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Belgium picks top roster for game at Cleveland

Marouane Fellaini and Kevin Mirallas, teammates of American goalkeeper Tim Howard on Everton, were among the players picked by Belgium for its roster for a May 29 against the United States in Cleveland. Preparing for a World Cup qualifier against Serbia in Brussels on June 7, Belgium coach Marc Wilmots selected a star-filled roster that includes forward Christian Benteke, teammate...
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5 days ago  |  Discuss

Blues hold talks with Pellegrini camp

Each day we'll bring you the very latest tabloid rumors as the biggest clubs around splash the cash to bolster their rosters. True or not, they're always entertaining... Jose Mourinho has admitted he will leave Real Madrid this summer and has hinted he is on his way to Chelsea. Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul is on AC Milan's summer shopping list with the Italians lining...
Via Fox Soccer
April 18, 2013  |  Discuss

Arsenal v Everton preview

Arsenal midfielder Tomas Rosicky should return for Tuesday's Premier League home game against Everton after a hamstring injury, but goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski is a major doubt because of a rib injury. Centre-back Per Mertesacker returns from a one-match suspension against Norwich, so captain Thomas Vermaelen could again be on the bench while Nacho Monreal is expected to come...
Via Fox Soccer
April 15, 2013  |  Discuss

Luiz: Blues will bounce back

Arsenal midfielder Tomas Rosicky should return for Tuesday's Premier League home game against Everton after a hamstring injury, but goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski is a major doubt because of a rib injury. Centre-back Per Mertesacker returns from a one-match suspension against Norwich, so captain Thomas Vermaelen could again be on the bench while Nacho Monreal is expected to come...
Via Fox Soccer
April 15, 2013  |  Discuss

Arsenal v Reading preview

Arsenal have a number of injury problems as they prepare to host a Reading side under the management of new boss Nigel Adkins. Arsene Wenger will be without England duo Jack Wilshere (ankle) and Theo Walcott (hip/thigh). Midfielder Abou Diaby is also absent after being ruled out for nine months with anterior cruciate ligament damage in his left knee. Left-back Kieran Gibbs will...
Via Fox Soccer
March 29, 2013  |  Discuss

Pulis still committed to Stoke

Arsenal have a number of injury problems as they prepare to host a Reading side under the management of new boss Nigel Adkins. Arsene Wenger will be without England duo Jack Wilshere (ankle) and Theo Walcott (hip/thigh). Midfielder Abou Diaby is also absent after being ruled out for nine months with anterior cruciate ligament damage in his left knee. Left-back Kieran Gibbs will...
Via Fox Soccer
March 29, 2013  |  Discuss

Liverpool linked with Eriksen

Arsenal have a number of injury problems as they prepare to host a Reading side under the management of new boss Nigel Adkins. Arsene Wenger will be without England duo Jack Wilshere (ankle) and Theo Walcott (hip/thigh). Midfielder Abou Diaby is also absent after being ruled out for nine months with anterior cruciate ligament damage in his left knee. Left-back Kieran Gibbs will...
Via Fox Soccer
March 29, 2013  |  Discuss

Vermaelen not worried

Thomas Vermaelen has refused to comment on his situation at Arsenal, but insists he is 'not worried'. The Belgian stopper was dropped to the bench after Arsenal's derby defeat to Tottenham and he has had to watch as the Gunners have kept clean sheets in their last two games against Bayern Munich and Swansea. "Of course I want to play every game," he told Sky...
Via Fox Soccer
March 21, 2013  |  Discuss

Double loan deal boosts Yeovil

Cardiff captain Mark Hudson looks set to miss three to four weeks of action and may require surgery on his injured ankle. The 30-year-old defender was forced off at half-time in the Bluebirds' 1-1 draw with Derby with an ankle injury which forced him to miss the victory over Sheffield Wednesday. "There is a complication and that's something we are looking into,"...
Via Fox Soccer
March 18, 2013  |  Discuss

Szczesny: I don't want to leave

Cardiff captain Mark Hudson looks set to miss three to four weeks of action and may require surgery on his injured ankle. The 30-year-old defender was forced off at half-time in the Bluebirds' 1-1 draw with Derby with an ankle injury which forced him to miss the victory over Sheffield Wednesday. "There is a complication and that's something we are looking into,"...
Via Fox Soccer
March 18, 2013  |  Discuss

The Worst Cars Driven By A Footballer

Whether it’s a promotional stunt, a bit of Public Relations work or if the money and fame has simply went to their head, numerous footballers from all corners of the world have been spotted in what can only be called train wrecks on wheels. Today, however, we’re going to look away from the expensive and flashy cars, bought by footballers who are as useless as their cars as ugly...
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March 15, 2013  |  Discuss

Arsenal: Top Four Finish Still Alive For The Gunners

On Wednesday, Arsenal were the last English team to be knocked out of the UEFA Champions League despite beating Bayern 2-0 at the Allianz Arena. But, despite their efforts, they were unfortunately knocked out by the away goal rule. Barely 5 minutes into the match, Arsenal were ahead through the big Frenchman Olivier Giroud after pace man Theo Walcott stirred in a curvy cross to the...
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March 15, 2013  |  Discuss

Vermaelen: We owe it to Wenger

Arsenal captain Thomas Vermaelen feels he and his team-mates owe it to manager Arsene Wenger to give everything against Bayern Munich . The Gunners are on the brink of a Champions League exit after the first leg of the last-16 tie against Bayern at Emirates Stadium ended in a 3-1 defeat. But Vermaelen remains convinced his side can overturn that deficit to progress to the quarter...
Via Fox Soccer
March 13, 2013  |  Discuss

Vermaelen to Barcelona: A left-field twist on a typical transfer story

In the modern era of football, newspaper rumours linking an Arsenal player to Barcelona are not exactly alien. Alex Song and Cesc Fabregas have both recently been plucked from the regression of the Emirates while Robin Van Persie and Samir Nasri were both linked with making the move to eastern Spain before they headed to Manchester. It’s inevitable, as the season snakes towards...
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March 09, 2013  |  Discuss

Dagenham v AFC Wimbledon preview

Arsenal are without full-backs Bacary Sagna and Kieran Gibbs, but January signing Nacho Monreal is available to return against Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on Saturday. Monreal sat out the Bayern defeat after playing for Malaga in the Champions League group phase and he will likely replace Thomas Vermaelen at left-back, while Carl Jenkinson should come in on the right for Sagna...
Via Fox Soccer
February 22, 2013  |  Discuss

Arsenal v Aston Villa preview

Arsenal are without full-backs Bacary Sagna and Kieran Gibbs, but January signing Nacho Monreal is available to return against Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on Saturday. Monreal sat out the Bayern defeat after playing for Malaga in the Champions League group phase and he will likely replace Thomas Vermaelen at left-back, while Carl Jenkinson should come in on the right for Sagna...
Via Fox Soccer
February 22, 2013  |  Discuss

Reus, Navas on City's shopping list

Each day we'll bring you the very latest tabloid rumors as the biggest clubs around splash the cash to bolster their rosters. True or not, they're always entertaining... Borussia Dortmund's Robert Lewandowski could still sign for Manchester United this summer despite reports that the Poland striker is set for a switch to Bayern Munich. Gabby Agbonlahor has told fellow...
Via Fox Soccer
February 21, 2013  |  Discuss

Arsenal captain supports Wenger

Arsenal captain Thomas Vermaelen has been shocked by calls for Arsene Wenger's head and insists he remains the right man for the job. While a place in the Gunners' history books is assured, pressure is mounting on the Frenchman as, barring a miracle, the north Londoners' trophyless spell will stretch to an eighth successive season. Saturday's FA Cup exit to Blackburn...
Via Fox Soccer
February 21, 2013  |  Discuss

FA Cup fifth round preview

Originally posted on Top-soccer.com The Premier League clubs turn their attention to the FA Cup this weekend with five of the top six clubs still involved in the competition. Four of those play their fifth round ties with Chelsea playing their fourth round replay at home to Brentford after escaping with a 2-2 draw in the first encounter. Arsenal are still fighting for their first...
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February 15, 2013  |  Discuss

FA Cup fifth round preview

The Premier League clubs turn their attention to the FA Cup this weekend with five of the top six clubs still involved in the competition. Four of those play their fifth round ties with Chelsea playing their fourth round replay at home to Brentford after escaping with a 2-2 draw in the first encounter.Arsenal are still fighting for their first piece of silverware for seven years...
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February 15, 2013  |  Discuss

Santos makes loan move to Brazil

Arsenal defender Andre Santos has joined Gremio on loan until the end of the season. Santos, 29, moved to Arsenal from Fenerbahce in August 2011, but has failed to hold down a regular place in Arsene Wenger's first team. The form of Kieran Gibbs and the arrival of Nacho Monreal means the Brazilian left-back has made only six starts for the Londoners this season and he has now...
Via Fox Soccer
February 11, 2013  |  Discuss

Arsenal v Liverpool preview

Arsenal captain Thomas Vermaelen is available again following an ankle injury for Wednesday's Premier League clash with Liverpool. Theo Walcott, Jack Wilshere and Santi Cazorla are poised to return to the starting line-up after dropping to the bench for the FA Cup win at Brighton. Mikel Arteta (calf) and Francis Coquelin (hamstring) remain out, forward Gervinho is away at the...
Via Fox Soccer
January 29, 2013  |  Discuss

Wilshere will lead 'one day'

Jack Wilshere could become Arsenal's youngest starting captain on Saturday, but Arsene Wenger will not give him the full-time job just yet. Thomas Vermaelen handed Wilshere the armband when he was forced off injured during the midweek victory over West Ham, and the midfielder is likely to lead the side out for their FA Cup tie at Brighton. At 21 years and 26 days Wilshere is...
Via Fox Soccer
January 26, 2013  |  Discuss

De Gea gets Ferguson support

Jack Wilshere could become Arsenal's youngest starting captain on Saturday, but Arsene Wenger will not give him the full-time job just yet. Thomas Vermaelen handed Wilshere the armband when he was forced off injured during the midweek victory over West Ham, and the midfielder is likely to lead the side out for their FA Cup tie at Brighton. At 21 years and 26 days Wilshere is...
Via Fox Soccer
January 26, 2013  |  Discuss

Pardew 'enjoying' Toon pressure

Jack Wilshere could become Arsenal's youngest starting captain on Saturday, but Arsene Wenger will not give him the full-time job just yet. Thomas Vermaelen handed Wilshere the armband when he was forced off injured during the midweek victory over West Ham, and the midfielder is likely to lead the side out for their FA Cup tie at Brighton. At 21 years and 26 days Wilshere is...
Via Fox Soccer
January 26, 2013  |  Discuss
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