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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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Chris Smalling signed by Manchester United – Wenger too slow

Posted by goonerlad on 26th January 2010

Just a quickie: Manchester United have signed Chris Smalling from Fulham after having a bid accepted by the Cottagers this morning. Arsenal were also in the running but their offer was turned down. Arsene Wenger hinted that the race wasn’t over a few hours hours ago but the United outfit moved quicker and have now [...]

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Ferguson snaps up young Senegalese star

Posted by goonerlad on 17th July 2009

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has snapped up Senegalese striker Biram Diouf from Norwegian club Molde, despite hinting last week that he had concluded his summer spending. The 21-year-old, will arrive in Manchester next week to take a medical but will immediately be loaned back to his current club until the end of [...]

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Van Persie to Man Utd?

Posted by goonerlad on 18th June 2009

Gunner  striker Robin van Persie is being tracked by Manchester United, according to The Sun newspaper. Also interested in the 25-year-old who has just one year left on his contract is Inter Milan. Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has suggested in the recent past that he’s not averse to selling to Premier League rivals if the price [...]

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Darren Fletcher Red Card Fate Decided on Monday

Posted by goonerlad on 8th May 2009

Darren Fletcher will find out on Monday whether he will be able to play in the Champions League final after Uefa agreed to consider a letter of appeal from Manchester United against the Scotland midfielder’s dismissal in the semi-final, second leg against Arsenal on Tuesday. But Sir Alex Ferguson, the United manager, does not expect [...]

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