The Man Utd & Chelsea games are vital if we are to win the prem. Us and Chelsea both on 78 points with a game in hand on Utd on 80 points.
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Well the premier league has now ended. The next 2 games define Dennis Bergkamps first year as arsenal manager. Will it have been a successful season finally bringing silverware or was it the close but no cigar.
In other news Dennis Bergkamp finished 3rd as Manager of the year. Cesc Fabregas won footballer of the year. Theo Walcott finished 2nd in the young player of the year award.
But how will the season end for arsenal?
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Arsenals season is now over. Arsenal fans will be delighted at picking up not only the FA CUP but also they can say they are the CHAMPIONS OF EUROPE! Thats right in Dennis's Bergkamp first year as a manager he has conquered europe! But it could have been all so different. Not only that but Dennis Bergkamp has also secured his name in the hall of fame in his first year!
The game against Chelsea was a very close game but Loic Remy was able to come up with a winner. Remy who still has not managed to settle was able to put on a great performance and get the match winning goal although there are still rumours about weather remys future lies at the emirates.
The game against Madrid was nail-biting action. Arsenal put on a great display taking the lead in the 2nd half through Samir Nasri they were leading till the 91st minute when real madrid piled on the pressure and managed to get an equaliser through a william gallas own goal. Arsenal fans had their hearts in there mouths at this time and the game went to extra time. Real Madrid defender Raul Albiol then got his marching orders for a vicious foul on the 100th minute but the game went all the way to penaltys. Manuel Almunia proved to make the match winning save, The Spanish turned English goalkeeper has been in magnificent form this year even earning a International Cap for England.
In other news Dennis Bergkamp has announced 3 summer transfers already sorted.
Matthew Upson Is returning to his old club for a £3.7 million pound fee. also returning to the Emirates is Patrick Vieira on a free transfer from inter milan. Bergkamp said " I played with Vieira he is a great player and still has something to offer, he will be able to pass on great experience and fill in when needed."
and the 3rd signing confirmed is Fabian Delph in a £5.75 million pound deal from aston villa who he requested a transfer from.
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Start of Season Expectations:
With so much money to spend arsenal fans are wondering who will Dennis Bergkamp sign? Many players have been linked with a move to the emirates such as Mario Balotelli, Daniele De Rossi, Edin Dzeko but who will the arsenal boss go for?