Strong Swansea deny Arsenal

Swansea had defeated Arsenal with 3-2 as hosts in the 21st round in the Premier League. The teams started playing and it was no wonder that Arsenal took the lead in the 4th minute. Van Persie controlled the ball and after a successful dribble in the penalty box, took a shot and scored his next goal for Arsenal. Soon enough Swansea brought the play into Arsenal's half. in the 16th minute, Dyer was fouled by Aaron Ramsey in the penalty box, and the referee had no hesitations showing the white spot. Sinclair showed no mercy and scored, equilizing the score. in the 29th minute van Persie had the opportunity to score again but his shot was deflected by Michael Vorm. Untill the end of the first half Arsenal and Swansea had some goal opportunities but Vorm and Szczesny `did well to keep the score 1-1. The second half started with a boom, and both teams demonstrated a dynamic play.After the first five minutes, which were mostly for Arsenal, Swansea mostly controlled the match. In the 48th minute Arshavin crossed to Benayoun, who striked wide. In the next 10 minutes Swansea won many corners and actually had managed to push Arsenal back and to search for the goal. And there came the minutes. In the 57th minute Dyer was found uncovered and with a loop shot he gave Swansea the lead. It took only 12 minutes for Arsenal to react when Walcott was found in great position and scored for Arsenal to equilize. After only 45 seconds Graham had scored the third for Swansea, putting Arsenal in shock. Arsenal were exhausted and didn't have much opportunities to score so they focused on the corners and free-kicks. In the 89th minute Rosicky tried to score extraordinary goal from a volley, but his shot went wide and high. After this win Swansea goes 10th place with 26 points, while Arsenal is 5th with 36 points.

Van Persie to Man City?

The richest club in the world Manchester City is preparing many new transfers in the beginning of the new 2012. Even thought the club is currently leading the standings in the Premier League, it wants to further increase the class of its team. Goal number 1 for "City" is the player of Arsenal Robin van Persie. Currently the Dutch forward receives some 80 000 pounds a week from Arsenal, but the team from Manchester is ready to give him the magnificent 200,000 pounds a week. The contract of van Persie with the "gunners" ends after a year and a half.

Since he came to Arsenal, van Persie has won only the FA Cup in 2005 and nothing else. The want for trophies may incline him to sign "City", as the future of the team looks very bright. Previously two players of Arsenal went to "Etihad Staduim" for the same reason - Gael Clichy and Samir Nasri. To make sure that the transfer happens, City has prepared 30 million pounds, which they hope will be sufficient to make Arsenal accept their offer.

This astronomical year van Persie has scored 33 goals in the Premier Legue, and is only 3 goals away from the record of Alen Shierer. The scorer is in great form, and is currently the reason for Arsenal's uprising in the past months.

Arsene Wenger is staying in Arsenal

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insisted that he would remain with Arsenal for a few more years. On Saturday, right after the 2-1 win at Norwich, the 62-year-old Frenchman stated once again that he has no intentions to leave his team at the end of the season. He said: "I have a few more years to go. I will stay and that's it", but he also admited that if club decides so, he would have no other choice to leave, but he is completely commited to his job. Wenger promised to show his commitment at the end of the season.

The Frenchman is in charge of the Gunners since 1996. He lead them to three Premier League titles, and four FA Cup wins, but he has not won a trophy since 2005.

In September Stan Kroenke, the owen of Arsenal, stated that the future of Wenger is in his hands, and that he's the only one to decide when Wenger is leaving.

In his interview to the French Newspaper L'Equipe, Arsene Wenger revealed his disappointment of the loss of key players. "For the first time I lost young players, who were reaching maturity," he said. "I suffered. It's painful to lose key men you have invested a lot in."

This statement is related to the loss of Cesc Fabregas to Barcelona and Samir Nasri to Manchester City, this summer.

Arsene Wenger signed his current contract in August 2010 and it expires in the summer of 2014, but as the manager himself said he is planning to stay "another 14 years" at the club.