@Taz, you must be very happy with the almost concluded acquisition of Podolski. Good signing

Definitely, now all we have to do is make sure RVP signs a new contract. Podolski will be in Germany's Euro 2012 squad so Wenger had to secure him before he becomes hot property. Cologne also don't have a choice but to agree on a fee early enough because if they get relegated the player's transfer amount would be less than 5m.....guess they don't want to take that risk. Its good to secure such a top player now because it gives us enough time to pursue other targets.....Hazard should be our next target. Belgium will not be going to the Euros so we will have enough time to sign him.

@ Kingfisher......This Podolski business is a done deal, you're probably the only person who thinks otherwise. The only reason we've not "acquired" him yet is because we'd have to wait for the transfer window to open to complete the transfer. I've just given you the reason why Cologne want to sell him before the end of the season. Besides the player has indicated that he wants to play in the EPL and has already indicated that he's not interested in a big money move. Why would he go to Chelsea (who are in crisis mode) or Man City who have 5 world class strikers!

Btw this tweet was made by BBC then deleted a few minutes later on.....I'm pretty sure its Arsenal who had something to do with it, they are always so discrete when it comes to new signings.

"Arsenal confirm to @bbcsport_david they have agreed a deal to sign Lukas Podolski from Cologne at the end of the season #afc"

Sasa who is this "anyone else".....i think its the player who wants to play for Arsenal. He can't sign for the gunners now because the transfer window is not opened!

http://www.goal.com/en/n...race-for-podolski-report

...So where were we!! @Smano,Mcreggae had mentioned we will analyse Man u again on Thursday and while this was not a shocker for me, I can reiterate this, i believe Fergie and in-extent Man U has great influnece over EPL referees and hence why they seem to have lots of "get out jail cards".

I laughed so loudly when after the second goal went in (till the mrs came to ask me whats going on) Man U started as the commentator kept on saying their come-back signature play is in motion, lakini wapi.. the usual marauding runs by Jones no end product,Young dint know what he was doing for the entire 90 and the Pea apart from helping in the first goal was a total disgrace, well huyu aende loan Wigan!!

My Zillion $ question again i ask, does Man U/Ferguson enjoy a considerable effect on referees on the EPL? am sure ingekuwa an EPL ref, wangepewa 2 penalties!!

Time and time again Bilbao had upto eight behind the ball leaving the Pea and Rooney with TWO defenders to mark them, such was the confidence this boys had and can't wait for the return.

I got to ask what if Fergie met Mourinho boys or the tiki-taka maestros?? hapa watu wangechapana!!
Dint watch City's game but am sure they will do the business back in the Etihad.
I wonder if Ferguson will buy English players coming summer? well i guess we all know the answer to that.

man-u are struggling against bilboa!

man-u down 2-0 down

bwahahaha man-u bundled out of europa league too! further proof of their uselessness.

And Man City lossing 1 ~ 3; needing to score 3 goals in 30 minutes. Both Manchesters on their way out??

Confirmed; both Manchesters are out. Noisy neigbours, waende kupigiana kelele!