Roundup of some good news for Arsenal.
Fabregas replies to the Barca DNA sh1t by Xavi,Messi,Puyol and Laporcvnt(ya they get bonus for that) in the last 2 weeks.
Talk about Barca does not affect me at all. The speculation has been going for years.
"I don't mind really if the stories continue — but they will not change the way I think.
"I do not think about it because I do not want to and I do not think I should.
"I am at a great club, with a great team and am happy.
"We have a long season in front of us and the last thing I want to do is get disconnected from what I have to do playing for Arsenal, who are the club which pays me.
"I am really looking forward to a great season with Arsenal."
Fabregas, who joined Arsenal from Barca as a 15-year-old, added: "I have never really thought about it, staying here all my life, because I am only 22 and you never know what your career will bring — but why not?
"It is my seventh season now, I am really happy, better than ever, so you never know."
*www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/spor...-end-his-career-at-Arsenal.html#ixzz0XhaLPeGz
But surely this won't stop Barca from running their mouths.
Like his badass image btw.
*img.thesun.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00934/cesc_280x390_934594a.jpg
Gibbs makes it to tomorrow's squad,Clichy not too far.
We have the same players available plus Kieran Gibbs is back in the squad,” confirmed Wenger.
“It is a surprise [he’s back], especially if you compare that with the first phone call I got that looked like he had a broken metatarsal. So it has been quite quick but it was just bruising.”
Wenger also used the opportunity to give an update on the other absentees.
“Van Persie and Bendtner, they are out for longer,” he said. “Clichy is not too far, I think two to three weeks. Fabianski will play on Wednesday night in the Reserves, so after that he will be available. Diaby had a recurrence of his calf injury so he is three weeks away.”
Gallas and Supertom discussing contract extensions.
“We are talking at the moment and I am optimistic of finding a solution for both of them,” said the manager.
Vela is Wenger's secret weapon.
“I believe he is a Robbie Fowler-type. He needs very little time to make a decision in the box. He is relaxed when he finishes and he has very short backlift. He is aswell left-footed and he is a similar size.”
However perhaps the most telling praise was Wenger’s final word on the matter.
He was asked whether Vela’s talent was the single reason he decided not to replace Emmanuel Adebayor in summer.
The manager replied: “Yes.”
Good to see Vela rated so highly at the club,for me he is the best young striker around after Pato.
Classic club vs. country stuff
During a press conference at Arsenal's Training Ground on Monday, one journalist suggested that the current campaign is a crucial one for Theo Walcott because, at its conclusion, England manager Fabio Capello will choose his squad for South Africa.
The reporter did not reach the end of his question.
"I must stop you there," interrupted Wenger. "The big season is with Arsenal, not at the World Cup.
"We do not pay players to go to the World Cup - we pay the players to do well for Arsenal.
"The first pride of a man is to do well for the guy who pays you in life, not to go to the World Cup."
Pwned