The Gunning Hawk: A blog about Arsenal F.C.

John Terry, “I think the title race is now down to three clubs: ourselves, United and Arsenal”

Jeffrey — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:00:31 +0000

Chelsea captain John Terry believes Liverpool are not title contenders, as it’s now down to Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal to battle the Premiership out. Speaking after his side’s narrow win over Manchester United at Stamford ...

Arsene Wenger on Aaron Ramsey, “He has a tremendous engine and good experience for an 18-year-old player”

Renzo — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:00:04 +0000

Many raised an eyebrow or two when last Saturday’s line-up was announced with Aaron Ramsey replacing in-form Alex Song in central midfield. But after the game, the Welshman was one of the best for the Gunners ...

Cesc Fabregas says Gallas “problems” are now a thing of the past

Renzo — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:00:03 +0000

Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas declared the Arsenal squad is very united and minor issues which affected them last season are now behind them. When asked about last year’s comments made by former captain William Gallas in ...

Nicklas Bendtner, “Within five years, I want to be among the best strikers in the world”

Renzo — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:45:48 +0000

He may be out injured and facing surgery, but Denmark’s new Player of the Year Nicklas Bendtner knows exactly what his objectives are as he declared he wants to be one of the best strikers ...

Thomas Vermaelen to rivals, “We are involved in the race to be champions”

Renzo — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:00:52 +0000

Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen sent a strong signal to Arsenal’s rivals by declaring the Gunners mean business and are part of the title race. The Belgian International was speaking to Arsenal TV Online after last weekend’s ...

Andrey Arshavin, “The class of players in our team is much higher”

Renzo — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:00:44 +0000

Arsenal midfielder Andrey Arshavin was delighted with last Saturday’s 1-4 win away at Wolves, declaring how the quality of Arsenal prevailed in a remarkable game. The Russian said on Saturday after the game: I believe that today ...

Alex Song on his first day at Arsenal, “My heart was beating at like 200 beats per minute”

Renzo — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:00:54 +0000

From hero to zero. It could easily be the story of Cameroon International Alex Song who according to many last season, was not good enough to play for Arsenal. But this year, the 22-year old is ...

Wolves’ day-after thoughts: Bring on Chelsea and the top of the table!

Chris — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:30:48 +0000

I know that day-after should have been Sunday(I was busy) and I know that we have to play Sunderland before facing our lucky and loved-by-referees rivals, but I simply can’t wait for November 29th to ...

Arsene Wenger reveals Gunners are contenders for title, “The desire is there”

Jeffrey — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:00:53 +0000

Arsenal go into the International break with plenty to smile about after back-to-back 4-1 wins in the Champions League and English Premiership. The Gunners, who are on 25 points like reigning champions Manchester United but with ...

Robin van Persie, “I have only won two trophies at Arsenal, that’s not enough”

Renzo — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:00:31 +0000

In a complete interview given to the News of the World, Arsenal striker Robin van Persie was speaking about his childhood, important decisions he took as a youngster and also of Arsenal. On the Gunners, the ...