Sunday, February 2, 2014

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Arsenal try to send Kim Kallstrom back to Spartak Moscow
Photo: Lukas Podolski tries to get Arsenal higher up the table by standing on a ball
Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal could challenge Man City’s Champions League qualification under FFP
Video: Highlights of Man Utd youngster Wilfried Zaha’s Cardiff debut vs Norwich
Video: Ex-Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong’s red card on his Barnsley debut
Toni Kroos – Man City to challenge Man Utd for Bayern Munich midfielder
Man Utd’s Robin Van Persie linked with shock Arsenal return
Video: Arsenal old boys Paul Merson and Charlie Nicholas’ despair at Kim Kallstrom injury
Newcastle lost their heads against Sunderland, says Alan Pardew
Video: Man Utd’s Phil Jones sustains concussion in clash with Stoke’s Jon Walters
Video: Sunderland boss Gus Poyet praises ‘outstanding’ players after Newcastle win
GIF It: Paulinho earns a point for Spurs at Hull
Julian Draxler reveals he wanted to join Arsenal
Video: Dumbstruck Man Utd boss David Moyes during Stoke defeat
GIF It: Man Utd suffer 2-1 defeat at Stoke
Arsenal signing Kim Kallstrom injured in first training session
Video: Kevin Mirallas’ stunning free-kick winner for Everton vs Aston Villa

Arsenal try to send Kim Kallstrom back to Spartak Moscow

Posted: 02 Feb 2014 01:45 AM PST

Arsenal are attempting to get a refund on loan signing Kim Kallstrom and send him back to Spartak Moscow as damaged good, according to reports. The Sweden international is out for up to two months with a back injury sustained playing beach football with his Spartak team-mates last week. Although the Gunners were aware of […]

Photo: Lukas Podolski tries to get Arsenal higher up the table by standing on a ball

Posted: 02 Feb 2014 01:29 AM PST

We want to get higher – back on the TOP! Come on AFC #afc #arsenal #gunners #stayfocus #poldi #aha #9 pic.twitter.com/sWKveWtKxi — Lukas-Podolski.com (@Podolski10) February 1, 2014 Arsenal forward Lukas Podolski isn’t fond of life away from the top of the table. Having being knocked off top-spot by Manchester City this week, the Gunners’ star […]

Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal could challenge Man City’s Champions League qualification under FFP

Posted: 02 Feb 2014 01:18 AM PST

Manchester City could face a challenge from their Premier League rivals over their right to compete in next season’s Champions League, according to reports. Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal are considering approaching UEFA to ascertain whether City should be barred from the competition for overspending. A recent amendment to the Financial Fair Play rulebook allows rival […]

Video: Highlights of Man Utd youngster Wilfried Zaha’s Cardiff debut vs Norwich

Posted: 02 Feb 2014 12:51 AM PST

He might have flopped during his time at Manchester United so far, but Wilfried Zaha proved he can cut it in the Premier League with a great debut performance for Cardiff yesterday. The England international was brought on for his first appearance since joining Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side on loan in the 38th minute of […]

Video: Ex-Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong’s red card on his Barnsley debut

Posted: 02 Feb 2014 12:46 AM PST

Former Arsenal youngster Emmanuel Frimpong hasn’t exactly endeared himself to the people of Barnsley since his deadline day switch to the Championship side. First he took to Twitter to bemoan the potential impact of the move on his ability to attract women, then he got sent off within 30 minutes of his debut. The 22-year-old […]

Toni Kroos – Man City to challenge Man Utd for Bayern Munich midfielder

Posted: 02 Feb 2014 12:39 AM PST

Manchester City are set to go head-to-head with neighbours Manchester United for the signing of Bayern Munich’s Toni Kroos this summer. United scouted the midfielder last month and has been linked with a move before last Friday’s transfer deadline day. That didn’t materialise, but David Moyes is thought to be interested in making his move […]

Man Utd’s Robin Van Persie linked with shock Arsenal return

Posted: 02 Feb 2014 12:32 AM PST

Robin Van Persie could make a surprise move back to former club Arsenal this summer, according to report. The Daily Mail reports that – as indicated by rumours throughout the season – the Dutchman is unhappy with life at Manchester United since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement and the subsequent departure of compatriot Rene Meulensteen from […]

Video: Arsenal old boys Paul Merson and Charlie Nicholas’ despair at Kim Kallstrom injury

Posted: 01 Feb 2014 12:07 PM PST

Soccer Saturday presenters Paul Merson and Charlie Nicholas couldn’t believe their old team Arsenal’s luck upon hearing that new signing Kim Kallstrom is already injured. The former Gunners were distraught at the news that the Sweden international – brought in on loan as cover for Arsene Wenger’s depleted midfield – has been sidelined. Get the […]

Newcastle lost their heads against Sunderland, says Alan Pardew

Posted: 01 Feb 2014 11:57 AM PST

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has accused his players of losing their heads in today’s 0-3 defeat to neighbours Sunderland. The Magpies suffered a humiliating reverse at home to their fierce rivals and Pardew suggested the occasion had got the better of their decision-making. He said: “You know, in terms of attitude and application and winning […]

Video: Man Utd’s Phil Jones sustains concussion in clash with Stoke’s Jon Walters

Posted: 01 Feb 2014 11:51 AM PST

Manchester United defender Phil Jones had to be taken off in the first-half of this afternoon’s defeat to Stoke with a head injury. The former Blackburn youngster was involved in a collision with Stoke’s Jon Walters. Although the injury looked very serious at the time, United have confirmed that there is no cause for concern. […]

Video: Sunderland boss Gus Poyet praises ‘outstanding’ players after Newcastle win

Posted: 01 Feb 2014 11:44 AM PST

Sunderland manager Gus Poyet has praised an “outstanding” performance from his players to record a 0-3 win at Newcastle in the Tyne-Wear derby. The Uruguayan thought his team got everything right mentally, defensively and in attack. He said: “The players deserve all the credit because they go on the pitch and know how difficult it […]

GIF It: Paulinho earns a point for Spurs at Hull

Posted: 01 Feb 2014 09:48 AM PST

Brazilian midfielder Paulinho saved Tottenham’s blushes by grabbing this equaliser at Hull. On his return to the team after injury, the former Corinthians man beautifully controlled a wild shot from Danny Rose on the turn and blasted the ball past Steve Harper in the Tigers’ goal.

Julian Draxler reveals he wanted to join Arsenal

Posted: 01 Feb 2014 09:32 AM PST

Julian Draxler has made it clear he would be an Arsenal player now if things had gone his way. The Schalke wonderkid says he had “a good offer” from the Gunners and wanted to make the switch. But the deal didn’t go through because his current club refused to sell. He said: “I want to […]

Video: Dumbstruck Man Utd boss David Moyes during Stoke defeat

Posted: 01 Feb 2014 09:21 AM PST

Manchester United manager David Moyes was clearly seething as his side slipped to a 2-1 defeat at Stoke today. He looked absolutely furious – and baffled as to what to do next – after the Potters scored the winner. See all three goals from the game here.

GIF It: Man Utd suffer 2-1 defeat at Stoke

Posted: 01 Feb 2014 09:08 AM PST

Manchester United have suffered another Premier League defeat after losing 2-1 at Stoke this afternoon. A Charlie Adam brace secured victory for the Potters. He opened the scoring with the deflected free-kick above. The slightest of consolations for United was Juan Mata combining with Robin Van Persie to score the equaliser. But Adam grabbed a […]

Arsenal signing Kim Kallstrom injured in first training session

Posted: 01 Feb 2014 09:02 AM PST

Arsenal’s new signing Kim Kallstrom injured himself in his first training session at the club. The 31-year-old joined his new team-mates today as they prepared for tomorrow’s game against Aston Villa. But he was forced out of the session after injuring his back. He faces a spell on the sidelines, although the seriousness of his […]