Gooner Talk

The ever-professional that is Bacary Sagna released a statement on Arsenal.com earlier saying that he’s 100 percent committed to the Gunners’ cause.

After rumours linking Sagna with a move to Real Madrid in the French press, he immediately refuted them by issuing the following:

“This is a great Club and I’m proud to wear the shirt. I’m looking forward to returning for pre-season training in July and preparing for the challenges that next season will bring. We have a great squad of players at the Club and I know that we can achieve something together at Arsenal, my focus is nowhere else.”

During his time at Arsenal, Sagna has worn his heart on his sleeve throughout almost every game.

The Frenchman’s athletic runs from the back, coupled with his determination in defence, make a perfect combination and it’s understandable why the supporters have taken to him so well since his signing from Auxerre in 2007.

However, this is where we come to Emmanuel Eboue. The much maligned Ivory Coast star received mixed signals from Gooners last season due to his up and down league form.

“It would be hard [to leave],” Eboue told France Football. “But I think it would be harder to experience another season like this one, too far off the pitch.

“In any case, if I leave Arsenal, it would be for another league because it is out of the question that I develop elsewhere in England.”

It really does beg the question that are only a few of our players fully committed to the club? Cesc Fabregas, Sagna, Eduardo, Gael Clichy are a few of the loyal stars. But the likes of Emmanuel Adebayor and Eboue have already touted for moves away from the Emirates in recent weeks.

Give your views on the players’ commitment in the comments section below.

Emmanuel Eboué celebrates his 26th Birthday today!

The versatile Ivorian signed for Arsenal in 2005 from Belgium minnows Beveren. At present, Eboué has made 94 appearances bagging 6 goals along the way.

Despite being heavily criticised throughout last season, Eboué gradually became more and more consistent – eventually winning over most Arsenal fans.

Although he came back to play in a number of games towards the end of the league campaign, he revealed yesterday he may move on in order to secure more first-team opportunities.

“My future at Arsenal is not clear yet,” Eboué admitted to Soir Info. “I did not play a lot in the season and the World Cup is coming.

“There are many clubs interested in me, so let’s wait. Before the season’s start I will make a decision.”

I’d really like to see Eboué stay, he has come on leaps and bound since joining the club in 2005. At times he can be a frustrating player to watch, but when on form, Eboué’s a fantastic attacking fullback.

Gooner Talk would like to wish Emmanuel a very Happy Birthday and we look forward to seeing you back playing in pre-season this July.

The following is an opinionated list of Arsenal’s best and worst moments of the last season, plus some awards for notable and notorious acts on the field.

The Ten Best Performances by the Gunners.

1. Fenerbahce 2 Arsenal 5. Our finest outing of the season. An intimidating crowd and we put the Turkish side to the sword.

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Everyone’s favourite Ivorian Emmanuel Eboue was hounded by eager Arsenal fans in the Emirates Stadium car park yesterday evening.

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Arsenal finished their season on a high with a crushing victory over Stoke.

Robin van Persie struck a double, while Abou Diaby also got himself on the scoresheet.

There was no place for Emmanuel Adebayor in the Arsenal team, the Togolese frontman still didn’t manage to recover from his reported groin injury. Reserves ‘keeper Vito Mannone made his first start.

Arsenal’s Starting XI

Mannone
Sagna – Toure – Song – Gibbs
Arshavin – Fabregas – Denilson – Diaby
Walcott
van Persie

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Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor has been ruled out of the squad to face Man United this afternoon after sustaining an injury.

The Togolese frontman has been linked with a move away from the club, so the injury news will prompt further speculation in the tabloid newspapers.

Johan Djourou also misses out through injury, Alex Song fills in for him at the back.

Confirmed Starting XI

Fabianski
Sagna – Toure – Song – Gibbs
Arshavin – Denilson – Fabregas – Diaby – Nasri
van Persie

Subs: Mannone, Vela, Walcott, Ramsey, Silvestre, Bendtner, Eboue.