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Bale and O’Neill win the latest gongs

Gareth Bale has been named Barclays player of the month for April and Aston Villa's Martin O'Neill has been named Barclays manager of the month<!--break-->Bale scored what proved to be the decisive goal in both 2-1 wins over London rivals Arsenal and Chelsea this month.Meanwhile Villa...

Arsenal: Boss sets sights on defence

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has admitted his side's defence must improve next season if they want to be genuine title contenders.

Blackburn Rovers: Big Sam waits on injured duo

Blackburn duo Chris Samba and Brett Emerton are still under treatment for injuries but both are expected to be fit to face Arsenal.

Toure urges Man City colleagues to chill before vital week

Kolo Toure has urged Manchester City to relax ahead of the week that could see them qualify for the Champions League.<!--break-->The Blues face home games against Aston Villa (Saturday) and Tottenham (Wednesday), who are all competing for the final UEFA Champions League qualifying spot.City...

Many Silva linings have a cloud

Will Eduardo still have time to shine?

Arsenal eyeing Shakhtar Donetsk keeper Andriy Pyatov

Shakhtar Donetsk goalkeeper Andriy Pyatov is being linked with Arsenal.Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has been linked with several international keepers since refusing last week to guarantee Manuel Almunia would be his No1 next season.The Daily Express says Ukrainian Pyatov is on Wenger's radar, with...

Arsenal star Arshavin says everything lost in translation

Arsenal midfielder Andrey Arshavin says he's always being mis-translated in the English press.Arshavin drew anger from Gunners boss Arsene Wenger this week over comments about wanting to play for Barcelona."I am often translated wrongly," Arshavin told Sport Express."If I talk to the English press,...

Arsenal keeper legend Wilson: Fabianski, Almunia do not quite have it

Arsenal legend Bob Wilson admits neither Manuel Almunia nor Lukasz Fabianski will ever be an outstanding No1.Wilson believes Almunia and Fabianski are both talented but says neither of them has the one special quality that cannot be coached – presence.“Lukasz obviously has time, but you...