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Arsenal (The Gunners) | Special Thread
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Kama tunalala hii gemu!!
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Akpooom...Penalty
Refa wa hovyo kabisa huyu..
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Ngoma imelala hii...
Dakika ya 90
Arsenal 1-0 Monaco
Dakika ya 90
Arsenal 1-0 Monaco
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Arsenal 0-1 Monaco
Arsenal 0-1 Monaco
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Alexis, Debuchy and Chambers: How did Arsenals new boys do?
By Eurosport 13 hours ago Pitchside Europe
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With all three of Arsenal's outfield signings in action on day two of the Emirates Cup, we sent Tom Adams to Emirates Stadium to analyse each player's performance.[REPORT: FALCAO GIVES MONACO WIN OVER ARSENAL]
ALEXIS SANCHEZ
The expectation: Superstardom.
Sanchez rates as one of Arsene Wenger's most exciting signings of the past 20 years and a fan-base reared on Dennis Bergkamp, Thierry Henry and Robin van Persie is desperate for the Chile international, brought to the club from Barcelona for £32 million, to etch his name into Arsenal history alongside his predecessors. Sanchez was purchased as a lightning-quick and versatile forward, who would either perform on the right of the attack as he did for Barcelona, or through the centre as he more often does for his national team, and in spells for both Barca and Udinese. Sanchez has been purchased to add an element of magic and penetration to an Arsenal attack lacking a true attacking talisman.
The reality:
Having made a bright yet brief debut against Benfica in the central striker's role, Sanchez moved to the right to accommodate Olivier Giroud and promptly saw the Frenchman waste two of his perceptive passes early on. Sanchez looked to move the ball quickly and venomously and supplied the kind of cultured passes that Theo Walcott cannot. However, with Monaco proving rather more tricky than Benfica, his enthusiastic first-half contribution produced little in terms of decisive end product, even if a couple of clever flicks drew gasps from the crowd.
Arsenal immediately looked a more dangerous proposition when he moved to a central role at half-time, with Giroud coming off, as Sanchez sometimes took on the false nine brief, dropping off the front into deep or wide positions, and sometimes played on the last shoulder, looking to run in behind. He also held his own in the air, winning two early aerial battles against Monaco's centre-backs, and then wasted a fine opportunity as he thrashed the ball wide from a pass from Santi Cazorla. But that was the best chance to come his way before Chuba Akpom took his place in attack with 16 minutes remaining.
Our verdict:
Give him a proper go through the middle.
MATHIEU DEBUCHY
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The expectation:Meet the new boss, same as the old boss. Bar a notable dip in form in the 2012-13 season, Bacary Sagna was the very model of consistency for Arsenal and a solid Wenger consigliere - a man to rely on, a man to to do the dirty work, even if he spoke at a barely perceptible whisper. To many, his loss to Manchester City and the subsequent recruitment of Debuchy from Newcastle ranks as a minor downgrade. Not that Didier Deschamps would agree, preferring the younger, debonaire Debuchy for France. Though something has been made of Debuchy's attributes in the air compared to Sagna, and a cautious few expect an improvement on his predecessor, most would merely hope the line of succession remains unbroken in terms of applied consistency, and Debuchy represents more of the same.
The reality:
Pretty much what you would expect. Debuchy just makes sense in this Arsenal team. He slotted in quickly and comfortably and was a solid presence in the first half. The Frenchman did not demonstrate the dynamism shown by youngster Hector Bellerin 24 hours previously, but in Lucas Ocampos he was presented with a dangerous opponent and he also dropped in to help deal with Falcao on occasion.
In the second half he executed a successful yet rather inadvisable bodyswerve in his own box to slip between two Monaco players, but it was a showy moment otherwise out of keeping with a disciplined performance.
Our verdict:
Slipped in seamlessly for Sagna.
CALUM CHAMBERS
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The hope:Retiring South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis was described this week as a Jack of all trades and a master of all too, such were his accomplishments with the bat, the ball and in the field. Arsenal will be delighted if, in the teenage Chambers, they have another sportsman divested with three such prominent strings to his bow. Wenger talked up the £16m recruit from Southampton's ability to play as a centre-back, right-back and central midfielder upon his arrival but in truth immediate expectations should be more cautious for a player who has played fewer than 20 league games. Dependable back-up in the two defensive positions will do for now, given Arsenal's paucity of options at the back.
The reality:
Very encouraging. After a promising yet rather uneventful first outing of the weekend against Benfica, Sunday's match against Monaco was a much more stringent test of the young man's credentials, pitting him as it did against the ruthless Falcao, making his first start since suffering a serious knee injury in January. Senior partner Laurent Koscielny was the man responsible for Falcao's goal as the striker was left unmarked and Chambers produced an impressively composed performance in the first half before he was substituted at the break. Alert to danger and moving confidently across the turf at centre-back, he also took the ball out of defence with the assurance of a man who learned his trade in midfield, even if he tried a few too many long balls for Giroud.
Our verdict:
Much to be encouraged by.
https://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blog...uchy-chambers-did-arsenal-boys-182332617.html
By Eurosport 13 hours ago Pitchside Europe
View gallery
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With all three of Arsenal's outfield signings in action on day two of the Emirates Cup, we sent Tom Adams to Emirates Stadium to analyse each player's performance.[REPORT: FALCAO GIVES MONACO WIN OVER ARSENAL]
ALEXIS SANCHEZ
The expectation: Superstardom.
Sanchez rates as one of Arsene Wenger's most exciting signings of the past 20 years and a fan-base reared on Dennis Bergkamp, Thierry Henry and Robin van Persie is desperate for the Chile international, brought to the club from Barcelona for £32 million, to etch his name into Arsenal history alongside his predecessors. Sanchez was purchased as a lightning-quick and versatile forward, who would either perform on the right of the attack as he did for Barcelona, or through the centre as he more often does for his national team, and in spells for both Barca and Udinese. Sanchez has been purchased to add an element of magic and penetration to an Arsenal attack lacking a true attacking talisman.
The reality:
Having made a bright yet brief debut against Benfica in the central striker's role, Sanchez moved to the right to accommodate Olivier Giroud and promptly saw the Frenchman waste two of his perceptive passes early on. Sanchez looked to move the ball quickly and venomously and supplied the kind of cultured passes that Theo Walcott cannot. However, with Monaco proving rather more tricky than Benfica, his enthusiastic first-half contribution produced little in terms of decisive end product, even if a couple of clever flicks drew gasps from the crowd.
Arsenal immediately looked a more dangerous proposition when he moved to a central role at half-time, with Giroud coming off, as Sanchez sometimes took on the false nine brief, dropping off the front into deep or wide positions, and sometimes played on the last shoulder, looking to run in behind. He also held his own in the air, winning two early aerial battles against Monaco's centre-backs, and then wasted a fine opportunity as he thrashed the ball wide from a pass from Santi Cazorla. But that was the best chance to come his way before Chuba Akpom took his place in attack with 16 minutes remaining.
Our verdict:
Give him a proper go through the middle.
MATHIEU DEBUCHY
View gallery
.
The expectation:Meet the new boss, same as the old boss. Bar a notable dip in form in the 2012-13 season, Bacary Sagna was the very model of consistency for Arsenal and a solid Wenger consigliere - a man to rely on, a man to to do the dirty work, even if he spoke at a barely perceptible whisper. To many, his loss to Manchester City and the subsequent recruitment of Debuchy from Newcastle ranks as a minor downgrade. Not that Didier Deschamps would agree, preferring the younger, debonaire Debuchy for France. Though something has been made of Debuchy's attributes in the air compared to Sagna, and a cautious few expect an improvement on his predecessor, most would merely hope the line of succession remains unbroken in terms of applied consistency, and Debuchy represents more of the same.
The reality:
Pretty much what you would expect. Debuchy just makes sense in this Arsenal team. He slotted in quickly and comfortably and was a solid presence in the first half. The Frenchman did not demonstrate the dynamism shown by youngster Hector Bellerin 24 hours previously, but in Lucas Ocampos he was presented with a dangerous opponent and he also dropped in to help deal with Falcao on occasion.
In the second half he executed a successful yet rather inadvisable bodyswerve in his own box to slip between two Monaco players, but it was a showy moment otherwise out of keeping with a disciplined performance.
Our verdict:
Slipped in seamlessly for Sagna.
CALUM CHAMBERS
View gallery
.
The hope:Retiring South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis was described this week as a Jack of all trades and a master of all too, such were his accomplishments with the bat, the ball and in the field. Arsenal will be delighted if, in the teenage Chambers, they have another sportsman divested with three such prominent strings to his bow. Wenger talked up the £16m recruit from Southampton's ability to play as a centre-back, right-back and central midfielder upon his arrival but in truth immediate expectations should be more cautious for a player who has played fewer than 20 league games. Dependable back-up in the two defensive positions will do for now, given Arsenal's paucity of options at the back.
The reality:
Very encouraging. After a promising yet rather uneventful first outing of the weekend against Benfica, Sunday's match against Monaco was a much more stringent test of the young man's credentials, pitting him as it did against the ruthless Falcao, making his first start since suffering a serious knee injury in January. Senior partner Laurent Koscielny was the man responsible for Falcao's goal as the striker was left unmarked and Chambers produced an impressively composed performance in the first half before he was substituted at the break. Alert to danger and moving confidently across the turf at centre-back, he also took the ball out of defence with the assurance of a man who learned his trade in midfield, even if he tried a few too many long balls for Giroud.
Our verdict:
Much to be encouraged by.
https://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blog...uchy-chambers-did-arsenal-boys-182332617.html
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Thomas Vermaelen sold to Barca for £15M. No UCL, no decent players even Arsenal reject has rejected Manchester United. Don't tell me the swap deal, we weren't interested in swaping Smalling for TV anyway. Move on.
BTW, Arsenal to play Besiktas in UCL play-off. The first leg on Aug 19 or 20 in Turkey the replay a week later. Come on you Gooners!!!!
BTW, Arsenal to play Besiktas in UCL play-off. The first leg on Aug 19 or 20 in Turkey the replay a week later. Come on you Gooners!!!!
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wazee hapa mmeshikilia bomba. Timu za uturuki huwa zinacheza sana jihadi. Msishangae msiwepo, mbaya mnaanzia kwao.
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Deal poa sana. Safari hii we mean business!! Kama kocha amefikia hatua ya kutouza wachezaji wake kwa direct opponents wake, maana yake it's a new era! Hata tusiposhinda league, lakini yamaanisha kitu. Besiktas?? Wazuri, ila ningekuwa na hofu kama tungepewa Attretico Bilbao!! Wao Besiktas ndo wanajua kwamba safari yao imefikia ukingoni.
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TRANSFER GOSSIP
Manchester United have made a £55m bid for Real Madrid's 26-year-old midfielder Angel Di Maria. (Daily Express)
United will look to sign former Arsenal midfielder Alex Song, 26, from Barcelona if they fail to land Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal, 27. (Daily Express)
Manchester City are close to announcing the signing of Porto's French defender Eliaquim Mangala, 23, for £32m. (Daily Mail)
Borussia Dortmund say they will do all they can to keep midfielder Marco Reus, 25, at the club, despite interest from Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United. (Metro)
Former Arsenal midfielder Alex Song could move to Manchester United from Barcelona
Alberto Moreno, 22, will complete his move to Liverpool next week, but only after the Spanish left-back plays a last game for Sevilla against Real Madrid in the Uefa Super Cup in Cardiff. (Daily Mirror)
Atletico Madrid want to sign Tottenham Hotspur striker Roberto Soldado on loan, but Spurs would prefer a permanent deal for the 29-year-old Spaniard. (Daily Telegraph)
Tottenham are chasing £2m-rated Nigerian winger Moses Simon, 19, after watching him in both legs of Trencin's Europa League qualifier against Hull City. (Daily Mirror)
OTHER GOSSIP
Everton manager Roberto Martinez wants to give midfielder James McCarthy, 23, an improved contract after just one season at the club. (Liverpool Echo)
Former Liverpool forward Robbie Fowler has backed Daniel Sturridge, 24, to thrive for the Reds this season, despite the departure of strike partner Luis Suarez. (Daily Star)
Rodwell made only 26 appearances for Manchester City in two years at the club
Manchester United midfielder Shinji Kagawa, 25, says he will use the frustration of last season as a "trigger" to spur him on to gain more first-team appearances in the new campaign. (Daily Star)
New Sunderland signing Jack Rodwell, 23, says he would advise young English players to think very carefully before signing for his former club, Manchester City. (Daily Mirror)
Former Chelsea defender Frank Leboeuf says new Paris St-Germain centre-half David Luiz, 27, "forgets a huge amount of things" when he ventures forward. (Daily Mail)
BEST OF SOCIAL MEDIA
Spanish goalkeeper Pepe Reina, 31, says a final farewell to Liverpool fans on Twitter after completing his transfer to Bayern Munich.
AND FINALLY
Cristiano Ronaldo, 29, demonstrated his dedication to fitness by doing 15 clapping press-ups during a training session. (Metro)
Manchester United have made a £55m bid for Real Madrid's 26-year-old midfielder Angel Di Maria. (Daily Express)
United will look to sign former Arsenal midfielder Alex Song, 26, from Barcelona if they fail to land Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal, 27. (Daily Express)
Manchester City are close to announcing the signing of Porto's French defender Eliaquim Mangala, 23, for £32m. (Daily Mail)
Borussia Dortmund say they will do all they can to keep midfielder Marco Reus, 25, at the club, despite interest from Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United. (Metro)
Former Arsenal midfielder Alex Song could move to Manchester United from Barcelona
Alberto Moreno, 22, will complete his move to Liverpool next week, but only after the Spanish left-back plays a last game for Sevilla against Real Madrid in the Uefa Super Cup in Cardiff. (Daily Mirror)
Atletico Madrid want to sign Tottenham Hotspur striker Roberto Soldado on loan, but Spurs would prefer a permanent deal for the 29-year-old Spaniard. (Daily Telegraph)
Tottenham are chasing £2m-rated Nigerian winger Moses Simon, 19, after watching him in both legs of Trencin's Europa League qualifier against Hull City. (Daily Mirror)
OTHER GOSSIP
Everton manager Roberto Martinez wants to give midfielder James McCarthy, 23, an improved contract after just one season at the club. (Liverpool Echo)
Former Liverpool forward Robbie Fowler has backed Daniel Sturridge, 24, to thrive for the Reds this season, despite the departure of strike partner Luis Suarez. (Daily Star)
Rodwell made only 26 appearances for Manchester City in two years at the club
Manchester United midfielder Shinji Kagawa, 25, says he will use the frustration of last season as a "trigger" to spur him on to gain more first-team appearances in the new campaign. (Daily Star)
New Sunderland signing Jack Rodwell, 23, says he would advise young English players to think very carefully before signing for his former club, Manchester City. (Daily Mirror)
Former Chelsea defender Frank Leboeuf says new Paris St-Germain centre-half David Luiz, 27, "forgets a huge amount of things" when he ventures forward. (Daily Mail)
BEST OF SOCIAL MEDIA
Spanish goalkeeper Pepe Reina, 31, says a final farewell to Liverpool fans on Twitter after completing his transfer to Bayern Munich.
AND FINALLY
Cristiano Ronaldo, 29, demonstrated his dedication to fitness by doing 15 clapping press-ups during a training session. (Metro)
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Thomas Vermaelen: Arsenal agree £15m fee with Barcelona
Arsenal have agreed a fee of about £15m with Barcelona for the sale of captain Thomas Vermaelen.
The 28-year-old Belgium centre-back must now agree personal terms with the Catalan giants and pass a medical.
Vermaelen was a target for Manchester United but they ended their interest after refusing Arsenal's demand to receive a player as part of the deal.
The move to Barcelona is likely to be completed this weekend, ending Vermaelen's five-year stay in London.
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Wachezaji ndio wanataka kuondoka ,Wenger hataki aende ila hana ubavu kuzuia kumbuka tayari Bakari Sagna ameenda Manchester City
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Hiv Sagna aliuzwa kwenda Man. City au alikuwa mchezaji huru!
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