Arsenal crushed the hopeless relegation threatened Reading 4 1 at the Emirates on Saturday 30th March 2013. At ArsenalSupremo we give you the instant post match reaction to all the Arsenal games and here are the reactions from Aaron Ramsey and Mikel Arteta.
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On this day in 2001: Arsenal honour Rocastle with win over North London rivals Tottenham
31st March 2013 By ArsenalSupremo
Remembering David Rocastle
On this day in 2001, Arsenal beat their North London rivals Tottenham 2-0. It was an emotionally charged day with the football world reeling from the news that former Arsenal player David Rocastle had lost his battle with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma that morning. A minute's silence took place before the match, with the occasion impeccably marked by both sets of fans.
Tottenham had caretaker-manager David Pleat in charge after George Graham was relieved of his duties two weeks before. New managers in charge Glenn Hoddle and John Gorman were in the stands watching on running the rule over their new charges. Given the circumstances, it was understandable that a subdued home side took a while to get going but Thierry Henry did hit a post early on in the game.
Arsenal piled the pressure on after half time and the breakthrough came with 20 minutes to go when Robert Pires cut inside from the left and expertly curled his shot into the far corner past the outstretched Neil Sullivan. Victory was sealed four minutes from time, Henry getting past Chris Perry before slotting home.
Arsenal Team : Leaman, Dixon, Keown, Adams, Cole, Vieira, Parlour, Lauren, Pires, Henry, Wiltord. Subs:Manninger, Ljungberg, Edu, Luzhny, Kanu
Arsenal 4 Reading 1 : Ramsey Gervinho Chamberlain and Arteta player complications
31st March 2013 By ArsenalSupremo
There are many Gunners out there that produce great player complications after every single Arsenal game and we are here to give them to you as soon as they are out. Player complications focus on the best parts of the players performance. Today we feature videos on Arsenal's 4 1 victory over Reading.
Match report on the game with match highlights click here
Arsenal 4 Reading 1 : Match Report & Match Highlights
30th March 2013 By Jeff @ArsenalTrend & ArsenalSupremo
Gervinho scored one goal and set up two others and inspired Arsenal to a 4-1 demolition of struggling Reading on Saturday as the Gunners boosted their chances of qualifying for the Champions League for the 16th successive season, but ruining Nigel Adkins' return to managerial life in the Premier League. Gervinho scored the first at the Emirates Stadium and had a hand in second half goals for Santi Cazorla and Olivier Giroud on his first Premier League start since December. Hal Robson-Kanu pulled one back for Reading in Nigel Adkins' first match since taking over as Royals manager, but Mikel Arteta's late penalty condemned the visitors to defeat and saw them drop below Queens Park Rangers to the foot of the table.
There was even better news for Arsenal from Southampton, where Chelsea's 2-1 defeat meant the fifth placed Gunners are now just two points outside the top four. After successive victories over Bayern Munich and Swansea, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger kept faith with goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski and recalled Aaron Ramsey, Bacary Sagna, Gervinho and Tomas Rosicky to his starting line-up. Adkins only made two changes from predecessor Brian McDermott's last game in charge, with Russia striker Pavel Pogrebnyak and Danny Guthrie both included.
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Reading had lost their last six in all competitions, but began brightly, forcing a corner that Alex Pearce nodded two yards wide of Fabianski's far post. Arsenal were content to keep possession in the opening exchanges, but came alive after a minute's applause in tribute to former midfielder David Rocastle, who died of cancer on March 31, 2001. Gervinho was the architect in the 11th minute as he turned Nicky Shorey on the right touchline and fed Giroud inside the penalty area. Pearce managed to clear but only as far as Cazorla on the edge of the box and his pinpoint cross picked out Gervinho to side-foot home. Giroud thought he should have had a penalty when he was felled in the box by Reading goalkeeper Stuart Taylor but referee Chris Foy waved away the protests.
A bursting run from Gervinho that took him from his own half into the opposition penalty area should have ended in at least a shot on target but again his finishing let him down. Reading then had a lucky escape when the ball appeared to strike Mikele Leigertwood's hand following a corner and Foy failed to award the penalty. Seven minutes before the break, Cazorla had a golden opportunity for Arsenal to score the second goal that their build-up play deserved but his left-footed strike missed by a matter of inches. Gervinho also wasted a great chance just before the break to leave Wenger frustrated on the touchline. Any concerns that Arsenal may live to rue those missed opportunities evaporated two minutes after the break. Gervinho's short pass into the feet of Cazorla gave the Spaniard time to pick his spot and he unleashed a perfect curling shot from the edge of the penalty area that left Taylor grasping at thin air.
Santi Cazorla perfect curling shot
A superbly-timed tackle from Laurent Koscielny then denied Pogrebnyak the opening to register Reading's first shot on target. Pearce managed that from the resulting corner but his volley was comfortably held by Fabianski. A simple finish from Giroud after another quick break from Gervinho made it 3-0 in the 67th minute. However, Reading continued to fight for everything and they got their reward less than 90 seconds later when Jobi McAnuff picked out Robson-Kanu to head in.
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Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain was brought on for the final 15 minutes and the England youngster had an immediate impact. A clumsy challenge from Adrian Mariappa finally saw Chris Foy point to the spot, with Spanish midfielder Arteta slotting home. It was an all round brilliant performance from the Gunners, recording another crucial win.
Mikel Arteta celebrates his goal
The only downside of the game was when Nacho Monreal was replaced by Gibbs in the 71st minute after he collided with the post in an attempt to defend/save Reading's only goal. Arsene Wenger however, during his post match presser confirmed Monreal only suffered bruises and no not an injury. More good news from the injury front when Wenger also confirmed Theo Walcott is expected to return to the squad ahead of next game against West Bromich Albion, but Jack Wilshere still 2 weeks away. It was a day of near perfect display from Arsenal. The challenges ahead still massive, hope the lads are really up for it. What do you think of the result? Is it possible to get third place having seen the dip Chelsea are on, as they are still in 3 competitions. Free free comment below on what you think.
Lukas Podolski on the win
Deserved win today, we played well and after recovery from my injury the 20 minutes I had is all I needed, 3 more points. #GoArsenal — Lukas-Podolski.com(@Podolski10) March 30, 2013
Stats and Facts :
Arsenal have scored 16 goals against Reading this season. More than against any team in a single season in club history.
Kieran Gibbs made his 100th appearance for Arsenal after coming on as a second half substitute.
Bacary Sagna created three chances on his return to the Arsenal side - no defender made more in the Premier League on the day.
Mikel Arteta made (107) and completed (99) the most passes in the Premier League on the day and also scored a penalty.
Santi Cazorla added his fourth Premier League goal in two games vs Reading and also set one up for Gervinho.
Gervinho scored one and assisted two of Arsenal's four goals against Reading today.
Arsenal are now second in the form table only just behind leaders Manchester United after losing just once in the last 6 games and winning the rest.
Matt Le Tissier spoke about the game who was covering the match for SkySports
John Motson BBC Match of the Day commentator :
"Reading were taken apart by an Arsenal side who are running into form. Their defeat could have been heavier and new manager Nigel Adkins will have to work hard before his side take on his former club Southampton. For Arsenal, it was a comfortable victory."
Reading manager Nigel Adkins:
"I thought Arsenal were very good, they've come here and passed the ball very well. Unfortunately, we've made our own downfall on a couple of goals. We wanted to adapt a couple of changes, but any team who came here would have found it difficult today.
Arsenal fixtures in April : W.B.A. (Away) Norwich (Home) Everton (Home) Fulham (Away) Manchester United (Home) What do you make of these fixtures do you think we can get maximum points from this please leave your comments on your opinions we would love to see what you think.
Arsenal 4 Reading 1 : Arsene Wenger Post Match Press Conference
30th March 2013 By ArsenalSupremo
Arsene Wenger saw his Arsenal side produce a fantastic display to beat relegation threatened Reading at the Emirates. He spoke to the media soon after the win and spoke of his delight of the performance. We enjoyed the game. I enjoyed our technical side, our creative side, our spirit and how disciplined and focused we were. The regret you have is that there were more goals in this game than the number of goals we scored. Overall, it's a good basis to finish the season well. Let's just keep that spirit, that attitude and play the football we want to play.
Wenger was asked whether third spot was a realistic target after seeing Chelsea lost to Southampton 2 1. "I don't know. We will see in the end. It can be very positive if you are on a good run, and very negative if you are in bad form. Let's just take care of the way we play, take care of our spirit and give it all."
Find out more in the video below what he had to say on the win , Jack Wilshere likely comeback date and the devastating news that Diaby will be out for 8 months and match highlights of the game will be up very soon!
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Match Highlights : Arsenal Young Guns out of NextGen Series after 4 3 defeat to Chelsea after extra time
29th March 2013 By ArsenalSupremo
Arsenal failed in their quest to lift the NextGen Series title as they were defeated 4-3 after extra time in a thrilling tie against Chelsea. It was a superb performance for the Arsenal young guns as they battled their way from 3-1 down then 2 goals in the last 5 minutes pulled it back to 3-3 with a fantastic goal from German sensation Gnabry to level the score.
However in extra time Arsenal players began to tire and in the 116 minute Lewis Baker’s strike sealed their passage to the finals and they now play Aston Villa while the Arsenal have to play Sporting Lisbon to settle third place.
The pitch was horrendous to play on out there in Italy which didn't suit both teams nevertheless the game was still very entertaining. It was really tough to watch the match live at the end of the game after seeing the all the effort they put in they showed great determination and most of all they should be proud of what they have achieved getting here in the first place defeating the likes of Atletico Madrid, Inter Milan and CSKA Moscow.
Despite the loss it was a tremendous effort from the talented youngsters, we did see some stars of the future that could become 1st team regulars in the future hopefully. The one with the best chance of doing so in my opinioin is Serge Gnabry. Who do you think could make it feel free to leave your comments below.
Disappointing result for us. Gave everything we had. I just wanna say thank you for all the support. You all are great. — Hector Bellerin (@HectorBellerin) March 29, 2013
Disappointing result. Don't feel we deserved to lose but we will bounce back. Thanks for the support from everyone 👍 — Nico Yennaris (@Nico_Yennaris) March 29, 2013
Can't explain how gutted I am, lost 4-3 in extra time , we gave it 110%, got 2 goals, we will come back stronger #AFC — Chuba Akpom 9 (@cakpom9) March 29, 2013
Nothing to say really...just sooo disappointed with myself. We did our best though and thanks for all your support! — kristoffer olsson (@krisolsson) March 29, 2013
Terry Burton the coach spoke of his disappointment losing in the semi finals "A semi-final is a horrible place to lose a game and you struggle to take positives out of the game right now. But I'm sure when we look back on it, we'll see there were some excellent individual performances."
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Interview : Santi Cazorla looks ahead to the Reading game & discusses the race for top 4
29th March 2013 By ArsenalSupremo
As the international break is finally over and the Premier League commences tomorrow Santi Cazorla spoke ahead of the game against Reading however Santi expects it to much a much tougher game than the Swansea match.
“Swansea had already qualified for the Europa League after winning the League Cup and you might notice, with teams like that, they’re a little looser, that same pressure isn't there,” “But it can go either way. It can be beneficial or work against you. But I think, from now, every match will be very difficult.
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Nigel Adkins will take charge of Reading for the first time on Saturday afternoon, when his new team visit the Emirates Stadium to take on Champions League-chasing Arsenal. Adkins was confirmed as the successor to fired manager Brian McDermott earlier this week, and knows he faces a tough task in trying to keep Reading (5-8-17) in the Premier League. The Royals are seven points from safety with just eight games remaining, but owner Anton Zingarevich is convinced he has brought in the right manager to take the club forward.
"Nigel is the man for the job. It's an important day for us, a really important appointment. I think he has all the right criteria, in terms of his CV and what he has been able to achieve. And the attractive football that he likes to play was one of the key factors for me. It's important for a manger to play attractive football - for the fans and for everyone who is involved."
Arsenal (14-8-7) are in the hunt for the Champions League places, and go into the latest round of matches just four points behind fourth-place Tottenham with a game in hand. However, the Gunners remain without Jack Wilshere, who is being given more time to get back to match fitness. "Wilshere's injury is not better or worse," admitted Wenger ahead of Saturday's game. "It was an inflammation of his (ankle) bone and we had such history with him, we are a bit more cautious than we would be with you or with me. We deferred a little bit his rehab by one week. We gave him one more week rest because it was wise medically to do it. "Honestly, it's very difficult (to predict when he will be back). I believe in two weeks on Sunday. That means not the next game; the game after. We will rest him when it is needed. He has regular scans and as soon as we have an alert, we will respect it no matter what is at stake."
These teams have played each other twice this season, with a staggering combined score of 14-7 to Arsenal over the two games. A sensational 7-5 League Cup win for the Gunners was followed up by a 5-2 win in the league, while seven different Reading players have accounted for the goals. Reading have lost five straight league games and have managed the least shots (270) and shots on target (97) of any club in the league. The Gunners have won four of their last five league games, keeping three clean sheets in that run. Arsenal have won all 11 meetings with Reading in their history.
Cazorla scored a hat-trick in the reverse fixture
TEAM NEWS: ARSENAL : Arsenal have injury doubts over Kieran Gibbs (illness), Theo Walcott (groin) and Bacary Sagna (knee) in addition to Wilshire, and Abou Diaby will be out until next season after tearing his ACL in training on Wednesday. READING: Reading's Jason Roberts is out with a hip injury, while Danny Guthrie (knee), Adam Federici (ankle) and Jimmy Kebe (groin) are doubtful.
Arsenal are currently the second best in-form team in the Premier League behind Manchester United, that moment must continue to mount pressure on teams ahead for 'coveted' top 4 place. Reading will come fighting with renewed vigor anchored by their new coaching staff and in two previous games this season, Reading showed they can cause Arsenal problems especially in the final third, and can score goals too. Arsenal will get opportunities in front of goal, no doubt, how they take them & early on in the game, will speak volume of likely outcome tomorrow. This is a game Arsenal should win, irrespective of any threat Reading may pose, any result short of 3 points, will be a set back. Can the Gunners coast home to victory against Reading after the international break ? Leave your predictions in the comments below winning score gets a shout out on Twitter!
The two meetings between Arsenal and Reading in 2012-13 already have seen 19 goals scored Reading have conceded more Premier League goals against Arsenal (16) than any other opponent Arsenal are yet to lose a Premier League game that they have taken the lead in this season
Arsene Wenger spoke to the Arsenal Player and he was full of praise for Nacho Monreal and the adaption he made to the Premier League. Monreal produced a man of the match performance for Spain against France in the World Cup qualifying campaign and was he only player in the starting line up for Spain that didn't play for Real Madrid or Barcelona.
"He had a big impact in this game because he was less known than anybody else, and he was decisive. That’s why he surprised so many people."
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Breaking News - Abou Diaby ruled out eight to nine months after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament
28th March 2013 By ArsenalSupremo
Sad news for Abou Diaby as today in training he teared his anterior cruciate ligament and will be now be out for action for eight to nine months. Arsenal official website send out this statement. "Following consultations with specialists, Abou will undergo surgery to repair the injury in the near future. Abou is expected to be out for around eight to nine months.The thoughts and best wishes from everyone at Arsenal are with Abou, and we all wish him a successful recovery."
Diaby career has been blighted by injury. That's 38 injuries in 5 years at Arsenal. Nearly 8 per year! feel sad for him. It all started when He suffered a fractured and dislocated ankle in 2006 after a late challenge from Dan Smith at Sunderland.
Arsenal's win percentage with Abou Diaby starting since he joined Arsenal 48%. Without him in the starting 11 58%.
Abou Diaby longest runs of consecutive league starts: 10- once, 8- once, 7- once, 6- once, 5- once, 4- 3 times, 3- 6 times, 2- 5 times — Orbinho (@Orbinho) March 28, 2013
Its so unfortunate that injury has now recurred again for Diaby. So Gunners do you think he's career is now over? Surely we cannot rely on him we never seem to get a run of game with him before he gets injured. Whats your opinions lets us on in the comments below.
Arsenal Vs Reading : Arsene Wenger Press Conference
28 March 2013 By Arsenal Supremo
Today Arsene Wenger faced the media ahead of the Premier League tie between the Arsenal and Reading. Below are the main topics discussed :
1. Team News Revealed
2. Jack Wilshere injury update
3. On the race for top 4
4. Wenger on weather Walcott injury was England's fault
5. Szczesny has responded well and was coy on who would start in goal.
6. On facing Nigel Atkins
Arsene Wenger talked about the importance of managing Jack Wilshere's recovery from injury. Jack Wilshere has missed the ast two games after suffering minor inflammation to his ankle and won't be fit for the Reading game.
“He had a difficult moment of course when you told him [he would be rested] because he didn’t feel any special pain. But he knows he has to take care of his future. Because he is a very young player, I think he accepts it.” Just a friendly reminder If you want more videos like this then subscribe to our site via email and get up to date with every post we post without missing a thing!
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Bacary Sagna is pivotal to Carl Jenkinson's development
28th March 2013 by Jeff @ArsenalTrend
Bacary Sagna has excelled tremendously over his six-year spell at the Emirates Stadium, even if the two leg breaks he suffered in separate incidents last season have served to dampen his impact recently. Sagna has been one of the most consistent players of Arsenal in the last 5 years. He has put up a lot of good performances for the Gunners in the last few seasons. But, in the recently played matches, he has struggled with his form Arsene Wenger in February 2013 was quick to defend Sagna and one could easily read from the lines that Wenger was keenly genuine in his words. "He has criticised his own form recently but the things you never question from Bacary are his commitment, his mental attitude, his desire to win and his intelligence," said Wenger. "If he has not been playing as he would expect, it is down to his injury. It takes time to come back, and he has played through a lot of pain – in fact, he is one of the strongest players I have met when it comes to doing that.
He's hugely respected here, and if he's not at the level we know he can achieve then we are tolerant because we know it's not down to a lack of commitment. It's just because he has come back from a long-term injury." Wenger concluded. Those are words from the man who knows Sagna more than all of us. Sagna has been average or has performed below par so far during on-going season and he has been no where near his best, many, always impatient Arsenal fans are already looking to get rid of him, I presume that will be a big mistake if Arsenal let Sagna go in the summer.
Many of the claims that Carl Jenkinson is ready to state a permanent claim to the right back position, I also disagree. Jenkinson's development may have been surprisingly rapid but, its glaring he still lacks the experience to be a world beater in his position, Sagna is exactly what he needs at the club to take his game to the next level. Lauren Etame-Biyer’s and Emmanuel Eboue were still at Arsenal as the clubs right back options in 2007, when Arsene Wenger signed a relatively unknown right-back, Bacary Sagna from AJ Auxerre from the French Ligue 1, many fans were puzzled, no one sees Sagna as Lauren's long-term replacement at the time.
Naturally and as expected, Emmanuel Eboue manned the right-back position after Lauren’s transition out of the team, Eboue put up some impressive performances in that position. Eboue not really at Lauren's level but, has a decent cross in him, and he supplied some sublime assists too. He's passionate about the club. At the time, Sagna had no doubt benefited from the wealth of experience of Lauren and learning the grades from Eboue when he arrived at the club in 2007. Sagna’s introduction to the team saw Wenger push Eboue further up the pitch, while Sagna's performances were so consistent that he earned a rightful place in the 2008 PFA Team of the Year. Sagna didn't rest on his laurels, as he continued to produce consistent displays week-in and week-out, and his eye-catching stellar performances brought an abrupt end to Eboue’s Arsenal career.
Bacary Sagna, now 30 years old still at the twilight of his career, ridiculous for many to believe he is finished. What about what he will offer likes of Carl Jenkinson, Nico Yennaris and Hector Bellerin ? It has been a dream start for Jenkinson, signed for £1.2m from Charlton Athletic, Bacary Sagna's injury at the start of the season has meant a run of starts in the league and in Europe. Already, Jenkinson has packed a lot into a short career. At the start of last season he was thrust into the Arsenal team for their Champions League away leg qualifier against Udinese, in which he played well, and then, infamously, for the 8-2 drubbing at Old Trafford in which Jenkinson was sent off. Such a tumultuous start might have damaged a young player but Jenkinson is made of tough stuff.
Sagna has featured in 22 games so far this season,12 in the Premier League, 3 in the Champions League, 2 in the FA Cup and 1 Capital One Cup games. In the 22 games, Sagna recorded 6 wins, 8 draws and 4 losses [3 home loss- vs Chelsea 1-2, vs Man City 0-2 & vs Bayern Munich 1-3]. Arsenal scored 45 goals and conceded 27 during those games with 8 clean sheets. More surprisingly, Sagna received just a single yellow card in all his 22 games so far this season. Jenkinson has featured in 21 games in total so far this season. 14 in Premier League, 1 in FA Cup, 1 in Capital one cup and 5 in Europe.
Jenkinson is the future no doubt but Sagna is exactly who he needs to tutor him and learn from, considering the fact that before Arsenal signed him last summer, Jenkinson played just nine games for Charlton with many of them at left-back, rather than his favoured right-back, although he feels comfortable on either side. Part of the unforgivable mistakes Arsene Wenger has made over the trophy drought years is letting go of our most experienced players especially when they turned 30 years, the new players or their replacement's with virtually no one to really look up to. When clubs such as Manchester United still have likes of Ryan Giggs, Rio Ferdinand and Paul Scholes in their ranks, or even Chelsea with Frank Lampard, Peter Czech, John Terry and Ashley Cole, all guiding the young and talented youngsters.
Arsenal can definitely benefit from such gesture. Despite glimpses of signs that Carl Jenkinson is capable to fill in the boots of Bacary Sagna, we can't compare six years of experience of top flight football with just nine games at Charlton Athletics. Older and experience players as Sagna, Rosicky and Arteta should remain in the Arsenal ranks. Arsenal’s under-19 right-back Hector Bellerin seems to know better as he continues to learn the ropes from the veteran. Bellerin has hailed the pedagogical influence of Bacary Sagna. Reflecting on the benefits of training with Arsene Wenger’s first team squad, Bellerin told London24: “I've trained with [the first team] a couple of times. It’s good to get involved with the top players and I enjoy it every time I get the chance. “Sagna is always an example for me because he is a very, very good right-back,” he continued. “He assesses me and helps me with everything. It’s a great experience to train with him.”
That's the benefit the upcoming youngsters get, when they have experienced players around them, its the exact antidote they need to become better players. Recently, there have been speculations that Sagna wants to leave Arsenal. When asked about that, the French defender said, “There is nothing like that. I don’t want to take a transfer at this point of time. I will continue playing in Arsenal shirt till the completion of my contract.” The future Sagna has been thrown into doubt after the 30 year-old rejected the 12 month extension to his current deal, which would keep him at the club until 32 years, the player rejected the new deal from the club despite having only just one year left on his current contract. Talks are still on-going between Arsenal and Sagna's representative as the player opts for a new two year deal. Talks have been positive as a similar deal offered Tomas Rosicky is currently being worked out.
What do you Gunners think? Should we looked to keep Sagna? Feel free to lets us know in the comments below.
Arsenal Vs Reading : Pre Match Build Up : Interview : Abou Diaby looks ahead to the game against Reading
28th March 2013 By ArsenalSupremo
The internationals break are now finally over and the Premier League is now back and the Arsenal have a vital game coming up at the Emirates against Reading. Arsenal have managed to keep 2 clean sheets in the last 2 games away to Bayern Munich and Swansea. However despite this Diaby says that victory over a side threatened by the prospect of relegation will not be an easy task.
“We may be favourites, but we know it’s not going to be an easy game. But if we can play our game, we know we can score goals.”
"It is very difficult against teams near the bottom of the table, they are fighting against relegation, and we are fighting to be in the top four." he told the Arsenal Player
Find out more in the video below what he had to say on the game and also the midfield can help the Arsenal defense.
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Interview : Santi Cazorla praises new signing and compatriot Nacho Monreal
27th March 2013 By ArsenalSupremo
Nacho Monreal signed for Arsenal on transfer deadline day 2013 and Santi Cazorla was full of praise for the club for signing his former Malaga team mate.
He said "I think Arsenal have really got it right with the transfer. I'm very happy because he's a great mate." "Nacho is a footballer I really enjoy watching and playing with. I spent last season with him at Malaga and he was a vital player for the team." Find out what else he had to say about Monreal to the Arsenal player below in the video.
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