Arsene Wenger: Berbatov’s Transfer Saga Not Similar to Adebayor’s

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger does not think that Togolese striker Emmanuel Adebayor created a similar situation that Tottenham Hotspur’s Bulgarian international Dimitar Berbatov has created recently, calling for a move to Manchester United. However, Tottenham does not want to let the striker move to Old Trafford until they receive at least £28million as transfer fee. In response, Berbatov refused to play for Tottenham and stirred much anger among the team maters as well as Coach Juande Ramos.

Arsenal’s Togo international Emmanuel Adebayor seemed to leave the club at one point during the pre-season, and was linked with AC Milan and Barcelona, claiming an increase in his pay role. All the rumors and speculations around Adebayor’s future at Arsenal were put off when the player put pen on paper to come under a new contract with Arsenal.

However, Wenger is reluctant to compare the situation that Adebayor created with that of Berbatov. The French manager has said that Adebayor was committed to the club and Arsenal was his first choice, while Berbatov seems to want a move at this moment. That is what Wenger pointed out to differentiate between the two situations.

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Players Should not become Complacent After Newcastle Victory

Arsenal completely outclassed Newcastle yesterday by 3-0. Many websites and newspapers have praised Arsene Wenger boys a lot for this amazing victory. Let me give you some headlines from some Arsenal blogs:

Three goals, clean sheet, three points. Lovely.

Black and white convicts dispatched

Given Heroics Unable to Stop Rampant Gunners

Well, I am not that much impressed with yesterday’s victory for three reasons. Firstly, Arsenal played the match at home at the Emirates Stadium in front of its own supporters. The club is always good at home. Secondly, Newcastle threatened them quite a few times. I agree that Arsenal should have got some more goals but I could not see the killer instinct among the players. This is much needed to win both at England in Europe.

Team effort was good and at times, there were vintage Arsenal attacks. This is the best thing that has come from this game- team effort. However, I just wish that Arsenal players don’t become complacent because of the praise of the media and fans. Instead, they should focus on the next game against Blackburn. That one will be an away match and they must not repeat the performance of last week.

Arsenal vs Newcastle United EPL 2008-09: Live Score and Updates

Arsenal (3) vs Newcastle United (0)

Full time: Arsenal has won the match 3-0 showing excellent performance.

+2 minutes: Arsenal is in attack.

90 minutes: Alumnia saved excellently as Newcastle tried to break Arsenal's clean sheet.

84 minutes: Newcastle is now in attack.

81 minutes: Arsenal got a free kick just few inches outside the box. Nasri took it excellently that needed Newcastle keeper save it for corner.

74 minutes: Toure got a good chance, but his head went to opposition keeper's grip.

70 minutes: Denilson was unsubstituted by Song. Arsenal had another good attack, but Newcastle United goal keeper gripped it.

66 minutes: Arseanl is dominating in the match.

61 minutes: van Persie was unlucky as his shot hit the bar which could have brought his hat trick in the match

60 minutes: Denilson scored the third goal for Arsenal from a close range shot.

56 minutes: Newcastle is trying to create chances. They got a corner, taken excellently as it touched the bar.

52 minutes: Newcastle is now on attack.

46 minutes: The second half started. van Persie looked little injured.

Half Time: It is now half time at Emirates stadium now. Arsenal is leading by 2-0 thanks to two strike by van Persie. We will come back with second half action.

45 minutes: Alumnia magnificently saved Owen header for corner.

44 minutes: Arsenal is now on attack.

41 minutes: van Persie scored second goal for Arsenal from an excellent pass.

39 minutes: Michael Owen missed perhaps the best chance for the newcastle from close-in position. Adebayor missed similar chance in the end for Arsenal.

35 minutes: Attacking, counter-attacking is going on in the match now. Arsenal went up in a counter attack.

33 minutes: Arsenal is in attack now.

30 minutes: van Persie had an excellent free kick taken just outside the box and Newcastle keeper also saved it magnificently.

29 minutes: Arsenal got a free kick from just outside the box, but Fabregas shot was blocked at the Newcastle wall.

27 minutes: van Persie had a good run in the left side and went up to send a cross for Adebayor, but the Togolese just missed to reach the ball. Newcastle got a free kick in the end.

25 minutes: Newcastle had an unsuccessful attack.

23 minutes: Neither side is dominating now.

20 minutes: Arsenal looks more confident now.

18 minutes: Arsenal got penalty. van Persie scored it. Arsenal is now leading by 1-0

16 minutes: It is now playing in the midfield now. England coach Fabeo Capello is watching the match sitting in the stadium. van Persie achieved a corner in the end.

13 minutes: Arsenal had another attack, but Adebayor could not reach the ball.

12 minutes: Arsneal is attacking more in the match.

10 minutes: Arsenal is now on attack. Gunners looked dangerous.

Here, in this entry we will be giving online live score and updates of Arsenal vs Newcastle United premier league match. So, to enjoy the text commentary of the match be with us and enjoy our updates. The match kicks off at 17:30 BST.

Patrick Vieira, ‘Arsenal Needs a Big Leader in the Midfield’

Former Arsenal Cpatian Patrick Vieira has recently revealed that Arsenal should buy a strong, experienced centre midfielder this Summer in order to become a strong contender for the silverware. However, the current Inter Milan player believes that the Gunners have the ability to win against any side in their days. What he picked up as Arsenal’s weakness is lack of experience which, he insisted, would be crucial in the big games.

Arsenal lost a number of first choices in the midfield over the Summer including Matthieu Flamini, Gilberto Silva and Alex Hleb, while signed youngsters like Samir Nasri and Araon Ramsey. Recently, Wenger landed former Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre at Emirates stadium, and to Vieira, Silvestre could spend a successful stint at Arsenal with the ability to cope up with pressure using mental strength and talent.

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Arsene Wenger Can Afford a £30m Signing, Says Arsenal Director Danny Fiszman

Danny Fiszman holds the second largest stock in Arsenal share. So, when he recently claimed that Arsenal could spend £30m for a new signing, there was enough reason to believe him. Now, if he is to be believed then it is for sure Arsenal has the financial ability to move for a record signing.

The Arsenal director also confirmed the decision to sign any players is up to Arsene Wenger; not to the investors and shareholders. Fiszman rejected ideas of Arsenal’s financial crisis, claiming that Arsenal does not need any more investment and the club can survive by its own. He also backed Wenger’s strategy of recruiting young players over aged players because he thinks matured players need more time to adjust with Arsenal’s style of football.

Well, now it is clear that Arsenal has enough money to buy a new signing, which has been centre of talk among Arsenal fans recently. However, still it is up to Arsene Wenger who will take the final decision. Now, let us see if Wenger brings in any more players at Emirates stadium before the Summer transfer window closes.

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Arsenal Hoping for a Strong Come Back against Newcastle United

Arsenal is facing Newcastle United tonight with the hope to bounce back in premier league to put their Fulham setback behind. However, a strong performance is eagerly anticipated from the Arsenal boys tonight. Arsenal defeated the Magpies twice last season in premier league, clinching 3-0 victories both in home and away. Naturally, the expectation is higher among the Arsenal fans.

The good thing for Wenger is that he does not need to contend with any fresh injury. With Fabregas making a satisfactory come back from hamstring injury, Gunners midfield looks stronger and more united and that must be a pleasant feeling for the fans. However, new signing Mikael Silvestre will remain sidelined with thigh injury. Moreover, long term absentees like Eduardo, Abou Diaby and Tomas Rosicky are still recovering from their injury problems.

William Gallas and Theo Walcot suffered minor knock in knee during their 4-0 thrash over Twente, but both the players are expected to be available for tonight’s home fixture against Newcastle United. Another key player Samir Nasri also shook off a stomach bug which sidelined Nasri during midweek victory over the Dutch club. I think, Emmanuel Adebayor will be in the starting line up against Newcastle United, while Nicklas Bendtner will be in the substitute bench.

Newcastle United started off well in the season with a draw at Manchester United in the opening match and then a victory over Bolton Wanderers last week- thus accumulating four points from two matches. However, coach Kevin Keegan will be without a number of injured players including Geremi, Obafemi Martins, Mark Viduka, Damien Duff, Claudio Cacapa and Andy Carroll. Injury badly affected their front line, leaving Michael Owen as the only fit notable striker now. Joey Barton might come back in the match.

To be honest, I do not expect anything bigger from Arsenal, rather I will just be happy to see the Gunners leaving the ground with three points, because for us, it is very important to be back in winning track in the league. If Gallas and co. can replicate their last season’s success over the Magpies, it will be something additional for the fans because, I think, Newcastle United looks stronger and sharper than they did last season. So, a victory should be the first priority for Arsenal.

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Arsenal in the Group of Death in Champions League 2009?

Today, I was reading the previews of different groups in Techtainment. It seems that Liverpool is in a tough group of UEFA Champions League 2009. Then, what you would say about the group of Arsenal. Arsenal is with Fenerbahce, Porto and Dinamo Kiev. Porto and Dinamo Kiev have playing in Europe for many years and both of them know how to win titles in Europe- something which Arsenal is yet to get. You should not neglect Fenerbahce at all. It is a rising team in Europe. They have a well balanced team with some quality players. So, Arsene Wenger will have to focus a lot on Europe this time in the group stage.

Of course, in the qualifier, Arsenal played very well and defeated FC Twente convincingly. So, it seems that this time, Arsene Wenger is more confident in Europe. OF course, they need to focus on the EPL at this moment. Arsenal is going to play against Newcastle United this weekend. This is a must win game for them.

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