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		<title>Win the chance to train with Bayern Munich (For the teenagers)</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 01:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Wheatley</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Allianz Your Cover Insurance are giving two teenagers (14-16) a once in a lifetime opportunity to head over the Munich for a week long training camp with FC Bayern Munich. All we’re asking of our applicants is that they submit a picture to our Facebook app of their favourite footballing moment, memory, experience plus a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.yourcoverinsurance.co.uk/en/home.html">Allianz Your Cover Insurance</a> are giving two teenagers (14-16) a once in a lifetime opportunity to head over the Munich for a week long training camp with FC Bayern Munich.</p>
<p>All we’re asking of our applicants is that they <strong>submit a picture to our Facebook app of their favourite footballing moment, memory, experience</strong> plus a maximum of 100 words explaining why that moment was so special.</p>
<p>We’ll ask our FA accredited referee to judge which 5 entrants are the best, then we’ll put them to a public vote and use those votes to help decide on who should be put through to Munich.</p>
<p>You can enter through the app on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/YourCoverUK">Facebook page.</a> Or you can directly through via this link<a href="https://www.facebook.com/YourCoverUK/app_95936962634"> (Competition app).</a></p>
<p>If you know any young talented Gooner’s who’d like to represent the UK over in Germany for a week, share this link and get them entering!</p>
<p><strong>Here’s an explanation of what happens from Munich.</strong></p>
<p>In August 2012, Allianz will host the fourth international Allianz Junior Football Camp in Munich. Teenagers from 14 to 16 years will get the once-in-a-lifetime chance to meet stars of FC Bayern Munich, participate in a professional football practice with official coaches of the club, visit the city of Munich and watch a match of FC Bayern Munich live at the Allianz Arena.</p>
<p>This unique camp experience will be a fantastic and unforgettable event for every participant. Teenagers have the opportunity to meet other passionate footballers from all over the world. We will further encourage this exchange between different countries (e.g. mixed groups during football training sessions).</p>
<p>Camp participants will enjoy an exciting program:</p>
<p><strong>• Practice with FC Bayern Munich coaches:</strong><br />
<strong> • Meet FC Bayern stars</strong><br />
<strong> • Allianz Arena tour</strong><br />
<strong> • FC Bayern match</strong><br />
<strong> • Sightseeing tour</strong><br />
<strong> • 5-aside tournament</strong><br />
<strong> • Intercultural activities (e.g. Farewell Party)</strong></p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
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		<title>How to be a hypocrite &#8211; by Samir Nasri</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 19:06:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Wheatley</dc:creator>
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		<title>Happy St Totteringhams Day!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 18:19:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Wheatley</dc:creator>
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		<title>5 reasons to be excited ahead of next season &amp; Arsenal&#8217;s potential 2012/13 starting XI</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 18:04:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Wheatley</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Next season promises to be another exciting, entertaining and enthralling Premier League campaign for Arsenal Football Club. Here are just 5 reasons why Gooners&#8217; around the globe have reasons to be excited ahead of the 2012/13 season. 1. Arsenal are guaranteed a place in the Champions League group stage, meaning no qualification fixture will disrupt [...]]]></description>
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<p>Next season promises to be another exciting, entertaining and enthralling Premier League campaign for Arsenal Football Club.</p>
<p>Here are just 5 reasons why Gooners&#8217; around the globe have reasons to be excited ahead of the 2012/13 season.</p>
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<p>1. Arsenal are guaranteed a place in the Champions League group stage, meaning no qualification fixture will disrupt the club&#8217;s pre-season.</p>
<p>2. Jack Wilshere will return from injury. The future England captain is one of the most exciting talents Arsenal have produced in recent years.</p>
<p>3. New signing Lukas Podolski looks likely to partner Robin van Persie upfront. Goals are almost guaranteed from the exciting German and Dutch frontmen.</p>
<p>4. Deadwood will be sold. The likes of Sebastien Squillaci, Nicklas Bendtner, Carlos Vela, Manuel Almunia and many more are on their way out the club, subsequently freeing up squad places and wages.</p>
<p>5. Big players want to come to Arsenal. Yann M&#8217;Vila has been heavily linked with Arsenal and could be one of several showpiece signings this summer. </p>
<p>Do you agree with the potential starting XI for next season? Leave your views in the comments section below.</p>
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		<title>Will Arsenal edge it against West Brom?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 15:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Wheatley</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Arsenal are 1.67 shots to win their final game of the season against West  Brom at the Hawthorns and look a solid bet to do so. It will be Arsene Wenger&#8217;s 600th league game as manager and victory would  ensure that they finish third. They do come into the match having gone four games without [...]]]></description>
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<p>Arsenal are 1.67 shots to win their final game of the season against West  Brom at the Hawthorns and look a solid bet to do so.</p>
<p>It will be Arsene Wenger&#8217;s 600th league game as manager and victory would  ensure that they finish third.</p>
<p>They do come into the match having gone four games without a victory and  having let in three against Norwich last week the defence will need to be much  tighter if they are to prevail as West Brom are in decent form having last just  one of their last six games.</p>
<p>It will also be the last game in charge for their gaffer Roy Hodgson, and  both he and the players will want to end his brief era on a high.</p>
<p>However as far as the head-to-head stats are concerned the Baggies have won  just two and lost seven of the 11 Premier League games against Arsenal and won  just won and lost three played on their own patch.</p>
<p>That suggest that Arsenal are worthy favourites at 1.67 with <a title="This external link will open in a new window" href="http://www.bet365.com/home/?affiliate=365_076027" target="_blank">bet365</a>, <a title="This external link will open in a new window" href="http://partners.betfredaffiliates.com/processing/clickthrgh.asp?btag=a_10821b_393" target="_blank">Betfred</a>  and <a title="This external link will open in a new window" href="http://media.paddypower.com/redirect.aspx?pid=10062777&amp;bid=2326" target="_blank">Paddy  Power</a>.</p>
<p>However there also looks to be some value to be had in the goal scorer  markets involving a certain Robin van Persie.</p>
<p>The Dutchman has scored 37 this season, including 3 in the last two games,  and scored first when these sides met in November.</p>
<p>That makes the 4.2 on offer with <a title="This external link will open in a new window" href="http://media.paddypower.com/redirect.aspx?pid=10062777&amp;bid=2326" target="_blank">Paddy  Power</a> about him bagging the opener look very attractive.</p>
<p>But given that he has also found the net in three of his four starts  against West Brom a safer bet is surely to back him at 1.8 with <a title="This external link will open in a new window" href="http://ads.boylesports.com/redirect.aspx?pid=27434&amp;bid=1466" target="_blank">Boylesports</a>  to net anytime. That looks a big price considering that many firms go just  1.57.</p>
<p>I think that Arsenal will be able to edge this, and if you like to play in the correct score market then 2-1 is the suggestion.</p>
<p>That scoreline is an 8 shot with <a title="This external link will open in a new window" href="http://www.bet365.com/home/?affiliate=365_076027" target="_blank">bet365</a>, <a title="This external link will open in a new window" href="http://partners.betfredaffiliates.com/processing/clickthrgh.asp?btag=a_10821b_393" target="_blank">Betfred</a>  and <a title="This external link will open in a new window" href="http://media.paddypower.com/redirect.aspx?pid=10062777&amp;bid=2326" target="_blank">Paddy  Power</a>.</p>
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		<title>PICTURE: Arsenal reveal new shirt before Norwich match</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 May 2012 14:35:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Wheatley</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Arsenal&#8217;s 2012/13 kit was revealed in the club&#8217;s shop earlier today. The Gunners shirt appears almost unchanged from this season&#8217;s offering, apart from navy trim around the neck and sleeves. As has been the norm since 1995, the design was thought up by a mixture of Nike and Arsenal&#8217;s commercial departments with many Gooners still [...]]]></description>
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<p>Arsenal&#8217;s 2012/13 kit was revealed in the club&#8217;s shop earlier today.</p>
<p>The Gunners shirt appears almost unchanged from this season&#8217;s offering, apart from navy trim around the neck and sleeves.</p>
<p>As has been the norm since 1995, the design was thought up by a mixture of Nike and Arsenal&#8217;s commercial departments with many Gooners still undecided on whether the shirt is &#8216;better&#8217; than the current 125th anniversary kit.</p>
<p>What are your thoughts about Arsenal’s new home shirt for next season? Share your opinions in the comments section below. </p>

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		<title>VIDEO: Arsenal youngster Silva nets superb goal for Alcoyano</title>
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		<dc:creator>Chris Wheatley</dc:creator>
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		<title>Stats bode well ahead of Norwich clash</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 16:38:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Arsenal are a top priced 1.25 to take care of Norwich at the Emirates this weekend and everything suggest they are bankers to do just that and step another step closer to securing third place. In truth, both sides come into this in poor form having failed to win any of their last three games. [...]]]></description>
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<p>Arsenal are a top priced 1.25 to take care of Norwich at the Emirates this weekend and everything suggest they are bankers to do just that and step another step closer to securing third place.</p>
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<p>In truth, both sides come into this in poor form having failed to win any of their last three games. However the Gunners are by far the better side and should have little difficulty getting back on the winning trail if the stats are anything to go by.</p>
<p>Arsene Wenger&#8217;s men have won each of their last four games against the Norwich and only Man City have conceded fewer home goals than them this season.</p>
<p>That&#8217;s good reading, especially when you throw in the fact that Paul Lambert&#8217;s men would be in the bottom three judged on their last six games and have conceded 11 times in the last 3.</p>
<p>It really should be easy for Arsenal, but rather than back them at a 1.25 I would suggest a punt on them in the HT/FT market at 1.67 with <a href="http://media.paddypower.com/redirect.aspx?pid=10062777&amp;bid=2326">Paddy Power</a>.</p>
<p>Norwich were dreadful in defence last weekend against Liverpool, and Arsenal are sure to go for it right from the first whistle.</p>
<p>I simply cannot see the visitors to hold out in the first 45 minutes, and the game could actually be all but over by half-time as the floodgates could open if Arsenal make an early breakthrough.</p>
<p>Robin van Persie got back on the scoresheet against Stoke last weekend, and once again is favourite to break the deadlock and is an obvious punt at a top priced 3.5 with <a href="http://media.paddypower.com/redirect.aspx?pid=10062777&amp;bid=2326">Paddy Power</a>.</p>
<p>Also given that only Liverpool have allowed fewer shots on target against them in the top flight this season, it&#8217;s not hard to see Arsenal keeping a clean sheet against a visiting side that lack any real firepower.</p>
<p>They are 1.83 chances with <a href="http://www.bet365.com/home/?affiliate=365_076027">bet365</a> to do so, and that looks a terrific price.</p>
<p>Arsenal to win 3-0 or 4-0 seems like the best bet and that is an 8.5 poke with <a href="http://media.paddypower.com/redirect.aspx?pid=10062777&amp;bid=2326">Paddy Power</a>.</p>
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		<title>Podolski move confirmed by Cologne</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:12:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Wheatley</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Highly-rated Germany forward Lukas Podolski will join Arsenal in the summer after his transfer from Cologne was finally &#8216;rubber stamped&#8217; by the Bundesliga side. The 26-year-old was a target for Gunners boss Arsene Wenger during the January transfer window but ultimately opted out of a move to north London viewing it as a risk to [...]]]></description>
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<p>Highly-rated Germany forward Lukas Podolski will join Arsenal in the summer after his transfer from Cologne was finally <strong><a href="http://www.fc-koeln.de/en/news/singleview/?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=4815&amp;cHash=5336d6960b6093b2f57cc3fa2479c02a">&#8216;rubber stamped&#8217;</a></strong> by the Bundesliga side.</p>
<p>The 26-year-old was a target for Gunners boss Arsene Wenger during the January transfer window but ultimately opted out of a move to north London viewing it as a risk to his place in the national side ahead of Euro 2012.</p>
<p>Cologne have agreed to part with their star man  for a £10.9 million fee that could rise depending on appearances, his performances and how many trophies he picks up.</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;The move to Arsenal provides a great opportunity for me to gain experience in international competitions at a European top club&#8221;, Podolski said in a statement on Cologne&#8217;s official website. </p>
<p>&#8220;I have made this decision not against FC Cologne but for this great opportunity and the good of my own individual development.&#8221;</p></blockquote>
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		<title>Usmanov wants bigger stake in Arsenal</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2012 11:29:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Wheatley</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Russia&#8217;s richest man Alisher Usmanov has admitted he is keen to up his stake in Arsenal by acquiring further shares in the club. Usmanov, who controls 30 percent of the north London side with his business partner Farhad Moshiri, will seek to boost the stake, according to an interview broadcast on state television. The 58-year-old [...]]]></description>
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<p>Russia&#8217;s richest man Alisher Usmanov has admitted he is keen to up his stake in Arsenal by acquiring further shares in the club.</p>
<p>Usmanov, who controls 30 percent of the north London side with his business partner Farhad Moshiri, will seek to boost the stake, according to an interview broadcast on state television. </p>
<p>The 58-year-old oligarch is rated as the 35th richest person in the world and has previously been critical of Stan Kroenke&#8217;s current regime for what he sees as a lack of investment in the playing squad.</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;When we invest in domestic sports &#8211; we do not expect an immediate return. We are prepared to wait for trophies and big successes&#8221;, Usmanov said in an interview with the Rossiya 24 channel. </p>
<p>&#8220;But the &#8220;Arsenal&#8221; &#8211; this is a real business. It generates about two hundred million dollars in revenue.  </p>
<p>&#8220;This is a club that is worth more than a billion dollars today. When we bought it, it was worth about half. I am very pleased with our investment.  And in any case, I will increase it [his stake in the club].&#8221;</p></blockquote>
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