Ramsey: Arsenal Can Win Without Fabregas

Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey believes the Gunners can achieve success without Cesc Fabregas this season. That is evidenced by the victory over Udinese.

A day after the departure of Fabregas to Barcelona, Ramsey showed performances in Arsenal's midfield. Wales players who completed this gives assists Theo Walcott to conquer Udinese 1-0 in Champions League play-off first leg at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday morning GMT, August 17, 2011.

"It's time for Arsenal to develop themselves. He is a great player for the club, but he has gone," said Ramsey told Sky Sports 2. "We must focus with what is there. We believe this team still possess great talents and will achieve something this season."

"We hope the result against Udinese a positive impact," said Ramsey.

The 20-year player almost gave two assists to Walcott. Unfortunately, another golden opportunity Walcott still be defeated Udinese goalkeeper Samir Handanovic.

"I have just recovered from an ankle injury. Goalkeepers that do extraordinary rescue. This is just the beginning and the appearance of my first 90 minutes. I am pleased with the results of this important," said Walcott.

"I had a chance to score more goals. Because I helped Aaron, and managers encouraged me further forward."

Ramsey admitted very confident to get through Udinese in leg 2. "Most importantly, we are not being broken (clean sheet). Our defense was very solid. I am confident we will achieve good results.

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Hurt, Nasri Leave Arsenal

Samir Nasri is almost certainly going to leave Arsenal to move to Manchester City. However, before that happens Nasri experience unpleasant treatment from fans of the Gunners.

As reported by The Daily Express, Wednesday, August 17, 2011, when Arsenal meet Saturday Newcastle last weekend, Nasri subjected to insult songs from Arsenal fans. And Nasri himself is not lowered in the game.

"Nearly finished [the move]. But I'll go with hatred and anger in the liver. I'm proud to have played for the Gunners," said Nasri in his Facebook account.

"I am very disappointed with the fans last weekend. I'm still an Arsenal player, but soon I must go," he added.

Nasri departure adds to the list of players who leave Arsenal at the beginning of the season 2011-12. Previously, there have been Cesc Fabregas back to Barcelona, Emmanuel Eboue who move to Galatasaray, and Carlos Vela on loan to Real Sociedad.

Nasri will reportedly go to the transfer value of £ 22 million or about Rp307 billion. City unsure if the move will be completed this week.

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Arsenal's Alex Song Complete Agony

Gelandang Arsenal Alex Song dijatuhi hukuman tiga laga oleh Asosiasi Sepakbola Inggris (FA). Hukuman ini dijatuhkan setelah Song melakukan tindakan tak terpuji saat Arsenal bersua Newcastle United.

Pada pertandingan pembuka Premier League lawan Newcastle itu, Song tertangkap kamera menginjak dengan sengaja kaki Joey Barton. Meski insiden itu tak diketahui wasit Peter Walton, namun FA berhasil menangkap tindakan 'nakal' Song lewat tayangan ulang video.

Dengan hukuman tiga laga ini, gelandang timnas Kamerun ini akan absen saat Arsenal menjamu Liverpool, Sabtu besok,  serta saat tandang ke Manchester United (28 Agustus) dan tandang ke Swansea (10 September).

Dengan absennya Song, manajer Arsene Wenger tentu harus lebih memutar otak. Pasalnya, penyerang anyar Gervinho juga dipastikan absen dalam tiga laga yang sama setelah mengoleksi kartu merah di pertandingan itu karena menampar Barton.

Perjalanan Arsenal semakin berat setelah Meriam London kembali terancam kehilangan pemain bintangnya, Samir Nasri, setelah sebelumnya kehilangan Cesc Fabregas ke Barcelona. Nasri saat ini semakin dekat ke klub Manchester City.

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Wenger Preparing to Receive UEFA verdict

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will know what the verdict handed down the European Football Federation (UEFA) on her, Thursday, August 18, 2011. Wenger is believed to have violated article 70 of the UEFA disciplinary regulations.

The article asserted that when the managers who are serving any suspension required to sit in the stands. However, it is not allowed inside the locker room, players tunnel, technical area before and after the game, or even communicate with his team.

Wenger including managers' serving any suspension "after criticizing the Swiss referee, Massimo Busacca, in the Champions League last season. Thus, he was forbidden to accompany foster children in the Play Off Champions League game against Udinese, Tuesday, August 16, 2011.

However, Wenger looks 'outsmart' the regulation by sitting together with Arsenal's first team coach, Boro Primorac. Primorac then make contact with Wenger's assistant Pat Rice, using a cell phone. As quoted by Football 365, Wenger allegedly send instructions on Rice by Primorac.

To be able to decide the verdict, UEFA should wait for reports from the referee and match delegate. If it is found guilty, fined Wenger threatened.

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Hoping Walcott Arsenal Add Ammunition

Arsenal striker Theo Walcott hopes his team soon add another player. According to Walcott, the presence of experienced players will help the Gunners in the past the competition this season.

Arsenal seek immediate pressure for a new player has come before the team took off Cesc Fabregas to Barcelona. Pressure initially came from the Gunners fans who worried his team would rush this season.

Walcott as reported www.eatsleepsport.com also believes the same. The British player was to assess the Gunners need additional ammunition to balance the game Arsenal experienced in the field.

"During this time Arsenal are always with youth. But we can not make an exception again. We have to win something this season," said Walcott.

"It is important incorporate young players and experienced players, but the boss knew what he was doing. Previously, he had to select some players. Only time will answer what would happen," he continued.

According to Walcott, the players sometimes confused with a condition that afflicts Arsenal. Especially when some of the Gunners players have struggled with injuries.

"When some injured players, we hope that the condition is not severe. We've got a great squad, but we do not want to weaken and weakened

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Wenger: Do not Question Loyalty Nasri

Arsenal manager Samir Nasri is planned to be lowered when his team meet Liverpool, Saturday, August 20, 2011. Wenger requested that fans of the Reds did not question the loyalty Nasri in action later.

Nasri reportedly was almost a deal with Manchester City for a fee of £ 22 million or Rp 309 billion. However, Wenger still thinks Nasri as an Arsenal player. He also assesses the condition of Nasri is fit enough to drop back down when you meet Liverpool.

"Every day since he arrived here, every day in pre-season, he (Nasri) has been working with the spirit of the fantastic in training," Wenger said as quoted by the Emirates 24 / 7.

"One thing I need I doubt Nasri is a commitment to this club," added Wenger.

Wenger wants Arsenal fans understand that the club wants to win. French coach is still confident the fans will still support it.

"Fans want Arsenal to play well and win the game. They do not make an individual assessment of each player in each position. They want good players to win the game," he said.

"The majority of our fans are behind our players and I think they will show you tomorrow," he concluded.

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Beware Liverpool Owned Arsenal Barca Style

Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva has a great way to beat Arsenal in the Premier League bigmatch duel, tonight. Lucas assess the best way to beat Arsenal the stop control of the ball cannon London forces.

Two elite Premier League teams should be fought early in the first week after both reaping the results are less satisfactory. Liverpool could only draw 1-1 at home to Sunderland, while Arsenal are just playing a goalless draw away to Newcastle United while.

"They (Arsenal) liked the ball, they have a dominant control of the ball. They have fought to win the title in recent years but they did not also win. Of course, this season they become stronger and this will be a fierce game," says Lucas Liverpool's official website.

Despite Liverpool's status as the visitors, but the condition of Arsenal are also not too good. In addition to the loss of Cesc Fabregas, the Gunners are also fragmented concentration with rumors will soon departure of Samir Nasri. Arsene Wenger's team must also remember to share power on Tuesday to fly to Italy to face Udinese in the Champions League qualifiers.

"It's always difficult to stop their players. Barcelona is also a team that is happy with the passes and to date none can stop it. We just need to make sure have the sharpness and play with determination. You should try to steal the ball," said midfielder Brazil.

Lucas became a part of the starter last year when a successful Liverpool draw against Arsenal 1-1 at Emirates Stadium. In addition, Lucas also did not feel awkward even if it means playing at home to Arsenal. Because, in addition with the Reds, he also several times visited the Emirates when defending the Brazilian national team.

"I've often played at the Emirates with the Brazilian national team and Liverpool. Emirates is a fantastic stadium with an amazing atmosphere," he said.

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Act I, Balance Still Liverpool Arsenal

Bigmatch between host Premier League Arsenal host Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, August 20, 2001, is still balanced. Up to 45 minutes of the game, both teams failed to score.

Liverpool started the game without the presence of Luis Suarez who backed the manager Kenny Dalglish. Although the Uruguay national team striker was saved, not necessarily make shrunken Liverpool camp. Open game both teams exhibited during the first half.

Disaster must be received by Arsenal. The game has been running for 15 minutes, Meriam London should lose beknya, Laurent Konscielny because of injury. Konscielny finally had to pull out and replaced in the young defender, Ignasi Miquel.

Liverpool's first threatened by Andrew Carroll's header in minute 20. Unfortunately, Carroll header utilizing a cross was thwarted Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny. Polish goalkeeper was swiftly brushed off the ball and only led to a corner kick.

Arsenal responded on 31 minutes through the action midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong. The midfielder managed to bring the ball close to Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina. Frimpong kick the ball unfortunately still too weak so it can be secured Reina.

Arsenal threatened again four minutes later through the action of Samir Nasri. French midfielder was successfully secure the ball before the kick off horizontally outside the penalty box. Unfortunately, the ball was wide on the right side of Reina's goal. As a result scores of these glasses last until halftime.

Starting lineup:
Arsenal: Wojciech Szcz? SNY, Thomas Vermaelen, Laurent Koscielny (Ignasi Miquel, 15 '), Bacary Sagna, Carl Jenkinson, Emmanuel Frimpong, Aaron Ramsey, Robin Van Persie, Samir Nasri, Andrei Arshavin, Theo Walcott

Liverpool: Pepe Reina, Daniel Agger, Jamie Carragher, José Enrique, Martin Kelly, Charlie Adam, Lucas, Jordan Henderson, Stewart Downing, Dirk Kuyt, Andrew Carroll

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