William Gallas

Angry Real block Blues

Daily Star (Free subscription) | 02/09/2008

CHELSEA'S hopes of signing Brazilian striker Robinho were on the brink on being crushed by Real Madrid last night.

Keegan: ´Barton Did Nothing Wrong´!

Newcastle United Mad (Free subscription) | 01/09/2008

Kevin Keegan launched a stern defence of Joey Barton after the controversial midfielder endured a hot reception on his return to action in today's 3-0 Barclays Premier League defeat at Arsenal.

• Keegan: Barton did nothing wrong - Daily Express
• Keegan: Barton did nothing wrong - Liverpool Echo.co.uk
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Joey Barton faces 12match ban from FA for his attack on Ousmane Dabo

The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 01/09/2008

The Football Association may this week punish Joey Barton with a 12game ban for his assault on Ousmane Dabo.

Arsenal 3-0 Newcastle - 30/08/08 - (Premier League)

the-cannon.com (Free subscription) | 31/08/2008

We really have reacted well since the Fulham game. Last weekend at Craven Cottage what a reality check, we were shown up and something needed to be done; and something has been done. The team has reacted, come together and started playing football again. Twente in the week was good, but I didn’t know how much [...]

Could Malouda be a Surprise Signing

Arsenal News News News (Free subscription) | 31/08/2008

Arsene Wenger has gone one record as saying he will augment the current squad today or tomorrow. Expect tomorrow to be a hectic day with rumours and counter rumours. There are two positions that Arsene will be looking at, central midfield and another wide midfielder. One position that we need to re-enforce is the wide positions. [...]

Arsenal 3 - 0 Newcastle: Familar scoreline and fabulously familiar peformance

Gunnerblog (Free subscription) | 31/08/2008

Arsenal 3 - 0 Newcastle (Van Persie 19 (pen), 40, Denilson 59) Highlights (courtesy of 101 greatgoals); Manager reaction The above scoreline is becoming pleasingly predictable. I haven’t checked (it’s Sunday - too much effort), but I think yesterday’s result means we’ve had the same scoreline on the last three occasions this fixture has been played. Since the defeat at [...]

Red-hot Arsenal gun down Newcastle

Fijilive (Free subscription) | 31/08/2008

Arsenal roared back to form after their stuttering start to the season by crushing Newcastle 3-0.A brace from Robin van Persie and a beautifully crafted third by Denilson handed Arsene Wenger's side a convincing triumph, although the scoreline could have been far more emphatic had visiting goalkeeper Shay Given not enjoyed an inspired afternoon.Even so, this was a welcome tonic for Wenger, who had...

• Arsenal gun down Newcastle - News.com.au

Arsenal 3, Newcastle Utd 0: Gunners show firepower

The Independent (Free subscription) | 31/08/2008

The banner that reads "InArsène we trust" was for once not on view here yesterday, but it should have been hung loud and proud from the rafters in honour of a manager whorefuses to compromise his principles either with extravagant purchases or power football. His side were back to their best in demolishing a Newcastle team who were beaten 3-0 here twice in four days last season.

The Return Of Joey Barton: One Touch And 3 Minutes Of Controversy

EPL Talk (Free subscription) | 31/08/2008

Joey Barton is never far from controversy and such was the case today when the Newcastle midfielder returned to professional football. In his game today for Newcastle, he only touched the ball once during the three minutes he played. In those three minutes, he commited a controversial tackle, showed little respect, was purposefully tripped by an [...]

Gunners cruise to victory

Daily Star (Free subscription) | 30/08/2008

Robin van Persie netted twice as Arsenal silenced any talk of a club in crisis with a 3-0 romp over Newcastle at Emirates Stadium.

• Van Persie brace sinks Magpies - ireland.com

Gunners Looking Strong As Keegan Patches Up His Troops!

Newcastle United Mad (Free subscription) | 30/08/2008

Arsenal have no fresh injury worries ahead of the Barclays Premier League clash with Newcastle at Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal Trio Fit To Play Newcastle

The Soccer Blog (Free subscription) | 29/08/2008

Arsene Wenger has confirmed that William Gallas, Theo Walcott and Samir Nasri have overcome niggles and are fit to face Newcastle tomorrow. The trio had picked up minor injuries from the 4-0 win over FC Twente in midweek but the Gunners boss revealed that they are ready to play. "There were doubts over Gallas, Walcott and Nasri [...]

• Wenger thrilled with Gunners - Daily Express
• Champions League: Arsenal 4-0 FC Twente - McClaren hit for schix - Mirror.co.uk
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Arsenal Skipper Admits To Mistake

The Soccer Blog (Free subscription) | 29/08/2008

Arsenal captain William Gallas has admitted he was at fault for allowing Fulham defender Brede Hangeland to escape his attentions and score the winning goal last week. The Frenchman has come under fire from some quarters, with questions raised over his captaincy credentials after several errors and high-profile incidents, most notably his one-man sit-down protest during [...]

Premier League team news and statistics

ireland.com (Free subscription) | 29/08/2008

All the injury and team news ahead of this weekend's Premier League matches.

Arsenal captain William Gallas Warns Newcastle

Newcastle United Mad (Free subscription) | 29/08/2008

Arsenal captain William Gallas has no intention of making the same costly defensive mistake again when Newcastle visit Emirates Stadium on Saturday.