Fabregas just cannot satisfy Arsenal coach WengerNovember 22nd, 2009 LONDON - He is everyone's idea of the perfect midfielder, but there is one man Cesc Fabregas cannot satisfy - coach Arsene Wenger. Wenger is the driving force, which propels Fabregas to ever higher levels of performance and achievement, and he has made it his mission to nurture the career of the young Spaniard from the day he persuaded him to move to north London six years ago, reports News of The World.
Wenger insists he has the best ever strike forceNovember 5th, 2009 more images
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LONDON - Arsene Wenger insists that he has the best ever strike force, a force that is better than when Thierry Henry wore the Arsenal shirt. "We've never had as many options on the creative side.
Arsenal's Wenger eyes Inter Milan striker BalotelliOctober 23rd, 2009 LONDON - Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is reportedly eyeing Inter Milan striker Mario Balotelli, who he says perfectly fits into his young team concept. According to reports, Arsenal officials watched the 20million pound-rated Balotelli during Milan's 5-0 win at Genoa last weekend, and they are certain to add another striker to the squad.
Wenger dumped Real riches to achieve dream of title win for ArsenalOctober 19th, 2009 LONDON - Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed that he had turned down a 10 million-pound a year offer from Spanish giants Real Madrid to pursue his dreams of winning the Champions League with Arsenal. According to reports, Madrid had approached Wenger with a 10million pound-a-year offer last summer, but he felt duty bound to stay with the Gunners where he earns half that amount.
Wenger accuses Alan Wiley of being over-friendly with Man U starsOctober 17th, 2009 LONDON - Turning up the heat on the Manchester United-Alan Wiley controversy, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has accused Wiley of being over-friendly with some Old Trafford stars. Wenger was referring to the incident during United's 2-2 draw against Sunderland on October 3, where Wiley was seen calling Man U striker Wayne Rooney by his nickname 'Wazza'.
Sol Campbell eyes return to ArsenalOctober 7th, 2009 LONDON - Sol Campbell has spoken to Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger about returning to the club. Campbell, 35, walked out last month after just one game, despite signing a five-year 40,000-pound-a-week deal, reports The Sun.
Arshavin will become Gunners' all-time great: WengerOctober 3rd, 2009 LONDON - Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger reckons that striker Andrey Arshavin can become a Gunners' legend and believes that he has the capability to guide the club to glory.I love Arshavin because he has things that are just down to him. He is an intelligent player and he looks like he is a shrewd street player because he creates something always in unexpected situations," The Sun quoted Wenger, as saying.
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.
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.
"This is Man U's Thierry Henry moment," says WengerAugust 29th, 2009 LONDON - Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has said that in the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United are facing the same trauma as Arsenal did, when Thierry Henry left the club in 2007. "Thierry was, in the end, a personality that had a big weight in the team.
Wenger hails team spirit after routing Everton 6-1August 18th, 2009 LONDON - Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has hailed Arsenal's special team spirit after routing Everton 6-1 in Saturday's Premier League opener. The score proved Wenger's decision to sell striker Emmanuel Adebayor and centre-back Kolo Toure to Manchester City as a right one.
'European Super League will be reality in 10 years,' says WengerAugust 18th, 2009 LONDON - Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes that the idea of a European Super League could be a reality in 10 years' time, as he felt that the growing number of clubs could not be accomodated by the Champions League alone. Wenger said that he has nothing against Europe's elite competition in its current format, but he envisaged a time when a more exclusive trophy could be on offer.
Wenger hopes to win title with ArsenalAugust 14th, 2009 LONDON - Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has said that he can win the Premier League title again with Arsenal, and that is the reason why he turned down an offer from Real Madrid. "I felt if I left I would have in some way betrayed my beliefs.
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.
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