Arsenal forward confident of silverware
Arsene Wenger’s negotiations to retain the services of skipper Robin van Persie did not go ideally today but the club’s new forward Lukas Podolski is confident about the club’s silverware prospects in the near future. Podolski’s signing was confirmed towards the end of last month before he was even done playing in the Bundesliga with...
City trio determined to beat United again
Manchester City may not have enjoyed the most popular title celebration this week but that doesn’t bother the club’s players, who firmly believe that they can beat bitter rivals Manchester United to the crown next season. Carlos Tevez stole headlines earlier this week when he held up a ‘RIP Fergie’ sign given to him by...
Schweini: Blues have emotional edge
Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger has played down recent comments from Michael Ballack and Petr Cech that the Bundesliga side will have an emotional advantage as the host of Saturday’s UEFA Champions League final. Schweinsteiger could help Bayern win a maiden historic home Champions League final against Chelsea, with former Bayern and Blues midfielder Michael...
Mertesacker: English media not intrusive
Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker admits that the pace and physicality of English football is pressurizing for players from other parts of the world but argues that the media is not nearly as intrusive as portrayed at times. The English press is often criticized for exaggerating issues or taking statements out of context but Mertesacker, who...
Mertesacker: English media not intrusive
Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker admits that the pace and physicality of English football is pressurizing for players from other parts of the world but argues that the media is not nearly as intrusive as portrayed at times. The English press is often criticized for exaggerating issues or taking statements out of context but Mertesacker, who...
Defender: New Gunner will ease nerves
Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker is confident that the arrival of compatriot Lukas Podolski over the summer will go a long way in changing the team’s reputation as one that cracks easily under pressure. The Gunners’ fragile reputation is largely attributable to seven straight years without a trophy with a relatively inexperienced squad that has lost...
Wenger tips midfielder to bounce back
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger believes that the strong criticism unleashed at youngster Aaron Ramsey in recent weeks will only make the midfielder emerge as a stronger player. Wenger, who signed Ramsey from Cardiff City in 2008, has helped the Welshman gradually developed into one of the regulars in the Gunners side but despite the player’s...
Crestfallen striker rejects Real talk
AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has played down talk that he will be making a sensational return to La Liga by joining newly crowned Spanish champions Real Madrid this summer. Ibrahimovic, who recently voiced his intention to stay on at Milan until the end of his career, has cut a frustrating figure at the San...
Ten-men Spurs held at Villa
Emmanuel Adebayor scored from the penalty spot at the stroke of the hour but that was not enough for 10-men Tottenham Hotspur to claim all three points at Villa Park. Aston Villa, who have been dragged into an unlikely relegation battle in recent weeks, took the lead through Ciaran Clark in the 35th minute –...
Stellar Yaya puts City on verge of glory
Yaya Toure struck twice in the second half to help Manchester City claim a massive 2-0 win and take a huge step towards their first league title since 1968. In a match that was played with excellent spirit throughout, it took Toure 70 minutes to break the deadlock but it was well worth the wait...
Gunners held in controversial thriller
A late goal from Steve Morison helped Norwich secure a hard-fought 3-3 draw away to Arsenal, condemning the hosts to two costly dropped points in Arsene Wenger’s 900th match in charge. Yossi Benayoun opened the scoring in the second minute to celebrate his 32nd birthday in style but 10 minutes later, Wes Hoolahan punished Wojciech...
Gunner thrilled with ‘lifetime’ opportunity
Wojciech Szczesny has expressed his delight at being a regular in the Arsenal set-up nearly seven years after arriving at the club as a 15-year old with many dreams to fulfill. Szczesny, now 22, has been Arsenal’s number one since Lukasz Fabianski’s injury midway through last season and his emergence came at a critical time...
