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Barclays Premier League 2013-2014
winston
#1361 Posted : Monday, December 30, 2013 12:25:56 PM
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TAZ wrote:
@Winston.....In my opinion i think Mata is better than those three players, I don't think Mourinho has ever given a satisfactory answer on why he doesn't play him.

I agree with you on the issue of the Jan transfer window being a distraction that's why i think Arsenal should sign one (striker) or two players.


Having been player of the year twice, Mata is probably better than some of the trio. But in terms of all round game and physicality that Mourinho expects, Mata falls behind the trio. I wouldnt be surprised if shurrle gets the nod ahead of him.

Remember Mourihno has also changed the playing systems in which Mata used to thrive in under RDM and Benitez.

I too would really like Mata to play...for his control,exquisite feet, vision and ability to make that defence splitting pass. But for now we I suspect even Shurrle we get a spot ahead of him.

winston
#1362 Posted : Monday, December 30, 2013 12:31:10 PM
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@Taz...I agree...Mancity and Chelsea have lost against small teams and will definately lose again as the relegation battle goes a notch higher and managers are replaced.

But my point is on those 5 consecutive games...arsenal will be stretched as they will be required to play at their very best...for 5 games in a row. The other contenders dont have a similar run that demands top level performance for 5 games in a row. Hence they will be slightly 'fresher'.

But again its early days...a game at a time.
winston
#1363 Posted : Monday, December 30, 2013 12:33:09 PM
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New years - Man-u vs Spurs. Easy game for Man-u? They have been picking up victories of late and are knocking on the front 5.
TAZ
#1364 Posted : Monday, December 30, 2013 12:40:28 PM
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@Kaka2za.....I think you should read this article to understand why Arteta has been so important for Arsenal so far.

http://eplindex.com/4532...ero-stats-analysis.html

As for potential Jan signings, i think Wenger already knows who he wants to sign.
Impunity
#1365 Posted : Monday, December 30, 2013 12:48:52 PM
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TAZ wrote:
@Kaka2za.....I think you should read this article to understand why Arteta has been so important for Arsenal so far.

http://eplindex.com/4532...ero-stats-analysis.html

As for potential Jan signings, i think Wenger already knows who he wants to sign.


Care to tell us who these are?
I hope no free transfers this time round.
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TAZ
#1366 Posted : Monday, December 30, 2013 1:19:19 PM
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@Impunity.....my point is that we can only speculate, so many players have been linked to Arsenal but the fact that we've done some scouting means we are definitely in the market for a top striker. I believe all the clubs with an intention to sign during this transfer window have already been in contact with their targets. The window is short so there's really no time for lengthy negotiations. Btw unconfirmed reports indicate we are now believed to be the frontrunners to bring Real Madrid's Morata to the Premier League on loan....it seems he's our top target. I think the kid has talent. Porto's Jackson Martinez is also another target.

http://www.dailymail.co....ary-boost-title-run.html
kaka2za
#1367 Posted : Monday, December 30, 2013 1:58:48 PM
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Arteta is the new Prince of sideway passes. He inherited the mantle from King Denilson!
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kaka2za
#1368 Posted : Monday, December 30, 2013 2:10:14 PM
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[quote=TAZ]@Impunity.....my point is that we can only speculate, so many players have been linked to Arsenal but the fact that we've done some scouting means we are definitely in the market for a top striker. I believe all the clubs with an intention to sign during this transfer window have already been in contact with their targets. The window is short so there's really no time for lengthy negotiations. Btw unconfirmed reports indicate we are now believed to be the frontrunners to bring Real Madrid's Morata to the Premier League on loan....it seems he's our top target. I think the kid has talent. Porto's Jackson Martinez is also another target.

http://www.dailymail.co....ry-boost-title-run.html[/quote]

Jackson Martinez has third party ownership. Only Chelsea or Mancity can handle such murky transactions.
Truth forever on the scaffold
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TAZ
#1369 Posted : Monday, December 30, 2013 2:27:07 PM
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kaka2za wrote:
[quote=TAZ]@Impunity.....my point is that we can only speculate, so many players have been linked to Arsenal but the fact that we've done some scouting means we are definitely in the market for a top striker. I believe all the clubs with an intention to sign during this transfer window have already been in contact with their targets. The window is short so there's really no time for lengthy negotiations. Btw unconfirmed reports indicate we are now believed to be the frontrunners to bring Real Madrid's Morata to the Premier League on loan....it seems he's our top target. I think the kid has talent. Porto's Jackson Martinez is also another target.

http://www.dailymail.co....ry-boost-title-run.html[/quote]

Jackson Martinez has third party ownership. Only Chelsea or Mancity can handle such murky transactions.


If that's the case then he won't be joining any English club because third party ownership is banned in the EPL.....since the Tevez/Macsherano saga!

Btw are you sure he has 3rd party ownership

"Martinez, signed until 2018, has a release clause of €40 million, but the fact that he isn’t tied to a third-party owner like most South Americans on the Porto payroll......."
Njung'e
#1370 Posted : Monday, December 30, 2013 2:54:59 PM
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Taz,

Arsenal legend Perry Groves says Berbatov would fit very well into Arsenal striker spot for cheap and untied.What say you?

ION, in New year day fixtures,Liverpool faces giant killers Hull,City and Chelsea away to Swansea and Soton and OT,it will be a dog fight for position 6.Great day!!
Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.
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