http://arsenal-mania.com/feeds The Arsenal Website For Arsenal Fans 2010-09-02T17:57:01Z http://arsenal-mania.com http://static.arsenal-mania.com/favicon.ico text/html 2010-09-02T15:00:00Z http://arsenal-mania.com Paul Williams http://arsenal-mania.com/articles/3109090/Arsenes-homegrown.html Well, after the angst that was the close of the transfer window with nary a goalkeeper to replace the ones that have lost our confidence in sight, what do we have for entertainment today? Not much, to be frank. Of course, yesterday was the deadline for submission of the squad list for the Premier League season ahead. There were no surprises to be had, as there were no surprises across any of the other Premier League clubs around the country. It's quite amusing to see the reaction of sections of the media, "The Nation's Favourite Paper", or whatever they call themselves now, reckon Arsenal have turned the squad list scenario into a "farse", do you see what they did there? Clever wasn't it? text/html 2010-09-02T14:47:03Z http://arsenal-mania.com Mark Brus http://arsenal-mania.com/articles/3109091/Wenger-Squillaci-a-fine-Gallas-replacement.html Arsene Wenger believes his signing of the experienced centre-back Sebastien Squillaci will mean William Gallas is not missed too much by Arsenal. text/html 2010-09-02T09:05:00Z http://arsenal-mania.com Mark Brus http://arsenal-mania.com/articles/3109089/Walcott-reveals-extra-training-drills.html Theo Walcott has discussed his extra training sessions with Vito Mannone, Bacary Sagna and Marouane Chamakh. text/html 2010-09-02T07:45:00Z http://arsenal-mania.com Jonathan Chong http://arsenal-mania.com/articles/3109088/Walcott-I-work-hard-and-listen-to-the-right-people.html Striker Theo Walcott is in the form of his life, scoring 4 league goals already this season, and many still believe that at 21-years-old, the England international's best years are still ahead of him. text/html 2010-09-01T20:14:24Z http://arsenal-mania.com Jonathan Chong http://arsenal-mania.com/articles/3109087/Walcott-I-didnt-deserve-to-go-to-the-World-Cup.html Striker Theo Walcott says that he only has himself to blame for not making the grade for England manager Fabio Capello's World Cup squad. text/html 2010-09-01T15:00:00Z http://arsenal-mania.com Paul Williams http://arsenal-mania.com/articles/3109086/Almunia-is-Number-One.html The transfer window shut yesterday evening and, if you believe those of us that take up the Arsenal corner of the blogosphere, the failure of Arsenal Football Club to find a goalkeeper to replace Manuel Almunia is likely to have dealt Arsenal's title challenge a fatal blow with another thirty five games to go. Some of you have been reading me long enough to know that I don't believe we can win the title without a better goalkeeper than Almunia, but that belief wouldn't entitle me to throw my toys out of the metaphorical pram and demand Arsene Wenger's head delievered on a silver platter to my laptop by the time I've finished banging out these 1000ish words. Though I suspect Mr Brus may be doing exactly that right now. text/html 2010-09-01T12:15:00Z http://arsenal-mania.com Asser Ghozlan http://arsenal-mania.com/articles/3109085/No-such-thing-as-a-great-team-without-a-great-keeper.html As I expected, it was not really worth following transfer deadline day with any sort of urgency or even fleeting interest, as the worst fears of many were confirmed: Arsene Wenger will make do with what he's got. And with that we will have to make do with Manuel Almunia and Lukasz Fabianski for yet another season! text/html 2010-09-01T11:15:00Z http://arsenal-mania.com Jonathan Chong http://arsenal-mania.com/articles/3109082/Former-defender-joins-Werder-Bremen.html Former Arsenal defender Mikael Silvestre has joined German side Werder Bremen on a two-year contract. text/html 2010-09-01T09:45:00Z http://arsenal-mania.com Jonathan Chong http://arsenal-mania.com/articles/3109081/Wenger-hails-Walcott-return-to-England-squad.html Manager Arsene Wenger has hailed striker Theo Walcott's return to the England national squad, after being surprisingly left out of Fabio Capello's squad for South Africa. text/html 2010-09-01T07:45:00Z http://arsenal-mania.com Jonathan Chong http://arsenal-mania.com/articles/3109080/Wenger-Fabregas-will-return-stronger.html Manager Arsene Wenger says that he is confident captain Cesc Fabregas will return to the side stronger, after having had an eventful summer with his future under intense speculation. text/html 2010-08-31T14:30:00Z http://arsenal-mania.com Paul Williams http://arsenal-mania.com/articles/3109084/Theo-and-the-One-Man-Army.html Cesc Fabregas seemed like he was in a bit of a sulk on Saturday, didn't he? Allied to fears that Robin van Persie may be out for the season following his latest ankle mishap and that Laurent Koscielny is actually a boy band reject masquerading as a centre back, I think you'll all agree it's worrying times for the Gooners so far this season. After all seven points from a run of three very easy games to start the season is just the stuff of nightmares... isn't it? text/html 2010-08-31T12:30:00Z http://arsenal-mania.com Mark Brus http://arsenal-mania.com/articles/3109083/England-international-Gibbs-could-leave-Arsenal.html After a very impressive international debut, Arsenal youngster Kieran Gibbs has found himself in Fabio Capello's England squad once again. text/html 2010-08-30T07:45:00Z http://arsenal-mania.com Joel Che http://arsenal-mania.com/articles/3109079/Laurent-Koscielny-is-a-proper-centre-back.html Got up this morning after being completely lifted by Koscielny's performance against Blackburn (we will talk about the goal later) but to my utter surprise, I found some unflattering comments in the match reviews by a few bloggers and journalists. So I watched the entire game again this morning. They are all wrong! text/html 2010-08-29T15:00:00Z http://arsenal-mania.com Paul Williams http://arsenal-mania.com/articles/3109078/Blackburn-brought-down-to-earth.html Spurs must have been delighted yesterday, well, apart from their back to reality home defeat to the mighty Wigan that is, with the Carling Cup draw for the third round giving them a September cup final to look forward to. And, with Arsene promising to play his kids, dare I suggest another possible DVD opportunity for the cave dwellers? text/html 2010-08-29T11:41:26Z http://arsenal-mania.com Jonathan Chong http://arsenal-mania.com/articles/3109077/Wenger-provides-update-on-van-Persie-and-transfers.html Manager Arsene Wenger has moved to allay fears on the injury suffered by striker Robin van Persie in yesterday's 2-1 win over Blackburn Rovers. text/html 2010-08-29T10:05:51Z http://arsenal-mania.com Asser Ghozlan http://arsenal-mania.com/articles/3109076/Lesson-learnt.html Yesterday was a big, big test at Ewood Park, one that had understandably had me nervous pre-match. It was also a test that we have thankfully come through with flying colours. That, despite a first half, in which, a deflected Abou Diaby effort off the line and a thumping finish by the in-form Theo Walcott apart, produced very little in terms of creation and threatened plenty in terms of souring our moods. text/html 2010-08-29T08:15:00Z http://arsenal-mania.com Jonathan Chong http://arsenal-mania.com/articles/3109075/Wengers-Shawcross-comments-could-be-an-issue.html Stoke City have written to the Football Association, the Premier League and Arsenal over manager Arsene Wenger's comments about Stoke player Ryan Shawcross. text/html 2010-08-28T21:54:32Z http://arsenal-mania.com Jonathan Chong http://arsenal-mania.com/articles/3109074/Wenger-Why-we-were-better-in-the-second-half.html Manager Arsene Wenger says that he is proud of his team's performance against Blackburn Rovers, winning 2-1 in what many billed would be a difficult fixture. text/html 2010-08-28T18:59:41Z http://arsenal-mania.com Jonathan Chong http://arsenal-mania.com/articles/3109073/Wenger-Its-been-a-difficult-transfer-window.html Manager Arsene Wenger has admitted that it's been a difficult transfer window for the clubs, the first time he's eve recalled there being so little activity. text/html 2010-08-28T16:15:00Z http://arsenal-mania.com Mark Brus http://arsenal-mania.com/articles/3109072/Wenger-and-Walcott-pleased-with-performance.html Arsene Wenger and Theo Walcott were in positive mood after Arsenal beat Blackburn in the early kick-off on Saturday. text/html 2010-08-28T16:00:00Z http://arsenal-mania.com Mark Brus http://arsenal-mania.com/articles/3109071/Almunia-Defence-is-improving.html Manuel Almunia was pleased with Arsenal's defensive display in their win against Blackburn today. text/html 2010-08-28T15:37:07Z http://arsenal-mania.com Mark Brus http://arsenal-mania.com/articles/3109070/Henry-and-Pires-sink-Blackburn.html In the build-up to today's game there was a lot of noise about Arsene Wenger's 'rugby' comments aimed at Blackburn. text/html 2010-08-28T14:31:05Z http://arsenal-mania.com Jonathan Chong http://arsenal-mania.com/articles/3109069/Arsenal-face-Spurs-in-the-Carling-Cup.html We have been drawn against North London neighbours Tottenham Hotspur in the third round of the Carling Cup whilst current holders Manchester United have been drawn away to Scunthorpe United. text/html 2010-08-28T08:25:00Z http://arsenal-mania.com Mark Brus http://arsenal-mania.com/articles/3109068/Smith-Almunia-key-to-Blackburn-game.html Former Arsenal striker Alan Smith believes there will be a lot of pressure on Manuel Almunia against Blackburn this weekend. text/html 2010-08-27T16:08:06Z http://arsenal-mania.com Mark Brus http://arsenal-mania.com/articles/3109065/Merson-hopes-Walcott-can-continue-form.html Paul Merson was pleased to see Theo Walcott get a hat-trick against Blackpool last week, and hope he can go into Arsenal's game against Blackburn this weekend with confidence.