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Jack Wilshere honoured to be Arsenal's number 10
Jack Wilshere is proud at being given the number 10 shirt at Arsenal for the 2012-13 season.Aug 17, 23:30
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Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger shows confidence in Jack Wilshere
Arsene Wenger says that he handed Jack Wilshere Arsenal's number 10 shirt to show him his confidence.Aug 17, 23:14
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Arsene Wenger: "Robin van Persie's departure from Arsenal is brutal reality"
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says that the departure of Robin van Persie to Manchester United is a "brutal reality".Aug 17, 22:59
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Manchester United reject Chelsea Javier Hernandez bid
Chelsea reportedly have an approach for Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez turned down by the Red Devils. Aug 17, 21:33
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Sir Alex Ferguson questions Roberto Mancini claims
Sir Alex Ferguson questions Roberto Mancini's claims that Manchester United are favourites to win the Premier League title.Aug 17, 17:10
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Thomas Vermaelen proud to be Arsenal captain
Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen expresses his pride at being named the club's new captain following Robin van Persie's departure.Aug 17, 15:54
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Robin van Persie: 'Manchester United are my perfect match'
Robin van Persie claims that he and Manchester United are a "perfect match".Aug 17, 15:27
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Roberto Mancini denies Brian Marwood rift
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini moves to deny rumours of a rift between him and Brian Marwood.Aug 17, 15:03
Sir Alex Ferguson: 'Arsenal got a great price for Robin van Persie'
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says that Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger got a "great price" for striker Robin van Persie.Aug 17, 14:50
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Roberto Mancini: 'Robin van Persie make Manchester United title favourites'
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini thinks that Manchester United are favourites to claim the Premier League trophy this season.Aug 17, 14:34
Jack Wilshere to become Arsenal's new number 10
Jack Wilshere will wear Robin van Persie's number 10 shirt at Arsenal following the departure of the frontman to Manchester United.Aug 17, 14:05
Robin van Persie explains Manchester United switch
Robin van Persie says that the "little boy inside him" was screaming for him to join Manchester United.Aug 17, 13:33
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Robin van Persie finalises Manchester United move
Manchester United confirm the signing of Arsenal striker Robin van Persie on a four-year deal.Aug 17, 10:11
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Preview:Arsenal vs. Sunderland
Arsenal begin their Premier League campaign without captain Robin van Persie when they take on Sunderland at the Emirates tomorrow.Aug 17, 09:29
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Arsene Wenger: 'Alex Song could leave Arsenal'
Arsene Wenger admits that Alex Song's departure from Arsenal is a possibility but claims that more players could be coming to the Emirates.Aug 17, 09:11
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Arsene Wenger confirms Thomas Vermaelen as captain, Mikel Arteta as vice-captain
Arsene Wenger announces that Thomas Vermaelen will be Arsenal's new skipper with Mikel Arteta as vice-captain.Aug 17, 08:45
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Arsene Wenger: 'Losing Robin van Persie is bitter pill to swallow'
Arsene Wenger admits that it has been difficult to come to terms with the sale of striker Robin van Persie to Manchester United.Aug 17, 08:05
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Andre Santos: Arsenal "top quality" despite losing Robin van Persie
Andre Santos is pleased with Arsenal's squad, despite the imminent sale of Robin van Persie.Aug 17, 06:56
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Rio Ferdinand: "Robin van Persie's arrival increases Manchester United's title chances"
Rio Ferdinand believes that Robin van Persie's arrival will boost Manchester United's chances of winning the Premier League title.Aug 17, 02:35
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Danny Welbeck welcomes Robin van Persie to Manchester United
Danny Welbeck believes that Robin van Persie will increase Manchester United's chances of winning the Premier League title.Aug 17, 01:55
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Robin van Persie completes Manchester United medical
Arsenal striker Robin van Persie is understood to have successfully completed a medical ahead of his proposed £24m move to Manchester United.Aug 17, 00:31
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Zenit St Petersburg close in on Dimitar Berbatov
Zenit St Petersburg are said to be close to securing the services of Manchester United's Dimitar Berbatov.Aug 16, 22:58
Robin van Persie arrives for Manchester United medical
Robin van Persie begins his medical ahead of a proposed move to Manchester United.Aug 16, 20:18
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Interview: Former Chelsea defender Frank Leboeuf
Former Chelsea defender Frank Leboeuf tells Sports Mole why he expects Frank Lampard and Fernando Torres to play a vital role for the Blues this season.Aug 16, 17:15
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Thomas Vermaelen to replace Robin van Persie as Arsenal captain?
Arsenal are expected to give Robin van Persie's captain's armband to defender Thomas Vermaelen due to the striker's impending departure.Aug 16, 14:51
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Mikel Arteta urges Arsenal to start brightly
Mikel Arteta is hopeful that Arsenal can get a quick start out of the blocks at the beginning of the new season.Aug 16, 14:43
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Owen Coyle praises Sir Alex Ferguson for snatching Robin van Persie
Bolton Wanderers manager Owen Coyle is confident that Robin van Persie will guarantee goals for Manchester United this season.Aug 16, 14:31
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Arsene Wenger: 'I'd have preferred to sell Robin van Persie abroad'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says that he never wanted to sell striker Robin van Persie to Manchester United and would have preferred the Dutchman to move abroad.Aug 16, 14:05
Sir Alex Ferguson hails best strike force since 1999
Sir Alex Ferguson says that his current crop of strikers are the best since the 1999 treble-winning quartet.Aug 16, 13:35
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Robin van Persie to play against Everton?
Sir Alex Ferguson says that Robin van Persie should make his Manchester United debut against Everton on Monday.Aug 16, 13:06
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Bob Wilson "disappointed" with Robin van Persie's Arsenal departure
Arsenal legend Bob Wilson says that his feelings are "bordering on anger" after the Gunners agreed to sell striker Robin van Persie to Manchester United.Aug 16, 09:43
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Harry Redknapp: 'Robin van Persie can be the difference for Manchester United'
Harry Redknapp believes that Robin van Persie can win back the Premier League title for Manchester United, with the Arsenal striker due to sign for the Red Devils in the next 48 hours.Aug 16, 09:27
Arsene Wenger won't search for Robin van Persie replacement
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger insists that Olivier Giroud and Lukas Podolski will fill the void left by Robin van Persie, who is due to sign for Manchester United today.Aug 16, 08:34
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Arsene Wenger: "No choice" but to agree sale of Robin van Persie
Arsene Wenger admits that Arsenal had no choice but to agree a fee with Manchester United for Robin van Persie.Aug 16, 07:01
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Ray Parlour disappointed with Robin van Persie sale
Ray Parlour believes that Arsenal's willingness to sell Robin van Persie to Manchester United is a bad sign for the club.Aug 16, 01:55
Gianluca Vialli: 'Robin van Persie will be important'
Gianluca Vialli admits that a Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie strike partnership is a "pretty exciting" prospect.Aug 16, 01:29
Michael Carrick welcomes "world-class" Robin van Persie
Michael Carrick claims that Robin van Persie will only "strengthen" Manchester United's squad if his £24m move from Arsenal goes through.Aug 15, 23:34
Tom Cleverley: 'Robin van Persie will make us stronger'
Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley claims that the arrival of Robin van Persie from Arsenal will only make the club stronger.Aug 15, 22:42
Gary Pallister backs Robin van Persie for success
Former Manchester United defender Gary Pallister backs Robin van Persie for success at the club.Aug 15, 21:11
Manchester United agree Robin van Persie deal
Manchester United agree a deal to sign Dutch striker Robin van Persie from Premier League rivals Arsenal.Aug 15, 18:22
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