leave Arsenal as talks continue over a possible move by the Ivory Coast defender to Manchester City. Toure played for Arsenal on Monday night in a pre-season friendly in Hungary but could move to City in a £15 million transfer later this week. Wenger said the next 24 [...]

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