da roleta： In the end it all proved to be quite routine for Arsenal. Any lingering doubt over securing third place were put to rest as they triumphed over West Brom at the Hawthorns aided by the slippery mits of Baggies on-loan keeper Fulop. Obviously the North London conspiracy theorists will be buzzing with that knowledge but it doesn’t draw away from the fact Arsene Wenger has achieved something deemed inconceivable 10-months ago. Obtaining automatic qualification to the Champions League was a mere pipe dream for the Gunners at the beginning of the season after losing key figures Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri without the adequate time to replace them. Two wins from their first seven games left them staring down the barrel of the unthinkable until a miraculous revival saw them surge up the table overtaking the Spuds who appeared dead certs to finish third. Keeping Robin Van Persie at the Emirates Stadium will now be the main focus for Wenger who would loathe to lose his 37-goal top scorer ahead of the next campaign.
da bet7k： This week on FFC should the Gunners hierarchy stand firm during Robin Van Persie’s contract negotiations and is the season just gone a one to forget for supporters?
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The TEN ‘conclusions and lessons’ we have learnt From Arsenal’s season
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Best of WEB
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The “Oh God, It’s Going To Be A Long Summer” Post – A Cultured Left Foot
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Can’t pull the wool down – Arseblog
Arsenal take third | Robin comments concerning | Kieran Gibbs… you little beauty! – Le Grove
One way to stop players leaving, Alisher Usmanov!! – Highbury House
Why Junior Hoilett Should Join Arsenal, Not Spurs – Transfer Tavern
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Quote of the Week
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“Robin wants to win trophies. Arsenal have to show him he can do it with Arsenal. The best way for them to get him to sign a contract is to bring players to the club who can show him that the club are in the same line as him.
“It is really important because we know how Robin loves Arsenal – that is not the question, the question is how Arsene Wenger will convince Robin they can win trophies.” Former captain Patrick Vieira believes Arsenal need to show ambition if they are to keep top scorer Robin Van Persie
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West Brom Highlights