Arsenal have lost Mathieu Flamini and are set to lose Alexander Hleb as well due to their rigid wage structure. The club’s strict wage policy, Wenger’s lack of spending and a misfiring youth policy can all be blamed for the recent failure to win silverware. Footballing World identifies five key reasons why Arsenal are struggling to keep pace with the rest of the top four.
Cesc Fàbregas has enjoyed his best ever season in the Arsenal shirt yet the diminutive Spaniard has not just been firing on all cylinders on the football field. A Nike promo video, building up his live show to be broadcast on Sky Sports 1, sees Fàbregas donning a stunning silver suit which is then covered with fuel - as is the ball he is about to receive.
Whilst we are distracted by the ease at which English teams have dominated the Champions League, it only serves to cement the exile of our young players. Messi has been the star in Europe, but few English players have shone as domestic clubs look abroad for youth of the future. It’s time to change this worrying trend.
Nike have collaborated with renowned director Guy Ritchie to create a fantastic-looking video which has been released in the build-up to Euro 2008.
It features the likes of Arsene Wenger, Cesc Fabregas, William Gallas, Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney - and you can watch it right here!
Arsenal are not beset by goal-scoring problems but profligacy in front of goal has been a consistent issue as the club endeavour to pick up their first trophy since 2005. David Villa has been touted as the answer and Spaniard is set to leave Valencia in the summer, with Arsene Wenger poised to move for the striker.
Cesc Fàbregas has bagged his own television show, with the new programme giving fans an insight into the life of one of Europe’s most gifted footballers in a specially commissioned […]
Pepe Reina 5
At fault for the opening goal of the evening as Diaby’s stinging shot somehow deflected in off the Spanish stopper.
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Manuel Almunia 6
Not at fault for any of the four goals and had little else to do in terms of testing saves or goalmouth action.
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