Im glad Redknapp judges abilities on looks. Mong
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Im glad Redknapp judges abilities on looks. Mong
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Jamie Redknapp's an idiot.
Reina >De Gea/Sczijfeiwjfeiony anyway
Reina >De Gea/Sczijfeiwjfeiony anyway
People who have watched him in La Liga will just laugh at anyone doubting his abilities though.
Balague just laughed at these doubters.
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http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2...y-arsenal-fans
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[TD="class: alt2, bgcolor: #E1E1E1"]Samir Nasri concluded his £24m move to Manchester City declaring that he had joined "the club of the future" before making a reference to Arsenal's supporters that will only increase the sense of acrimony surrounding the transfer.
Nasri, who has signed a four-year contract, admitted he had become "frustrated" at Arsenal and said he is looking forward to playing at a stadium with a better atmosphere than the Emirates.
"The City supporters are really passionate and it reminds me of [playing for] Marseille," Nasri said. "Arsenal have good fans but they are not that passionate since they moved from Highbury to the Emirates. The crowd at City are amazing and that's what you want as a player – a good atmosphere."
Nasri has roughly doubled his wages and the 24-year-old, in contention to make his debut in Sunday's game at Tottenham Hotspur, said it was "a big relief" to have finalised all the drawn-out negotiations.
"In France they are already calling Manchester City 'Galácticos' like they did with Real Madrid when they had [Zinedine) Zidane," he said. "It was a long, long negotiation between the two clubs but I'm a City player now and that's what I wanted from the start."
Nasri, their fifth and almost certainly final summer signing, was targeted after Barcelona had beaten them to the signature of Alexis Sánchez from Udinese, but Roberto Mancini's interest in the France international dates back to when he was manager of Internazionale five years ago and the player was still in France.
"He's a fantastic player," the City manager said. "I knew of him when he was at Marseille but in the last few years, playing in the Premier League, he has improved a lot. He has technique, mentality … he's similar to David Silva, but the difference is he [Nasri] can play in the middle, too. He's young, he can score goals, make assists – it's fantastic for the club."
Nasri received a welcome phone call from the chairman, Khaldoon Al Mubarak, after arriving at Eastlands, and the player revealed he had spoken at length over the summer with Patrick Vieira, the former Arsenal captain now working as City's football development executive.
"He made a big difference because he's a legend in France. Everyone loves him and respects him and when a player like that is telling you Manchester City is the place to be because they are the club of the future, that they want to win everything and have a big project, you have to listen."
The admission of what, in effect, appears to be tapping-up from Vieira is unlikely to ease the bad feeling that has been left behind at Arsenal at the end of a summer-long saga that began with Arsène Wenger declaring the player would not be sold.
"I was a little frustrated because I'd told the manager I wanted to leave and I wanted to do the whole pre-season with Manchester and get to know my team-mates," Nasri continued. "I was a bit frustrated but today is a big day for me. It's a new start and I'm looking forward to it. Even the weather was nice when I arrived. I don't see the difference from London and I am here to play football, to enjoy it and win the title."
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[TD="class: alt2, bgcolor: #E1E1E1"]Samir Nasri concluded his £24m move to Manchester City declaring that he had joined "the club of the future" before making a reference to Arsenal's supporters that will only increase the sense of acrimony surrounding the transfer.
Nasri, who has signed a four-year contract, admitted he had become "frustrated" at Arsenal and said he is looking forward to playing at a stadium with a better atmosphere than the Emirates.
"The City supporters are really passionate and it reminds me of [playing for] Marseille," Nasri said. "Arsenal have good fans but they are not that passionate since they moved from Highbury to the Emirates. The crowd at City are amazing and that's what you want as a player – a good atmosphere."
Nasri has roughly doubled his wages and the 24-year-old, in contention to make his debut in Sunday's game at Tottenham Hotspur, said it was "a big relief" to have finalised all the drawn-out negotiations.
"In France they are already calling Manchester City 'Galácticos' like they did with Real Madrid when they had [Zinedine) Zidane," he said. "It was a long, long negotiation between the two clubs but I'm a City player now and that's what I wanted from the start."
Nasri, their fifth and almost certainly final summer signing, was targeted after Barcelona had beaten them to the signature of Alexis Sánchez from Udinese, but Roberto Mancini's interest in the France international dates back to when he was manager of Internazionale five years ago and the player was still in France.
"He's a fantastic player," the City manager said. "I knew of him when he was at Marseille but in the last few years, playing in the Premier League, he has improved a lot. He has technique, mentality … he's similar to David Silva, but the difference is he [Nasri] can play in the middle, too. He's young, he can score goals, make assists – it's fantastic for the club."
Nasri received a welcome phone call from the chairman, Khaldoon Al Mubarak, after arriving at Eastlands, and the player revealed he had spoken at length over the summer with Patrick Vieira, the former Arsenal captain now working as City's football development executive.
"He made a big difference because he's a legend in France. Everyone loves him and respects him and when a player like that is telling you Manchester City is the place to be because they are the club of the future, that they want to win everything and have a big project, you have to listen."
The admission of what, in effect, appears to be tapping-up from Vieira is unlikely to ease the bad feeling that has been left behind at Arsenal at the end of a summer-long saga that began with Arsène Wenger declaring the player would not be sold.
"I was a little frustrated because I'd told the manager I wanted to leave and I wanted to do the whole pre-season with Manchester and get to know my team-mates," Nasri continued. "I was a bit frustrated but today is a big day for me. It's a new start and I'm looking forward to it. Even the weather was nice when I arrived. I don't see the difference from London and I am here to play football, to enjoy it and win the title."
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Guardian ran a story after the match about upping the bid for M'vila. Doubt Hazard will happen till next season.
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Lyon Admit Newcastle Target Aly Cissokho Desperate for Exit
Desperately hoping Arsenal make a move for him.
Some more rumors:
Gunners enter Niang chase | Football News | Sky Sports
Wolfsburg target Rosicky | gunnersphere.com
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Desperately hoping Arsenal make a move for him.
Some more rumors:
Gunners enter Niang chase | Football News | Sky Sports
Wolfsburg target Rosicky | gunnersphere.com
Arsenal - Kevin Anin reveals interest from Arsene Wenger | Give Me Football
Arsenal planning shock bid for Wesley Sneijder, reports in Italy claim | Give Me Football
a tricky away games really. german champs 
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**** ManU got an easy. City in group of death.
trick away games for us. hope we manage to win at least.
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**** ManU got an easy. City in group of death.
trick away games for us. hope we manage to win at least.
I noticed that as well. Very strange.
It isn't that strange, he has a close affinity with the club after being here for 8 years. Like Henry before him, he is an Arsenal fan now and it's common for a fan to say 'we' when talking about their preferred club.
You got some tough teams, Marseille are top class and get into the Champions League virtually every season, Olympiacos are underestimated and deadly in Europe and Borussia Dortmund were fantastic last season. I predict Dortmund to win the group, Arsenal to come second, Marseille third and Olympiacos to finish bottom (but it's all very close). You have a massive chance of winning, though, still.a tricky away games really. german champs
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**** ManU got an easy. City in group of death.
trick away games for us. hope we manage to win at least.
United have a **** easy group, and City have an almost impossible one - hope both get knocked out early! But yeah, United cannot afford to get complacent, and City may have a chance with their multi-million squad. Just noticed, all the English teams in the Champions League are either from London (down South) or Manchester (up North). Hopefully us (Liverpool) being in it will change things next season!
Who's home is the Stade Vélodrome?
Google Translate?
Basically Arsenal had a £30m offer for Hazard rejected, but they are preparing an offer of £35m now (apparently), but I'm not sure if it's Euros or Pounds.