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Could Jose Enrique Replace Gael Clichy at Arsenal?

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Could Jose Enrique Replace Gael Clichy at Arsenal? Yesterday saw Manchester City make their first transfer of the close season as the Eastlands picked up Gael Clichy from Arsenal for an undisclosed fee. Already, reports are surfacing of a possible bid for Jose Enrique as a replacement for the Frenchman and with Newcastle in a transitional period dur...

Gary Cahill – A Natural Fit into Arsenal’s Defensive Jigsaw?

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Earlier this month, Arsene Wenger seemingly went against his footballing principles as he conceded he is in the hunt for ‘tall players’ this summer.For the majority of his tenure in the Premier League, the Frenchman has remained adamant that size isn’t important regarding factors w...

Samir Nasri - Are Manchester City really in desperate need of a creative midfielder?

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As much as Arsene Wenger wanted to channel his energy this summer towards rejuvenating his squad, the Arsenal boss once again faces the challenge of keeping key players at the Emirates.As well as the Cesc Fabregas-to-Barcelona bandwagon resuming its traditional summer course, Samir Nasri has emerged...

What Gervinho’s Game Would Bring to Arsenal

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What Gervinho’s Game Would Bring to Arsenal French champions Lille continued their summer of restructuring last night with the capture of Dimitri Payet from Saint Etienne in a four-year deal rumoured to be in the region of 10m Euros. The move means it’s more than likely Gervinho will be following Yohan Cabaye out of the club as Rudi Gar...

What Will Christopher Samba’s Game Give Arsenal?

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What Will Christopher Samba’s Game Give Arsenal? It’s been the same old story season after season for Arsenal of late; a promising campaign ultimately falls flat and fails to deliver, scuppered by a perceived lack of battle and defensive nous at the back. For years now, Arsene Wenger has chosen to ignore the many calls for Arsenal to buy a &...

Scott Parker – The Man to End Arsenal’s Trophy Drought?

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Scott Parker – The Man to End Arsenal’s Trophy Drought? Another trophy less campaign has persuaded Arsene Wenger to bolster his Arsenal squad ahead of next season.A fourth-placed Premier League finish means the Frenchman’s charge have to run the tricky gauntlet of the Champions League qualifying stages – and as Tottenham can testify, there ar...

Passed Off the Pitch – How Arsenal Handed Chelsea a Title Race Lifeline

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Passed Off the Pitch – How Arsenal Handed Chelsea a Title Race Lifeline Arsene Wenger is adamant he will not change his football philosophy - either Arsenal win silverware by aesthetical performances or the six-year trophy drought continues.It appears Wenger’s charges, despite sealing victory over Manchester United on Sunday, are set to go another campaign without...