Match Preview :- Stoke City vs. Arsenal

Stoke City Welcome Arsenal to the Brittania Stadium.

Can Arsenal try and get their Hopes Alive for a 2nd place in the Barclays Premier League?...

Will Aaron Ramsey help Arsenal win against Stoke City after a "Classic" finish against Manchester United?

The Gunners are trying to maintain the best away form in the premier league if they are able to defeat the "Potters"

Formation :- 4-3-3 (Arsenal)

Probable Lineup :- Arsenal

Szczesny;Sagna,Vermaelen,Koscielney,Clichy;Ramsey,Song,Wilshere;Walcott,Van Persie,Arshavin

Formation :- 4-4-2(Stoke City)

Probable Lineup :-Stoke City 

Begovic;Wilson,Huth,Shawcross,Wilkinson;Pennant,Whithead,Wilson,Delap;Jones,Walters

The Young Captain "Francesc Fàbregas i Soler"

Francesc Fàbregas i Soler (Catalan pronunciation: [ˈsɛsk ˈfaβɾəɣəs]; born 4 May 1987) is a Spanish footballer who plays as a central midfielder. He captains Premier League side Arsenal and also plays for the Spanish national team.

Fàbregas started his career as a trainee with FC Barcelona but was signed by Arsenal in September 2003 at the age of 16. Following injuries to key midfielders in the 2004–05 season, he established himself as Arsenal's starting central midfielder and playmaker. He went on to break several of the club's records, earning a reputation as one of the best young players for his position.

In international football, the Spaniard's national career began when he represented the Under-17 side at the 2003 FIFA U-17 World Championship in Finland. As a result of his club performances, he was called up to the senior squad in 2006. He has played in the 2006 FIFA World Cup, UEFA Euro 2008 and 2010 FIFA World Cup, helping Spain to become eventual winners in the two most recent tournaments.   

Cesc Fàbregas

Personal information
Full name	Francesc Fàbregas i Soler[1]
Date of birth	4 May 1987 (age 24)[1]
Place of birth	Vilassar de Mar, Spain
Height	1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)[2]
Playing position	Midfielder
Club information
Current club	Arsenal
Number	4
Youth career
?–1997	Mataró
1997–2003	Barcelona
2003	Arsenal
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
2003–	Arsenal	212	(35)
National team‡
2002–2003	Spain U16	8	(1)
2003–2004	Spain U17	14	(7)
2005	Spain U20	5	(0)
2004–2005	Spain U21	11	(2)
2006–	Spain	58	(6)
2004–	Catalonia	1	(0)

                                             

About The Manager of Arsenal "Arsene Wenger"

Arsène Charles Ernest Wenger, OBE^[2] (French pronunciation: [aʁsɛn vɛnɡɛʁ]; born 22 October 1949 in Strasbourg), commonly known as Arsène Wenger, is a French football manager, who has managed English Premier League side Arsenal since 1996.^[3] He is the most successful manager in the history of Arsenal in terms of trophies and is also the club's longest-serving manager.^[3][4] Wenger was the first non-British manager to win the Double in England, having done so in 1998 and 2002. In 2004, he became the only manager inFA Premier League history to go through the entire season undefeated. Wenger is widely regarded as one of the world's best managers after the success he has enjoyed at AS Monaco and Arsenal. He has been dubbed the "miracle worker" by former Arsenal vice-chairman David Dein, for his visionary management skills and achievements in football.^[5] Wenger has a degree in electrical engineeringand a master's degree in economics^[6] from Strasbourg University and is fluent in French, German and English; he also speaks someItalian, Spanish and Japanese.^[7] 

Arsène Wenger

Personal information
Full name	Arsène Charles Ernest Wenger
Date of birth	22 October 1949 (age 61)
Place of birth	Strasbourg, France
Height	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Playing position	Sweeper
Club information
Current club	Arsenal (manager)
Youth career
–1969	FC Duttlenheim
1969–1973	AS Mutzig
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
1973–1975	Mulhouse	56	(4)
1975–1978	ASPV Strasbourg	80	(20)
1978–1981	RC Strasbourg	11	(0[1])
Total		147	(24)
Teams managed
1984–1987	Nancy-Lorraine
1987–1994	Monaco
1995–1996	Nagoya Grampus Eight
1996–	Arsenal

News :- Arsenal Chasing Phil Jagielka of England and Everton

Arsene Wenger's search for a commanding centre-back could lead to Goodison Park and an England international, according to a new report

Arsenal will try and sign Everton centre-back Phil Jagielka in the summer, according to the Daily Mail.

Jagielka has been one of Everton’s top performers this season and has been rewarded for his good form with nine international caps.

According to the paper, Arsenal tried last summer to sign the 28-year-old, but their £15 million bid was rebuffed by the Merseyside club.

However, it is reported that they will try again this season, with a club source being quoted as saying: “We have had major interest in Jagielka ahead of the next transfer window. But it will take a huge offer for the club to let him leave.”

Arsenal have recently been bought out by American Stan Kroenke and boss Arsene Wenger has indicated that he might be willing to spend more money than in previous years, particularly after coming under scrutiny after another trophyless season.

The Gunners have been without key centre-back Thomas Vermaelen all season and his replacements, Laurent Koscielny and Sebastien Squillaci have not convinced most observers with their performances.

Arsenal's Squad

No. Position Player 1 GK Manuel Almunia 2 MF Abou Diaby 3 DF Bacary Sagna 4 MF Cesc Fàbregas (captain) 5 DF Thomas Vermaelen 6 DF Laurent Koscielny 7 MF Tomáš Rosický 8 MF Samir Nasri 10 FW Robin van Persie (vice-captain) 13 GK Jens Lehmann 14 FW Theo Walcott 15 MF Denílson 16 MF Aaron Ramsey

No. Position Player 17 MF Alex Song 18 DF Sébastien Squillaci 19 MF Jack Wilshere 20 DF Johan Djourou 21 GK Łukasz Fabiański 22 DF Gaël Clichy 23 MF Andrei Arshavin 27 MF Emmanuel Eboué 28 DF Kieran Gibbs 29 FW Marouane Chamakh 35 MF Emmanuel Frimpong 52 FW Nicklas Bendtner 53 GK Wojciech Szczęsny