Wenger hails Arsenal's goal hero Robin van PersieSeptember 30th, 2009 LONDON - Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has hailed his goal hero Robin van Persie whose 78th-minute strike broke the deadlock against Greek champions Olympiakos. "Thanks to him I don't need to splash cash.
Wenger turns down Arsenal's 50-million pound transfer fund offerSeptember 29th, 2009 LONDON - Gunners boss Arsene Wenger does not want to buy new players despite being handed over a 50 million pound transfer fund. The Arsenal manager has risked upsetting fans by insisting he wants to nurture his promising youngsters and develop homegrown talent rather than buying established talent, reports The Mirror.
Wenger set to become longest serving Gunners bossSeptember 29th, 2009 LONDON - Arsene Wenger is set to become the longest-serving manager in Arsenal's history. Wenger will break George Allison's record of 4,748 days at the helm - from June 1934, to May 1947 - on Thursday, but the Frenchman believes he still has plenty to prove, despite a stunning record of success.
Theo Walcott desperate to play against OlympiakosSeptember 28th, 2009 LONDON - Theo Walcott is so desperate to play that he has approached Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger to play him against Olympiakos tomorrow night at the Emirates. The Arsenal and England whizkid, 20, has yet to play because of a lower back injury, reports The Sun.
Gunners better team than Man U, City despite recent defeats: WengerSeptember 25th, 2009 LONDON - Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger reckons that the Gunners are a better team than arch rivals Manchester United and Manchester City despite their recent defeats to both the sides and said that they would strike back to lead the Premier League. "There is a belief after the games that we are stronger.
Do not to abuse Adebayor, Wenger asks Arsenal fansSeptember 12th, 2009 LONDON - Arsene Wenger has pleaded with Arsenal fans not to abuse Manu Adebayor. Manchester City's 25 million pounds strike ace faces his old club for the first time at Eastlands today, and Gunners boss Wenger said: "I want all our former players to be respected."
"They have done fantastic things for us and they should get our full respect for that," The Sun quoted him, as saying.
Wenger to get Man U dug out sending off apologyAugust 31st, 2009 LONDON - Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will receive an apology today from referees chief Keith Hackett over his dismissal during the Gunners' 2-1 loss to Manchester United. The Arsenal boss was forced to stand among Manchester United fans for the final 30 seconds after fourth official Lee Probert complained that he had kicked a water bottle.
Transfer claims by Spanish clubs are damaging football: WengerAugust 22nd, 2009 LONDON - Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has said that outrageous transfer claims by Spanish clubs are damaging football. A power struggle at Barcelona between president Joan Laporta and his former No 2 Sandro Rosell has seen both men targeting Gunners midfield star Cesc Fabregas.
Arsenal ready to pay eight million pounds for Bordeaux ace ChamakhAugust 11th, 2009 LONDON - Arsenal FC manager Arsene Wenger has offered eight million pounds for Bordeaux strike ace Marouane Chamakh. Although Chamakh only has a year left on his contract, a Bordeaux insider said Wenger is in for a nasty shock as the French club is holding out for 10 million pounds.
Arsenal's Wenger keen to rope in Patrick Viera from Inter-MilanAugust 1st, 2009 LONDON - Arsenal FC manager Arsene Wenger has not ruled out the extraordinary prospect of bringing back former club captain Patrick Vieira, 33, from Inter Milan. Viera left Arsenal four years ago after a successful penalty in a shoot-out win over Manchester United at the Millennium Stadium.
We can replace Adebayor: WengerJuly 19th, 2009 LONDON - Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger said he has enough replacement for Togo international Emanuel Adebayor, who signed for Manchester City for a 25 million pound transfer fee. Wenger is now pinning hopes on his younger squad and feels he has quite a few attacking options.
Arsenal can do without Adebayor: WengerJuly 4th, 2009 LONDON - Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has assured that he wont stand in star striker Emmanuel Adebayor's way if he wants to quit the Gunners. Wenger also revealed that if Adebayor leaves Arsenal, he has a back up in the form of Marouane Chamakh, who currently plays for the French club, Bordeaux.
Barca gets Wenger hot under the collar by tapping FabregasJuly 3rd, 2009 LONDON - Barcelona last night risked the wrath of Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger by publicly tapping-up Cesc Fabregas. Barca president Joan Laporta blatantly invited Fabregas to demand a move to the Nou Camp.
Obama inspires ArsenalJune 28th, 2009 LONDON - US President Barack Obama has become a significant talisman in Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger's team talks in their quest to end their four-year run without a trophy. Dutch striker Robin van Persie, who is also fascinated by Obama's incredible success, admits he is trying to copy the great man's demeanour, reports News of The World.
Real Madrid reveals why its several talks failed to woo WengerJune 6th, 2009 LONDON - Spanish football giant Real Madrid's president Florentino Perez has revealed that he had held numerous talks with Arsenal Manager Arsene Wenger, as the Frenchman was his primary target to replace Juande Ramos at the Bernabeu stadium next season. "From the beginning we have worked on two possibilities - Wenger and Pellegrini," The Sun quoted Floerntino Perez, as saying.
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