Mourinho praises Arsenal ahead of Chelsea game
Arsenal will take on Chelsea in this weekend’s premier league clash and Wenger is not unaware of the threat the Blue’s will pose but is confident that Arsenal will see them off. The Gunners have started their season long campaign well and their achievements thus far have not gone unnoticed, earning the club praise from Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho, who as we all know was not always Wenger’s closest ally during the ‘Special One’s’ time as Chelsea manager.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Mourinho said, “I think Arsenal is coming again, I like this Arsenal team. I like the way Arsene Wenger is building this team and I think they can be a very positive surprise.”
Wenger responded to Mourinho’s statement saying: “It is always nice to hear good things about your team, especially from people who are in the job and know the job.”
When Wenger asked if he was surprised with the compliments from an old rival, Wenger replied: “Not especially, no. I believe he is honest and speaks about what he sees and thinks. I hope we will be at the level he puts us for the whole season.”
Also Thomas Vermaelen is available after his flu for the match against Chelsea. His return will present a headache for Wenger as he decides which central defender to drop in his place with both Mertesacker and Koscielny playing well. Emmanuel Frimpong has returned to playing following two knee injuries, and Jack Wilshere, who has been beset by ankle and knee problems, is back to full training but will not be available for selection with Wenger not tempted to take any chances on the midfielder’s progress.
Wilshere will however play for an hour for Arsenal’s under-21s on Monday.
“It’s another important step but he has not played for 14 months so we have to calm your impatience a little bit. It is fantastic for him.”
And fantastic for Arsenal fans too! Can you imagine the competition for places once all the injured players are fit?
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Am not a Jose fan but he said the truth. We could be a pleasant surprise. He also said city n United are favourites . We have jack back, Ramsey improving like mad . Theo’s finishing shits all over gervinho’s face. In big games we need good finishers as we come up against better defenders. Hope Giroud feels more confident after a great goal and assist . Goodluck 4 2moro.
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There going to be plenty of humble pie dished out at the emitates this season!
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I’m confident that Arsenal will get 3 goals or more….Arsenal 3-0 chelsea…Come on Gooners!!!!!!!!!!
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getting a great team together, shame fifa 13 doesn’t show that. But then again i cant remember the las time i had a good arsenal team on fifa, even the invincible team were worse rated than man utd
back to reality, this squad can only get better as they find their feet and can’t remember a time when we had so many good players in each position. Just worry about only having 1 proper striker in giroud but wenger is magic man
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Let the armory be opened and let d gunners be positioned accordingly, no stone be left on the wall as the bullets rolls out of the guns
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we’ll win against chelsea im sure. arsenal always hold on to their momentum. everyone seems in good form. now giroud is off the mark hope he finds the net again. walcott’s finishing is great. podolski and cazorla are amazing. ramsey has improved insanely well. our defence can hold russian nuclear missiles. i was skeptical about jenkinson but he has proved that he’s a beast and reliable and mannone is being great as well. lets win this gunners
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What we lack the past season was the positive ness in all the player whilst surrounding by exodus every season. This season, all the exodus left, and what we have is a team. A team that could earn victory through harmony. This is arsenal. This is what we should have a long time ago. A team full of players who love and die for the club. Arsenal is always by far the greatest team.
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I like Jose, he is one of the best managers in the world. Wouldn’t it be great to face Real in the Champions League final.
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for the first time mourinhio has felt positive.
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The special one has seen a special thing. I have never heard him say anything positive about Arsenal.
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“Arsenal is coming again”… Yeah… Arsenal is coming again… I can feel it… \COYG/ …
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@ Dreamer ,if there is anybody to raplace Arsene at Arsenal ,the person has to be Steve Bould and not Mourinho bcos he does’nt understand the Arsenal way of play which is unique .
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This arsenal team is still a work in progress under the only “Proff” in the game of football,but its very encouraging to get noticed by the “Only One”.Arsenal is a big surprise in waiting not just this season,but many seasons to come!
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We play like his arch rival Barca. Good recognition from him. I hope to see him at the Emmirates to give pain to chelsix. Lets hope Terry plays so that he can give us access to the 18- yard area. Age is catching up, frustration is building up as all the other seventeen teams in EPL will be supporting Arsenal. Giroud needs no more penalties, he had already break the goal jinx. Podolsky should take all penalties, imagine we cant miss two tomorrow.
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all d managers started fearing us ……and just trying to temp us in getting carried away …first Mancini tried but he could,nt …next Mourinho …i think we r going to face rma in cl finals
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Have heard of crocodile tears by that I would call this I would call this crocodile praise
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Anyone wondering why Mourinho is talking about us so much?? We all know he wants to move back to England…does he fancy the Arsenal job perhaps?
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@Galen
leave gervinho alone,i hope your not basing your judgement of walcott on those 2 goals against coventry,cos he missed a couple of sitters aswell,as you would have seen if you watched the match.gervinho’s a better all round player.
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gervinho’s first touch is cronic but i hope and he tends to panic in front of goal. hope he can improve it
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Anyone seen Kemp? He’s probably joined Liverpool to let off his life’s frustrations on a team coming second last. That’s why it’s always good to remain positive and believe in your team kids!!! Stay mentally healthy!
Opinions divided. What do you think?
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Never mind what Jose said. Just beat Chelsea upside down! Make it another 6-1 victory.
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this game will not be different from the ones that we have been watching,i personally expect more than 5 goals from walcot,cazorla,ox,poldoski and gervinho.god blees this our beloved team
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The great thing with Wilshere coming back, is that because of our depth in midfield, there is no urgency to play him early. This hopefully means we don’t get the repeat injuries we have had to endure with so many players in the past because we needed them to play – and us having to risk those players. When he (Wilshere) does start playing again, it will just mean further dominance in midfield. I think we are about to become the envy of many other teams – both in the EPL and Europe.
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Mourinho probably knows that we will get all 3 points in the bag that is why he spoke that way
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i have come to accept that we real have a manager.many may not like it but the truth must be always see the light.arsene has shown other managers tha you dont need to spend big to maintain a club status and winning habits.arsene makes superstars and do not buy superstars as like the case to carl.if wenger can manage anything this season,he should be voted the best manager in the world.it is not easy for a manager to sell the best performers of the team and expect anything,but with arsene i believe.in wenger we trust.
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3_1 to Arsenal…………..liberian gunner, USA.
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yes to all my gunners fans with arsene we trust he should be voted for as the best coaches in the world because he has done wat no coach can do to these present arsenal sqard good luck to gunners 4_1 nigerian gunner.
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I hope Arsenal win tomorrow but I predict the Score to be 2-2!!!
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i can see 5-0 2mr
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i predict 2-1 in feva of gooners.
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Nice to see a fully fit arsenal, and a strong looking team again, 2-0 to the gunners!!
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the 1st goal is really important in this fixture if we score 1st i can see us winning comfortably if chelsea do they will shut up shop and hang on and we know we find it difficult to break teams down who sit in banks off 4 against us.
I do beleive from what i have seen this season from every prem club that we are the best footballing side in the country jut like barcelona are in spain.
we keep this consistent quality off football up and take our chances theres no reason why we cannot win the league.
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I am expecting a tough game. Our biggest test so far this season. The predictions of 5-0 are ridiculous. If we win, which is about 50-50, it wont be by more than a goal. COYG
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Arsenal ignorantly grew a powerful claws that can devor any sid both big and small bt I must warn our men to be tactically dedicated in their wings.Chelsea or any epl club are not witout plans or drive. Let our men copy all they did against mancity except d goal mistake and advance on them. Remember we are unbeaten and we cnt aford to loose 2Mao. Plz our men let’s count and hope on u guys cos u guyz realy worth our trust. Gowinthem!Gunazzz
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i predict 3-1 to arsenal. gervinho and two from podolski i also think chelsea will score first torres
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Chelsea shall not Score in Jesus Name!
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I thin morinho is tying to cool off the pressure at his club. He also left chelsea in an very acrmonious way so am not supprised either.
This game is tight guys. Chlsea looks amazing, I have seen them play. They have a new striker, ooh boy, the guy is marvelous.
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@ADMIN I think there are some intruders on this site like chelshit, manure, man shity, spuds fans etc.. All they do is give our comment thumbs down. @SbaTheSAGonner: u predicted a result all arsenal fans will love 3-0. So why the thumbs down???
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Mourinho can be nice about Arsenal now he is managing in a different league although he wouldn’t compliment the team if he didn’t really mean it.
Having Verminator back and a players battling for positions rather than filling in as per last year is a real bonus. The strength of the team is great and as long as we avoid major injuries like we’ve had for the last 6/7 years then we will be very near the top if not top of the league come May.
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Adam kemp write something now
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for God sake, dnt let Gerv to start, Give Ox a Chance!
Giroud is in gud form, he must start as his movement will kill defenders n help in other to play…. OX vision n tricky passing will crush Chelsea, dnt want Wallcott starting cox he is un-consistant n sme time waste opportunities, bt he should b SUB…..
——Mannone—–
Jen–kos/mert–Ver–gibbo
—Diaby—-Arteta—-
OX—-Cazorla–Podolski
——GIROUD——
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Mighty Arsenal is goin to win!.. in Wenger we trust. its gona b a 3-1.
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