Just a day after Arsene Wenger came out hard hitting in the press (and days after he was congratulatory to Stoke City in his post-game comments) over the physical tactics that saw his Arsenal lose 2 - 0 at the Brittania Stadium, Robin Van Persie Red carded and Emmanuel Adebayor (ankle), Theo Walcott (shoulder) and Bacary Sagne (ankle) injured during the course of the 90 minutes, Stoke City head coach Tony Pulis responded via his teams official website.

Via Soccernet

Wenger said: “The only intention is to hurt you and I can show some tackles where I can prove what I say.

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Champions League Group G bottom dwellers Fenerbahce is in even more trouble ahead of Wednesday night’s trip to London to face Arsenal after Brazilian playmaker and Captain Alex was forced out of Saturday’s 2 - 2 draw against Eskisehirspor just before halftime with a thigh strain.

Via UEFA.com

“We have immediately started his treatment but it is impossible for him to play against Arsenal,” said club doctor Piyer Arzuman.

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That’s some serious nudity after Tottenham’s last goal.

Thanks to John Hughes for the heads up.

According to reports, Arsenal’s team building secrets have been revealed. Whether or not this is Wenger’s team building speech or not, I’m not sure yet. But the points that are brought up in this manifest hit home and are some pretty good business tools to live by.  I’ll take these and learn from them…

American billionaire and Arsenal shareholder, Stan Kroenke, has been appointed to the board at Arsenal. Kroenke who owns 12.38% of the Gooners was once looked upon by the Arsenal board  in a pretty negative manner. In fact it was hin introduction to Arsenal by David Dein that eventually helped lead to Dein stepping away as vice-chairmen. But ever since the Russian Alisher Usmanov has been increasing his holding in Arsenal, the outlook on Kroenke has improved. Looks like this appointment might be to block Usmanov from taking over the club.

[The Times]

I think Theo Walcott is going to be OK. First you put three into the back of the net against Croatia, and then you get in your Ferrari or Bentley or Mercedes and then go home and score a couple of more times with this.

Say Hello to Melanie Slade… (more…)

Despite being recently sacked by West Ham and out of work, Freddie Ljungberg enjoys a good time in NYC with a couple models…

Image via The Spoiler

One hell of a performance for the sometime Arsenal starter.

Wonder if Fabio Capello’s faith in the young player at the International Stage will in any way influence Arsene “The Voyeur” Wenger into giving Walcott more starts in the Arsenal side?

UPDATE - Wesley Sneijder was able to do some running fitness today boosting his chances to return to the field earlier than expected for Real Madrid.  The Dutchman was able to knock the ball around with his left foot, but not his right.

It’s been 38 days since the 24 year old Sneijder was injured under a challenge by Arsenal’s Abou Diaby during a pre-season Friendly.

Real Madrid’s push for Rafael van der Vaart might have just gotten a bit more important as their influential Dutch midfielder Wesley Sneijder went down just past the hour mark at Emirates Stadium. Adebayor scored the games only goal as Arsenal won 1-nil.

After a tough tackle by Arsenal’s Abou Diaby during the Emirates Cup pre-season friendlies tournament, Sneijder was in immediate pain and the worst, torn knee ligaments is feared.

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My boy Dave is over in Europe, working and taking in matches throughout Europe and today took in the Newcastle at Arsenal game at Emirates.

Nice seats Dave…. Damn you (insert jealousy here)….

And tomorrow he’s taking in Chelsea - Spurs.