0 Emirates Cup 2011: Arsenal joined New York Red Bulls, Paris Saint-Germain and Club Atlético Boca Juniors

Arsenal Football Club has confirmed participants for 2011 Emirates cup which will kick-off Saturday 30th July. The three invited teams are unique in one way or another have something special to excite Arsenal fans at Emirates Stadium and around the world. The major league soccer side, New York Red Bulls will bring Arsenal legend, Thierry Henry. Thierry Henry played 369 games for Arsenal FC, scored 226 goals and assisted 92. At Emirates he won 2 Premier League titles, 3 FA Cup, and 2 Community Shield while at Arsenal before he moves to Barcelona. Paris Saint-Germain, one of top League one clubs in France and Club Atlético Boca Juniors from South America which is regarded as the most successful club of all time in Argentine and South America.

The Emirates Cup competition will involve two matches for each team, three points for a win and one for a draw. In case of tie in points and goal difference, goal scored and shots on target will be rewarded and used to decide the winner.

Emirates cup history preview 2007-2011
Tournament was inaugurated in 2007 and scheduled to be played at Emirates stadium as a two day tournament. The first edition,in 2007 featured hosts, Premier league club Arsenal FC, Serie A champions Inter Milan, League one side; Paris Saint-Germain and La liga club Valencia two day tournament.

In 2008, the second edition featured the premier league host club, La liga club; Real Madrid, Serie A club; Juventus, and Bundesliga club Hamburg.

2009 host was joined by La liga Atlético Madrid, Scottish premier league club; Rangers, and League one Paris Saint-Germain.

2010 edition of the Emirates Cup featured the Barclay’s Premier leagues host, Arsenal FC and AC Milan, Celtic, and Lyon as invited teams. The coming 2011 Emirates Cup edition will feature, Boca Juniors, Paris Saint-Germain and the Major League Soccer team, New York Red Bulls.

Year	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	Winner
2007	Arsenal	Paris Saint-Germain	Valencia	Internazionale	Arsenal
2008	Hamburg	Real Madrid	Arsenal	Juventus	Hamburg
2009	Arsenal	Rangers	Atlético Madrid	Paris Saint-Germain	Arsenal
2010	Arsenal	Celtic	Lyon	Milan	Arsenal
2011	Arsenal	Paris Saint-Germain	New York Red Bulls	Club Atlético Boca Juniors	???

Emirates Cup 2011 match schedule:
Saturday 30th July
New York Red Bulls v Paris Saint-Germain (2pm)
Arsenal v Boca Juniors (4.20pm)
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Sunday 31st July
Boca Juniors v Paris Saint-Germain (2pm)
Arsenal v New York Red Bulls (4.20pm)

0 Emirates Cup 2011 Final: VIDEO highlights, New York Red Bulls drew 1-1 with Arsenal to win the cup, PSG runner-up after 3-0 victory

Paris St German had 3-0 victory over Boca Juniors and ended the Argentineans dreams of lifting the Emirates Cup. Jean-Eudes Maurice, Guillaume Hoarau and Marcos Ceara scored for PSG to console the French from suprise defeate on the first game.

After the first match in day two of the competition; Arsenal hopes of retaining the Emirates cup are high again. Arsenal needed a win over New York Red Bulls to claim their fourth Emirates cup, third in succession. Thierry Henry’s New York Red Bulls needed a draw to see them lift the title. Once again Arsenal failed to protect their one nil lead, a goal from Robin van Persie soft header. Thierry Henry assisted Juan Agudelo whose cross was turned into his own net by Bartley.

Year	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	Winner
2007	Arsenal	Paris Saint-Germain	Valencia	Internazionale	Arsenal
2008	Hamburg	Real Madrid	Arsenal	Juventus	Hamburg
2009	Arsenal	Rangers	Atlético Madrid	Paris Saint-Germain	Arsenal
2010	Arsenal	Celtic	Lyon	Milan	Arsenal
2011	Arsenal	Paris Saint-Germain	New York Red Bulls	Club Atlético Boca Juniors	New York Red Bulls

0 Arsenal defeat Atletico Madrid 2 - 1 in Emirates Cup 2009, Results/video

Arsenal defeated Atletico Madrid 2 - 1 in Emirates Cup 2009
Rangers defeated PSG 0-1 Emirates Cup 2009

Tomorrow match schedule
Sunday 2nd August 2009
Atletico Madrid v Paris Saint-Germain (2pm kick-off)
Arsenal v Rangers (4.15pm kick-off)

0 Arsenal Vs Rangers 3-0 |Jack Wilshere score two | Emirates Cup 2009 | Video Highlights

Eduardo goal and two more goals from Jack Wilshere give Arsenal 3-0 win and the Emirates Cup. During the first Emirates cup match Arsenal won 2-1 against Atletico Madrid, thanks to two goals from Arshavin.
Jack Wilshere pictures

0 Carling cup second round draw: Liverpool away at Exeter, Everton face Sheffield United

The second round carling cup fixtures took Liverpool to League One club; Exeter while their rivals, Everton will start the campaign at home by facing Sheffield United. The Carling cup second round draw have been scheduled to start on the week commencing 22 August 2011. The 7 times Carling cup champions; Liverpool will be coming from premier league match against Arsenal at Emirates stadium, scheduled on 20 August 2011. Most of first team Liverpool player might be rested for this tie. The eight premier league club taking part in Champions league or Europa cup will join league cup on third round. The Carling cup competition involve 20 premier league clubs and 72 clubs from football league. The new starting season is going to be very competitive and Carling cup will be more vital cup as a winner will qualify for UEFA Europa League if has not qualify through premier league and not won FA cup.

Carling cup rules, unlike FA cup, only one match will be played, draw match will be decided on extra time and penalty shoot-out. Liverpool FC needs to try and finish the game during 90 minutes or even at extra time to avoid embarrassment they suffered last season after being knocked out by Northampton in third round. Liverpool have strengthen their squad by signing Charles Adam, Alexander Doni, Stewart Downing and Jordan Henderson and hope to perform better this season.

In the last Carling cup match, Sheff Wed beat Blackpool 4-2 on penalty after 0-0 score in 120 minutes and they will play Blackburn on second round.

Carling Cup second round draw for 2011-2011
Aston Villa v Hereford
Blackburn v Sheffield Wednesday
Bolton v Macclesfield
Bournemouth v West Brom
Brighton v Sunderland
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Bristol City or Swindon v Southampton
Burnley v Barnet
Bury v Leicester
Cardiff v Huddersfield
Crystal Palace or Crawley v Wigan
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Doncaster v Leeds
Everton v Sheffield Utd
Exeter v Liverpool
Leyton Orient v Watford or Bristol Rovers
Milwall v Morecambe
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Norwich City v MK Dons
Northampton v Wolves
Peterborough v Middlesbrough
QPR v Rochdale
Reading or Charlton v Preston
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Scunthorpe v Newcastle
Shrewsbury v Swansea City
West Ham or Aldershot v Carlisle
Wycombe v Nottingham Forest

0 Emirates Cup 2011: New York Red Bulls beat Paris St Germain 1-0, Joel Lindpere on target

Major League Soccer club New York Red Bulls defeated beat Paris St Germain 1-0 curtain raiser match of the Emirates Cup. It was Joel Lindpere netted the only goal of the match on 27 minutes. PSG have joined the big spending club and managed to secured Javier Pastore signature for £38 million. The revolution has come 2 months ago after Qatar Investment Authority bought a controlling stake in the club. New York Red Bulls will player Arsenal tomorrow and the former Arsenal striker, Thierry Henry will be trying to score against his former club. PSG take on Boca Juniors. In another game Arsenal and Boca Juniors drew 2-2 as the visitor came from 2-0 down.

0 Emirates Cup 2011: Club Atlético Boca Juniors hold Arsenal to 2-2 draw

Arsenal FC failed to capitalize on 2-0 lead and allowed Boca Juniors to level the score to 2-2 due to defensive horror the Emirates Cup second match. Gervinho having score two on his debut he set up Robin van Persie for first goal before Aaron Ramsey double the score. The previous seasons Arsenal defensive error still have no remedy as Sebastien Squillaci and Johan Djourou allowed two gift goals in 4 minutes. The defensive problem might push Arsene Wenger to try hadder to sign Phil Jagielka; Everton's center half. Lucas Viatri bagged the goal for Bocar Junior before Pablo Mouche successfully completed the come back. Earlier New York Red Bulls beats PSG 1-0. Arsenal will play Thierry Henry's New York Red Bulls, while Club Atlético Boca Juniors will face PSG on Sunday.

0 UEFA champions league draw: Why Manchester City group is the group of death?

Machester City face tough opponents on their champion league debut, it could be a group of death.
Manchester City has been drawn alongside Bayern Munich, Villarreal and Napoli in Group A for champions league in group stage. It is the toughest group as Bayern Munich, 4 times UEFA champions and finalist two seasons ago, will be fighting to reach the champions league final which will be place at Allianz Arena, their own home ground. Jupp Heynckes will have a superb goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, Former Manchester City player Jerome Boateng and fast charging Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery.

Villarreal had gain enormous experience in champions league in recent years and they won’t go down easily. The yellow submarine have Nilmar and Giuseppe Rossi who netted two goals in second play-off against Odense. Both Bayern Munich and Villarreal have passed tough tests in UEFA play-offs beating FC zurich and Odense 3-0 and 3-1 on aggregate repectively.

Napoli has recently been improving a lot, finished third in Serie A has Marek Hamsik, Ezequiel Lavezzi and Edinson Cavani who was fourth contender of European golden boot. Napoli squad is more likely the same and managed to retain their best players. What a champions league debut for Manchester City?

Roberto Mancini's squad, are champions league debutants and considering their players’ talents and experiences, it won’t be surprising to see them making great champions league history on their first appearance. City have shown improvement since last season, winning FA cup and break in premier league top four last season and boosted by arrival of Gaël Clichy, Sergio Aguero and Samir Nasri.

Trabzonspor and Athletic Bilbao benefit from Fenerbahce match fixing scandal
In Group B, Inter Milan the 2010 UEFA champions have been drawn alongside CSKA Moscow from Russia, French champions Lille and Turkey side Trabzonspor. Trabzonspor first runner-up in 2010 -2011 Turkish league benefited from Fenerbahce match fixing scandal. Athletic Bilbao is also celebrating as they have automatically qualified for UEFA Europa league. Athletic Bilbao was scheduled to play against Trabzonspor for UEFA Europa league qualification. The event is seen as respect of UEFA for national football association and a bid to fight corruption in football. Diego Milito played a moajor in Inter Milan success in 2009-2010 before Alexandre Pato's AC Milan steal the show in 2010-2011.

Diego Milito, Inter Milan striker will be looking to win the UEFA cup and the Scudeto lost to Alexandre Pato AC Milan

The Red Devils campaign to reach the final and correct mistakes
In Group C Manchester United, the last season UEFA champions league’s finalist will start their campaign in same group as Benfica, FC Basel and Romanian minnows Otelul Galati. The Red Devils had brilliant performance last season but suffered 3-1 to Barcelona at Wembley stadium and a set to top this group.

Jose Mourinho on his mark to make history in La liga
In Group D, Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid the nine times UEFA champions will be trading his tactics against French side Lyon, Dutch club Ajax and Dinamo Zagreb from croatia. Real Madrid sees off Lyon in last year competition with 4-2 aggregate in fantastic secpnd round match. The Portuguese manager won only King cup last years and will be targeting La liga and champions league trophy.

Michael Ballack, Romelu Lukaku and Juan Mata to face former club in Group E
In Group E, Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas will be looking to achieve what Jose Mourinho, Avram Grant and Carlo Ancelotti failed. His first assignment for the Blues in Champions league level will be to secure finish at the top of Group E above Valencia, Bayer Leverkusen and Racing Genk.

Valencia will shot of its many former players like David Silva, David Villa and Juan Mata. The Stamford bridge club have signed Oriol Romeu, Romelu Lukaku and Juan Mata in a bid to strengthen the first team and play more attacking football. They will play Racing Genk and Valencia, in these matches Michael Ballack, Romelu Lukaku and Juan Mata will have test the challenge of their former club and the return of Sami Hyypia in England. AVB is ready for to face the Barcelona at any stage without fear.

Doubtfull Arsenal in a tricky group after knocking out Udinese
In Group F, Arsenal has been drawn in a tricky group with the Bundesliga champions Borussia Dortmund, Marseille and Olympiakos. Arsenal finished fourth in Premier league and had to overcome Udinese in play-off match, thanks to Theo Walcott goals in first and second leg matches. The Emirates club saw its Captain Cesc Fabregas, shinning midfielder Sami Nasri, left back Gael Clichy leaving for highly competitive teams.

UEFA Europa league champions back at top level to prove a point
In Group G, the last year Europa and Portugal champions, Porto was drawn as a top seed with Shakhtar Donetsk from Ukraine, Russia side Zenit St Petersburg and APOEL from Cyprus. AVB's former club will have tough season to prove its ability in champions league football. Radamel Falcao break the UEFA Europa league golas score in one season and Porto will be have to face the challenge of top defender this time without Falcao who moved to Athletico MaDRID.

Lisandro Lopez will be target reverge to Real Madrid but Radamel Falcao UEFA Europa league top scoer last season will be crucial miss for Porto in Super cup and Champions league

Current and four times UEFA champions, Barcelona meet seven times UEFA champions AC Milan
Barcelona cruise their way to win the UEFA cup at Wembley beating Manchester United 3-1. The four times UEFA and current UEFA champions will face Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s AC Milan the Serie-A champions and seven times UEFA champions in Group H which also have Belarusian club BATE Borisov and Czech Republic side Viktoria Plzen another champion league debutant. Lionel Messi topped champions league goal scorer with a goal in the final as Criatiano Ronaldo clinch Pichichi and European golden boot.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will compete for top honours at Barcelona and Real Madrid as well as individual. Last season ronaldo won La Liga and European Golden Boot while Lionel Messi won La liga trophy, UEFA Champions league cup, became UEFA top scoer and UEFA best player

At the end of champions league draw, journalist voted for the best Europe player among Lionel Messi, Xavi both from Barcelona and Cristiano Ronaldo Real Madrid striker. It wasn’t surprising that all three nominees are playing in La liga. Lionel Messi was voted the UEFA best player and became the first player to have won that award.

2011-2012 UEFA Champions League group stage draw
Group A
FC Bayern München (GER)
Villarreal CF (ESP)
Manchester City FC (ENG)
SSC Napoli (ITA)
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Group B
FC Internazionale Milano (ITA)
PFC CSKA Moskva (RUS)
LOSC Lille Métropole (FRA)
Trabzonspor AŞ (TUR)
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Group C
Manchester United FC (ENG)
SL Benfica (POR)
FC Basel 1893 (SUI)
FC Oţelul Galaţi (ROU)
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Group D
Real Madrid CF (ESP)
Olympique Lyonnais (FRA)
AFC Ajax (NED)
GNK Dinamo Zagreb (CRO)
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Group E
Chelsea FC (ENG)
Valencia CF (ESP)
Bayer 04 Leverkusen (GER)
KRC Genk (BEL)
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Group F
Arsenal FC (ENG)
Olympique de Marseille (FRA)
Olympiacos FC (GRE)
Borussia Dortmund (GER)
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Group G
FC Porto (POR)
FC Shakhtar Donetsk (UKR)
FC Zenit St Petersburg (RUS)
APOEL FC (CYP)
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Group H
FC Barcelona (ESP)
AC Milan (ITA)
FC BATE Borisov (BLR)
FC Viktoria Plzeň (CZE)

0 Arsene Wenger is pondering resigning MLS-New York Red Bulls striker Thierry Henry on 2 months loan deal on premier league January transfer window.

Arsenal FC legend and the current MLS side New York Red Bulls Striker Thierry Henry might move back to his former club on short loan deal on January transfer window. Thierry Henry once returned to Arsenal this year but was on a different club during Emirates cup which was won by New York Red Bulls.

Arsenal's Legend Thierry Henry might play for Arsenal again after his move to Barcelona and New York Red Bulls.

During his time at premier league Thiery Henry won two league titles, 3 FA cups in 8 years period before he moved to Barcelona in 2007  for £16 million and then New Yolk Red Bulls in 2010. The Frenchman still held the club's record  as all-time scorer, played 307 matches and scored 226 goals for the gunners, won 2 PFA player of the year awards and won premier league top scorers award four times. His contributions for Arsenal FC have been recognized official by the club by unveiling his statue at Emirates Stadium on club's 125th-anniversary.The Frenchman will be a perfect move for the gunner as replacement of Africa players; Gervinho and Marouane Chamakh who are expected to leave in January for the African Nations Cup.

Robin Van Persie have been the key striker for the Gunner and recently equaled Henry’s record on 34 goals in one calendar year and if he score in two goals in this year remaining two games he will be level to Alan Shearer’s 36 goals per year, a premier league record. Wenger sees Henry’s move as the best options to consider when January window open.

"I have to think about that,"  …………. "Short term is ideal for us, but I haven't made any enquiry yet. Wenger said and continued "January 1 is the vital date for us. We have seven days to make decisions and I will make a decision in the next seven days on players."

The Major LeagueSoccer season start on March which rise temptation for Wenger as well as Arsenal fans to see Henry playing for the gunner once more in one of the toughest premier league season. The striker score 14 goals for New York Red Bulls in the last season only two goals short from MLS top scorers Dwayne Rosario and Chris Wondolowski both scored 16 goals.

0 Transfer news: Arsenal FC new signings Park Chu Young, Per Mertesacker, Andre Dos Santos and Mikel Arteta

Arsenal FC have signed famous new players for various position. The signings includes Park Chu Young from Monaco, Per Mertesacker from Werder Bremen, Andre Dos Santos from Fenerbahce and Mikel Arteta from Everton.See all completed premier league transfers.

Arsenal FC new transfers Park Chu Young from Monaco, Per Mertesacker from Werder Bremen, Andre Dos Santos from Fenerbahce and Mikel Arteta from Everton.

Park Chu Young: The striker moved from Monaco to a premier league club is a big deal for both the South Korean and Arsenal FC. As a South Korean playing for the gunners, Arsenal a set to retain and even get more fans and even some revenues in Arsenal kits being sold in Korea. As to whether Park Chu Young will quickly adapt to Premier League playing style as compared to league one and considering he might have been a quickly available player for Arsene Wenger to bring in faster.

Per Mertesacker: The defender moved from Werder Bremen on final premier transfer days. He has played for two previous world cup final and in both reached semi-finals. He will be set to bring his experience and Bundesliga tackling style. Per Mertesacker as a defender he will quickly adapt at Premier league more easily than a striker. Werder Bremen was not and is not a usually title contender and Mertesacker won’t be that much trophy oriented. This will give him opportunity to play without pressure and may be in case cost Arsenal having a less ambition player. May be competition for place in first team will help him player well week after week, only if there will be competition.

Andre Dos Santos: Having sold there left back Gael Clichy to Manchester City, Arsenal will have this position covered with the signing of Andre Dos Santos from Fenerbahce. Ashley Cole position was well covered by Gael Clichy and Santos will be set to be the permanent Arsenal left back if he manages to outclass Kieran Gibbs. He runs on left flank will be vital for attacks generation and crosses that will be fetching sharp headers in the penalty box, defensively less is known of him when faced with top right wingers. The Brazilian and German international player are tasked with healing the porously Arsenal defence.

Mikel Arteta: The former Everton Midfielder set to put on shoe or Samir Nasri or Cesc Fabregas and play role in preventing Arsenal humiliation and even win something or at least reclaim Emirates cup. His experience in premier league is vital, Mikel Arteta only need to adapt to Arsenal playing style which is unique in England. More will be demanded from him and he will surely be on pressure to deliver for his new boss. Arsenal once sold Thierry Henry and couldn’t find a striker to fit his shoes, instead Cesc Fabregas emerge but his many goals and assist still couldn’t help them win titles. The new Arsenal hero could come from new signings or player in last year squad. Theo Walcott have already shown he could be that man.

0 Premier league: Arsenal confirm the signing of Gervinho, Lille striker

Arsene Wenger has confirmed the signing of Ivorian Lille striker Gervinho from Lille. Gervinho scored 15 goals and assisted 10 in league one and played a major role in Lille title win, the first in 57 years and Cup double. Gervinho became the second player to arrive at Emirates club after signing of full-back Carl Jenkinson from Charlton Athletic. Wenger also intend to keep Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri at Emirates.

The Ivorian International had played for Beveren 2005-2007 (61 games, 14 goals), Le Mans 2007-2009 (59 games, 9 goals) and Lille 2009-2011 (67 games, 28 goals) during his senior career. He caped 27 games and scored 6 at Côte d'Ivoire national teams.

Gervinho became the tenth Ivorian in Premier league, joining Emmanuel Eboue (Arsenal), Didier Drogba and Salomon Kalou (Chelsea), Abdul Razak, Kolo Toure and Yaya Toure (Manchester City, Cheik Ismael Tiote (Newcastle), Abdoulaye Meite (Westbromwich Albion) and Steve Gohouri (Wigan). All Premier league transfers 2011-2012

Gervinho at Lille and Ivory Coast national team