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goonerlad — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:22:31 +0000

Arsenal’s Andrey Arshavin returns after three games out with injury while Theo Walcott could feature in his first game of the season for the Gunners.

But Manuel Almunia is still out with a chest infection so Vito Mannone is likely to deputise in goal again.

Roy Hodgson will once again ring the changes after fielding a second-string line-up against Manchester City in the midweek Carling Cup defeat.

Hodgson made 11 changes from the side that lost to Wolves last weekend.

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Arshavin likes the look of Gunners new style

goonerlad — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:18:14 +0000

ANDREY ARSHAVIN says Arsenal’s new attacking formation is perfect for his style of play.

Arsene Wenger has switched his side to a 4-3-3 formation to accommodate the creative talents of Arshavin, Robin van Persie and Eduardo.

And the Russian, 28, admits he is relishing his new role in the Gunners’ front line.

Arshavin said: “Arsenal have changed their system this season and moved my position.

“I used to play on the left-hand side of a four-man midfield but we’ve gone to three in the middle and that has helped me become more of an attacking player.

“But we can always switch back to the old system if we have to because we have players who can be fluid and adaptable.

“We can move anywhere depending on the situation in front of us.

“If I see an opportunity I can exploit on the right-hand side of the pitch I’ll go over and take advantage of it.”
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Arshavin wants to end his career at Zenit St Petersburg

goonerlad — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:59:15 +0000

Andrey Arshavin admits he would like to return to Zenit St Petersburg to end his career.

The Russian international left Zenit for Arsenal in a January transfer worth around £12million, but he admits he wants to eventually return to his former club.

“I played for Zenit for a long time and now I want to play abroad and then return to St Petersburg to finish off my career there,” he told Radio Zenit.

Arshavin spent nine years at the Russian club, winning the Premier League, the Russian Cup and the Uefa Cup during this period.

What do you think? Should Arshavin shut up and concentrate on playing and giving 100% for the Gunners or should he be allowed to voice his opinions like this? You decide.

Gunners fans upset with greedy Arshavin

goonerlad — Mon, 25 May 2009 07:55:29 +0000

Fans blasted Arsenal’s Andrey Arshavin yesterday for demanding an increase in his £80,000-a-week wages – because he thinks he’s paying too much income tax.

New signing Arshavin, 27, has found he takes home less cash here that he did in his native Russia, even though his gross salary is far higher.

It’s because in Russia he was paying 13 per cent tax – and here he is clobbered by the new 50p top rate.

Now, Arshavin has ordered his agent to renegotiate his contract with the Gunners and earn him an increase.

But fans yesterday said the midfielder was displaying “sheer greed.”

read the rest about Arshavin here at The Mirror