Manchester United's Headliners, Articles and Rumours

[mr_missile]

UNITED TARGET NEW MESSI

SIR ALEX FERGUSON has joined arch-rivals Liverpool in the battle to sign Xherdan Shaqiri – the man dubbed the new Lionel Messi.

Shaqiri starred for Basel as they dumped Manchester United out of the Champions League earlier this month.

Now his reward could be a mega- money switch to Old Trafford as Fergie looks to bolster his midfield in next month’s transfer window.

Starsport understands United have sounded out his agent Ulisse Savini about a possible £10m switch to the Premier League champions.

Shaqiri, 20, has been likened to Messi following a string of impressive displays for Basel and Switzerland.

The creative midfielder, who was born in Kosovo, has a similar build to the Barcelona star and is also left-footed. He imp- ressed Fergie in both group games against United and is tipped to become one of the best players in Europe.

Liverpool have been tracking Shaqiri since Roy Hodgson was boss and Anfield director of football Damien Comolli has watched him several times.

Fergie is confident of landing him and can offer bigger wages, but Shaqiri is keen to help Basel progress in the Champions League knockout stages.

Fergie, who is also keen on Benfica’s Nicolas Gaitan and Ajax’s Christian Eriksen, might have to wait until the end of the season before clinching a deal.

The United boss insists he won’t be doing much busi- ness in the transfer window, but the loss of Darren Fletcher is a huge blow.

He will not panic buy, but knows Shaqiri would be a long-term replacement for Ryan Giggs.

Coach Rene Meulensteen admits United’s interest in Eriksen. He said: “This is a player on our radar, but that is to be expected. If people weren’t looking, no- one would ever have an opinion on these players.

“It is true that a player like Eriksen would fit our transfer policy. He is being linked with us, but to suggest that we are about to make a move is not true.”

Eriksen’s agent Martin Schoots said: “Christian must weigh up every step he takes in his career.

“He gave a lot of thought to joining Ajax. Last summer he could have gone to England, and a German club was very keen, but he passed the opportunity up.

“He has signed a contract at Ajax and a transfer is not an issue at the moment.”

[joew2005]

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/st...dar%22?cc=4716

Ajax starlet Eriksen 'on United's radar'
December 20, 2011

ManU assistant coach Rene Meulensteen has admitted the club r keeping a close eye on Ajax midfielder Christian Eriksen, amid speculation the Premier League champions will bring in reinforcements in January.

United hv seen their numbers depleted over recent weeks by a spate of injuries & r expected 2 dip into the market during the winter transfer window.

An attacking midfielder top of the list & 19-year-old Eriksen, whom United hv long been linked with, fits the bill.

"Tis is a player tat is on our radar," Meulensteen admitted 2 Voetbal International. "But tat is 2 be expected. If ppl weren't looking, no-1 would ever hv an opinion on these players.

"It is true tat a player like Eriksen would fit our transfer policy. He is being strongly linked with us, but 2 suggest tat we r abt 2 make a move is not true."

However, the Denmark international's agent was quick 2 point out tat Eriksen will not be rushed in2 any potential move & attempted 2 play down the speculation tat surrounds his client's future.

"Christian must weigh up every step he takes in his career," said Martin Schoots.

"He gave alot of thought 2 joining Ajax. Last summer he could hv gone 2 England, & a German club was very keen, but he passed the opportunity up.

"He has signed a contract @ Ajax & a transfer is not an issue @ the moment."

[mr_missile]

FA hands Suarez eight-game ban

The Football Association has banned Liverpool striker Luis Suarez for eight games and fined him £40,000, subject to any possible appeal.

Suarez was sanctioned by an FA Independent Regulatory Commission on Tuesday for racially abusing Patrice Evra.

Evra told French TV he was racially abused by the Uruguayan on 10 occasions during Manchester United's Premier League match at Anfield on October 15.

The FA said in a statement: "An Independent Regulatory Commission has today found a charge of misconduct against Luis Suarez proven, and have issued a suspension for a period of eight matches as well as fining him £40,000, pending appeal."

The commission's ruling stated: "Mr Suarez used insulting words towards Mr Evra during the match contrary to FA Rule E3(1);

"The insulting words used by Mr Suarez included a reference to Mr Evra's colour within the meaning of Rule E3(2);

"Mr Suarez shall be warned as to his future conduct, be suspended for eight matches covering all first team competitive matches and fined the sum of £40,000;

"The [penalty] is suspended pending the outcome of any appeal lodged by Mr Suarez against this decision."

The FA confirmed that Suarez's suspension will not start until the outcome of any appeal.

The statement added: "Mr Suarez has the right to appeal the decision of the Independent Regulatory Commission to an Appeal Board. An appeal must be lodged within 14 days of the date of the written reasons for the decision.

"The penalty is suspended until after the outcome of any appeal, or the time for appealing expires, or should Mr Suarez decide not to appeal. The reason for this is to ensure that the penalty does not take effect before any appeal so that Mr Suarez has an effective right of appeal."

The Uruguay striker had strongly denied the accusation and was fully supported by Liverpool.

Evra made the claims immediately after the match at Anfield two months ago, telling French TV station Canal Plus that Suarez had used a racist insult to him "at least 10 times".

Evra said: "There are cameras. You can see him (Suarez) say a certain word to me at least 10 times."

Both players spoke to FA officials during the investigation and Suarez's defence was based on claims that he was unaware language that is acceptable in Uruguay is viewed as racist in Europe.

Suarez told Uruguayan media last month: "There is no evidence I said anything racist to him. I said nothing of the sort.

"There were two parts of the discussion - one in Spanish, one in English. I did not insult him. It was just a way of expressing myself. I called him something his team-mates at Manchester call him, and even they were surprised by his reaction."

Evra reported his complaint to match referee Andre Marriner, who included it in his report.

Liverpool issued their initial response in a statement, outlining they were "surprised and disappointed" and said they found it "extraordinary" the FA had taken Evra's word.

They did not officially confirm whether or not they would be appealing, but said: "Liverpool Football Club is very surprised and disappointed with the decision of the Football Association Commission to find Luis Suarez guilty of the charges against him. We look forward to the publication of the Commission's Judgment.

"We will study the detailed reasons of the Commission once they become available, but reserve our right to appeal or take any other course of action we feel appropriate with regards to this situation.

"We find it extraordinary that Luis can be found guilty on the word of Patrice Evra alone when no one else on the field of play - including Evra's own Manchester United team-mates and all the match officials - heard the alleged conversation between the two players in a crowded Kop goalmouth while a corner kick was about to be taken."

Liverpool also reiterated their stance against racism, and suggested they were keen to see what action the FA would be taking against Evra, claiming he had admitted insulting Suarez himself.

The club also accused the FA of being "determined" to find Suarez guilty, adding: "LFC considers racism in any form to be unacceptable - without compromise.

"It is our strong held belief, having gone over the facts of the case, that Luis Suarez did not commit any racist act.

"It is also our opinion that the accusation by this particular player was not credible - certainly no more credible than his prior unfounded accusations.

"It is key to note that Patrice Evra himself in his written statement in this case said 'I don't think that Luis Suarez is racist'.

"The FA in their opening remarks accepted that Luis Suarez was not racist.

"It appears to us that the FA were determined to bring charges against Luis Suarez, even before interviewing him at the beginning of November. Nothing we have heard in the course of the hearing has changed our view that Luis Suarez is innocent of the charges brought against him and we will provide Luis with whatever support he now needs to clear his name.

"We would also like to know when the FA intend to charge Patrice Evra with making abusive remarks to an opponent after he admitted himself in his evidence to insulting Luis Suarez in Spanish in the most objectionable of terms.

"Luis, to his credit, actually told the FA he had not heard the insult."

Suarez said on Tuesday night, via his Twitter account: "Today is a very difficult and painful day for both me and my family. Thanks for all the support, I'll keep working!"

He later added on his official website: "I'm upset by the accusations of racism. I can only say that I have always respected and respect everybody.

"We are all the same. I go to the field with the maximum illusion of a little child who enjoys what he does, not to create conflicts."

Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish said via his Twitter account: "Very disappointed with today's verdict. This is the time when @luis16suarez needs our full support. Let's not let him walk alone. KD."

Lord Herman Ouseley, chairman of Kick It Out, said: "The FA has shown leadership and intent through what has clearly been a difficult and complex complaint to deal with, and invested time and expertise to ensure this outcome.

"It has demonstrated that it will not stand for discrimination, something organisations such as FIFA and UEFA should take heed of.

"Kick It Out will continue to work with clubs and players, at professional and grass roots level, offering education on what is deemed offensive and unacceptable behaviour."

[mr_missile]

Extracts from some better known British newspapers on the Suarez verdict for racially abusing Evra :

What The Papers Say On The Suarez Verdict

The general feeling on Fleet Street is that the FA were right to throw the book at Luis Suarez after finding him guilty of racially abusing Patrice Evra.

'The punishment handed down by the FA to Luis Suarez was not an attack on an individual, and it was certainly not an attack on a club. There is no vendetta here. This has not been a witch-hunt or an overdose of political correctness, as many have sought to claim. No, the FA decision to ban Suarez for eight matches was merely the upholding of the principle that any form of racial abuse is no longer acceptable in our game.

'It may be acceptable in Uruguay. It may be acceptable in Spain. But that does not mean that it must be acceptable here. Just because other parts of the world turn a blind eye to casual racism or punish it lightly does not mean that we must meekly fall in step. So once the panel investigating the incident between Suarez and Patrice Evra decided there was evidence Suarez had racially abused Evra, the FA had little choice.

'A three-game ban would have been an insufficient sanction because it would have made it appear the offence was no more serious than a sending-off. If the FA's anti-racism stance and the work of organisations like Kick It Out was to retain any credibility, the punishment needed to be more severe. That is why the FA got it absolutely right with their eight-game ban for Suarez' -

Oliver Holt in The Daily Mirror.


'Negro or negrito, it doesn't really matter now. Sometimes it's not what you say so much as how you say it, and how many times you do so and the effect it is plainly having in the hair-trigger atmosphere of a match between such ferocious rivals as Liverpool and Manchester United. That certainly was the conclusion of the independent regulatory panel of three which last night accepted the allegations of Patrice Evra and banned Luis Suarez for eight matches.

'As it did so it swept aside the sophistry of the brilliant Uruguayan's defence that he had done nothing worse than slip into a cultural divide, that what he said to an enraged opponent two months ago wouldn't have raised the eyebrow of a black compatriot back home in Montevideo.

'It is the kind of argument which can hold up a court for some time - as it did in this minefield of a case which represented such a huge challenge to the nerve and the working morality of the rulers of the game in this country - but had it been accepted the chances of success in similar prosecutions in the future would have slumped to around zero' -

James Lawton in The Independent.


'Rightly or wrongly, there was a feeling before the verdict was announced that if Luis Suárez was found guilty it was an opportunity for the Football Association to send out a powerful message. This was the governing body's chance to impose the sort of ban and fine that would make players up and down the country, as well as the game's key decision-makers, realise how seriously the FA views racism. Now the Uruguayan has been banned for eight matches and fined £40,000, the FA has done just that...

'Those complaining at the length of time the investigations have dragged on were ignoring the complexities of cases that were never going to be resolved in a matter of days or, as Blatter would like, with a handshake at the final whistle. Only this week the Crown Prosecution Service revealed that further evidence had been received in relation to the allegation that Terry racially abused Ferdinand during Chelsea's 1-0 defeat against Queens Park Rangers in October' -

Stuart James in The Guardian.


'What an undignified mess. But then it was always going to be. This dispute had been so tribal from the outset, with two sides deeply entrenched over the previous nine weeks, that the verdict was always going to infuriate at least one of the parties involved. When the news broke last night that Suárez had been banned for eight matches and fined £40,000 after being found guilty of racially abusing Evra, this case escalated into another dimension.

'Where will it end up? To judge from Liverpool's statement on their website, an appeal to the FA is certain. Even a trip to the Court of Arbitration for Sport cannot be ruled out. The club are in the deeply uncomfortable position of defending an employee who has been found guilty of racially abusing someone. But as shocking as that state of affairs might have sounded to their hierarchy before the events of October 15, their sense of conviction about Suárez's innocence has grown since the initial allegation' -

Oliver Kay in The Times.

'Liverpool's anger was unmistakeable. They are clearly convinced that Suárez was pre-judged, that there is some credence to the belief that the FA wants to demonstrate its toughness on racism to show up Sepp Blatter, the Fifa president whose recent comments on the topic offended so many. This will run and run. That is why the commission must release all evidence into the public domain...

'When the dust finally settles, the clubs must consider how to lessen the tension, urging supporters to maintain their rivalry without swimming in vitriol. Some judicious comments from Sir Alex Ferguson and Dalglish would help. A final word: fining millionaire footballers is pointless' -

Henry Winter in The Daily Telegraph.

[mr_missile]

Fulham 0 United 5

Manchester United cruised to a 5-0 win at Fulham, but Manchester City will be top of the Premier League at Christmas after beating Stoke 3-0.

Manchester United kept up the pressure on Barclays Premier League leaders Manchester City by flattening Fulham 5-0 at Craven Cottage.

Danny Welbeck, Nani and Ryan Giggs were on target in a first half which was dominated by United with Wayne Rooney and Dimitar Berbatov completing the rout in the closing stages.

There was disappointment for United however, with Phil Jones exiting in the 20th minute after the England defender was caught by Clint Dempsey's arm while duelling for the ball and substitute Ashley Young also departing proceedings prematurely.

[bonkudear]

Originally Posted by mr_missile

What The Papers Say On The Suarez Verdict

Thanks for the post. Not one paper has condemned the FA for taking such a hard stand. And if they the British media can support the verdict, why am I hearing local fans condemning them? They know better? Haha. They only know how to call names only I suppose. Just take a look at their thread and you know what I mean.

If what was reported is true, Suarez uttered the word "negro" no less than 10 times to Evra during the course of a United - Liverpool match. If this word was meant as a friendly, non-racist name-calling, then my god, I can't imagine what choice words Suarez, or any of their so-called fans, will use to swear.

[omnia]

Tell us more about Suarez's ban and stifle speculation

Rohit Brijnath
The Straits Times
Publication Date : 22-12-2011



Liverpool's Luiz Suarez has been banned for eight matches, but this triumph against racism is coloured by frustration. Especially if you wear red. One might say this is not quite a clear-cut case in black and white. It is sentence delivered but not yet explained with adequate clarity, it is apparent justice but so far with unsatisfactory detail.

The player sanctioned for the ugly, stomping tackle can be reviewed on video. His act is there before us. The racist slur is trickier, it is not clearly heard always, it is one man's word against the next, it requires the text of a judgment to convince us. It has not come yet and leads both rational man and conspiracy theorist into suggesting hidden agendas.

Already, there is quaint insinuation that this is all linked to Sepp Blatter, the Fifa chief who suggested racism on a field should be settled with a handshake.

The Swiss official's comments were met with a less wider derision than they warranted. Only the English were openly appalled by this timidity about racism.

So if the eight-match ban was just England bravely flexing its anti-discriminatory muscle, then they should be celebrated. Except not all are convinced. One suggestion is that the decision is intended more as a mocking of Blatter, using Suarez as a convenient weapon to make a larger and sterner point. As if to say: see, we are truly intolerant of intolerance.

It is innuendo and it can only be punctured by rapidly revealing the three-man commission's findings. What really happened? We deserve to know.

Till then Liverpool will stay incensed. In a statement, the club stated: "We find it extraordinary that Luis can be found guilty on the word of Patrice Evra alone". No one else heard their conversation in the goal-mouth, they say.

Does that presume he never said it? Evra told television he was abused more than 10 times; Suarez apparently used the word "negro" once. But, of course, the number does not matter, it is intent.

Either way, the commission believed the Frenchman. Why? We'd like to know.

Reputation often becomes an issue in an accusation, but neither man qualifies for sainthood here. A Football Association hearing in 2008, regarding Evra's fracas with a groundsman, reportedly found his evidence "exaggerated and unreliable".

Furthermore, his own alleged comment during the Suarez match to the referee - "You're only booking me because I'm black" - is intriguing: either he is an over-sensitive soul or subtly intimidating a referee by suggesting a latent prejudice.

This is a fine weapon for Liverpool, till we turn to Suarez and his barbed-wire halo. The Uruguayan has bitten a player, given the crowd the finger, known to dive and had a bust-up with an Ajax colleague.

Did this matter? We wish to know.

To the dubious history of the players, we must add a confusing geography. Suarez hails from Uruguay, where it has been pointed out that its iconic captain at the 1950 World Cup was Obdulio Jacinto Muinos Varela, nicknamed "El Negro Jefe" or the The Black Chief. Perhaps for Suarez, the word "negro", which he called Evra, is not a slur. Wherein we fall into a bewildering world of language, culture, intent, translation.

But, as pundits say, perhaps Suarez - having travelled to play for Ajax - should know words have a different resonance outside his nation. In 2008, for instance, Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh was accused of calling Australian Andrew Symonds - partly of West Indian descent - a "monkey", to which the occasional ill-advised blogger suggested "monkey" was not a pejorative in India. Irrespective of whether Singh said the word, as an argument it isn't persuasive.

Evidently, the Suarez panel did not buy the semantic argument, for the FA's statement reads, "the insulting words used by Mr Suarez included a reference to Mr Evra's colour". But it's not enough. It's the detail we want to know.

Liverpool have also used the heritage defence, stating "Luis himself is of a mixed-race family background as his grandfather was black". But can we presume this makes him above suspicion? Indeed, even if he is not a racist - and Evra apparently stated Suarez is not - he may be, like Steve Williams was with Tiger Woods in the case of the "black ****hole", guilty of the racial slur.

Was this part of their deliberations? We need to know.

It is an ugly time. Petitions will be written, appeals filed. The divide between clubs is sharp and loyalty is obscuring logic. Suarez constantly sullies skill with stupidity and his strong ban will have even greater resonance if a wise panel breaks down his sins. Publish the findings soon, fellows. State the logic. Stifle the speculation. Football will be better for it.

[mr_missile]

thanks for the post bro omnia.

i have nothing against you reds fans. i have many very very good friends who are die-hard pool supporters. but me (and my fellow united pals) have never verbally abused each other or the teams we have supported. as i have said many times before, we are all football fans, just that we support different teams.

am also shocked by the extent of the ban to be honest. just waiting for the full report to see what the commission had based on to find Suarez guilty.

cheers!

[omnia]

appreciate the reply bro...

regardless that i am an old time reds fan...if Suarez's true intent viz Evra was based on racism then i hv no problem wif the 8 match ban n fine...racism is unacceptable period...however before i come to any firm conclusions one way r another...i wld like to read the tribunal's judgment...

happy christmas!

Originally Posted by mr_missile

thanks for the post bro omnia.

i have nothing against you reds fans. i have many very very good friends who are die-hard pool supporters. but me (and my fellow united pals) have never verbally abused each other or the teams we have supported. as i have said many times before, we are all football fans, just that we support different teams.

am also shocked by the extent of the ban to be honest. just waiting for the full report to see what the commission had based on to find Suarez guilty.

cheers!

[mr_missile]

Originally Posted by omnia

appreciate the reply bro...

regardless that i am an old time reds fan...if Suarez's true intent viz Evra was based on racism then i hv no problem wif the 8 match ban n fine...racism is unacceptable period...however before i come to any firm conclusions one way r another...i wld like to read the tribunal's judgment...

happy christmas!

well said bro. a true reds and sports fan. you have my respect bro.

am a long time united fan too. days when you reds were the dominant force in the old english 1st division. back then, united were struggling. yet, me and my united pals just got behind them and our support never waivered. i guess it's very much like what you true reds fans are feeling now. no matter how the team is doing, you are right behind them.

have a very merry xmas too.

[mr_missile]

United handed Jones boost

PHIL JONES could be back in action on Boxing Day.

The Manchester United defender went to hospital for X-rays after going off at Fulham on Wednesday with a suspected fractured cheekbone following a clash with Clint Dempsey. That prompted fears he could miss six weeks.

But the injury turned out to be just soft tissue damage.

Now Jones may be OK to face Wigan on Monday, even if it means wearing a protective mask.

That will come as a major boost for boss Alex Ferguson as the Old Trafford treatment table has groaned with crocks for most of the season.

[Liebe]

5-0 Wigan! TOTAL TRASH! Gloryx2 ManUtd!

[mr_missile]

Brilliant Berba

Manchester United went level at the top of the Premier League with a 5-0 win over Wigan on Boxing Day, as West Brom held Manchester City 0-0.

Dimitar Berbatov was the United hero as the Bulgarian smashed a hat-trick in the rout over the 10-man Latics.

Park Ji-sung gave the Red Devils an early lead when he converted after good work from full-back Patrice Evra.

The struggling visitors saw striker Conor Sammon shown a straight red card by referee Phil Dowd for raising his arm as he backed into Michael Carrick just before the break.

United soon made their advantage count as Berbatov (40) doubled the lead, with the Bulgarian netting again just before the hour.

Winger Antonio Valencia knocked in a fourth with 15 minutes left, before Berbatov completed his hat-trick from the penalty spot (77) after Antolin Alcaraz had fouled Park.

[mr_missile]

Evans facing a fortnight out

Sir Alex Ferguson fears Jonny Evans could be out for a fortnight after he departed Manchester United's win over Wigan with a calf injury.

Evans was United's only fit central defender heading into the game and failed to reappear for the second half as Dimitar Berbatov bagged a hat-trick.

And Ferguson confirmed the Northern Ireland defender will not make the New Year's Eve encounter with Blackburn.

"Jonny came off injured. He has a calf injury and will be out for two weeks," Ferguson told BBC Radio Five Live. "We have had a nightmare the last few days. Phil Jones and Chris Smalling have both been ill. Rio Ferdinand called off yesterday with a back injury and Jonny Evans has come off at half-time.

"It does put you under pressure."

Ferguson is hoping Jones and Smalling will have recovered from their problems before the Blackburn game, although with a trip to Newcastle to follow and then the blockbuster FA Cup third round tie with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on January 8, it is the wrong time to be affected by an area of the pitch from which skipper Nemanja Vidic will be missing for the rest of the season.

It is the one cloud on a very healthy festive period for United so far.

The Red Devils' second successive five-goal win allowed them to move level on points with neighbours Manchester City, and slice the Blues' goal difference advantage in half.

However, the game turned on Connor Sammon's red card when United were just a goal ahead towards the end of the first half.

Sammon stuck out his arm to try and shield possession, caught Michael Carrick in the face and Phil Dowd promptly sent him off.

"The red card is a shocking decision," said Wigan boss Roberto Martinez.

"There was a little bit of a fight, as there was every time the two players went for the ball. None of them should have been a red card. None of them were malicious. There was no intent.

"If you want to show a red card using those standards, do it, then you will end up with six men each.

"Anyone who has been on a football pitch knows that incident was a normal action.

"I was surprised when he gave the free-kick. To see the red card, I was gobsmacked."

Even Ferguson admitted it was "harsh".

However, his side took full advantage.

Park Ji-sung had already put the hosts in front and within two minutes of Sammon's exit, Berbatov added another, by using tactics Martinez felt were similar to that his own side were punished for.

United cut loose after the interval, with Berbatov adding another followed by an effort from former Wigan man Antonio Valencia.

Making only his second Premier League start of the season, Berbatov wrapped things up with a penalty after Wayne Rooney had stood aside following Antolin Alcaraz's foul on Park, which seemed to take place outside the box.

"It was the right game for Dimitar," said Ferguson. "I needed his height in terms of set-piece play against us and he weighed in with a hat-trick.

"We are really pleased for him. It helps his confidence. He has not had the best start to the season in terms of selection because of the options I have, with (Danny) Welbeck, Rooney and (Javier) Hernandez."

Ferguson will receive the perfect 70th birthday present of a place on top of the Premier League if his side beat Blackburn at Old Trafford on New Year's Eve, 24 hours before Manchester City visit Sunderland.

However, Martinez feels Roberto Mancini's men face a far more considerable test of their mettle over the next few months.

"What Manchester United have is that mentality," said the Wigan chief.

"They adapt to adversity. You can see everyone taking responsibility and using that to get a result.

"That is the biggest strength they have had for 25 years.

"That is why any team that wants to win the league, beyond any sort of money, or any sort of players you want to bring in, need to beat Manchester United mentally. That is the biggest battle."

[lacoruna69]

Originally Posted by mr_missile

Brilliant Berba

Manchester United went level at the top of the Premier League with a 5-0 win over Wigan on Boxing Day, as West Brom held Manchester City 0-0.

Dimitar Berbatov was the United hero as the Bulgarian smashed a hat-trick in the rout over the 10-man Latics.

Just when everyone writes him off....another hat-trick.
The problem is he is not consistent. The next match he could be a wandering soul again.
But Old Fergie will be happy with 3 pts n double joy since Man C, Chelski, Pool fails to win.
Will the Gunners falter tonight against Wolves.....highly possible.
Spurs is away to Canaries......draw??