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We don't shop at Mr Wengers bargain basement shop my dear chap.;):D

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Its closed down Den. He's been shopping in the high end shops recently :p::D

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FCUK? :D

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:D

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:)

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Shame you don't, the title drought might not have lasted so long...

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I know it was only a 'friendly' but.:D

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You know its going to end in tears in the end old boy.:bigcry::Yes::bigcry:

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I wonder how Monkey Moyes is feeling now that United have beaten Real Madrid, Liverpool, LA Galaxy and Roma as well as drawing with Inter Milan.

No no, Moyes was the right man for the job etc...

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Rodwell joins Sunderland

Published: 05 August, 2014
by Stuart Vose

OFFICIAL: Midfielder signs five-year contract.

Sunderland have completed the signing of midfielder Jack Rodwell from Barclays Premier League champions Manchester City.

The highly sought-after 23-year-old has penned a five-year deal on Wearside and joins for an undisclosed fee.

Rodwell rose through the ranks at Everton, making his debut at the age of 16 in a European tie against AZ Alkmaar in December 2007.

His league bow – as a substitute against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light – came three months later before the Southport-born midfielder went on to become a regular for the Toffees.

Rodwell, who has been capped on three occasions at senior level by England, made 109 appearances for Everton before joining Manchester City in summer 2012.

He spent two seasons at the Etihad Stadium, during which time he represented City in the UEFA Champions League as well as the Barclays Premier League and domestic cup competitions.

Welcome Jack :):):):)

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A very good signing in my book Dave.

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yes in my book to Den very happy with him signing :D:D:D

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We still need another decent forward.

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Colins going to miss out ;)

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Not sure we need him...but we need a defender

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He only needs a confidence boost. Considering Man Citys market rates Verm is a cheap wise investment.

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Well at least MU still have Tweedledum and Tweedledee available for those centre back positions.;):D

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Mangala, eventually.....😊

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:LOL:

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Obviously he wants to just warm the bench.

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Anythings better than playing for Liverpool :p:

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a bit too soon

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Yes the news did catch me by surprise.

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Webb was a brilliant referee. And Arsenal should sack Wenger.

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Are you on crack?

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Well Spurs have sacked 10 managers in 12 years so l don't think Spurs or its supporters can preach to Arsenal.

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No messing about with Arthur. A bull in a china shop comes to mind.... And I'm glad you noticed that Den. They ain't much better than us in that aspect, but it gets forgotten about.

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ooh, l have l touched a raw nerve. Arsenal is the same of stuff. It may be another five years before they win anything under whinger Wenger.

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l am not sure Southamptons latest signing is going to appease their increasingly unhappy fans.

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has the fantasy league been renewed?

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Usually we get a code from the head honchos of CF.

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omg pray for John Aldridge

#ynwa

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I like this, willingness to work from the bottom (being paid from spare change? :) )
http://www.squawka.com/news/bacary-s...r-city/153988?


“So I was thinking about it, so when the opportunity came I just chose the right one.

“I spent seven years in Arsenal and had a great time there but I wanted to start from the bottom again, to work hard again and I think I just chose the best city in England and even in Europe,” he added.

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:rofl:

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It's not even a full signing, just on loan. We don't seem to be spending, maybe keeping it back for wages? :shrug:

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Football's come a long way since Sensible Soccer, and I've no doubt I'll be getting thrashed as usual by one of my kids. The images of the grounds are impressive. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/foo..._campaign=1490

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Yes l am old enough to remember Sensible Soccer Mr P.:D

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Google translator

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Manchester United now favourites to land Thomas Vermaelen.

http://www1.skysports.com/football/n...omas-vermaelen

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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/foo...n-in-hunt.html

Barca are still interested. And Verms quality. I'd expect more than 10m plus clauses.

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a signing Man Utd fans will welcome no doubt

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https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/local/2014/08/6.gif

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Gareth Bale...

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...2014/08/38.jpg

http://www.realmadrid.com/noticias/2...o-de-la-semana

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...2014/08/39.jpg

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/footba...1#.U-PI0qOtyec

:shocked:

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United reserves beat City 4-1 tonight, James Wilson scored all 4 United goals he looks an exceptional talent. So much potential, hopefully he can get some time in the first team this season.

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Fourth Official ‏@FourthOfficial_ · 31s
Breaking: Vermaelen has agreed a €10.3m deal to sign for Barcelona (Various)

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Obviously he took the easy move.

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And Celtic have been re-instated back into the Champions League due to Legia fielding an ineligible player

http://www.theguardian.com/football/...a-legia-warsaw

There are plenty of illegible players in Poland (I'll have a 5 vowels please Carol), not usually ineligible ones ;)

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Good move to sell Vermaelen abroad.

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Arsenal face Besiktas in Champions League play-off.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28692066

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Quite a good fee as well I think.

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Easy? How has he taken the easy option?

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scared.

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The harder option in my book would have been to sign for MU as its a much more competitive league compared to La Liga which is a much easier option.

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pivotal roles but looking at the squad id be pushing for a DM first and foremost.

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na its fine. he'll feel the heat out there one way or another.

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Stats show it isn't "much" more competitive

http://worldsoccertalk.com/2013/10/1...ar-comparison/

I think it probably is more competitive in England these days but that's not due to our top two teams getting worse rather than rest of the league catching up

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Also the pressure at a club like Barcelona or Madrid is immense. They're very unforgiving fans. Fabregas found that out pretty quickly and he wasn't still performing pretty well....

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My prediction for the top 4

1st - Man City
2nd - Chelsea
3rd - Arsenal
4th Man Utd

Sorry Den. I had choice for 4th, with you and Man Utd, but because you are in europe, and they aren't, I put them ahead.

the other team vying for 4th was arsenal, only because if they finish there again, it will be renamed a wenger :).

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no way does Wenger need another year to have 4th renamed. he owned it. and now its a new era. a couple more signings and it'll be Arsenal 1st :p:

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:rofl:

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No need to say sorry dear chap as my top 4 did not include my beloved either.:)

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One for Cobby and Julian here as the poor souls have had it tough this summer.:)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28715811

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I liked it :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRqypM7jb5Y#t=22

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hahahahahahahahahahahahahahah

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I think arsenal can win it or get very close at least

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Gary reckons Arsenal lack strength and power, especially against the other top teams.


Article

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And l can forsee the same problems this season as well as its wonderful up to a point with their fancy dan football but steel and resolve are qualities that are needed as well and Arsenal lack these.

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Interesting.

Must admit, I see Chelsea as favourites 9though obviously want man city to win).

And agree on his comments with Arsenal..but suspect most people do...look pretty, lack a bit of dig.

Liverpool? Who knows, they could either surprise like last year, or struggle....but guess we will see.

And i say the same for Man Utd...just don't know which way they will go

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Well this does not bode well one day into the new season.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28730678

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:nutter:

https://twitter.com/SkyTimW/status/498409881331064832

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:D:D

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For me, shame there has to be a winner. Why can't we go back and have it so that if it ends a draw after 90 minutes teams share the shield for 6 months each?

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errrr.. no!

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One swallow does not make a summer my old marra.:)

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stunning :clap: :D

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Wish I could swear.

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a couple more signings... :D

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We shall see in the coming three weeks.:)

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the league lasts longer than that Den :D

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l am talking about the three weeks of the transfer market left my dear chap.

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Ahh...I thought you were still on about swallowing :)

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Giroud MOTM ? thats crazy but his goal was stunning :D

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Let's not have Arsenal getting too far ahead of themselves, here's a picture from 12 months ago.....

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Apart from the goal he never touched the ball..

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#BelieveInMoyes

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was there a reason why Man City fans didnt fill up allocation...

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...08/6.jpg:large

?

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Travel possibly? Virgin trains are notorious for being a bit tight when it comes to last train back to Manchester and if the game went to ET and/or penalties then fans would have missed it so they decided to stay home and watch it on TV instead.

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:shrug: strange.

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I went to see Arsenal at Old Trafford in the FA Cup a few years ago. It has a mad rush to get back in time for the last train to London, people packed onto it and were standing for the entire journey (i got a seat!). It's mad and that was a Saturday.

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After yesterday game Man City need an new defender.:D

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It wasn't as if that was our defence, did you see the players? :)

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Perhaps they are still in celebration mode old bean.;)

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They looked like your players and cost a fortune, Richards, clichey, kolorov, nestasich(sp)

Is the £32 mil for mangala 100% of the transfer or just the chunk paid to porto for their share.

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Boyata isn't a regular,nor is clichy at right back. nasty hasn't been a regular for awhile.

not sure about price..i thought it was total..but reports say that Porto got 30.5m euros for their share...so curious myself

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United sell out a 109,000 seater stadium in America, City can't sell 20,000 tickets for wembley...

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Newbie RB Chambers was thrown in as a CB for Arsenal. At HT Arsenal put in LB Monreal next to newbie RB Chambers as CB partners which means Arsenal finished the game with an entire backline of full backs.

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You would certainly have an advantage in London...I heard most of your season ticket holders live there :D

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A fact that is often overlooked is that Man U have always had a larger 'percentage' of season ticket holders living at Manchester post codes than City.

They only fill the City of Manchester stadium when the big teams come to town.:p: Many times last season when matches where televised there where loads of empty seats in the home stands.

It is the middle of the main holiday season and the cost of travel and uncertainty of being able to return on the day would be the main reasons for the empty seats at Wembley though.

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Nasty is still a good player, might even be of to arsenal if reports are to be believed.

Yes and their share is quite someway of 100%, can't remember exactly but porto owning 60% rings a bell

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also re yesterdays game. there was no deflection on Girouds shot

http://www.gfycat.com/UncomfortableRealBuck

:clap: :D

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Yes, some indicated it might be a bad keeper error...but look at the lob..hard to save a shot like that...never knew he had it in him

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i liked him at start...but he fell away...that said..several players did...so he might have picked up lescott habits of just getting rid of the ball..even if it is to the opposition :)

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Not had my email yet?

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:rofl:

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