Arsenal and Netherlands could be destined for a club versus country row after injured forward Robin van Persie was included in the country’s squad for a friendly against Turkey on November 17.Van Persie is currently recovering from an ankle injury and
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Wenger ’surprised’ by Van Persie’s international call
Nov 6th, 2010 | Source: Arsenal Brunei Blog | Category: Latest Arsenal blogsWarnock tips Gibbs to replace Cole for England
Nov 6th, 2010 | Source: Arsenal Brunei Blog | Category: Latest Arsenal blogsStephen Warnock is tipping Arsenal’s Kieran Gibbs will take over England’s left-back role from Ashley Cole in the future, even though that scuppers his own chances of representing his country.Warnock, 28, was named in the squad for last month’s Euro 2012
Campbell keen to prove fitness for Arsenal return
Nov 6th, 2010 | Source: Arsenal Brunei Blog | Category: Latest Arsenal blogsSol Campbell is hoping to prove his fitness in time for an emotional and sentimental return to Arsenal with Newcastle on Saturday.In an interview with ESPNsoccernet, the former Arsenal star said: “I have been out for a month with injury but have started
Arsenal vs West Ham United - Preview
Oct 30th, 2010 | Source: Arsenal Brunei Blog | Category: Latest Arsenal blogsArsenal will be without left-back Kieran Gibbs for the visit of Barclays Premier League bottom club West Ham after the England defender suffered knee ligament damage in the Carling Cup win at Newcastle.Goalkeeper Manuel Almunia (elbow), defender Thomas
Wenger confirms Gibbs blow
Oct 30th, 2010 | Source: Arsenal Brunei Blog | Category: Latest Arsenal blogsArsene Wenger has confirmed defender Kieran Gibbs will be out of action for several weeks with a medial knee ligament strain.Gibbs had to be substituted after 18 minutes of the 4-0 Carling Cup victory at Newcastle on Wednesday after a collision with
Wenger: Walcott too quick for his own good
Oct 30th, 2010 | Source: Arsenal Brunei Blog | Category: Latest Arsenal blogsArsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes Theo Walcott’s injury problems could be related to the mistimed tackles on him caused by his searing pace.Walcott turned in a fine individual display as he helped himself to a double in the Gunners’ 4-0 Carling Cup
Can Arsenal Be Serious Title Contenders This Season?
Oct 20th, 2010 | Source: Arsenal Brunei Blog | Category: Latest Arsenal blogsArsenal had a shaky start to the 2010-11 Premiership season with the defeat at home to West Brom having the Arsenal fans worrying if it was going to be another one of those seasons. Many have already written off Arsenal as real title contenders with
Arsenal’s probable starting 11 vs Birmingham
Oct 16th, 2010 | Source: Arsenal Brunei Blog | Category: Latest Arsenal blogsTheo Walcott and the big Dane, Bendtner, return to the squad after their long injury. This could be a major boost to the attacking options with Dutch striker, Robin van Persie, still out injured. Hopefully we could see the best form of Walcott like his
Arsenal vs Birmingham City Preview
Oct 16th, 2010 | Source: Arsenal Brunei Blog | Category: Latest Arsenal blogsWaste not, want not.The majority of Arsenal fans will have spent the international break quietly smouldering. Their team went into that massive game at Chelsea a fortnight ago in need of an inspiration injection.In the previous two Premier League games,
Capello’s Jack Wilshere England Dilemma
Oct 12th, 2010 | Source: Arsenal Brunei Blog | Category: Latest Arsenal blogsAhead of tonight’s crucial Euro 2012 qualifier against Montenegro, the topic dominating discussion around the England camp has been the role to be played of Jack Wilshere. Part of the under-21 side who secured a first leg 2-1 lead over Romania on