Dec 13, 2012
Gazidis apologises to Arsenal fans
Speaking at a meeting with supporters that had been organised before the remarkable League Cup upset, Gazidis apologised to the fans and insisted they "deserve better".
"I think I am frankly tired of getting up here and delivering the same message," Gazidis said. "Tuesday night was not good enough and it made us all upset and angry. I would like to apologise to all of you, especially the fans who travelled up there. It was unbelievable support as ever and you deserved better.
"That is something we will work hard to put right. We all work here and are desperate to deliver the success and trophies we all want. Look into the eyes of the staff here, look at the way they talk.
"We will get this right. I initially thought this would be a great opportunity to spread Christmas cheer. I don't think it will be but I hope to speak to all of you."
In spite of all that, there is absolutely no will among the Arsenal board to sack a manager who shares their vision, while Wenger himself will never break a contract.
The one change that may come regards transfer spending, with the club finally prepared to significantly bolster their squad in January. Some reports have suggested Wenger will have up to £60m to purchase players of higher quality.
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Reds agree £6m Riera deal with CSKA Moscow
Outspoken Liverpool midfielder Albert Riera, who described the club as a "sinking ship", is set to join CSKA Moscow in a £6 million deal, according to reports.
Alberto Riera looks on as Rafael Benitez takes training on Wednesday
The Spain international is frustrated by a lack of playing time at Anfield and is eager to move to Russia, where the transfer window remains open until April 8, to boost his hopes of playing at this summer's World Cup.
Last week Riera launched a scathing attack on Anfield boss Rafael Benitez, who he claimed held a personal grudge against him, and was subsequently suspended by the Premier League club.
The Guardian report that Benitez is now hoping to swiftly conclude a deal with CSKA Moscow for the unsettled 27-year-old, who joined Liverpool for £8 million from Espanyol in 2008, as he attempts to rally the club in the wake of Sunday's 2-1 loss to arch-rivals Manchester United.
The defeat at Old Trafford leaves Liverpool four points behind fourth placed Tottenham Hotspur, who have a game in hand, and in real danger of missing out on Champions League football next season.
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Alberto Riera looks on as Rafael Benitez takes training on Wednesday
The Spain international is frustrated by a lack of playing time at Anfield and is eager to move to Russia, where the transfer window remains open until April 8, to boost his hopes of playing at this summer's World Cup.
Last week Riera launched a scathing attack on Anfield boss Rafael Benitez, who he claimed held a personal grudge against him, and was subsequently suspended by the Premier League club.
The Guardian report that Benitez is now hoping to swiftly conclude a deal with CSKA Moscow for the unsettled 27-year-old, who joined Liverpool for £8 million from Espanyol in 2008, as he attempts to rally the club in the wake of Sunday's 2-1 loss to arch-rivals Manchester United.
The defeat at Old Trafford leaves Liverpool four points behind fourth placed Tottenham Hotspur, who have a game in hand, and in real danger of missing out on Champions League football next season.
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Arsenal appeal Vermaelen suspension, Van Persie to return
Arsenal have appealed against Thomas Vermaelen's red card against West Ham on Saturday.
Vermaelen was sent off and conceded a penalty as Guillermo Franco went through on goal at the end of the first half during Arsenal's 2-0 victory, and the Gunners believe referee Martin Atkinson made an incorrect decision.
In a statement, the FA said: "The FA has received a claim for wrongful dismissal from Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen. "Vermaelen was shown a red card for denying an obvious goalscoring opportunity during Arsenal's match against West Ham United on Saturday 20 March. "A Regulatory Commission will hear the claim on Tuesday 23 March."
Meanwhile, Robin van Persie is set to step up his comeback from injury as he returns from the Netherlands this week.
Van Persie has not played since November after suffering ankle ligament damage and Arsene Wenger hopes he will be available for selection for the final weeks of the season.
"I think he will be back [with the club] this week," he said on the club's official website. "We sent our fitness coach out to Holland, where Robin has been having his rehabilitation. Physically he looks very sharp but we aim at least to wait a month."
Speaking to Studio Voetbal, Van Persie said: "I am medically fit, but physically I have to gain. Only then can I train with the full group. I'm not there yet but I've left a difficult period behind.
"For a few weeks I've been training with the ball and it looks good. I still hope I can take part in the final phase of the league and hopefully the Champions League. This has been my goal from the beginning.
"My first goal is to play for Arsenal. When I said that a few months ago, I looked crazy, but, as it stands now, that will happen. Only then can I think about the World Cup."
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Vermaelen was sent off and conceded a penalty as Guillermo Franco went through on goal at the end of the first half during Arsenal's 2-0 victory, and the Gunners believe referee Martin Atkinson made an incorrect decision.
In a statement, the FA said: "The FA has received a claim for wrongful dismissal from Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen. "Vermaelen was shown a red card for denying an obvious goalscoring opportunity during Arsenal's match against West Ham United on Saturday 20 March. "A Regulatory Commission will hear the claim on Tuesday 23 March."
Meanwhile, Robin van Persie is set to step up his comeback from injury as he returns from the Netherlands this week.
Van Persie has not played since November after suffering ankle ligament damage and Arsene Wenger hopes he will be available for selection for the final weeks of the season.
"I think he will be back [with the club] this week," he said on the club's official website. "We sent our fitness coach out to Holland, where Robin has been having his rehabilitation. Physically he looks very sharp but we aim at least to wait a month."
Speaking to Studio Voetbal, Van Persie said: "I am medically fit, but physically I have to gain. Only then can I train with the full group. I'm not there yet but I've left a difficult period behind.
"For a few weeks I've been training with the ball and it looks good. I still hope I can take part in the final phase of the league and hopefully the Champions League. This has been my goal from the beginning.
"My first goal is to play for Arsenal. When I said that a few months ago, I looked crazy, but, as it stands now, that will happen. Only then can I think about the World Cup."
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Ivanovic knee injury blow, Cech returns
Chelsea have been dealt another defensive injury blow with the news that Branislav Ivanovic will be out for at least a month, after tearing his medial knee ligaments against Blackburn Rovers on Sunday.
Ivanovic suffered the injury after colliding with Rovers' goalscorer El-Hadji Diouf during the 1-1- draw at Ewood Park, and he will join left-back Ashley Cole and first-choice right-back Jose Bosingwa on the sidelines.
Bosingwa will miss the World Cup finals after undergoing knee surgery, while Cole faces a race against time to return from a broken ankle before the end of the season. Brazilian right-back Juliano Belletti has also struggled with injury problems, while more positive news for Chelsea is the impending return of both Ricardo Carvalho and goalkeeper Petr Cech.
The absence of Bosingwa has allowed Ivanovic to cement his status as a regular starter for Carlo Ancelotti ahead of Belletti and Paulo Ferreria, with the latter now the most likely to slot in after a spell covering at left-back.
Yuri Zirkhov, who came on for Ivanovic during the draw with Sam Allardyce's side, will now likely occupy the left-back berth for the visit to Portsmouth on Wednesday, a game which Chelsea will be desperate to win to put their title dreams back on track.
Before the results of the scan, Ancelotti had expressed his dismay at the news, saying: "It is a traumatic injury on his knee, so for this we have to wait until the next day for a clear situation of his injury. When you speak about a knee you have to be worried but I hope he can recover quickly."
Meanwhile, goalkeeper Petr Cech will return from injury against Portsmouth at Fratton Park on Wednesday. The Czech has been sidelined with a calf injury sustained against Inter Milan in the Champions League last month.
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Ivanovic suffered the injury after colliding with Rovers' goalscorer El-Hadji Diouf during the 1-1- draw at Ewood Park, and he will join left-back Ashley Cole and first-choice right-back Jose Bosingwa on the sidelines.
Bosingwa will miss the World Cup finals after undergoing knee surgery, while Cole faces a race against time to return from a broken ankle before the end of the season. Brazilian right-back Juliano Belletti has also struggled with injury problems, while more positive news for Chelsea is the impending return of both Ricardo Carvalho and goalkeeper Petr Cech.
The absence of Bosingwa has allowed Ivanovic to cement his status as a regular starter for Carlo Ancelotti ahead of Belletti and Paulo Ferreria, with the latter now the most likely to slot in after a spell covering at left-back.
Yuri Zirkhov, who came on for Ivanovic during the draw with Sam Allardyce's side, will now likely occupy the left-back berth for the visit to Portsmouth on Wednesday, a game which Chelsea will be desperate to win to put their title dreams back on track.
Before the results of the scan, Ancelotti had expressed his dismay at the news, saying: "It is a traumatic injury on his knee, so for this we have to wait until the next day for a clear situation of his injury. When you speak about a knee you have to be worried but I hope he can recover quickly."
Meanwhile, goalkeeper Petr Cech will return from injury against Portsmouth at Fratton Park on Wednesday. The Czech has been sidelined with a calf injury sustained against Inter Milan in the Champions League last month.
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