Newcastle vs Arsenal Season Stats

19th May 2013 By ArsenalSupremo

Transfer Rumour : Julio Cesar to Arsenal ?

18th May 2013 By LaLa

Reports claim that Arsene wants to bring in a top goalkeeper to Arsenal.  There has been talks about Valdes to Casillas, but in my eyes I don't think will  take in a  goalkeeper of such quality to bench or to bench Szczesny.  In my eyes Julio Cesar would be a perfect a good goalkeeper  who been one of the few playing good for QPR.  His quick reflexes combined with good footwork have been admired by many and his now linked with Arsenal after QPR is set to play in Championship football after relegation.
His agent said that he and Julio will talk about the future and it will surely be in Europe. Julio could be headed to the other London club and to North London and to Arsenal where a goalkeeper Have been searched by Wenger. Julio,s dream is to win the Premier League  a dream which he never mad in his short Year in QPR he could maybe come closer to that dream with a move to Arsenal.There are so many rumours about will have to wait to the summer to if its true.

Top 5 Targets for Arsenal's Summer Transfer Window 2013/14

18th May 2013 By Panos Lennon 


There is a buzz around the media that Arsenal this summer will be one of the most competitive clubs in the Transfer Arena. Will Arsenal pay 20+ million for a player ? Will Arsenal change its Transfer policy? Actually it doesn't matter as we are going to explore the potential of an evolving team with an enormous potential.

Target 1: Get rid of the Phantom Players.

We all know that we are wasting a huge amount of salary on phantom players like

Andrei Arshavin(90k p/w)
Sébastien Squillaci(60k p/w) 
Marouane Chamakh(60k p/w) 
Johan Djourou(60k p/w) 
Andre Santos(65k p/w)

Target 2: Bring a Defensive Midfielder 

Playing Mikel Arteta as a DM  has proved to be the best solution for Arsenal so far but we all know it is not his natural position. Unfortunately Abou Diaby had another long-term injury and he needs to be replaced. I would love to see the ranks of Wanyama or Maxime Golanons (both linked with the club) next year.

Target 3: Challenge Wojcech 

There is one thing that we need to agree and that is a signing of a world-class GK.  Wojcech is a great player with an enormous potential but he is prone to mistakes especially when he doesn't has competition. Arguably he returned better after he was dropped off for Lukasz Fabianski and that is no coincidence as he is a very young player and competition is clinical. Julio Cesar would be a very decent signing for Arsenal this summer which would show Wenger's hunger for trophies.

Target 4: Built a winning mentality

Let's first say something that will surprise a lot of Arsenal fans. We are better than last year in terms of goals (104 goals this year with one game to go, 94 goals the previous year). We are not dependent on just one player like we were last year with Van Persie, goals are shared between:

Walcott (21)
Giroud (17)
Podolski (16)
Cazorla (12)
Arteta (7)

We are stronger...the only thing we miss is confidence (After the win with Bayern Munich we are unbeatable). One of the most vital ingredients of a wining mentality is confidence.

We have been bouncing back and forth the last 8 years with players leaving the club but managed to stay on the top level and be in 3 finals (Champions League and 2 Carlin Cups).

Target 5: Push the Young Guns

This summer is going to be an exception cause we are going to built of what we created so far. We don't need a 50 million transfer record player as it would satisfy the fans. 

We just need to push a little the limits of our players and build on our core young players like Theo Walcott, Jack Wilshere , Kieran Gibbs, Aaron Ramsey, Carl Jenkinson  and The Ox.

Conclusions

The future is promising we just need to be consistent, keep our best players and bring two or three more quality players. Heavily linked players like Jovetic and Higuain will be a great start but first we have to beat Newcastle tomorrow.

Newcastle vs Arsenal Match Preview

18th May 2013 by Jeff @ArsenalTrend


Arsenal can secure Champions League qualification for the 16th consecutive season when they travel to play Newcastle at St James' Park on Sunday. The Gunners (20-10-7) are currently fourth in the Premier League on 70 points, two behind third-place Chelsea and one ahead of Tottenham, who occupy fifth spot. Arsenal will take their place in Europe's elite club competition next term if they beat the Magpies. A draw and even a defeat on Tyneside would also be enough for Arsene Wenger's side if Spurs lose at home to Sunderland.

The Premier League have confirmed there will be a third-place play-off match at Villa Park on May 26 between Chelsea and Arsenal if the pair end the season with identical records. If Chelsea draw with Everton at Stamford Bridge on Sunday and Arsenal win by a one-goal margin at St James' Park, both teams would be level on points, goal difference and goals scored.

"We are in a position nobody expected us to be in," said Arsenal manager Wenger, whose side are unbeaten in nine Premier League matches. "We have our destiny in our hands, our fate in our hands and that's what you fight for in the game.

"It's a game that we now want to win but at least we fought back to be in a position where we are masters of our own fate. It shows that the job that the team has done is very good because they have improved throughout the season"

Newcastle (11-8-18) are in 13th place on 41 points and secured their top-flight future with a 2-1 victory at relegated Queens Park Rangers last weekend. Magpies boss Alan Pardew has insisted his comments made after the win at Loftus Road about not caring if Newcastle lose 4-0 to Arsenal on Sundaywere not to be taken seriously.

"I know people will have picked up on my comments about not caring about the result against Arsenal, which were, of course, a joke," Pardew told the club website. "It is definitely not the case that I would be happy for us to lose 4-0 against Arsenal on Sunday. I simply want our players and fans to be able to enjoy the game without looking over their shoulders.

"Even though we are now safe, we will be putting in the same effort that we would for any other Premier League game. We want to end the season on a positive, to finish in as high a position as possible and to give the fans something to cheer about on the final day of what has been a frustrating season. "

Newcastle will be without midfielder Moussa Sissoko, striker Shola Ameobi and defender Ryan Taylor, who all have knee injuries. Goalkeeper Rob Elliot serves a one-match ban after being given a red card at QPR. Arsenal playmaker Mikel Arteta is doubtful with a calf problem, while France striker Olivier Giroud is available for selection after completing a three-match ban.

Arsenal beat Newcastle 7-3 at the Emirates Stadium in late December. Theo Walcott bagged a hat trick, while Giroud scored twice and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Lukas Podolski also scored for the Gunners. Demba Ba netted twice for the Magpies who also got a goal from Sylvain Marveaux. The match was tied 3-3 after 70 minutes before the Gunners netted four in the final 20 minutes.

Newcastle have won just once in their last 14 meetings with Arsenal in all competitions, a 1-0 win at the Emirates in November 2010.

Arsenal have historically struggled at St James' Park, winning just 20 of 81 all-time visits. The Magpies have 40 wins and the sides have drawn 21 times.

This will be the 172nd all-time meeting in what has been a close fixture. Arsenal have edged it with 67 wins to Newcastle's 66 with 38 draws.

Jack Wilshere previews the game and says he cannot wait for the last game of the season. : 

“[The mood] has got to be one of excitement because we know that if we win, we're going to be playing in the Champions League or the Champions League qualifier at the beginning of next season,” he told Arsenal Player. “I think excitement first of all. When we get into the game, we'll see what happens. Maybe a bit of nerves will come into it.

“We watched Tottenham get the three points on Sunday and that wasn't ideal but then we picked ourselves up for the Wigan game and did what we needed to do.

“We did it in style as well. We scored a few goals and it's set up a really interesting last day. If we can play like that and take the game to them we know a win decides our destiny.


Head to head Facts via BBC

Arsenal won the reverse fixture at the Emirates 7-3 in December, with Theo Walcott scoring a hat-trick.

Two seasons ago, the Magpies were 4-0 down after 26 minutes. They were still 4-0 down with 22 minutes left but then staged an incredible fightback to earn a 4-4 draw.

Newcastle have won just one of their last 11 Premier League games against Arsenal (W1, D5, L5).
Four of the last five league meetings at St James's Park have been draws, with Arsenal winning the other.

Four Arsenal players have scored 10 or more league goals this season, more than any other top-flight club - it's only the fourth time in the Premier League era that four players from one club have reached doubles figures.

If only the second half of games counted, Arsenal would already have been crowned Premier League champions.

Mark Lawrenson BBC Pundit Prediction

"The way Arsene Wenger's side have finished the season is still hugely impressive.

I am backing them to beat Newcastle too, to ensure a top-four finish - although I don't imagine it will be a straightforward win."

Gordon @Arsenal_Supremo Prediction : Tough tough game but the fact that we need the three points and they don't will prove the major factor in Arsenal winning so I will go for a 2 1 away win the Arsenal. COYG!

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Santi Cazorla 12 goals 11 assists

18th May 2013 By Lala


Santi Cazorla 12 goals 11 assists (BPL)

Feature : Biggest Summer Ever

18th May 2013 By Lala @Lalawele_97

Hey guys I'm the new writer here! I am from Sweden and I've been supporting Arsenal since 2012. I was very happy to got the chance to write on this blog, i hope i will do a good job and make the readers satisfied would be gladly if you could give me response on my Twitter.

Today I will talk about Arsenal transfer targets if this is going be a good summer, where in the media it been circulated that Wenger have been given 70 million to spend. First of all if you wanna attract the best players you need to play  UCL  it's the best way to get  the best players is to play there cause every footballers dream is to play the UCL. Ask any young footballer today they want to play there  ,they want to be successful.  For me we are lacking at some positions  mostly i feel midfield is our main priority ,where we really  need a defensive midfield even though Ramsey been outstanding there fighting, winning balls, and start counter attacks , he should play there but i still believe we need a real DM,

I think a great DM would be Celtic's powerhouse Victor Wanyama. His strong good tackler and a classic DM very similar to Patrick Vieira. We have been heavly linked with Song the player we sold to Barcelona last season according to Rigobert Song who is one of Song,s relatives
is saying that he don't enjoy life in Spain. Song was a leader at Arsenal  last season he scored 1 goal and did 9 assists in the BPL.  Last season he  played winning goals and was one of our best players i wouldnt say no to him at  the moment we need a DM  i would like to see Wanyama, his young got talent and is a really good player , probably the best DM we could get at the moment. More for the interview of Song its here.
http://metro.co.uk/2013/04/17/alex-song-misses-arsenal-and-hates-life-at-barcelona-says-cousin-rigobert-3620572/. This the first part of a series and there will be a 2nd part which will contain about our defense. Cheers!


Greetings Lala

Transfer News : Arsene Wenger discusses his interest in signing Yaya Sanogo & Wayne Rooney

18th May 2013 By Gordon @Arsenal_Supremo


Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has revealed his interest in signing talented young striker Yaya Sanogo on a free transfer at the end of the season. Yaya Sanogo plays for Auxerre in Ligue 2 and has scored nine goals in just 11 league appearances and is out of contract in the summer. 

"It is in the advanced stages but it is not done," he said, when asked about Sanogo.

If Arsenal complete the deal then they would be due to pay Auxerre compensation as Sanogo is under 23.

Wenger also revealed his his Pre Match Press Conference that he has not made an approach for want away striker Wayne Rooney. 

"I don't know. I don't know if Man United will sell Rooney, and that is the best sign to show you that we have not many any approach for him; the first thing is to phone Manchester United which we did not do," he told reporters.

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Check out the video below to find out what he had to say. 
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