"We Are Back" + Podolski to Arsenal?

Arsenal have the "spirit" and "belief" needed to succeed back in the dressing room thanks to their thrilling win at Stamford Bridge on Saturday according to the manager, Arsene Wenger. Scoring five goals away from home is an achievement against any side, but away to Chelsea, who conceded only 13 goals at home throughout the whole of last season is a fantastic confidence and morale booster for Wenger's team. The Frenchman said:

"If you have gone through what we have gone through since the start of the season, it's reassuring for me. The players have suffered, but that shows the belief and spirit is back."

"The spirit is great and all this together explains why the players reacted like that (after the final whistle). The spirit is strong and you feel that in the dressing room."

"The players are determined together and they want to play like we did against Chelsea. That encourages us to believe that we have the quality."

The Arsenal manager was also quick to praise his captain Robin van Persie for yet another superb display, scoring his 10th, 11th and 12th goals of the season at Chelsea to secure the win.

"He has exceptional class. He has scored 28 goals in 27 games in 2011. There are many factors why he is in such good form. He has experience, he is top quality and he's at the right age as well."

The side play Marseille on Tuesday in the Champions League group stages, and Wenger will be hoping to see the newly discovered spirit and belief on display again to secure a place in the later stages of the European competition.

A player whom Wenger may look to use in those later stages is FC Köln striker, Lukas Podolski. The German media are reporting that Arsenal have sent representatives to watch the former Bayern Munich attacker with the potential of a January swoop.

The 26 year-old, like van Persie is in top goalscoring form, having scored eight goals in 11 Bundesliga games for his club. Köln are not in the Champions League, so Podolski would not be cup-tied and would be eligible to contribute to Arsenal's European campaign if signed in the January transfer window.

The acquisition of an attacking player such as Podolski may seem strange considering the competition for places up front, with van Persie, Gervinho, Park and Chamakh all vying for places, however, the German international has becomes accustomed to playing out on the left wing for his country. Podolski's club have made it a priority to begin talks to extend his contract before Christmas of this year, with the players current deal expiring at the end of next season.

It is an interesting rumour, and with many others soon to follow as the January transfer window approaches, it looks like it could possibly be another busy transfer window for Arsenal. Then again, these kinds of rumours pop up every year...

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Chelsea 3-5 Arsenal Highlights Goals Video Premier League - 29 October 2011

Chelsea vs Arsenal Premier League Match:

English Premier League Match:
Chelsea vs Arsenal:
Date: 29 October 2011 - Time: 12:45 BST
Venue: Stamford Bridge, London

In what will be a huge derby match this weekend between two of the big London sides will be taking on place as Chelsea will be hosting Arsenal at Stamford Bridge and it will be interesting to see how this match goes about. Chelsea are playing some good football now but Arsenal's form is improving with everymatch they play. It always a great match when these two teams meet and this firworks can be axpected in this match as well.

Chelsea are having stuttering season and they will have to be more consistant as they are playing some sublime football of late, and it will be interesting to see how this match goes about. Arsenal are playing some good football in the league and their recent few performences have been nothing short of great.
Arsenal top player Robin Van Persi has been playing some well leading the team in style and he is scoring goals for fun at the moment.

TEAM NEWS:
Chelsea Team Squad: Cech; Bosingwa, David Luiz, Terry, Cole; Meireles, Mikel, Lampard; Mata, Torres, Sturridge.
Out: Essienn (knee), Hilario (flu).

Arsenal Team Squad: Szczesny; Djourou, Mertesacker, Vermaelen, Andre Santos; Song, Arteta, Ramsey; Gervinho, Van Persie, Walcott.
Out: Benayoun (ineligible), Diaby, Sagna, Wilshere, Gibbs
(Stomach). Test: Jenkinson (knee).

Match Result and Highlights
[ Chelsea 2-3 Arsenal ]
14' [1 - 0] F. Lampard
36' [1 - 1] R.v. Persie
45' [2 - 1] J. Terry
49' [2 - 2] A. Santos
49' [2 - 2] A. Santos
56' [2 - 3] T. Walcott



 

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West Brom vs Liverpool Live Stream Highlights - 29 October 2011

In the Premier League match we will have Liverpool traveling to face West Bromwhich Albion in what will be a very interesting match on the weekend, Liverpool are struggling for form in the league but with Luiz Suarez playing well they always have a threat going forward and this week they will be traveling to face West Brom in what will be an very exciting match on the wekend and you can tune in here to get the live updates and the match highlights which will be available shortly after the match is over.

West Brom are a team struggling for form big time, they also have a poor home record so it will be interesting to see how whther West Brom go out their and play some good football or not. West Brom have played 9 matches in the league and they have 11 point in the league table whicch see them on the 12 place in the league.

Liverpool on the other hand, have played 9 matches as well and they are currently on 15 points, which sees them on 6th place, they are definately out out of the title challenge and now will have to concentrate on finishing 4th in the league. THey will have to win these sort of matches to keep their momentum going.

ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
WEST BROMWHICH ALBION VS LIVERPOOL
Date: 29 October 2011 - Time: 17:30 BST

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Man United Goalkeeper To Be Sold in January

Manchester United will sell their 29 year-old Polish goalkeeper, Tomasz Kuszczak in a cut-price deal in January with it very clear that he will not see any first team football for United in the near future.

The purchases of David de Gea and Anders Lindegaard as well as the emergence of 21 year-old former United youth goalkeeper Ben Amos have left Kuszczak as the fourth choice goalkeeper, missing out on first team action, even in Carling Cup ties.

Since his arrival at Old Trafford in 2006, he has played only 61 times for United with only 32 of those appearances in the League. United have failed to sell the goalkeeper before because of their £4 million valuation of him but with his contract running out during 2012, Sir Alex Ferguson is prepared to place a lower price tag on Kuszczak to allow clubs such as West Brom reignite their interest in him.

The player himself is more than happy to leave the club, having already decided on his future in April when he said: "I'm definitely leaving the club. My time in Manchester is coming to an end. I've worked hard for five years, but I never played as much as I wanted. It's a shame the manager didn't really give me a chance. I always believed I can be Edwin Van Der Sar's successor. Unfortunately, Sir Alex has decided differently"


Despite owning three Premier League winners medals, United had to apply for special dispensation for all three as Kuszczak hadn't played enough times in the season to recieve a medal automatically. He has however, won two League Cup's with United as well as the UEFA Champions League in 2008 despite not playing a prominent part in the latter's squad.

Leaving Manchester United will surely be a very healthy career move for him, and would definitely allow the undoubtedly talented 'keeper's career to get back on track after five years of very few chances in the first team.

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Arsenal vs Bolton Carling Cup Highlights 25 October 2011

ARSENAL VS BOLTON WANDERERS CARLING CUP 2011

In the 2011-2012 League Cup match on 25 October 2011, on tuesday night we will have Arsenal taking on Bolton Wanderers in what will be a very exciting match for sure and it will be interesting to see how this match goes about.

Arsenal Wenger side has been playing so well of late and their 3 wins in the last 3 matches is the proof that Arsenal are getting back to full form after a very humble start to the season. Arsenal wenger has been saying that he will take this cup seriously and to be fair this is the only competitions where they have a genuine chance of winning with this squad.

Arsenal lost last season's league cup in the hands of Birmingham City, and Wenger siad in the press conference that, that defeat will hurt forever although he has been suggesting that Arsenal will go all out for all the competitions they are playing in.

Arsenal are coming into this match on the back of winning against Stoke City in the league match at home, It was Captain Marvel Robin Van Persie who managed to grab a great win for them as he scored two late goals to win the match for them.

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Aldershot Town vs Manchester United Carling Cup 2011 Highlights

         Manchster United looking to bounce back against Aldershot FC

In the Next match of the Carling cup we will have a wounded tiger Manchester United taking on Aldershot Town in what will be a very exciting match. Manchester United are coming into this match on the back of losing out agains city rivals Manchester City as they lost 6-1 at old trafford in what was a horrific match to date. They will be hoping to get their act together and get back to winning ways when they travel to face ALdershot Town FC in the midweek in a bid to qualify for the Carling Cup quarterfinals.

For sir Alex Ferguson it was the worst day in his footballing career, he said that their is this sense of embarresment after the derby and that will drive us through to the next level and as always under Sir Alex United have bounced back and this is the perfect oppertunity for them to get a good performence under their belt when they take on Aldershot.

Manchester United wont be fielding their full strenght squad as they will be resting some of the key players including the likes of Rooney and Nani and their will be chance give to the likes of Owen, Valencia, Park and Lindergaard.

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Gervinho Tells RVP to Stay with Arsenal

Arsenal "need" Robin van Persie to stay at the club. That is the view of summer signing Gervinho, and most probably the entire Arsenal fan-base, who have witnessed the Dutch striker slam in 10 crucial goals in just 13 appearances this season.

The 28 year-old scored the two goals which won Arsenal's game against Stoke on Sunday after coming on as a substitute to add to Gervinho's early goal, and the captain has had some very kind words said about him by his fellow goalscorer. Gervinho said:

"We always need our best players so a player like Robin, frankly, we need him to stay longer at the Club. It would give me pleasure if he stayed because I’ve just arrived and I would like him to stay so I can play with him a while longer."  

"He’s formidable and the team needs him. You always have to have leaders in the group and he’s one of the players who drags the team forward. He’s the captain and his role is to galvanise the group and he assumes the responsibility."

"He is good for us psychologically. He’s among the most experienced players on the pitch and when he enters the game he puts the opposition’s defence under pressure and that helps our game."

Van Persie's contract with Arsenal expires in 2012, and he has given no clear indication that he will sign an extension. The Netherlands international has repeatedly said that he is committed to the club, reiterating the long period of time he has already spent in London, however it is concerning that he has told the club to wait for him to make the vital decision.

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