Veteran French defender Sebastien Squillaci is in London and will undergo a medical at Arsenal today as his transfer from Sevilla nears completion.
A statement on the Sevilla website read: “A transfer deal has been agreed, subject to the player passing a medical.” That transfer fee is expected to be around £6.5m for the 30-year-old.
The Spanish club also said Squillaci had asked to be left out of last week’s Champions League play-off against Braga to avoid being cup-tied.
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This was the kind of of performance that we wanted to see from Arsenal. Fast flowing football and lots of goals.
Theo Walcott first goal was purse Arsenal. A 7 man move ripped Blackpool open and Walcott finished off the move with a first-time drive from the right of the box.
Arshavin made it two with a 32nd-minute penalty after Ian Evatt was sent-off off for bringing down Marouane Chamakh with a challenge from behind.
Walcott claimed his second six minutes from the break and then Abou Diaby made it 4-0 four minutes after the restart, Walcott claimed the match ball as the hour mark approached and Chamakh rounded things off with his first Arsenal goal, seven minutes from time.
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What is Arsenal Fanshare?
It is a scheme that will allow ordinary fans to invest in Arsenal shares. At present, shares trade for around £10,000 each, but Arsenal Fanshare will allow supporters to purchase a fraction of a share and so boost their overall representation.
What will they cost?
Fans can pay as little as £10 a month rising up to £12,000 a year towards the scheme. When Arsenal Fanshare needs to purchase a share its nominated broker will do this on the scheme’s behalf on the open market. At any time, each fan can sell back their stake, take a break from making any payments or increase their investment.
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The chance of own part of a Premier League team is beyond the reach of 99.9% of a team fans. But Arsenal are about to change that.
With Arsenal shares trading at more than £10,000 each, fans will be encouraged to buy portions of shares with relatively small contributions via the Arsenal Fanshare scheme being launched today. Supporters will be invited to pay a minimum of £100, either up front or in £10 monthly contributions, to buy one fanshare, one hundredth of an actual share. In return, the member will secure full shareholder’s rights: the chance to attend the annual general meeting, ask questions of the directors and vote on policy.
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Samir Nasri has been ruled out for a month after having minor knee surgery. The 23-year-old Frenchman suffered a meniscal injury in Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Liverpool.
Nasri is just the latest Arsenal midfielder to get injured. Alex Song has a calf injury, Denilson has an abdominal problem and Aaron Ramsey is recovering from a broken leg. Add to that Cesc Fabregas not being anywhere near match fitness and Arshavin apparently carrying a thigh injury, Arsenal’s midfield suddenly looks very weak.
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After every Arsenal game, fans can go to the Arsenal web site and vote for their Man of the Match.
For the Liverpool game Marouane Chamakh finished first with 24 per cent of the votes. Samir Nasri came second with 22 per cent and Tomas Rosicky came third with 18 per cent of the votes.
Really? I thought Chamakh battled hard and did not get a lot of support, but I thought that Nasri had a much better game.
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Let’s be clear about this. This was not a vintage Arsenal performance. It was not even a good Arsenal performance. But it was a performance that got the Gunners a point away from home, a performance that in previous years would have resulted in Liverpool winning.
With no Febrgeas in the Arsenal line-up and van Persie on the bench, Arsenal went with Wilshere, Eboue and Diaby in midfield and Nasri providing the link between midfield and attack. Both Laurent Koscielny and Marouane Chamakh made their Premier League debuts.
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Andy Gray had some interesting comments via betfairfootball.com about Arsenal and how the Gunners will do this season. Here are his comments?
“When you look at Arsenal’s side, and you look at the squad they have got, they’re very well covered up front. The addition of Marouane Chamakh confirms that. And they’re very well covered in the midfield and the full-back area of the pitch.
“If they get close to Chelsea and Manchester United and miss out again it might be because they didn’t strengthen in the areas where they are most vulnerable – which is the middle of the defence and the goalkeeper.
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Arsenal got rid of a potential distraction to the season by announcing that Arsène Wenger has signed a three year extension to his current contract, taking his tenure at the Club to June 2014.
Arsène Wenger said:
“My heart belongs to Arsenal and my desire is to see this team win silverware. My commitment and drive are as strong and fresh as ever. Signing a new deal means that I can see this talented group of players reach their potential. Trust me, they are ready to deliver. With my staff and players we are in front of an exciting challenge and we are looking forward to achieving much success.”
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Looking at the predictions of the upcoming season on the BBC the consensus seems to be that Arsenal will finish third again this season behind Chelsea and Manchester United.
What do you think of these predictions? Where will Arsenal finish this season?
Yes we all want the Gunners to win the league, but is that a realistic goal with this squad as it is comprised?
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