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Player Focus: Michu

by Neil Ashton at Monday, Jan 7 2013 14:52
Player Focus: Michu Deep inside the Emirates Stadium last week, Arsene Wenger was talking about his scouting network ahead of Arsenal’s trip to Swansea in the FA Cup. He was aware of Michu during his spell at Rayo Vallecano, but admitted that the Spaniard was not on Arsenal’s radar at the end of last season...
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Player Focus: Jack Wilshere

by Neil Ashton at Monday, Dec 17 2012 12:27
Player Focus: Jack Wilshere Timing is everything. Arsenal fans needed a good news story and Jack Wilshere provided it over the weekend.As expressive as he is on the field, the little midfielder spoke openly about his plans to sign a new five-year contract at the Emirates. He is convinced Arsenal can win trophies, committing hi...
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Player Focus: Falcao

by Neil Ashton at Monday, Dec 10 2012 14:53
Player Focus: Falcao If Falcao is playing for a move to one of European football’s top clubs in the transfer window, the Atletico Madrid striker is timing his run perfectly. He shoots, he scores.On Sunday night the Colombian striker had five shots and scored five times during the 6-0 demolition of Deportivo La Cor...
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Team Focus: Arsenal

by Neil Ashton at Monday, Dec 3 2012 13:10
Team Focus: Arsenal The accepted spin from Arsenal’s PR machine is that Arsene Wenger is doing a grand job. Since he was appointed manager on October 1 1996, Arsenal have qualified for the Champions League every year (they have never won it, mind).Arsenal are rightly proud to have won three Premier League titles ...
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Player Focus: Fernando Torres

by Neil Ashton at Monday, Nov 26 2012 13:06
Player Focus: Fernando Torres Roberto Mancini revealed yesterday that he almost signed Fernando Torres for £50m from Liverpool in January 2011. What a lucky escape. Back then he was one of the most feared strikers in football, scorer of Spain's only goal in the final of Euro 2008 and everyone, including Manchester Cit...
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