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Wenger tells fans: Cheer up! You could be Liverpool fans

    Arsenal boss tries to put current slump in perspective by highlighting Anfield's 22-year title drought

    Arsene Wenger manager of Arsenal reacts during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on January 22, 2012
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    Arsenal open door to Arshavin departure
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      Wenger tells Gloomy-Gus Gooners - Cheer up! You could be Liverpool fans
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        EXCLUSIVE: Capello furious over Terry sacking
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          Gerrard set to be handed England armband
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            Disillusioned Terry urged not to quit England
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              Barton: Terry's only got himself to blame
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                Refs chief Riley: No clampdown on tackling
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                  Premier League team news round-up
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                    Wenger: We must rise above protests
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                      Premier League bosses claim victory in satellite TV pub row
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                        EXCLUSIVE: John Terry considering England retirement after being stripped of captaincy
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                          Arsenal vs Blackburn team news: Oxlade-Chamberlain faces late test, Yakubu is still suspended
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                            John Terry stripped of England captaincy
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                              Newcastle vs Aston Villa team news: Agbonlahor doubtful, Ba and Cisse in Magpies squad
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                                Transfer news, rumours and gossip from Friday's papers
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                                  EXCLUSIVE: Arsenal fans plan trash-bag protest
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                                    Arsenal not good enough admits Arteta
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                                      Hughes livid at delay in Terry racism trial
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                                        City admit they want "enormous talent" Hazard
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                                          Arshavin to snub Anzhi move, says agent
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                                            FA Cup Final day's Prem games ALL delayed 24 hours
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                                              Arteta calls for Gunners to end boom-and-bust form
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                                                Egypt death-riot: Coach Jose returns home to Portugal
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                                                  FIFA calls for report on Egypt death-riot
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                                                    Transfer news, rumours and gossip from Thursday's papers
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                                                      Wenger: Every match is a cup final now
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                                                        Wilshere still has sights on making it to Euro 2012
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                                                          VIDEO: Is this guy Arsenal's next midfield star?
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                                                            Bolton 0-0 Arsenal: Gunners at sixes and sevens
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                                                              'More than 70 killed' at match in Egypt
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                                                                Wilshere confirms new injury setback
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                                                                  PHOTOS: Man charged after handcuffing himself to posts at Everton
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                                                                    FIFA promise goalline technology decision in July
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                                                                      New boy Eisfeld delighted to join 'hero' Rosicky at Arsenal
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                                                                        Transfer news, rumours and gossip from Wednesday's papers
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                                                                          Who's in and who's out at YOUR club? Every Premier League deal of the January transfer window
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                                                                            Wantaway stars stranded as window closes with a whimper
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                                                                              Could Rafa be the Real deal in Spain and Torres misses the target again - Brian Reade
                                                                                Rule which saw RvP let off has got to get the elbow - Robbie Savage
                                                                                  Why I fear Arsenal's transfer inactivity will cost the club fourth place - John Cross
                                                                                    Arsenal have the perfect chance to rebuild their season providing Villa comeback was no fluke - Steve Stammers
                                                                                      Why Fergie must not rush to make way for Mourinho - Oliver Holt
                                                                                        Why Joey Barton has earned my admiration, Craig Bellamy's monastic life and fingers crossed for Ravel Morrison - Oliver Holt
                                                                                          Why United have to be worried by nervous De Gea and ANOTHER surprise from Craig Bellamy - Oliver Holt
                                                                                            Demi Moore's break-up taking it's toll, plus Scott Parker's a real gent - 3pm
                                                                                              'It's like a stone rolling down a hill... it's gathering more and more moss' - Daft Quotes of the Week - 3pm

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                                                                                                Wally Meets... Mike Walters interviews Richard Lee, the Brentford keeper with a sideline in stand-up - Mirror Football Blog
                                                                                                  Why the FA had to take the England captaincy from John Terry - Mirror Football Blog
                                                                                                    What are the odds Everton new boy Jelavic ends the season with more goals than their keeper? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day - Betting Blog
                                                                                                      Arise, captain Gerrard! Why Liverpool skipper must now lead England too - Mirror Football Blog
                                                                                                        3PM Extra: Kung-fu Sandro, Bergkamp's still got it and abominable snowman spotted at Inter - Football Banter
                                                                                                          Who should take over from John Terry as England captain? - Mirror Football Blog
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                                                                                                              • Nice one, Centurion! The Prem's 100 club revealed

                                                                                                                 

                                                                                                              • Nice one, Centurion! How many of the Prem's 100 club can you name?

                                                                                                                Darren Bent joined an exclusive club nigh when he scored his 100th Premier League goal during Aston Villa's 2-2 draw with QPR.

                                                                                                                There are 20 other players who have broken that barrier - but how many can you name? We've collated pictures of them all in our special centurions gallery but have obscured their faces...

                                                                                                                Once you think you've identified them all, check out the answers here.

                                                                                                              • PFA Players' Young Player of the Year 2010-11 Nominees Picture Special

                                                                                                                Gareth Bale and Samir Nasri have both been nominated for the Professional Footballers' Association Player and Young Player of the Year awards.

                                                                                                                The PFA announced today that Tottenham winger Bale and Arsenal playmaker Nasri were among seven nominees from the Barclays Premier League for each of their of their top prizes.

                                                                                                                The pair are likely to face stiff competition in both categories, however, as the contest is generally perceived to be wide open.

                                                                                                                Bale's Spurs team-mate Rafael Van der Vaart is also in contention for the main prize along with Manchester City's Carlos Tevez, Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic, West Ham midfielder Scott Parker and Blackpool talisman Charlie Adam.

                                                                                                                England and Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart, Arsenal starlet Jack Wilshere, Everton's Seamus Coleman and Manchester United pair Nani and Javier Hernandez are the other contenders for the young player gong.

                                                                                                                Bale and Nasri are bidding to emulate Andy Gray (1977) and Cristiano Ronaldo (2007) as the only players to previously win both awards in the same year.

                                                                                                                Wayne Rooney was last year nominated in both categories but took the chief prize while James Milner was young player of the year.

                                                                                                                PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor believes the lists are reflective of an exciting season.

                                                                                                                Taylor said: "It is certainly very competitive. There has been no outstanding favourite so it will be very interesting to see who people think are favourites.

                                                                                                                "Last year Wayne Rooney had an excpetional season.

                                                                                                                "This year there are some very good contenders and it is nice to see some homegrown players in there as well. That is encouraging."

                                                                                                              • PFA Players' Player of the Year 2010-11 Nominees Picture Special

                                                                                                                Gareth Bale and Samir Nasri have both been nominated for the Professional Footballers' Association Player and Young Player of the Year awards.

                                                                                                                The PFA announced today that Tottenham winger Bale and Arsenal playmaker Nasri were among seven nominees from the Barclays Premier League for each of their of their top prizes.

                                                                                                                The pair are likely to face stiff competition in both categories, however, as the contest is generally perceived to be wide open.

                                                                                                                Bale's Spurs team-mate Rafael Van der Vaart is also in contention for the main prize along with Manchester City's Carlos Tevez, Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic, West Ham midfielder Scott Parker and Blackpool talisman Charlie Adam.

                                                                                                                England and Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart, Arsenal starlet Jack Wilshere, Everton's Seamus Coleman and Manchester United pair Nani and Javier Hernandez are the other contenders for the young player gong.

                                                                                                                Bale and Nasri are bidding to emulate Andy Gray (1977) and Cristiano Ronaldo (2007) as the only players to previously win both awards in the same year.

                                                                                                                Wayne Rooney was last year nominated in both categories but took the chief prize while James Milner was young player of the year.

                                                                                                                PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor believes the lists are reflective of an exciting season.

                                                                                                                Taylor said: "It is certainly very competitive. There has been no outstanding favourite so it will be very interesting to see who people think are favourites.

                                                                                                                "Last year Wayne Rooney had an excpetional season.

                                                                                                                "This year there are some very good contenders and it is nice to see some homegrown players in there as well. That is encouraging."

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