The BBC reports that a deal has been reached for Arsenal midfielder Samir Nasri who is set to join Manchester City subject to a medical. Despite a few late twists in the long running transfer saga, in which the stakes were raised by both sides in the days leading up to Arsenal’s crucial deciding leg […]
Nasri starts but fails to prevent Liverpool victory at Emirates
Manchester City target Samir Nasri was named in the starting line-up for Arsenal but the Gunners were beaten by two late Liverpool goals and had youngster Emmanuel Frimpong sent off. Nasri, who was suspended for Arsenal’s 1-0 victory over Udinese in midweek, returned to the starting line-up amidst rumours that he had wanted to sign […]
Fabregas deal ‘agreed in principle’
The BBC reports that a deal to transfer Cesc Fabregas to Barcelona has been agreed in principle and that a medical will be performed on Monday. Arsenal will receive up to £35m for their captain and talismanic midfielder from Barcelona. With Samir Nasri’s future still to be decided and Arsenal’s lack of cutting edge once […]
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QPR 0 – Bolton 4 and to add insult to Kieron Dyer’s early injury set back QPR’s Clint Hill was sent off in added time for a deliberate attack on Bolton’s Martin Petrov. It was, however, a richly deserved victory for the visitors who must surely try and hold on to Gary Cahill – long […]
Fergie trusts in United’s kids again
How do you replace the legendary midfield talent of Paul Scholes who retired from Old Trafford this summer following a glittering United career laden with silverware? Following a protracted pursuit of potential replacements including Arsenal’s Samir Nasri and Inter Milan’s Wesley Sneijder it would appear that Sir Alex Ferguson is placing his faith in England […]