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What They Said: Wenger puts the blame on Robben, Fabregas says Mourinho should shut up

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 20 2014

Having seen the chance of progressing to the quarter-finals in the Champions League obliterated by Bayern Munich last night (though the Gunners can still progress), Arsene Wenger has directed his…

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Arsenal: Twitter reacts to Szczesny red card – “Harsh, Disgrace”

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 20 2014

Arsenal suffered a 2-0 home defeat to Bayern Munich on Wednesday night, with their hopes of reaching the quarter finals of the Champions League all but over. The game swung…

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GIF: Szczesny gesture could spell even more trouble for Arsenal

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 20 2014

Arsenal keeper Wojciech Szczesny may find that his red card against Bayern Munich was only the start of his problems, after the Polish international was caught making a rude hand gesture…

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Arsenal player ratings vs Bayern Munich – Brave Gunners Overrun

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 19 2014

Arsenal’s Champions League dreams look all but over after a 2-0 home defeat to Bayern Munich, with goals from Toni Kroos and Thomas Muller sealing victory for Pep Guardiola’s side….

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Manchester United: €15m fallen star set for Besiktas escape?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 19 2014

Shinji Kagawa’s merry ride in Manchester has been nothing short of frustrating, for both player and fans worldwide, and it is looking increasingly likely that the Japanese international will soon…

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Liverpool player wants move away from Anfield

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 19 2014

Liverpool goal keeper Pepe Reina, who is currently plying his trade in Italy with Napoli, claims that he will not continue his career with the Anfield-club, after he finishes his…

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Chelsea and Man City target to decide future ‘in the next few hours’

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 19 2014

PSG dynamo Blaise Matuidi is reportedly on the verge of signing a new contract with PSG, putting paid to Chelsea and Manchester City’s hopes of bringing the combative midfield operator…

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€40m Manchester United and Liverpool target set to sign a new contract

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 19 2014

During the January transfer window, La Liga expert Gulliem Balague wrote that Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool’s target Sevilla’s Ivan Rakitic is almost certain to leave in the summer. The…

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Is the WWE coming to Toon, as Vince McMahon looks to buy Newcastle United?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jan 3 2022

It’s a story rich in opportunities for puns, but I’ll try to resist the temptation to indulge in such frippery. It will be difficult however when discussing the possibility of…

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Liverpool join the race to sign Arsenal’s Bacary Sagna in summer

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 19 2014

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has reaped the rewards, so far, for fielding his trusted back four in most of the games this season. With Thomas Vermaelen almost certain to leave…

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What They Said: Wenger confident of beating Bayern, Pellegrini blasts ref after Barca defeat

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 19 2014

After suffering 3-1 defeat at the Emirates against Bayern Munich last season, no body, and yes no body, kept any hope of an Arsenal comeback. It was that difficult. But,…

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Will West Brom Struggle To Avoid Relegation?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 19 2014

West Bromwich Albion sit just one place above the relegation zone, loitering above Sunderland on goal difference having played a game more and former manager Steve Clarke has come out…

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Manchester City: Twitter reacts to Barcelona penalty incident

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 18 2014

Manchester City were beaten 2-0 by Spanish giants Barcelona tonight at the Etihad , with goals from Lionel Messi and Dani Alves all but securing the Catalan side’s progression to…

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Chelsea/Barcelona Best XI: How Mourinho fairs against Barca’s ‘worst team’

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 18 2014

Ok Jose, I’ll bite. The outspoken Chelsea boss has hit the headlines recently with his ill-advised attack on Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger, and now he has stoked the fires ahead…

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Mourinho says Ashley Cole is his second choice left-back

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 18 2014

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has made it clear that left back Ashley Cole will have to accept the bit-part role at the club, because of the continued good form of…

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