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Berkovic signs

Not Eyal, but Nir, yes Nir.

He's16, and signed a two year deal to play in the youth team, until he goes to the Army.

He used to play for Maccabi Haifa, but was on Anderlecht's books.

His brother Eyal sorted out the deal.

Steed Malanbranque

The Evening Standard revealed, on Friday the "link" to the £2m rated 18 year old Olimpique Lyon midfielder.

However the Monday press says the youngster doesn't want to move anywhere this season, and hasn't done any deals with Arsenal.

Caballero off

Scored and got sent off in Arsenal's 2-0 win against QPR Reserves for elbowing Chris Plummer. Could face a three match ban and a fine.

Has scored four in five reserve games now.

Ljungberg had flu

Fred Ljungberg played against Boro with flu, says Arsene Wenger.

That is why he took him off.

Lee Hughes

Glasgow Rangers are reported to be after WBA's young striker, Lee Hughes.

Petit strike call

Manu Petit has called for players to withdraw their labour if the number of matches they are asked to play gets too much.

Arsene Wenger responded by saying, there may be a problem paying players wages, as gate receipts generate a large part of their salaries.

And he added that if you ask players whether they'd prefer to play matches or practice, they always choose the former.

(Thanks to Bernard Azulay - for asking the question)

Kanu on ice

Speculation about Kanu coming to Arsenal is wrong, says AW.

But it might be right later.
Press Review
Team Injuries

Week-end 30/11

Bergkamp -3 weeks

Vieira - 3 weeks

Petit- 4-6 weeks

Hughes - 2-3 days

Winterburn -10-20 days

Adams - January/February

Statistics - (Premiership games up to Boro, from Carling OPTA)

Matches -14

Goals -14

Shots 189

% on target 49

%goals/shots 7

Short pass 4902

long pass 724

crosses 224

%complete 21

goals against 6

tackles 476

%tackles won 70

blocks etc 962

Fouls - 161

Yellows -25

Red cards - 3

Player - most shots: Anelka 55

Player most on target: Anelka 26

Player with most off target: 29

Nigel Winterburn -1088 (3rd best defender)

Tony Adams 1067 (4th best defender)

Emmanuel Petit 1225 (best midfielder)

Ray Parlour 1002 (3rd attacking midfielder)

Nicolas Anelka 1009 (3rd best forward)

Irony. Arsenal spent all the Boro match trying to prove they didn't need a specialist striker, like Brian Deane, who was in the right place at the right time to knock in the first goal in six minutes.

Anelka got the equaliser on 90 minutes.

After the match Arsene Wenger paid tribute to the character of the team who never gave up chasing an equaliser. And in a Cantonesque turn of phrase said that people had been used to caviar, but maybe now they have to get used to sausages. (He didn't say mash)

The press since Thursday have focused on what they consider the lack of quality in Arsenal's squad.

The press casts the blame equally on the management and the board for the tight purse strings.

Andy Gray , alone, in NoW says there's nothing much wrong with Arsenal, that a good striker couldn't solve, pointing out they have back-up in all other departments, and the defence is rock solid.

Roy Collins says although Vieira and Petit were gems and great value, he questions the quality of AW's imports - Wreh, Boa Morte, Garde, Grimandi, and Mendez.

The S.Times points out the 'danger of the doldrums' like post 1971 - when Jon Sammels (he of the powerful shot) was sold to Leicester, and Mee had to wait until Chritmas to get the money to land Alan Ball. It says the lack of investment and failure to consolidate after the double contributed to the lean spell for around fifteen years.

The S.Times talks at length to George Graham, and reveals that GG had to placate Tony Adams who was wanting new players. The tight purse-strings and the fact GG was successful were both important factors in limiting the players coming in.

The Express of Sunday focuses on the Dublin and Ferguson transfers, and points out that Arsenal may fall behind domestically, as Blackburn and Leeds were willing to pay more than Arsenal for Dublin.

There's a lot of focus of Wenger's personality - the press want to see signs of a crack. But the Frenchman, has deflected the bouncers quite brilliantly.

Yes, AW is addicted to football, but he can turn-off at any moment. Yes, he makes mistakes. No, it doesn't help him to do his job better if he gets angry - he analyses what went wrong and tries to put it right on the training pitch.

One of the broadsheets suggested that Tony Adams is a vital ingredient of the Wenger approach - translating his ideas across with fire and authority. And consequently suggests that the medical trip about his back this week carries more significance.

Joe Lovejoy focuses on a long term problem in the Sunday Times. He says that Old Trafford is being expanded to 65,000 - a difference in gate receipts of £400,000/match or £8m/season. With merchandising calculations the difference is £10m/season.

He adds that the three Wembley ties banked receipts of £3.5m for Arsenal.

One element to come out of all of this is the 'egalitarian' wage structure at Arsenal. Hill-Wood and Dein have both been quoted as saying no one over £35,000/week, or a £10m signing on fee.

One paper points out that DB10 and TA have contract clauses which raise their salaries if a player comes in above them.

Compared with the capitalist blue of the South West London neighbours, Arsenal were certainly wearing the right colour shirts yesterday - particularly considering socialist Lord Hollick may be on board in the near future. Up the reds.





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Berkovic signs Not Eyal, but Nir, yes Nir. He's16, and signed a two year deal to play in the youth team, until he goes to the Army. He used to play for Maccabi Haifa, but was on Anderlecht's books. His brother Eyal sorted out the deal. Steed Malanbranque The Evening Standard revealed, on Friday the "link" to the £2m rated 18 year old Olimpique Lyon midfielder. However the Monday press says the youngster doesn't want to move anywhere this season, and hasn't done any deals with Arsenal. Caballero off Scored and got sent off in Arsenal's 2-0 win against QPR Reserves for elbowing Chris Plummer. Could face a three match ban and a fine. Has scored four in five reserve games now. Ljungberg had flu Fred Ljungberg played against Boro with flu, says Arsene Wenger. That is why he took him off. Lee Hughes Glasgow Rangers are reported to be after WBA's young striker, Lee Hughes. Petit strike call Manu Petit has called for players to withdraw their labour if the number of matches they are asked to play gets too much. Arsene Wenger responded by saying, there may be a problem paying players wages, as gate receipts generate a large part of their salaries. And he added that if you ask players whether they'd prefer to play matches or practice, they always choose the former. (Thanks to Bernard Azulay - for asking the question) Kanu on ice Speculation about Kanu coming to Arsenal is wrong, says AW. But it might be right later.	Press Review	Team Injuries Week-end 30/11 Bergkamp -3 weeks Vieira - 3 weeks Petit- 4-6 weeks Hughes - 2-3 days Winterburn -10-20 days Adams - January/February Statistics - (Premiership games up to Boro, from Carling OPTA) Matches -14 Goals -14 Shots 189 % on target 49 %goals/shots 7 Short pass 4902 long pass 724 crosses 224 %complete 21 goals against 6 tackles 476 %tackles won 70 blocks etc 962 Fouls - 161 Yellows -25 Red cards - 3 Player - most shots: Anelka 55 Player most on target: Anelka 26 Player with most off target: 29 Nigel Winterburn -1088 (3rd best defender) Tony Adams 1067 (4th best defender) Emmanuel Petit 1225 (best midfielder) Ray Parlour 1002 (3rd attacking midfielder) Nicolas Anelka 1009 (3rd best forward)
	Irony. Arsenal spent all the Boro match trying to prove they didn't need a specialist striker, like Brian Deane, who was in the right place at the right time to knock in the first goal in six minutes. Anelka got the equaliser on 90 minutes. After the match Arsene Wenger paid tribute to the character of the team who never gave up chasing an equaliser. And in a Cantonesque turn of phrase said that people had been used to caviar, but maybe now they have to get used to sausages. (He didn't say mash) The press since Thursday have focused on what they consider the lack of quality in Arsenal's squad. The press casts the blame equally on the management and the board for the tight purse strings. Andy Gray , alone, in NoW says there's nothing much wrong with Arsenal, that a good striker couldn't solve, pointing out they have back-up in all other departments, and the defence is rock solid. Roy Collins says although Vieira and Petit were gems and great value, he questions the quality of AW's imports - Wreh, Boa Morte, Garde, Grimandi, and Mendez. The S.Times points out the 'danger of the doldrums' like post 1971 - when Jon Sammels (he of the powerful shot) was sold to Leicester, and Mee had to wait until Chritmas to get the money to land Alan Ball. It says the lack of investment and failure to consolidate after the double contributed to the lean spell for around fifteen years. The S.Times talks at length to George Graham, and reveals that GG had to placate Tony Adams who was wanting new players. The tight purse-strings and the fact GG was successful were both important factors in limiting the players coming in. The Express of Sunday focuses on the Dublin and Ferguson transfers, and points out that Arsenal may fall behind domestically, as Blackburn and Leeds were willing to pay more than Arsenal for Dublin. There's a lot of focus of Wenger's personality - the press want to see signs of a crack. But the Frenchman, has deflected the bouncers quite brilliantly. Yes, AW is addicted to football, but he can turn-off at any moment. Yes, he makes mistakes. No, it doesn't help him to do his job better if he gets angry - he analyses what went wrong and tries to put it right on the training pitch. One of the broadsheets suggested that Tony Adams is a vital ingredient of the Wenger approach - translating his ideas across with fire and authority. And consequently suggests that the medical trip about his back this week carries more significance. Joe Lovejoy focuses on a long term problem in the Sunday Times. He says that Old Trafford is being expanded to 65,000 - a difference in gate receipts of £400,000/match or £8m/season. With merchandising calculations the difference is £10m/season. He adds that the three Wembley ties banked receipts of £3.5m for Arsenal. One element to come out of all of this is the 'egalitarian' wage structure at Arsenal. Hill-Wood and Dein have both been quoted as saying no one over £35,000/week, or a £10m signing on fee. One paper points out that DB10 and TA have contract clauses which raise their salaries if a player comes in above them. Compared with the capitalist blue of the South West London neighbours, Arsenal were certainly wearing the right colour shirts yesterday - particularly considering socialist Lord Hollick may be on board in the near future. Up the reds.