Arsenal played dirty and scored a goal when they should have kicked the ball out of play.
Bolton's manager, Owen Coyle, accused Arsenal of foul play, after the gunners' William Gallas delved into an aggressive tackle on Bolton's Mark Davies, injuring him, then continuing play (the match official did not see the incident) and scoring a goal. Bolton claims Arsenal should have stopped the play and kicked the ball out, so Davies could receive treatment. He was later taken out of play and the severity of his injury is still unknown.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says that he wants to keep Gallas at the club but reports suggest that AS Roma are trying hard to snatch the French defender. His contract expires at the end of June and Wenger says that he will make him an offer to extend it. Will Gallas accept it?
Yes, they can challenge for the Premier League title and the Champions League.
I'm afraid it's all over for them.
I have to admit that Arsenal's injury problems this season have been quite persistent. The worst moment appears to be right now, with both Fabregas and Gallas contemplating the end of their season.
So Fabregas and Gallas have been ruled out for the rest of the season whilst Arshavin won't play another game for the best part of a month. Can Arsenal manage to win anything without three of their main men? They are still in the Champions League and are also only 4 points behind Manchester United at the top of the Premier League.Time for you to vote!
France manager Raymond Domenech has criticised Arsene Wenger for playing Arsenal and French defender William Gallas against Barcelona on Wednesday. Gallas started the Champions League quarter-final 1st leg despite the fact he had just returned from 8 weeks out due to injury. What do you think? Vote now!
France coach Raymond Domenech has all but confirmed his final 23 for the World Cup finals, cutting his initial 30-man squad down by six with the only remaining question mark over the fitness of William Gallas. Gallas has only played once for Arsenal since February, and he again broke down in the first half of the Champions League clash with Barcelona as he attempted a comeback. Marc Planus of Bordeaux is retained in case Gallas fails to make it to South Africa.
Don't think so. Someone might have cut the brake lines!
He would be a big loss.
I know a few lads that wouldn't give two s#%&*!
France manager Raymond Domenech is adamant that his team bond in the most extreme of ways before they depart for South Africa. Last week they scaled a glacier in the Alps, this week is dune buggy racing. We don't know is it X-games or World Cup they're preparing for? But if Gallas was indeed hurt in his dune buggy scare, would the players be bothered or happy the ego and controversy that follows him would be hitting the road?
The 2010 World Cup being hosted in South Africa kicked off last Friday with the customary game of the host country playing a foe in their group. South Africa battled the team from Mexico with a 1-1 tie. Since then the Cup has kicked into high gear with the team from Germany getting the most buzz as far as going home with the title.
Germany has had the most dominating performance of the tournament so far when... read article
Defense is the most thankless job in the soccer field yet without a proper defense the team will be like a warrior without his shield. Like strikers there have been plenty of spectacular defenders who have graced the field of soccer. This World Cup also features the best custodians from around the world. What is your opinion?
