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2017-03-09 at 07:58
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2017-03-12 at 18:03
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Wenger adamant his 'preference' is to stay at Arsenal
the protests against Arsene Wenger's reign at Arsenal show no signs of abating but after booking another FA Cup date at Wembley on Saturday, the manager at the eye of the storm was adamant that his "preference" was still to stay at the club.Wenger reckoned he did not want to be the main talking point after his players had coasted into the FA Cup semi-final by swatting away the challenge of minor league Lincoln City 5-0.Yet, inevitably, after another traumatic week in which Arsenal had been humiliated 5-1 a second time by Bayern Munich and departed the Champions League yet again at the last-16 stage, the 67-year-old Frenchman and his future were still the main focus of attention at the Emirates Stadium.Those fans who feel Wenger should step down now that Arsenal's European and Premier League ambitions look lost for another year made their feelings known outside, holding banners with messages like "Wexit" and "Time for Change".Some supporters, though, countered with banners of support for Wenger before his side's wholly predictable dismissal of Lincoln also softened the grumbling mood.It clearly did Wenger no harm either that his team should make another step towards a potential record 13th FA Cup triumph, even if to some fans winning silverware in that competition should not be enough to spare him."Let's not talk about me too much because that has happened a lot recently," Wenger protested as he talked to BT Sport."I have shown in my life that I try to serve this club with complete commitment and I will do that as long as I am here. How long? I don't know at the moment. I have shown a lot of loyalty and my preference is here."That observation was significant in light of Wenger's recent assertion that he intended to stay as a manager next season, whether it is at Arsenal or not.Maybe another Cup-winning campaign, a record seventh for him, could yet appease some disenchanted fans."Recently we have disappointed our fans. We want to go again to Wembley to win," Wenger said."I focus on my job. I always do that. I let other people judge my performances. I am not too much worried about the rest. I am just focused on the next game."Wenger admitted there had been "a level of anxiety" about taking on the National League side in what amounted to a no-win situation for him after the Bayern drubbing."Lincoln knocked out Burnley, Ipswich and Brighton, so we have to respect them," he said."It was all us in the second half but you have to congratulate Lincoln for what they have achieved in the FA Cup."
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2017-03-12 at 18:04
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Sampdoria edge Genoa in dour mid-table clash
It was a Derby della Lanterna that told us everything about the current state of Genoa and Sampdoria, the latter taking all three points in a game that was anything to write home about.Both teams had just three shots on target in the entire match, with possession evenly distributed.Much of the time, either side cancelled each other out in every department, the spectacle non-existent.Five yellow cards had been shown before Luis Muriel put the visitors ahead, and the player promptly became the sixth name in the referee's book for removing his shirt.An expected fightback from the hosts never materialised, in keeping with the pattern of the rest of the game.
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2017-03-12 at 18:04
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Will Grigg: No longer on fire
Northern Ireland arrived at Euro 2016 on a wave of feelgood optimism, as a worthy contender and eventual member of the final 16, their spirit and nature was perhaps defined by Will Grigg.The Wigan Athletic forward enjoyed a positive season leading into the tournament, firing his Lancashire-based club to promotion from England's third-tier to the Championship, accompanied by the 'Will Grigg's on fire, your defence is terrified' song that swept up crowds far bigger than the DW's.However, going back to life in Wigan has meant going back to reality for the ex-Walsall forward, and it's now been almost six months since he last netted a league goal.Scoring four times in his side's opening six games of the season, Grigg then notched against Wolves in late September to begin a barren run of 23 Championship games without hitting the back of the net.Respite was delivered in January via an FA Cup strike past Nottingham Forest, but that was the exception rather than the rule for the 25-year-old who now finds himself out of a Wigan side that sit second-from-bottom after a late defeat to relegation rivals Bristol City on Saturday afternoon.
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2017-03-12 at 18:05
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King hat-trick gives Bournemouth vital win over West Ham
Joshua King scored a hat-trick and missed a penalty as Bournemouth edged a five-goal thriller against West Ham United to ease six points away from relegation danger on Saturday.Bournemouth missed two penalties in the first half. King screwed wide in the ninth minute and West Ham went ahead seconds later when Michail Antonio turned smartly and shot past Bournemouth keeper Artur Boruc.The hosts deservedly levelled through King in the 31st minute before Bournemouth were awarded another penalty when Marc Pugh went down in the area, only for Benik Afobe to have his kick saved by Darren Randolph.King put Bournemouth ahead from Afobe's knockdown early in the second half but Ayew struck eight minutes from time.In a thrilling finale King lashed Bournemouth's winner in the 90th minute after Randolph had saved from Jack Wilshere.
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tayeb
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2017-03-12 at 19:32
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Thank you my friend
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2017-07-22 at 11:05
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Quote: tayeb
Thank you my friend
your welcome dear moderator!
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2017-07-22 at 11:10
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MARSEILLE closer and closer to sign Carlos BACCA
While AC Milan are bringing an increasing number of attacking players, Colombian international striker Carlos Bacca (30) is still set to leave Rossoneri, after two seasons. Previously pursued by Tianjin Quanjian and Galatasaray, former Sevilla FC hitman is now getting closer and closer to join Olympique Marseille for good, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport
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