Van Persie sidelined for United clash
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Arsene Wenger has quickly curtailed hopes that Manuel Almunia could be fit for the Champions League semi-final tie against Manchester United, despite recent suggestions to the contrary.
The Spaniard has been injured for two weeks after sustaining an ankle injury in the first leg of the quarter final with Villarreal and his deputy Lukasz Fabianski suffered a distinctly difficult afternoon in the FA Cup semi-final defeat to Chelsea at the weekend.
Almunia was quoted on Monday claiming that he could be set for a rapid return for the Premier League game against Middlesbrough at the weekend, meaning The Gunners would once again be in safe hands for the huge game at Old Trafford next week.
But speaking in a press conference on Monday, Wenger played down suggestions that Almunia is poised for a first-team return.
“I don’t think Almunia will be fit for the second leg,” said Wenger.
“I will have to see how he improves. He is practising a bit again but we have to assess the situation for one week maybe.”
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hello Fabianski
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half the battle won ^^
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cant wait for the match
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lolx Fabianski will help
And Arshavin will score goals at Man Utd -
Almunia will be fit lah... He is already practising... Wenger trying to confuse people only I think... And 100% confirm Arshavin won't score a single goal in both matches...
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Originally posted by Scania N113CRB l0v3r:
lolx Fabianski will help
And Arshavin will score goals at Man Utd
Arshavin??? Eh bro, Arshavin can't play for the Gunners in the Champions League this season... -
over quota already ar?
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Originally posted by I-like-flings(m):
over quota already ar?
arshavin played for zenit already this season.. next season only cn start playing for arsenal
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Van Persie sidelined for United clash
Robin van Persie and Gael Clichy will miss the first leg of Arsenal's Champions League clash with rivals Manchester United next week.
Dutch striker van Persie has groin trouble while Clichy remains sidelined with a back injury.
But Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed goalkeeper Manuel Almunia, defender Johan Djourou (knee) and striker Emmanuel Adebayor could all be in contention for Sunday's clash with Middlesbrough.
"We will rotate a little bit again, but we have no major injuries from Liverpool," Wenger told Arsenal TV Online.
"Manuel Almunia was in full training on Thursday and we will see how he responds. Djourou was in full training also so we will see how he is too. Both could come back into the squad.
"It is not enough training to say [for sure] yet, we need 48 hours more. Emmanuel Adebayor should come back into training on Saturday. He could be in the squad.
"But Robin van Persie is definitely out for Sunday and for Manchester United.
"Gael Clichy could be back for the second Manchester United game. He has a scan on Monday. We'll go from there. He has a chance to be back in full training next week."
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If true, then hoseh to Man Utd. Man Utd should exploit the defence and goalie, esp if the gunners are without Almunia and Gallas and clichy.
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Is it Ashravin time again?
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Originally posted by -Wanderer-:
Arshavin??? Eh bro, Arshavin can't play for the Gunners in the Champions League this season...
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Originally posted by Scania N113CRB l0v3r:
Bro y cannot?He played for Zenit already as SiMiLaiEh* mentioned above. So he's cup-tied.
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hard for arsenal to win...
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Originally posted by Aang:
hard for arsenal to win...
who noes...
arsenal drew against chelsea n liverpool recently..