Arsenal Articles
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28th Aug – Match Preview – Old Trafford
27th Aug – Eduardo’s theatrics gets Arsenal into the main draw of the CL
23rd Aug – Arshavin – more depth needed…
Arse-Shavin episode from special 1 TV
22nd Aug – Arsenal vs Pompey Match Report
21st Aug – Arsenal come out on top in poll
20th August 2009 – Arsenal news
Arsene Wenger admits he is surprised at how quickly Thomas Vermaelen has settled in to his Arsenal defence.
The Belgian international, who reportedly cost the Gunners £10million when he was signed from Ajax in the summer, made a scoring debut last Saturday in the 6-1 win over Everton at Goodison Park.
Vermaelen, 23, was again impressive in Tuesday night’s 2-0 Champions League play-off win over Celtic at Parkhead which puts the Gunners well on the way to the group stages ahead of the second leg at the Emirates.
The Arsenal boss said: “Yes, I am surprised but we saw that he had the physical strength and mentality to cope and when he was needed he came in.
“I believe he has a good mix of the physical and technical for a centre-back and it is interesting to have a left-footed player because he gives you angles for the pass which are very important for the midfielder.”
Wenger has dug his heels in over his approach to youth and beautiful football. This may be his last chance to deliver. Prediction 2nd.
