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[humanoid]

Are there any good games today?

the games aren't crucial, but Manchester Utd is usually fun to watch and Real Madrid/Zenit St Petersburg could be as well

[algunz]

I have some time to kill this afternoon and that sounds like a good way to do it. Thanks.

[downingthief]

3 points!! Newcastle finally won again...I forgot what that is like. 3-0 defeat of Portsmouth, at Fratton Park. Solid win.

[sikiboy]

This blows... Cesc out ffor 3 to 4 months, knee injury!... fak!

[downingthief]

Big blow. Things continue downhill for Arsenal.

[humanoid]

I'm fucking heartbroken....Cesc has been my favorite player for several years, how disappointing....they can barely field a midfield now!!!

they're gonna need to make a major signing or 3 in the transfer window now to avoid a tremendous freefall in the league table...not sure if Wenger has it in him though

[downingthief]

Haven't heard a lot on the rumor front. I do know that Owen had decided to go through the rest of the season at Newcastle. I'm hopeful, with a strong finish, he will decide to stay.

[humanoid]

Sky Sports was reporting 2 days ago that Arsenal were going hard after Arshavin and Tevez, although I don't really see Utd selling Tevez to Arsenal

I love watching Owen, i hope he stays at Newcastle as well

[downingthief]

I do as well. Yes, he is oft injured. When he plays, he scores. Plain and simple.

I hope Viduka starts to get more playing time. I still believe their best lineup consists of Owen up top, supported by Martins and Viduka.

[humanoid]

that little heel flick pass by Viduka to Duff in the 90th minute against Spurs over the weekend was great

[downingthief]

Yikes. Reds destroyed my boys, 5-1. Newcastle is like a MASH unit right now.

Gerrard got into a scrap after the debacle:

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/st...ngland&cc=5901

[boarderwoozel3]

Sky Sports was reporting 2 days ago that Arsenal were going hard after Arshavin and Tevez, although I don't really see Utd selling Tevez to Arsenal

I love watching Owen, i hope he stays at Newcastle as well

Arshavin would be a good fit with Arsenal's playing style, I'm all for it.

[downingthief]

Wenger wants to make moves, but worried about cash:

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/st...ngland&cc=5901

EDIT: Losing Cesc, along with Walcott and Rosicky is a huge blow to the midfield. I can see why he wants to add to that.

[blakely]

[humanoid]

/\ when you put it so eloquently, how could anyone disagree?

[Jefferson Blowdy]

Go Gunners!

[boarderwoozel3]

Yeah, what he said!

(But seriously, please finish in the top four)

[humanoid]

Yeah, what he said!

(But seriously, please finish in the top four)

I wish they could figure out how to close out games without conceding injury time goals

[downingthief]

Rumor going about that Wegner is targeting N'Zogbia from Newcastle. In a way, it makes sense:

1. He is French.
2. With the logjam in the midfield at Newcastle, N'Zogbia is expendable.
3. With all the injuries of the Arsenal mids, they need help immediately.
4. He won't cost that much, so the tight budget won't be a factor.

Thoughts Gunner fans?

[sonofhal]

Wenger now reported to be after Arteta from my beloved strikerless Everton. Hands off, frenchy.

[humanoid]

Wenger now reported to be after Arteta from my beloved strikerless Everton. Hands off, frenchy.

I love Arteta, but I doubt this will happen, Wenger will still pull the same old, I can't spend money routine, although we're one of the richest clubs in the world

he'll find some cheaper French alternative most likely

[sonofhal]

The talk in the news over here today was that he was willing to spend £12 Million on him.

[downingthief]

Wow. That would be surprising, based on the previous lack of funds reports.

[humanoid]

The talk in the news over here today was that he was willing to spend £12 Million on him.

interesting... although I still have difficulty seeing it happening...although the Gunners need to do something if they have any hopes of finishing top four...

with a midfield consisting of Nasri,Denilson, Diaby, Song, Eboue...it doesn't inspire a ton of confidence

you need strikers? you can have Bendtner!

[sonofhal]

As long as he leaves his pink boots and moodswings behind.

[boarderwoozel3]

I wish they could figure out how to close out games without conceding injury time goals

That routine is getting very old very quickly. Close out games already!

Rumor going about that Wegner is targeting N'Zogbia from Newcastle. In a way, it makes sense:

1. He is French.
2. With the logjam in the midfield at Newcastle, N'Zogbia is expendable.
3. With all the injuries of the Arsenal mids, they need help immediately.
4. He won't cost that much, so the tight budget won't be a factor.

Thoughts Gunner fans?

At this point anything will help. We look lost in midfield without Cesc. He's one of those players that I didn't fully appreciate his impact until his absence.

he'll find some cheaper French alternative most likely

Doesn't this always seem to be the case? And while we're on the subject, Nasri needs to step it up a bit. He hasn't been making a big enough impact lately.

[humanoid]

As long as he leaves his pink boots and moodswings behind.

I actually think Bendtner has potential, but so far he tends to get in the way a lot and looks confused at times...and I believe he thinks he's a little better than he really is

[humanoid]

That routine is getting very old very quickly. Close out games already!

At this point anything will help. We look lost in midfield without Cesc. He's one of those players that I didn't fully appreciate his impact until his absence.

Doesn't this always seem to be the case? And while we're on the subject, Nasri needs to step it up a bit. He hasn't been making a big enough impact lately.

conceding extremely late goals has cost them several points so far, with a couple of games that they should have won, they would be right in the thick of things surprisingly...

I love Cesc, he brings an intensity to the team that they sometimes lack...I think Spain is beginning to realize that now too

Nasri is very good, but definitely inconsistent so far, I still have high hopes for him, maybe not as a focal point of the midfield, but with a few stronger players around him, I think he will shine

[sonofhal]

No mention of Steven Gerrard being arrested yesterday for assault. Couldn't happen to a nicer chap. Well, if you will go clubbing in Southport.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2...rest-liverpool

[boarderwoozel3]

Agreed all around.

I can think of points of the top of my head. (Villa and Suprs)