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It has been quite a remarkable turnaround for Arsene Wenger’s side. Six wins from their last six Premier League games has moved the Gunners into third spot in the league, ahead of rivals Tottenham Hotspur, and into an automatic Champions League place as we approach the latter stages of the season. There is no doubt…
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Everton host top-four hopefuls Arsenal in the Premier League on Wednesday, with the Goodison Park club hopeful their side can continue a good run of form of late. Everton have improved since the turn of the year, and the Toffees had gone nine games without defeat before losing 3-0 to Liverpool in the Merseyside derby…
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A London derby on Saturday sees Arsenal and Fulham do battle at the Emirates Stadium; The Gunners will be keen to keep pressure on the sides above them in the quest for Europe, whilst the visitors will want to avoid being sucked into a relegation scrap. Arsenal have put a slow start to the season…
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Eden Hazard, one of the biggest young talent's in Europe, has perked the ears of big guns Manchester City, Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool by revealing this will be his last season at French club Lille. The 20-year-old attacking midfielder has sparked an early transfer frenzy after revealing to French newspaper L'Equipe that he is ready…
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Arsenal - arsenal.comArsenal boss Arsene Wenger may recall Thomas Vermaelen for Tuesday’s home Champions League clash with Marseille. The Belgian defender continued his comeback with a substitute appearance in the 5-3 win over Chelsea on Saturday and may replace Laurent Koscielny at the heart of the defence. However, Jack Wilshere, Abou Diaby (both ankle), Kieran…
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Arsenal - arsenal.comArsenal racked up yet another victory last night as they overcame Bolton 2-1 in the Carling Cup, whilst they were also boosted by the return of Thomas Vermaelen. The Belgium international completed 85 minutes for the Gunners and has placed himself firmly in contention to face Chelsea at the weekend, although that may…
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Arsenal - arsenal.comArsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen has committed his future to the club by signing a new long-term contract. The 25-year-old centre-back is currently out injured with an ankle problem but is expected to return within the next month. The Belgium skipper was also sidelined for a large part of last season with an Achilles…
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Arsenal’s injury crisis continues to grow after Aaron Ramsey was ruled out of Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund. The 20-year-old limped out of training with an ankle injury this morning and did not travel with the rest of the squad to Germany. Ramsey joins Jack Wilshere, Tomas Rosicky, Abou Diaby and Thomas Vermaelen…
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Arsenal skipper Robin Van Persie does not want Arsenal to hide behind excuses of a depleted squad amid the ongoing crisis at the Emirates Stadium. There has been speculation that the influential Dutchman could be next to jump ship at Arsenal after becoming increasingly frustrated about the lack of quality in the side. One thing…
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Arsenal centre-back Thomas Vermaelen finally shed light on his injury by confirming he does not stand a chance of playing again in the current campaign, though is hoping to make a clean comeback when the pre-season starts, most probably July. 25-year-old defender received an achilles injury blow in September, during Belgium's Euro 2012 qualifier and…
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Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen will definitely miss the remainder of season 2010/2011 after he picked up an Achilles injury during Belgium's Euro 2012 qualifier against Turkey in September. Belgium international went through an operation this January which obviously prevented the 25-year-old from making a long anticipated comeback, as he was expected to be a out…
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Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen will undergo surgery on his Achilles tendon in Sweden on Tuesday and will be out of action for a further six weeks. Vermaelen, 25, has not played for the Gunners since 28 August after picking up the injury playing for Belgium. "It's a little tendon beside the Achilles tendon which is…