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Wenger ’surprised’ by Van Persie’s international call

Nov 6th, 2010 | Source: Arsenal Brunei Blog | Category: Latest Arsenal blogs

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



Warnock tips Gibbs to replace Cole for England

Nov 6th, 2010 | Source: Arsenal Brunei Blog | Category: Latest Arsenal blogs

Stephen 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 blogs

Sol 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 blogs

Arsenal 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 blogs

Arsene 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 blogs

Arsenal 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 blogs

Arsenal 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 blogs

Theo 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 blogs

Waste 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 blogs

Ahead 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