http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/arsenal/ Arsenal Trinity Mirror Trinity Mirror http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Download-the-FREE-and-updated-MirrorFootball-iPhone-app-now-article896132.html Get more live news, more live scores and more live commentary on your device Get more live news, more live scores and more live commentary on your device Fri, 04 May 2012 12:59:29 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Download-the-FREE-and-updated-MirrorFootball-iPhone-app-now-article896132.html MirrorFootball 2012-05-04T12:59:29Z true http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Arsenal-and-Spurs-target-Jan-Vertonghen-told-to-join-Barcelona-by-Ajax-manager-Frank-de-Boer-article896081.html "I think he will fit perfect at Barca," says Ajax boss Frank de Boer "I think he will fit perfect at Barca," says Ajax boss Frank de Boer Thu, 03 May 2012 11:03:56 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Arsenal-and-Spurs-target-Jan-Vertonghen-told-to-join-Barcelona-by-Ajax-manager-Frank-de-Boer-article896081.html Football Spy 2012-05-03T11:03:56Z true http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Arsenal-and-Spurs-target-Jan-Vertonghen-told-to-join-Barcelona-by-Ajax-manager-Frank-de-Boer-article896114.html "I think he will fit perfect at Barca," says Ajax boss Frank de Boer "I think he will fit perfect at Barca," says Ajax boss Frank de Boer Thu, 03 May 2012 11:03:14 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Arsenal-and-Spurs-target-Jan-Vertonghen-told-to-join-Barcelona-by-Ajax-manager-Frank-de-Boer-article896114.html Football Spy 2012-05-03T11:03:14Z true http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/opinion/columnists/Arsenal-column-Why-Gary-Lineker-should-be-ashamed-of-his-xenophobic-mocking-of-Arsene-Wenger-on-Match-of-the-Day-by-John-Cross-article896118.html Shame on Gary Lineker. His mockery, stupid French accent and derision of Arsene Wenger at the end of Match of the Day last Saturday was bordering on xenophobia. Wenger threw his arms up in the air during Arsenal's draw at Stoke last Saturday to make clear his disgust at not getting a penalty after Yossi Benayoun went down in the box. At the end of the show, Lineker threw up his arms, shouted "au revoir" and ridiculed Wenger to howls of laughter in the background.   It had already been mention... Shame on Gary Lineker. His mockery, stupid French accent and derision of Arsene Wenger at the end of Match of the Day last Saturday was bordering on xenophobia. Wenger threw his arms up in the air during Arsenal's draw at Stoke last Saturday to make clear his disgust at not getting a penalty after Yossi Benayoun went down in the box. At the end of the show, Lineker threw up his arms, shouted "au revoir" and ridiculed Wenger to howls of laughter in the background.   It had already been mention... Thu, 03 May 2012 10:07:09 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/opinion/columnists/Arsenal-column-Why-Gary-Lineker-should-be-ashamed-of-his-xenophobic-mocking-of-Arsene-Wenger-on-Match-of-the-Day-by-John-Cross-article896118.html 2012-05-03T10:07:09Z true http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Transfer-news-rumours-gossip-from-Thursday-s-papers-Michael-Owen-set-for-Shanghai-Surprise-Lavezzi-set-to-leave-Napoli-Keita-to-snub-Liverpool-and-Arsenal-in-for-Das-Bost-article896071.html Michael Owen's Shanghai Surprise, Lavezzi set to leave Napoli, Keita to snub Liverpool and Arsenal in for Bost Michael Owen's Shanghai Surprise, Lavezzi set to leave Napoli, Keita to snub Liverpool and Arsenal in for Bost Thu, 03 May 2012 07:26:50 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Transfer-news-rumours-gossip-from-Thursday-s-papers-Michael-Owen-set-for-Shanghai-Surprise-Lavezzi-set-to-leave-Napoli-Keita-to-snub-Liverpool-and-Arsenal-in-for-Das-Bost-article896071.html Football Spy 2012-05-03T07:26:50Z true http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Andrey-Arshavin-will-wait-until-after-Euro-2012-to-decide-his-Arsenal-future-article896033.html The Russian forward is on a five-month loan with former club Zenit St Petersburg after falling out of favour at The Emirates The Russian forward is on a five-month loan with former club Zenit St Petersburg after falling out of favour at The Emirates Wed, 02 May 2012 14:58:40 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Andrey-Arshavin-will-wait-until-after-Euro-2012-to-decide-his-Arsenal-future-article896033.html Mirror Football 2012-05-02T14:58:40Z true http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Former-Arsenal-and-England-defender-Sol-Campbell-announces-his-retirement-from-football-article896028.html The former Arsenal and England defender has quit after failing to find a club since being released by Newcastle last year The former Arsenal and England defender has quit after failing to find a club since being released by Newcastle last year Wed, 02 May 2012 13:41:03 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Former-Arsenal-and-England-defender-Sol-Campbell-announces-his-retirement-from-football-article896028.html Mirror Football 2012-05-02T13:41:03Z true http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Arsenal-s-move-for-Rennes-midfielder-Yann-M-Vila-in-doubt-after-he-is-arrested-for-allegedly-assaulting-a-17-year-old-article896025.html The France international spent the night in a police cell after allegedly punching a 17-year-old man at his home The France international spent the night in a police cell after allegedly punching a 17-year-old man at his home Wed, 02 May 2012 09:14:41 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Arsenal-s-move-for-Rennes-midfielder-Yann-M-Vila-in-doubt-after-he-is-arrested-for-allegedly-assaulting-a-17-year-old-article896025.html Mirror Football 2012-05-02T09:14:41Z true http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Tottenham-have-overtaken-Arsenal-in-race-for-Ajax-defender-Jan-Vertonghen-article896023.html The versatile Ajax defender is attracting interest from a host of Premier League clubs including Spurs, Arsenal, Chelsea and Newcastle - watch him in action The versatile Ajax defender is attracting interest from a host of Premier League clubs including Spurs, Arsenal, Chelsea and Newcastle - watch him in action Wed, 02 May 2012 08:41:39 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Tottenham-have-overtaken-Arsenal-in-race-for-Ajax-defender-Jan-Vertonghen-article896023.html Mirror Football 2012-05-02T08:41:39Z true http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Transfer-gossip-Juventus-want-spend-35m-on-single-player-Suarez-Tevez-Van-Persie-on-hit-list-article896021.html Liverpool's Suarez, City's Tevez and Arsenal's Van Persie top the Turin giants' shopping list - and they are hoping to snap up Drogba on a free while they're at it! Liverpool's Suarez, City's Tevez and Arsenal's Van Persie top the Turin giants' shopping list - and they are hoping to snap up Drogba on a free while they're at it! Tue, 01 May 2012 21:30:21 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Transfer-gossip-Juventus-want-spend-35m-on-single-player-Suarez-Tevez-Van-Persie-on-hit-list-article896021.html Neil McLeman 2012-05-01T21:30:21Z true http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Transfer-news-rumours-gossip-from-Tuesday-s-papers-Manchester-City-overtake-Manchester-United-in-race-for-Eden-Hazard-Real-Madrid-battle-Arsenal-and-Liverpool-for-Anderlecht-midfielder-Lucas-Biglia-and-more-article895974.html City overtake United in race for Hazard, Real Madrid battle Arsenal and Liverpool for Anderlecht midfielder and more... City overtake United in race for Hazard, Real Madrid battle Arsenal and Liverpool for Anderlecht midfielder and more... Tue, 01 May 2012 07:25:57 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Transfer-news-rumours-gossip-from-Tuesday-s-papers-Manchester-City-overtake-Manchester-United-in-race-for-Eden-Hazard-Real-Madrid-battle-Arsenal-and-Liverpool-for-Anderlecht-midfielder-Lucas-Biglia-and-more-article895974.html Football Spy 2012-05-01T07:25:57Z true http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Arsenal-boss-Arsene-Wenger-wants-Ajax-defender-Jan-Vertonghen-after-signing-Cologne-striker-Lukas-Podolski-article895994.html The Ajax defender could be available for a cut-price £7m as he reaches the end of his contract - and midfielder Yann M'Vila could follow The Ajax defender could be available for a cut-price £7m as he reaches the end of his contract - and midfielder Yann M'Vila could follow Mon, 30 Apr 2012 21:28:07 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Arsenal-boss-Arsene-Wenger-wants-Ajax-defender-Jan-Vertonghen-after-signing-Cologne-striker-Lukas-Podolski-article895994.html John Cross 2012-04-30T21:28:07Z true http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Podolski-Gunning-for-glory-Arsenal-is-one-of-the-top-clubs-in-Europe-says-new-signing-article895951.html "I'm proud to become an Arsenal player," says striker "I'm proud to become an Arsenal player," says striker Mon, 30 Apr 2012 21:20:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Podolski-Gunning-for-glory-Arsenal-is-one-of-the-top-clubs-in-Europe-says-new-signing-article895951.html Mirror Football 2012-04-30T21:20:00Z true http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Arsenal-will-sign-Cologne-star-Lukas-Podolski-article895935.html Arsenal have clinched the signing of FC Cologne star Lukas Podolski Arsenal have clinched the signing of FC Cologne star Lukas Podolski Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:29:37 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Arsenal-will-sign-Cologne-star-Lukas-Podolski-article895935.html Mirror Football 2012-04-30T12:29:37Z true http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Arsenal-Abou-Diaby-could-miss-Euro-2012-after-another-injury-article895861.html Arsenal midfielder is doubtful for Euro 2012 after suffering a thigh strain against Stoke Arsenal midfielder is doubtful for Euro 2012 after suffering a thigh strain against Stoke Sun, 29 Apr 2012 21:30:11 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Arsenal-Abou-Diaby-could-miss-Euro-2012-after-another-injury-article895861.html David Anderson 2012-04-29T21:30:11Z true http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Arsenal-Arsenal-Wenger-claims-Stoke-fans-are-fuelled-by-hate-article895854.html The Arsenal manager and Aaron Ramsey both suffered shocking abuse from supporters at the Britannia The Arsenal manager and Aaron Ramsey both suffered shocking abuse from supporters at the Britannia Sun, 29 Apr 2012 21:25:02 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Arsenal-Arsenal-Wenger-claims-Stoke-fans-are-fuelled-by-hate-article895854.html David Anderson 2012-04-29T21:25:02Z true http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Stoke-1-1-Arsenal-daily-Mirror-match-report-Robin-van-Persie-scores-35th-goal-of-the-season-article895842.html Yossi Benayoun likens Robin van Persie to the (old) Fernando Torres after the Dutch striker scored his 35th goal of th season Yossi Benayoun likens Robin van Persie to the (old) Fernando Torres after the Dutch striker scored his 35th goal of th season Sun, 29 Apr 2012 20:30:34 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Stoke-1-1-Arsenal-daily-Mirror-match-report-Robin-van-Persie-scores-35th-goal-of-the-season-article895842.html David Anderson 2012-04-29T20:30:34Z true http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Football-transfer-news-rumours-and-gossip-from-Saturday-s-papers-Manchester-United-poised-for-Shinji-Kagawa-swoop-Manchester-United-Manchester-City-Eden-Hazard-tug-of-war-Chelsea-to-buy-Ross-Barkley-of-Everton-loan-back-for-season-and-more-article895819.html Manchester United poised for Shinji Kagawa swoop, United and City in £25m Eden Hazard tug of war, Chelsea to buy Everton's Ross Barkley then loan him back and more Manchester United poised for Shinji Kagawa swoop, United and City in £25m Eden Hazard tug of war, Chelsea to buy Everton's Ross Barkley then loan him back and more Sun, 29 Apr 2012 10:00:40 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Football-transfer-news-rumours-and-gossip-from-Saturday-s-papers-Manchester-United-poised-for-Shinji-Kagawa-swoop-Manchester-United-Manchester-City-Eden-Hazard-tug-of-war-Chelsea-to-buy-Ross-Barkley-of-Everton-loan-back-for-season-and-more-article895819.html Football Spy 2012-04-29T10:00:40Z true http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Borussia-Dortmund-Robert-Lewandowski-chased-by-Arsenal-Manchester-City-and-Chelsea-article895723.html Polish striker Robert Lewandowski scored 20 goals to help Borussia Dortmund retain their Bundesliga title and is rated between £12-15million Polish striker Robert Lewandowski scored 20 goals to help Borussia Dortmund retain their Bundesliga title and is rated between £12-15million Sat, 28 Apr 2012 21:25:27 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Borussia-Dortmund-Robert-Lewandowski-chased-by-Arsenal-Manchester-City-and-Chelsea-article895723.html Simon Mullock 2012-04-28T21:25:27Z true http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Arsene-Wenger-wants-crackdown-on-offensive-chants-after-Arsenal-endure-torried-afternoon-in-Stoke-article895743.html 'If you want to stop it, it's easy - you can isolate every single face' says Arsenal boss after he and Ramsey are targeted during draw with Stoke 'If you want to stop it, it's easy - you can isolate every single face' says Arsenal boss after he and Ramsey are targeted during draw with Stoke Sat, 28 Apr 2012 18:02:03 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Arsene-Wenger-wants-crackdown-on-offensive-chants-after-Arsenal-endure-torried-afternoon-in-Stoke-article895743.html Simon Head 2012-04-28T18:02:03Z true http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Stoke-1-1-Arsenal-Van-Persie-cancels-out-Crouch-goal-as-Gunners-blow-golden-opportunity-to-all-but-wrap-up-third-place-article895710.html Victory at the Britannia and Newcastle's loss would have put Wenger's men six points clear but they cannot add to Van Persie's equaliser to Crouch opener Victory at the Britannia and Newcastle's loss would have put Wenger's men six points clear but they cannot add to Van Persie's equaliser to Crouch opener Sat, 28 Apr 2012 16:00:18 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Stoke-1-1-Arsenal-Van-Persie-cancels-out-Crouch-goal-as-Gunners-blow-golden-opportunity-to-all-but-wrap-up-third-place-article895710.html Mirror Football 2012-04-28T16:00:18Z true http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Football-transfer-news-rumours-and-gossip-from-Saturday-s-papers-Liverpool-linked-with-Gaston-Ramirez-of-Bologna-Chelsea-close-in-on-Hulk-Porto-striker-Arsenal-take-significant-steps-to-signing-Javi-Maertinez-of-Athletic-Bilbao-and-more-article895649.html Liverpool linked with Gaston Ramirez of Bologna, Chelsea close in on Porto's Hulk, Arsenal take significant steps to signing Javi Martinez of Athletic Bilbao and more Liverpool linked with Gaston Ramirez of Bologna, Chelsea close in on Porto's Hulk, Arsenal take significant steps to signing Javi Martinez of Athletic Bilbao and more Sat, 28 Apr 2012 10:16:21 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Football-transfer-news-rumours-and-gossip-from-Saturday-s-papers-Liverpool-linked-with-Gaston-Ramirez-of-Bologna-Chelsea-close-in-on-Hulk-Porto-striker-Arsenal-take-significant-steps-to-signing-Javi-Maertinez-of-Athletic-Bilbao-and-more-article895649.html Football Spy 2012-04-28T10:16:21Z true http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Arsenal-Arsene-Wenger-hints-Steve-Bould-will-replace-Pat-Rice-as-assistant-manager-article895631.html Arsenal boss has suggested that Steve Bould will replace departing Pat Rice as his assistant coach next season Arsenal boss has suggested that Steve Bould will replace departing Pat Rice as his assistant coach next season Fri, 27 Apr 2012 22:00:40 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Arsenal-Arsene-Wenger-hints-Steve-Bould-will-replace-Pat-Rice-as-assistant-manager-article895631.html John Cross 2012-04-27T22:00:40Z true http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Arsenal-Theo-Walcott-could-return-for-final-game-and-England-at-Euro-2008-article895640.html Arsene Wenger believes the flying forward may even be fit Arsenal's last game of the season against Norwich Arsene Wenger believes the flying forward may even be fit Arsenal's last game of the season against Norwich Fri, 27 Apr 2012 22:00:12 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Arsenal-Theo-Walcott-could-return-for-final-game-and-England-at-Euro-2008-article895640.html John Cross 2012-04-27T22:00:12Z true http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Arsenal-Arsene-Wenger-cannot-guarantee-Jack-Wilshere-will-be-fit-next-season-article895628.html Arsenal manager has a dig at Stuart Pearce for insisting Jack Wilshere could return from injury to represent Team GB at London 2012 Arsenal manager has a dig at Stuart Pearce for insisting Jack Wilshere could return from injury to represent Team GB at London 2012 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 22:00:07 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Arsenal-Arsene-Wenger-cannot-guarantee-Jack-Wilshere-will-be-fit-next-season-article895628.html John Cross 2012-04-27T22:00:07Z true http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Arsenal-confident-of-beating-Manchester-United-to-signing-Rennes-Yann-M-Vila-article895646.html Arsene Wenger is trying to thrash out a £18million deal after hearing of Manchester United's interest in the Rennes midfielder Arsene Wenger is trying to thrash out a £18million deal after hearing of Manchester United's interest in the Rennes midfielder Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:30:01 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Arsenal-confident-of-beating-Manchester-United-to-signing-Rennes-Yann-M-Vila-article895646.html John Cross 2012-04-27T21:30:01Z true http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/opinion/blogs/mirror-football-blog/Premier-League-previews-and-predictions-The-Manchester-derby-Arsenal-to-beat-Stoke-Blackburn-to-lose-at-Spurs-and-more-by-Simon-Bird-article895657.html Who's going to win the Manchester derby? Can Arsenal beat Stoke? Will Blackburn ever win again? All that and more revealed! Every week Simon Bird, MirrorFootball's very own Mystic Meg, predicts the weekend's Premier League fixtures. Come back on Monday to see how he got on... ***          Game of the weekend: Manchester City vs Manchester United (Monday, 8pm) Magic, manic, magnificent, Monday. However the final game of a potentially gripping weekend of football is billed, and whatever the foo... Who's going to win the Manchester derby? Can Arsenal beat Stoke? Will Blackburn ever win again? All that and more revealed! Every week Simon Bird, MirrorFootball's very own Mystic Meg, predicts the weekend's Premier League fixtures. Come back on Monday to see how he got on... ***          Game of the weekend: Manchester City vs Manchester United (Monday, 8pm) Magic, manic, magnificent, Monday. However the final game of a potentially gripping weekend of football is billed, and whatever the foo... Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:19:39 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/opinion/blogs/mirror-football-blog/Premier-League-previews-and-predictions-The-Manchester-derby-Arsenal-to-beat-Stoke-Blackburn-to-lose-at-Spurs-and-more-by-Simon-Bird-article895657.html 2012-04-27T14:19:39Z true http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Arsenal-transfer-news-Arsene-Wenger-is-confident-Robin-van-Persie-will-stay-at-the-club-article895604.html "He has grown into a leader and he is a great captain now, on and off the pitch," says Gunners boss "He has grown into a leader and he is a great captain now, on and off the pitch," says Gunners boss Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:42:06 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Arsenal-transfer-news-Arsene-Wenger-is-confident-Robin-van-Persie-will-stay-at-the-club-article895604.html John Cross 2012-04-27T12:42:06Z true http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Manchester-City-and-Manchester-United-set-to-fight-it-out-for-Eden-Hazard-Edinson-Cavani-and-Fernando-Llorente-Liverpool-consider-loan-move-for-Andy-Carroll-and-eye-Roberto-Soldado-Fernando-Llorente-and-David-Texeira-as-replacements-Transfer-news-rumours-and-gossip-from-Thursday-s-papers-article895540.html City and United set to fight it out for £75m trio, Liverpool consider loan move for Carroll and eye replacements City and United set to fight it out for £75m trio, Liverpool consider loan move for Carroll and eye replacements Thu, 26 Apr 2012 07:44:46 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Manchester-City-and-Manchester-United-set-to-fight-it-out-for-Eden-Hazard-Edinson-Cavani-and-Fernando-Llorente-Liverpool-consider-loan-move-for-Andy-Carroll-and-eye-Roberto-Soldado-Fernando-Llorente-and-David-Texeira-as-replacements-Transfer-news-rumours-and-gossip-from-Thursday-s-papers-article895540.html Football Spy 2012-04-26T07:44:46Z true http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Arsenal-striker-Nicklas-Bendtner-lukewarm-about-turning-Sunderland-loan-into-deal-article895522.html Arsenal star lukewarm on turning loan spell into transfer – even if offered Arsenal star lukewarm on turning loan spell into transfer – even if offered Wed, 25 Apr 2012 21:10:37 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Arsenal-striker-Nicklas-Bendtner-lukewarm-about-turning-Sunderland-loan-into-deal-article895522.html MirrorFootball 2012-04-25T21:10:37Z true http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Eden-Hazard-keen-on-Manchester-United-switch-Tottenham-eye-Chelsea-striker-Salomon-Kalou-and-Feyenoord-want-Liverppol-s-Dirk-Kuyt-back-Transfer-news-rumours-and-gossip-from-Wednesday-s-papers-article895374.html Hazard keen on United switch, Spurs eye Chelsea striker and Feyenoord want their Kuyt back Hazard keen on United switch, Spurs eye Chelsea striker and Feyenoord want their Kuyt back Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:50:53 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Eden-Hazard-keen-on-Manchester-United-switch-Tottenham-eye-Chelsea-striker-Salomon-Kalou-and-Feyenoord-want-Liverppol-s-Dirk-Kuyt-back-Transfer-news-rumours-and-gossip-from-Wednesday-s-papers-article895374.html Football Spy 2012-04-25T07:50:53Z true http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Team-GB-Olympic-football-Stuart-Pearce-ready-to-pick-Jack-Wilshere-in-defiance-of-Arsene-Wenger-his-Arsenal-manager-article895003.html Wenger cannot veto who gets Olympics call says Team GB football coach Wenger cannot veto who gets Olympics call says Team GB football coach Tue, 24 Apr 2012 21:31:41 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Team-GB-Olympic-football-Stuart-Pearce-ready-to-pick-Jack-Wilshere-in-defiance-of-Arsene-Wenger-his-Arsenal-manager-article895003.html Darren Lewis 2012-04-24T21:31:41Z true http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/opinion/columnists/oliver-holt/Oliver-Holt-column-Why-I-voted-for-Antonio-Valencia-not-Robin-van-Persie-as-Football-Writers-FWA-player-of-the-year-article894991.html Antonio Valencia plays his football in the shadows. He is a rare breed these days, a self-effacing Premier League player content to let others take the headlines. But he is a player of great courage and wonderful skill who has been crucial to Manchester United's challenge for the Premier League title this season. He works incredibly hard, of course, which is a prerequisite for most of the top players these days. But he is also the joint-leader in assists this season, alongside the Manchester ... Antonio Valencia plays his football in the shadows. He is a rare breed these days, a self-effacing Premier League player content to let others take the headlines. But he is a player of great courage and wonderful skill who has been crucial to Manchester United's challenge for the Premier League title this season. He works incredibly hard, of course, which is a prerequisite for most of the top players these days. But he is also the joint-leader in assists this season, alongside the Manchester ... Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:30:44 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/opinion/columnists/oliver-holt/Oliver-Holt-column-Why-I-voted-for-Antonio-Valencia-not-Robin-van-Persie-as-Football-Writers-FWA-player-of-the-year-article894991.html 2012-04-24T20:30:44Z true http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Barcelona-spokesman-rules-out-Robin-van-Persie-transfer-move-article894977.html Catalan giants' spokesman snuffs out rumours linking Dutchman with Camp Nou Catalan giants' spokesman snuffs out rumours linking Dutchman with Camp Nou Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:35:40 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Barcelona-spokesman-rules-out-Robin-van-Persie-transfer-move-article894977.html MirrorFootball 2012-04-24T14:35:40Z true http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Picture-special-Robin-van-Persie-wins-Footballer-of-the-Year-award-See-ALL-his-Arsenal-goals-from-2011-12-article894913.html The Gunners skipper picked up his second award in a week - see what for in our gallery The Gunners skipper picked up his second award in a week - see what for in our gallery Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:07:54 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Picture-special-Robin-van-Persie-wins-Footballer-of-the-Year-award-See-ALL-his-Arsenal-goals-from-2011-12-article894913.html MirrorFootball 2012-04-24T13:07:54Z true http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/opinion/blogs/mirror-football-blog/Why-priceless-Robin-van-Persie-is-the-most-deserving-Footballer-of-the-Year-winner-for-years-by-John-Cross-article894892.html Robin van Persie is the most deserved winner of the Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year for many years. That's not just because of his goals, although 38 in 50 games this season is a remarkable and prolific tally which includes spectacular and crucial goals. But the Footballer of the Year, in my view, should go to the individual who has had most influence on the season, irrespective of his team's success. I voted for Scott Parker last year and stand by that decision even thou... Robin van Persie is the most deserved winner of the Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year for many years. That's not just because of his goals, although 38 in 50 games this season is a remarkable and prolific tally which includes spectacular and crucial goals. But the Footballer of the Year, in my view, should go to the individual who has had most influence on the season, irrespective of his team's success. I voted for Scott Parker last year and stand by that decision even thou... Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:38:41 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/opinion/blogs/mirror-football-blog/Why-priceless-Robin-van-Persie-is-the-most-deserving-Footballer-of-the-Year-winner-for-years-by-John-Cross-article894892.html 2012-04-24T12:38:41Z true http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Arsenal-Robin-van-Persie-on-how-Arsene-Wenger-turned-him-into-a-goal-machine-article894712.html Football Writers' player of the year on how Arsene Wenger changed his career Football Writers' player of the year on how Arsene Wenger changed his career Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:27:42 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Arsenal-Robin-van-Persie-on-how-Arsene-Wenger-turned-him-into-a-goal-machine-article894712.html MirrorFootball 2012-04-24T09:27:42Z true http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Arsenal-striker-Robin-van-Persie-scoops-Football-Writers-Footballer-of-the-Year-award-article894705.html Arsenal striker picks up second award in a week Arsenal striker picks up second award in a week Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:11:29 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Arsenal-striker-Robin-van-Persie-scoops-Football-Writers-Footballer-of-the-Year-award-article894705.html MirrorFootball 2012-04-24T09:11:29Z true http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Liverpool-eye-Benfica-midfielder-Nolito-and-Inter-Milan-striker-Luc-Castaignos-plus-Chelsea-to-fight-Barcelona-for-Portuguese-starlet-Nelson-Oliveira-Transfer-news-rumours-and-gossip-from-Tuesday-s-papers-article894700.html Liverpool eye Benfica midfielder and Inter Milan striker, plus Chelsea to fight Barca for Portuguese starlet Liverpool eye Benfica midfielder and Inter Milan striker, plus Chelsea to fight Barca for Portuguese starlet Tue, 24 Apr 2012 07:50:21 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Liverpool-eye-Benfica-midfielder-Nolito-and-Inter-Milan-striker-Luc-Castaignos-plus-Chelsea-to-fight-Barcelona-for-Portuguese-starlet-Nelson-Oliveira-Transfer-news-rumours-and-gossip-from-Tuesday-s-papers-article894700.html Football Spy 2012-04-24T07:50:21Z true http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Arsenal-transfer-gossip-Robin-van-Persie-approached-by-Juventus-ready-to-offer-25million-plus-for-striker-article894420.html Italian giants join list of clubs out to buy Arsenal captain in the summer Italian giants join list of clubs out to buy Arsenal captain in the summer Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:00:44 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Arsenal-transfer-gossip-Robin-van-Persie-approached-by-Juventus-ready-to-offer-25million-plus-for-striker-article894420.html John Cross 2012-04-23T22:00:44Z true http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Arsenal-Robin-Van-Persie-reveals-secret-to-his-goalscoring-success-article894360.html 'Play every single game like it is your last' says Arsenal striker 'Play every single game like it is your last' says Arsenal striker Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:37:09 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Arsenal-Robin-Van-Persie-reveals-secret-to-his-goalscoring-success-article894360.html MirrorFootball 2012-04-23T14:37:09Z true http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Arsenal-Thomas-Vermaelen-I-never-doubted-Laurent-Koscielny-would-come-good-article894352.html 'I don’t understand why a lot of criticism was there in the first season' says Arsenal defender 'I don’t understand why a lot of criticism was there in the first season' says Arsenal defender Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:02:07 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Arsenal-Thomas-Vermaelen-I-never-doubted-Laurent-Koscielny-would-come-good-article894352.html MirrorFootball 2012-04-23T14:02:07Z true http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Arsenal-Thomas-Vermaelen-still-confident-of-claiming-third-place-finish-article894283.html 'It is going to be tight, but it is going to be interesting' says Gunners defender 'It is going to be tight, but it is going to be interesting' says Gunners defender Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:11:02 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Arsenal-Thomas-Vermaelen-still-confident-of-claiming-third-place-finish-article894283.html MirrorFootball 2012-04-23T08:11:02Z true http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Arsenal-and-Manchester-United-in-battle-for-Javi-Martinez-PSG-target-Liverpool-Luis-Suarez-and-Manchester-United-Edin-Dzeko-Chelsea-Raul-Merieles-wanted-by-Anzhi-Makhachkala-Transfer-news-rumours-and-gossip-from-Monday-s-papers-article894278.html Arsenal and United in battle for Martrinez, PSG target Suarez and Dzeko, Merieles wanted by Anzhi Arsenal and United in battle for Martrinez, PSG target Suarez and Dzeko, Merieles wanted by Anzhi Mon, 23 Apr 2012 07:30:57 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Arsenal-and-Manchester-United-in-battle-for-Javi-Martinez-PSG-target-Liverpool-Luis-Suarez-and-Manchester-United-Edin-Dzeko-Chelsea-Raul-Merieles-wanted-by-Anzhi-Makhachkala-Transfer-news-rumours-and-gossip-from-Monday-s-papers-article894278.html Football Spy 2012-04-23T07:30:57Z true http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Arsenal-Robin-Van-Persie-crowned-PFA-Player-of-the-Year-Tottenham-Kyle-Walker-Young-Player-article894261.html Four Man City players featured in Team of the Year Four Man City players featured in Team of the Year Sun, 22 Apr 2012 22:00:11 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Arsenal-Robin-Van-Persie-crowned-PFA-Player-of-the-Year-Tottenham-Kyle-Walker-Young-Player-article894261.html Martin Lipton 2012-04-22T22:00:11Z true http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Arsenal-0-0-Chelsea-Daily-Mirror-match-report-Arsene-Wenger-backs-Roberto-Di-Matteo-s-tactics-to-down-Barcelona-article894017.html Wenger backs Di Matteo's tactics to succeed against Barcelona Wenger backs Di Matteo's tactics to succeed against Barcelona Sun, 22 Apr 2012 20:31:05 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Arsenal-0-0-Chelsea-Daily-Mirror-match-report-Arsene-Wenger-backs-Roberto-Di-Matteo-s-tactics-to-down-Barcelona-article894017.html Martin Lipton 2012-04-22T20:31:05Z true http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/opinion/columnists/3pm/Steve-Anglesey-s-funny-football-column-Ashley-Young-s-iPad-Nicklas-Bendtner-annoys-Arsene-Wenger-Pepe-Reina-s-fuel-tank-daft-quotes-of-the-week-and-more-article894046.html As rumours of a behind-the-scenes reality show featuring Liverpool FC begin to spread, perhaps the filmmakers could focus one episode on Pepe Reina’s pre-match rituals. The keeper is obsessed with keeping his car’s petrol tank filled to the brim while he drives to Anfield - even if the fuel gauge already says ‘full’.“I am only at the pump for 20 seconds or so before the tank is full,” he says. “The cashier gives me a bit of a funny look.” ** Nicklas Bendtner is clearly not too fussed about pl... As rumours of a behind-the-scenes reality show featuring Liverpool FC begin to spread, perhaps the filmmakers could focus one episode on Pepe Reina’s pre-match rituals. The keeper is obsessed with keeping his car’s petrol tank filled to the brim while he drives to Anfield - even if the fuel gauge already says ‘full’.“I am only at the pump for 20 seconds or so before the tank is full,” he says. “The cashier gives me a bit of a funny look.” ** Nicklas Bendtner is clearly not too fussed about pl... Sun, 22 Apr 2012 20:30:07 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/opinion/columnists/3pm/Steve-Anglesey-s-funny-football-column-Ashley-Young-s-iPad-Nicklas-Bendtner-annoys-Arsene-Wenger-Pepe-Reina-s-fuel-tank-daft-quotes-of-the-week-and-more-article894046.html 2012-04-22T20:30:07Z true http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Arsenal-England-David-Seaman-I-would-have-turned-down-Team-GB-offer-to-play-London-2012-article894038.html Former England keeper thinks Olympics should be reserved for amateurs Former England keeper thinks Olympics should be reserved for amateurs Sun, 22 Apr 2012 14:58:34 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Arsenal-England-David-Seaman-I-would-have-turned-down-Team-GB-offer-to-play-London-2012-article894038.html MirrorFootball 2012-04-22T14:58:34Z true http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Chelsea-bore-draw-with-Arsenal-was-perfect-rehearsal-for-Barcelona-says-Gary-Cahill-article894037.html Defender wants more of the same on Tuesday night Defender wants more of the same on Tuesday night Sun, 22 Apr 2012 14:55:09 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Chelsea-bore-draw-with-Arsenal-was-perfect-rehearsal-for-Barcelona-says-Gary-Cahill-article894037.html MirrorFootball 2012-04-22T14:55:09Z true http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Arsene-says-relax-Gunners-will-finish-third-if-they-banish-nerves-says-Arsenal-boss-article893895.html Arsenal boss blames nerves for inability to break down Chelsea Arsenal boss blames nerves for inability to break down Chelsea Sun, 22 Apr 2012 12:34:54 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Arsene-says-relax-Gunners-will-finish-third-if-they-banish-nerves-says-Arsenal-boss-article893895.html MirrorFootball 2012-04-22T12:34:54Z true