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Mourinho is definitely back eh

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That was boring. Has defending returned to the Premier League? If so I don't like it.

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You must have expected it with Mourinho returning?

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Well that was a boring match but ill settle for a point

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I really can't figure out what Arsene can see in Cabaye. Brilliant introduction to English Football followed up by a less than average 40 games. It's not just Cabaye either though because Ben Arfa is often touted to be much better than he actually is. He's inconsistent and so overrated its a joke. Run run run and out of play...repeat for 90 minutes. They seem to be handing out the world class title to about anyone these days.

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Defending can make a return to Newcastle anytime.

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23845449
I think Moyes wants to write the rule book according to him.

Penalty every 30 minutes for man Utd.

Opposition has a player sent off by halftime if Man utd haven't scored 5 goals by then, and another player sent off for every 10 minutes after that. When it is down to just goalkeeper (See rule 36 re Moyes time, extending the game until Man Utd score 2 goals more than opposition) then it goes to penalties, keeper must play with one leg tied up.

Probably more I could think of :D

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Well l do as its better then some of the clownish defending we have seen thus so far.

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Tactically and defensively it was excellent.

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Didn't see the United penalty shouts, but was pleased Cole got nothing. He went on for another 2 or 3 steps before going down. I'm shocked he wasn't booked for diving.

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I agree on all points

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Rooney to stay at Man Utd.

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Cabaye offers something different from midfield. He has a bit of bite to his game and is able to shoot, something we haven't got. we're also short on numbers and he looks a decent shout tbh. I haven't followed Newcastle to comment on consistency, is it a case of him not being able to carry the team week in week out? do you reckon he'd be a different player at Arsenal because of the quality around him? Pardew cannot call Cabaye world class at this moment in time, the transfer is a somewhat gamble. it reminds me a little of the Arteta transfer. Arteta wasnt always world class for Everton but you knew he had quality.

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Arsenal could indeed make him look a better player but Wenger needs to get him playing more good games than bad ones. We seem to get stuck with one good game in 20 from him. If Arsenal are going to pay £20 million for him then it's one of the worst transfers of the summer but around the £12 million mark for a player that becomes as good as his first season then you have one of the best signings of the summer.

The actual problem now is getting Yohan Cabaye out of Newcastle for less than £20 million, papers claim Cabaye will force his way out and force Ashley to lower the asking price by refusing to play, they're so wrong. Mike Ashley will let Cabaye rot in the reserves before he's made a fool of and continue to fine him. Cabaye should have known better than to play Mike Ashley.

On topic of this I'd like to thank Carlos Tevez for paving the way for players to do what they fancy when they want to move elsewhere, real professionalism by Carlos. Cabaye and now Bale seemingly.

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If rotting in the reserves is Ashley's plan who'll look the bigger fool when he leaves on a free at the end of the season.

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Cabaye when he realizes his contract still has 2 years left to run at that point.

Factor in his desire for wanting to play in next year's world cup and that's checkmate for Mike again. Cabaye has 2 options, apologize to Newcastle and the fans or pray Arsenal will pay up.

This is the story of a football club being ridden to hell, we don't like it and there's nothing we can do about it except sit back and watch the whole thing burn to the ground, welcome to Newcastle United, the most dysfunctional club in England.

Cabaye brought this upon himself, Don't get me wrong, if Arsenal suddenly bid for me I'd want to get away from the fire asap but the way he's went about it has been terrible. Representatives were apparently in London last night to discuss a £16 million deal, take that with a pinch of salt though. Papers say £20 million then £16 million but the only man in the country that knows anything (Mike Ashley) never says a word..

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Adz I think TD meant by throwing Cabaye in the reserves he'll have the right to get out of his contract at the end of the season.

on WC2014. Cabaye will have chances to impress during friendlies. Cabaye does have options but he will have to stay strong if he wants to take this path.

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Yohan Cabaye has nothing in his contract about first team football, no Newcastle player does or likely will in the near future. So unless the FA for whatever reason have made a new rule stating any player that does not play has a right to leave when he fancies then he'll be waiting his 3 years.

The only clause in Cabaye's contract is a £34 million buy out clause.

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The FA haven't it's European law and it's been around a while, the concept of rotting in the reserves no longer exists, don't play him and he can go on a free although I seem to recall something about him having to pay up the rest of his contract first, in this case though with no transfer fee to pay the signing club would happily cover that and more with a bumper signing on fee.

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What about having him sit on the bench. Completely in the dark about such law but what happens if said player refuses to play?

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He'll just keep on being fined if he refuses to play and those matches shouldn't form part of the percentage that entitles him to leave on a free, same as they didn't for Tevez. I think the bench will be ok as he's been selected but he'll be a disruptive presence being around the squad on matchday, better to get shot of imo for as much as the club can get to a French team if possible, that's the only moral high ground available to your club here, not to sell him to the club that's turned his head.

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Yeah if the whole thing spun out of control Cabaye probably could leave next year much cheaper. Arsenal are probably done with this anyway as they're not, rightly, going to go as high as £20 million for Cabaye so Newcastle have to hope PSG do but latest rumours are they pulled out for the same reason. Unless Newcastle cave in he'll stay there. I would rather Arsenal got Di Maria and such anyway.

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PSG wont go for Cabaye. Monaco are going in for Geoffrey Kondogbia.

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I would rather go for Kondogbia than Cabaye...

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I'd rather Fellaini and Sakho. 2 powerhouses :(

tbh I can somewhat understand the interest in signing Flamini and Cabaye, moving Sagna etc. but theres no getting around Arsenal needing a quality AM that can play across the field, a CF and GK.

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Guillem Balague & Gerry Armstrong on Revista De La Liga...

On Bale. Tottenham pee'd off that RM and RM sponsors moved forward selling shirts, erecting stage and Bale and Perez were together in Marbella so Levy halted talks and moved the 'goalposts'. RM have now adjusted their offer too. RM don't want to break Ronaldos record fee because Ronaldo has raised concerns.

RM are right to be annoyed its taking soo long but from Tottenhams point of view you can somewhat understand they want to sort their own business out before this is signed off so they dont get ripped by the clubs their buying from.

Speaking of other RM players. Di Maria interest from Arsenal. Ozil interest from England. Theres no concrete interest but Balague feels RM will go in for Suarez if players are lost and to replace Higuain.

Ozil at the weekend was subbed, went straight down the tunnel got changed and got on the coach and moaned. Di Maria and Ozil want to stay at RM. RM want to give Isco more time to play which will limit others. If they go for Suarez then they will want to fund it from sales.

On Mata. Jose wants him to stay at Chelsea. Atletico Madrid reckon Chelsea will sell. The player feels unwanted.

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I really hope we put a bid in for Ozil. I don't know why Madrid would want to sell him, i think he is top quality.

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Thanks. Had no idea this could happen. The situation just got a whole lot more confusing now. I agree with others though I could see Mike flogging him to PSG for half the price he demanded from Arsenal. Mike Ashley might be grinning but if he fails to move and suddenly starts playing again what kind of reception will he receive. But you're right it's better to get rid asap. I don't care if he goes though. I get annoyed when players are rated higher than they are. Especially annoyed when it's our own and some fans worship him like a god.

Just another normal day on tyneside.

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:shocked::D

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the game was why I didn't want mourinho...i am not a fan of his style of play

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Calm down thenry as perhaps you are reading too much into that.:)

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But he wins trophy's Colin and that's why he is wanted by many big clubs.

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Time to do a professional job Arsenal. Job isn't done yet.

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So did rafa, but you got rid of him.

I have said many a time, i want to enjoy the games i watch. If 1-0s or dire football means winning titles, i will pass. I can think of better things to spend money on, next you will be saying "lets all play like stoke" :D

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Arsenal fans getting excited by someones dad being at a game haha :)

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I am guessing there is always someone's dad at the games :D

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It's because he is the Directors' box. Doesn't mean anything IMO but it does mean he was invitied by senior people at the club.

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Can confirm Keiran Gibbs Agent is at the Emirates. #transfers

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Wake Up Arsenal!!!

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Juan Mata himself was at Old Trafford last night! :shocked:

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understandable excitement, perhaps they're going to sign him, Juan Mata senior that is.

Ramsey scores

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Yes also in the stand...

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They just have.:D:cleader:

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:eeek:
Lol

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45 mins to go, come on Arsenal. Shut up Adrian Chiles.

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You've won. Fenerbahce are awful.

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You can always put the mute button on.;)

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So is our defending. Too much space behind for them to run into

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We need to just kill the game. Keep the ball, don't commit too many forward.

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Oh dear Dave what is happening?.

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2-0 to the Gunners.

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To think of some of the abuse Ramsey has had. Wenger's policy of sticking by players tends to work out. See rosicky and Gibbs as well.

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:grind::afire::mad:

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People also forgot how often RVP was injured and written off as an alright but inconsistent and lightweight striker when he was fit. So who will we sell Ramsey too?

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Is that because liverpool are drawing 2-2? :D

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Gervinho, chamakh

depends on how long you mean for sticking (or is that sticky). :)

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:blush::bigcry:

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On the plus side, I've switched over to watch the Liverpool game :D

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Didn't really stick by them though. Some players he drops and others he doesn't, but when he does he is usually right. He gave Ramsey and rosicky far more time that those players to the annoyance of many.

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:sniper::nono:

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Can't deny i read about a fair bit of stick for rosicky...and probably deserved at the time...but he has played himself back into the team, so fair dues

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Wengers policy of sticking with players isn't really up for question, its a totally different argument. Rambo got overplayed. he had far too much pressure on his shoulders. like now with Jack our squad depth sucks.

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he's deleted the tweet :(

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Pod out for 3 weeks :(

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should have got it done first time around!

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Arsenal seem like there out the running for Sakho but it looks like the chase for him will heat up with Roma and Liverpool looking for a defender

http://www.gianlucadimarzio.com/calc...ing-for-sakho/

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Moses (Liverpool bound) replacement?

lol

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l don't want Moses as we need defenders more then anything.

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About to bid for Sakho from PSG according to the reputable press.

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What about Kyriakos Papadopolous Peter?.

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Plopadopalous is staying at Schalke Den. I don't think they want to sell and the player doesn't want to move. Besides, he's only 21 which is a tad young for a commanding centre half.

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Anybody else you suggest as we need two CH's by the look of it now.

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Tough one as it's probably the most difficult position to fill. There aren't many decent centre-haves around. I don't really agree with the way Rodgers sets the team out to defend so my idea of a good one wouldn't really fit-in with our current style of play but hey he's the one being paid to manage the team.

Shawcross is one of the best around at the moment and I've always liked Brede Hangeland and Jonas Olsson. In terms of recent, mooted targets don't really like Ashley Williams as he's a gobby blert and I don't think Toby Alderweireld is good enough although he's miles better than Coates!

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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/foo...-McCarthy.html

So heres an article saying Newcastle and Everton are offering £8million for James McCarthy who Wigan value at £15million.

How long ago was it Everton called Uniteds bid for two of their players "derisory and insulting" because it was less than what they valued the players at? Strange how the media haven't picked up on this...

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Probably the best news Newcastle fans will hear all summer, you have no idea what this guy can do to a team. He can single handedly revive Newcastle and I believe the key to Newcastle's success the season before last was all on Demba Ba.

Get a replacement for Cabaye and try out Demba Ba and Cisse again and let's start firing.

Wouldn't be too quick to believe this though as Newcastle officials have flown out to France to speak with Gomis again.

Edit: Broken Link replaced http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/f...n-8787435.html

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Erik Lamela to sign for Tottenham, say Roma

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23868923

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Considering Chelsea are getting stick for stockpiling attacking midfielders, Spurs seem to be doing the same with Lamela and possibly Eriksen from Ajax as well. I never noticed there was a football section here. I support Chelsea, but don't hold that against me...

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l won't hold it against your sir.

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20 odd million quid for Lamela??? Surely the basic transfer fee can't be that high.

And Willian? 30 million quid for a forward who hasn't scored many goals in one of the worst leagues in Europe? has someone been on the blower to Damien Comolli?

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I've read its nearer 30 million for Lamela! Madness

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I will, but then my hatred of Chelsea comes from a deep hatred of my step father who supports Chelsea. Sorry.

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Inflation but looking at his stats Roma have probably sold him beliving he can step up. averages here.. 11/12 he was performing against the lower Serie A teams. 12/13 he started stepping up performing against mid side team. now 13/14 you'd think he could step up again.. possibly but moving and all may stall his development.

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did Kolo leave Anfield on crutches last night?

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Arsenal FC...

Highest paid manager in the league. Highest paid CEO in this league. Highest ticket prices in the league. More cash reserves than the other 19 clubs combined.

0 senior signings Aug 28.

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No need for sorry, that's football. As a kid all I'd get was Man Utd forced on me by my old man and uncle, so I supported Chelsea instead. Cheers denphone. I'm just an old school Chelsea fan who's seen it all at the Bridge. And whilst I might not be totally happy about the way we've done things the last 10 years, I'll happily enjoy it. You've been good bar the Villa game thenry. It still amazes me that Arsene hasn't strengthened yet, especially when you see what Spurs are trying to do.

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Kolo is out for 6 to 8 weeks from what l hear and yes Spurs are now going to sign another player on top of Lamela from listening to SSN while Arsenal the mighty North London giants continue to play tiddlywinks while the other big clubs go into Harrods to purchase their goods.

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Yes, there are starting to become limited options, as selling clubs won't be able to spend the dosh they get. some will want just the money (Real?) but others might baulk at doing business so late and not having a replacement.
That sounds like Real is their area of purchase, si signor? :D

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There aren't anymore excuses for Arsene to use. This summer was all set for him to sign players, kick on, win something and earn a new contract in the process but everythings just falling apart for him. Just a continual decline. That said I'm still optimistic we'll get business done.

btw Chelsea didn't ruin the league or Arsenals chances of winning anything. Its greedy Wenger wanting everything his way. :)

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Arsenal have re-signed Flamini. Soon to be official, tomorrow or whatever. The club is soo damn slow they might announce it September 2nd :sleep:

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Oh dear Flamini.:rofl::rofl:

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I'm holding back because signing Flamini could well be a wise move if money is put elsewhere. imo we still need a GK, DM/CM, AM and CF

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My worry is the same as yours in most ways and Arsenal in my opinion have to spend big on the right players because the other big clubs are just getting stronger and stronger and before you know it qualifying for the CL will become a increasingly uphill struggle.

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Well at least you know Flamini will stick his boot in when it's needed!

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one for you mate..



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well done Celtic lol

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Flamini is a decent player :confused: It's only because he is on a free that people think otherwise.

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Yeah, that's been in the air for a few days now. Would imagine that's Ba off then, which would be a shame. Without sounding too greedy I'd also swap Mikel for a more dominant midfielder this window. Changing the subject, we do seem to get the hard away games in the league cup as well...

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League Cup 3rd round draw

Man Utd v Liverpool
Sunderland v Peterborough
West Ham v Cardiff
Man City v Wigan
Burnley v Nottingham Forrest or Millwall
Newcastle v Leeds
Southampton v Bristol City
West Brom v Arsenal
Swindon v Chelsea
Tranmere v Stoke
Watford v Norwich City
Aston Villa v Tottenham
Hull City v Huddersfield Town
Leicester City v Derby County
Birmingham City v Swansea City
Fulham v Everton or Stevenage

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Bloody gutted about tonight. Celtic winning, and Stevenage losing. At least it wasn't penalties, but still upsetting.

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So why if he is that good did he struggle to get into the AC Milan side?.

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Not s hard as us though.:Yikes::td:

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Arsenal lose Podolski for 10 weeks

http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/p...103510597.html

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he didn't struggle to get back in the team. he played fairly well and rejected a fair few contracts.

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the highest priced ticket for this sundays game is £126

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:)

on to the next one now

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Flamini has officially signed. Probably our last signing of the window...:(

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What a shocking scenario for one of the so called big clubs of Europe.

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Who do you follow then denphone?

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CL group rehearsal drew this as a group lol

Real Madrid, PSG, Man City & Napoli.

here are the pots

http://s13.postimg.org/lnuxsehrr/CLGROUPDRAWPOTS.png

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/local/2013/08/5.jpg

http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionslea...479/index.html

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I think he'll be a decent addition to the squad. He should know all about the club, even if a lot of the players are different to his last spell there. It's obvious that more depth is still needed though. In my opinion anyway.

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Oh l am a long suffering supporter of Liverpool plus l follow several smaller clubs who my family and relatives support.

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Family not happy with the dummy draw. One said they reckon this will be how it happens later.

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Who did Arsenal get in the draw, and Chelsea? Thought the pots as they were was how the groups came out.

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The draw is at 4:45 Mark. Program starts at 4pm on SSN

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Its also on Eurosport 2 as well.

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Can we have Sturridge back then pretty please? In the CL draw I'd be very happy if we avoid PSG, Juve, Dortmond and Napoli. Though knowing Rafa is now at Napoli, I have a feeling we'll get them. And as i type this Eto'o has just signed for a year.

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No sorry Sturridge is ours now unless you offer £50 million as that's the going rate for proven goalscorers.;)

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Ex-goalscorers :D

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I can't argue with that :(