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Arsenal’s deadline day signing Mikel
Arteta insists he will be his own man
in north London and should not be
looked at as a replacement for the
departed Cesc Fabregas and Samir
Nasri.
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The Spaniard ended his tenure at
Merseyside outfit Everton in a deal
thought to be worth around £10
million after a frenzied final day of the
window by a normally sedate Arsene
Wenger.
Arteta has warned it will take the new
signings time to adapt, but the former
Rangers man is hopeful of making a
significant impact at the club.
The 29-year-old told Arsenal Player:
"They were two top players for the
club, they did really, really well in the
last few years and now we have
some new players coming in to try
and make the same impact. I am sure
we will.
"I don't want the fans to be
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Capello admits 'England were lucky'
Capello 'suffered' in closing stages
Fabio Capello admitted England
were lucky to secure the win over
Wales that puts them on the brink
of Euro 2012 qualification -
claiming his players lose
confidence when they play at
Wembley.
Ashley Young's goal on 35 minutes
gave England their first victory at
Wembley in more than a year and
leaves them needing only a point
from their final qualifier in
Montenegro next month to reach the
tournament in Poland and Ukraine.
But it was a poor England
performance and they were fortunate
to escape with three points after
Wales substitute Robert Earnshaw
shot over the top of an open goal
with 13 minutes left.
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and Germany
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Capello said: "We were lucky. The
moment when their player made a big
mistake in front of goal was lucky, but
I didn't think we played very well in
the last 15 minutes and we suffered.
"We never had good possession and
never pressed the ball. We played on
the counter-attack without speed.
"We played well for 20 minutes in the
first half but we need to play well for
the whole match."
England's struggles were in sharp
contrast to the comfort of their 3-0
win in Bulgaria on Friday and Capello
still believes his team is struggling
with the pressure of playing at
Wembley.
He said: "Sometimes the result is the
most important thing and I think at
Wembley our opponents play with
more courage and aggression.
"Probably here at Wembley we lose
confidence. Some players who usually
dribble and go straight at goal don't
do it. We pass across the goal four or
five times. I always want three players
in front of goal but there was only
one.
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Win was important - Young
"In qualification for the World Cup,
we played very well at Wembley but
we probably felt the pressure of
getting the result and the other team
didn't. It is different if you can do
something with a free mind."
Capello praised match-winner Young,
with Manchester United's summer
signing a stand-out performer as
England secured maximum points
from their two qualifiers.
"Ashley Young is a really good
player," said Capello. "He was good
when he started playing with me and
I've known him three or four years
now. He is a really important player
for us. His movement with and
without the ball is really good."
Fabio Capello admitted England
were lucky to secure the win over
Wales that puts them on the brink
of Euro 2012 qualification -
claiming his players lose
confidence when they play at
Wembley.
Ashley Young's goal on 35 minutes
gave England their first victory at
Wembley in more than a year and
leaves them needing only a point
from their final qualifier in
Montenegro next month to reach the
tournament in Poland and Ukraine.
But it was a poor England
performance and they were fortunate
to escape with three points after
Wales substitute Robert Earnshaw
shot over the top of an open goal
with 13 minutes left.
PHIL MCNULTY'S BLOG
Continue reading the main story
It would be wildly optimistic,
fantasy even, to suggest at this
stage that England will pose a
huge threat to the major
powers such as Spain, Holland
and Germany
Read more of Phil's blog
Capello said: "We were lucky. The
moment when their player made a big
mistake in front of goal was lucky, but
I didn't think we played very well in
the last 15 minutes and we suffered.
"We never had good possession and
never pressed the ball. We played on
the counter-attack without speed.
"We played well for 20 minutes in the
first half but we need to play well for
the whole match."
England's struggles were in sharp
contrast to the comfort of their 3-0
win in Bulgaria on Friday and Capello
still believes his team is struggling
with the pressure of playing at
Wembley.
He said: "Sometimes the result is the
most important thing and I think at
Wembley our opponents play with
more courage and aggression.
"Probably here at Wembley we lose
confidence. Some players who usually
dribble and go straight at goal don't
do it. We pass across the goal four or
five times. I always want three players
in front of goal but there was only
one.
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Win was important - Young
"In qualification for the World Cup,
we played very well at Wembley but
we probably felt the pressure of
getting the result and the other team
didn't. It is different if you can do
something with a free mind."
Capello praised match-winner Young,
with Manchester United's summer
signing a stand-out performer as
England secured maximum points
from their two qualifiers.
"Ashley Young is a really good
player," said Capello. "He was good
when he started playing with me and
I've known him three or four years
now. He is a really important player
for us. His movement with and
without the ball is really good."
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Arsenal chairman dismisses fears
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Last updated at 10:36 AM on 7th
September 2011
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Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood has
reacted angrily to suggestions Arsene
Wenger could be forced out of the
club.
The outspoken 75-year-old has
thrown his weight behind the under
fire Frenchman and assured fans the
Gunners' most successful manager
will remain at the helm.
Arsenal have endured a miserable
start to the season, failing to win in
three league games culminating in the
8-2 humbling at Old Trafford before
the international break.
Can't watch: Arsenal have endured
a torrid start to the season
But old Etonion and third generation
chairman of the club, Hill-Wood,
believes the angry section of fans
calling for Wenger's head will not get
their way.
'It’s complete and utter rubbish and
absolute nonsense. I think he is
happy enough and we are happy
enough,' he said.
That record-breaking loss against
rivals Manchester United - the club's
worst in 115 years - forced Wenger
into a mad trolley-dash around the
transfer market on deadline day.
Support: Chairman Peter Hill-
Wood says there is no threat to
Arsene Wenger's job
The club bought in five new players
in the final weeks of August - Yossi
Benayoun, Mikel Arteta, Per
Mertesacker, Andre Santos, Park Chu-
young - but still turned a heathy profit
from the sales of Cesc Fabregas and
Samir Nasri.
He revealed the Gunners felt short-
cha
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Arsenal chairman dismisses fears
that Wenger's job is under threat
By SPORTSMAIL REPORTER
Last updated at 10:36 AM on 7th
September 2011
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Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood has
reacted angrily to suggestions Arsene
Wenger could be forced out of the
club.
The outspoken 75-year-old has
thrown his weight behind the under
fire Frenchman and assured fans the
Gunners' most successful manager
will remain at the helm.
Arsenal have endured a miserable
start to the season, failing to win in
three league games culminating in the
8-2 humbling at Old Trafford before
the international break.
Can't watch: Arsenal have endured
a torrid start to the season
But old Etonion and third generation
chairman of the club, Hill-Wood,
believes the angry section of fans
calling for Wenger's head will not get
their way.
'It’s complete and utter rubbish and
absolute nonsense. I think he is
happy enough and we are happy
enough,' he said.
That record-breaking loss against
rivals Manchester United - the club's
worst in 115 years - forced Wenger
into a mad trolley-dash around the
transfer market on deadline day.
Support: Chairman Peter Hill-
Wood says there is no threat to
Arsene Wenger's job
The club bought in five new players
in the final weeks of August - Yossi
Benayoun, Mikel Arteta, Per
Mertesacker, Andre Santos, Park Chu-
young - but still turned a heathy profit
from the sales of Cesc Fabregas and
Samir Nasri.
He revealed the Gunners felt short-
cha
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