REAL MADRID FAN CLUB

10. Joe Hart
Saves made: 50
Goals conceded: 20
Save percentage: 71.0

9. Simon Mignolet
Saves made: 82
Goals conceded: 32
Save percentage: 71.2

8. Jussi Jaaskelainen
Saves made: 65
Goals conceded: 24
Save percentage: 72.4

7. Petr Cech
Saves made: 57
Goals conceded: 21
Save percentage: 72.7

6. Tim Howard
Saves made: 64
Goals conceded: 24
Save percentage: 72.7

5. Asmir Begovic
Saves made: 73
Goals conceded: 26
Save percentage: 75.7

4. Wojciech Szczesny
Saves made: 82
Goals conceded: 26
Save percentage: 75.7

3. Artur Boruc.
Saves made: 49
Goals conceded: 14
Save percentage: 77.8

2. Adrian
Saves made: 37
Goals conceded: 9
Save percentage: 80.4

1. Vito Mannone
Saves made: 74
Goals conceded: 16
Save percentage: 82.0

Happiness is watching Real Madrid on the top of the table !

Drogba is a living legend at Chelsea for his exploits in the eight years he spent at the club, having been signed by current manager Jose Mourinho from Marseille in the 2004.

And the two could be reunited once again at Stamford Bridge in the summer, with the Ivorian striker’s current contract with Galatasaray due to expire at the end of the season.

Drogba has a heavy affinity with the Blues from his time with the club, having won the league title three times and scoring the vital penalty that secured Chelsea’s first ever Champions League trophy.

His wife and children still live in Surrey, not far from Chelsea’s Cobham training ground and he is believed to intend moving back to England upon the conclusion of his playing career.

Chelsea are believed to want to help the 35-year-old ease into that transition by bringing him back to the club in a coaching capacity in order to help the Blues’ next generation of strikers improve their games and create a great striking dynasty in West London.

Chelsea will come face-to-face with Drogba this Tuesday as they take on Galatasaray in the last 16 of the Champions League.

Credits : Divesh Agarwal

Messi Trolled By BALO :D :D

#8 LMA Manager

The LMA manager series focused primarily on the visual aspect of game play by using a 3D engine but also maintained the detail that was required to satisfy users. It became hugely popular as it gave users the chance to manage their own side which was a hugely attractive prospect at the time this series started. It was certainly not the best football game but it gave an enjoyable experience nonetheless


#7 Volley Challenge 2012
This is certainly the most one-dimensional game on the list but is one that will see the hours pass you by if you are not careful. The idea of the game is simple, to score volleys coming from different angles but it is the ability to be your favorite team and play in shoot-outs against the rest of the league to give a final standing that makes this game so great.


#6 Virtua Striker 2
The simplicity of this game is what made it so entertaining. Not the most commonly played game by any stretch of the imagination but it is certainly up there with the best football arcade games. It was not an in depth game with too many controls and tactical necessities, it relied on its fast pace to make it entertaining


#5 World Cup 98
World Cup 98 was an absolute classic at the time. The introduction of actual team kits was an improvement from the previous EA sports game and there was certainly no better game at the time to lead your country to World Cup glory. This game is synonymous with the soundtrack ‘Tubthumping’ by Chumbawumba

#4 FIFA Street
FIFA Street was a fantastic introduction to the video console games but has gone off the scene in recent years. It did however give the player the chance to perform some outrageous skills and pretend that they weren’t just pressing random buttons. It was a nice break from our Number 1 game but was short lived.


#3 Pro Evolution
As a game it is certainly up there with the best football games but when competing with FIFA it really has no chance. You can try and convince yourself you are Tottenham when you are the North East London but it won’t work. You’re mom probably only playing this because your Mum got confused between this and FIFA for your Christmas present. A good game it has to be said but will not challenge FIFA for the best

#2 Football Manager
This is one for the more avid football fan, the sort of fan that thinks he can do a better job than the manager. This game gives you the opportunity to mold your own squad, to do the impossible and take your local conference side to the Champions League in 6 seasons (I’ve seen it been done). There are different sorts of players of this game stretching from those who will analyze every aspect of a player before inspecting the clubs finances to try and make the purchase to those who will save before a cup final and replay it until they get the win but that’s what makes this game so great

#1 FIFA
There can be no dispute with the winner of the best football game. I defy anyone to find me a football fan that does not enjoy a game of FIFA. Whatever standard you are there is no better game to take control of your teams players and get one over on your mates. FIFA has it all; top quality graphics, up to date squads, celebrations, the list is endless. There is no better game.

1. Netherlands

The Dutch, as is quickly becoming the norm, were absolutely imperious in their qualifying group, sealing a spot in Rio with two games to spare. The Dutch were just too strong for everyone really.

From the opening match, they looked galaxies away from their competitors. Changing manager and a mini squad-overhaul after the disastrous Euro 2012 campaign turned out to be a tonic for the side as the newfound freshness, hunger, unity and order has translated in brilliant, ruthless and efficient performances on the pitch.

2. Germany

Germany will always be there or thereabouts when it comes to major tournaments.

That is as accurate a statement as 1+1 = 2. Germany has been an almost ever-present at continental and global competition.

They have qualified for every FIFA World Cup finals, with two exceptions, doing
so automatically as hosts or holders five times.

3. Spain

The current holders of both the European and World Cups head into Brazil as the team everyone wants to beat.

Brazil already did it at the Confederations Cup in the recent past and if for nothing else, the manner of that defeat may well have given many other nations a glimmer of hope and a blueprint of how to finally be able to get the better of a La Roja side that had become ultra-dominant for the better part of half a decade.

4. Argentina

Two time champions Argentina qualified somewhat easily for the World Cup, topping the ten-team round-robin pool and booking their place with a game to spare.

Third on the FIFA rankings, the Selleccion have transformed into a force to really be reckoned with. Recent friendly victories against Brazil, Germany, Sweden and Portugal have gone some way into illustrating just how far they have come in the journey back to the top of the footballing pyramid.

Premier League: Five most hated clubs
5. Tottenham
Main rivals: Arsenal, Chelsea, West Ham
Reasons to hate Spurs...
- No league title for 52 years, but still regarded as a big club
- Lord Sugar
- Phil Collins
- Olympic stadium debacle
- Poor transport links

4. Arsenal
Main rivals: Tottenham, Man United, Chelsea
Reasons to hate Arsenal...
- Bringing Emmanuel Adebayor to the PL.
- They moved to Tottenham's patch then kicked them out of the league
- Ticket prices
- Arsene Wenger's coat
- Ivan Gazidis' salary

3. Liverpool
Main rivals: Man United, Everton
Reasons to hate Liverpool...
- Luis Suarez
- Kenny Dalglish's indignation at Luis Suarez's ban
- Alan Hansen
- Scouse accents
- Deluded supporters

2. Chelsea
Main rivals: Arsenal, Manchester United, Fulham
Reasons to hate Chelsea...
- John Terry
- Ashley Cole
- Jose Mourinho
- Celery
- George Osborne

1. Manchester United
Main rivals: Liverpool, Manchester City, Arsenal
Reasons to hate Manchester United...
- Roy Keane's tackle on Alf Inge Haaland
- Eric Cantona's kung-fu kick
- Sir Alex Ferguson not talking to the BBC
- Winning too often
- Steve Bruce's nose

12. Javier Hernandez (Manchester United)

Javier Hernandez (Chicharito) was the man Sir Alex Ferguson went to when Manchester United needed a goal and his successor David Moyes is using the little Mexican in the same way.

11. Edin Dzeko (Manchester City)

Edin Dzeko is the player Manchester City use in this position when Sergio Agüero is fit to start a match bringing on the Bosnian international when they need a late winner.

10. Leo Messi (Barcelona)

Leo Messi has been called upon many times to come off the bench and score a goal for Barcelona, and even when getting a start at the Camp Nou he is the player everyone looks to when a goal is needed.

9. Steven Naismith (Everton)

Steven Naismith has proved his worth on a few occasions for Everton this season coming on as a substitute to help find a late goal for the Toffee’s.

8. Luka Modric (Real Madrid)

Luka Modric the Croatian midfielder has been a game changer at times for Real Madrid with a fine example of his 30-minute Champions League cameo against Manchester United last season that won the match for Los Blancos.

7. Peter Crouch (Stoke)

Peter Crouch has scored late winners for all the clubs he has ever played for and is doing it once again at Stoke City – agreat striker to have available when you need to change the game.

6. Jermain Defoe (Tottenham)

Since getting older, Jermain Defoe has been called upon by Spurs managers when the club needs a goal, and is used as a super-sub.

5. Paul Pogba (Juventus)

Paul Pogba is becoming an impact player for Juventus fining his way into the first team, and will be a prime target for French champions Paris Saint-Germain next summer.

4. Kevin Gameiro (Seville)

Kevin Gameiro is a French striker currently playing for Sevilla in Spain’s La Liga– agreat player to have in your team when chasing a late goal.

3. Eden Hazard (Chelsea)

Eden Hazard has shown this season that his skill can be a game changer especially when Chelsea is behind and needs a goal.


2. Tomas Rosicky (Arsenal)

Tomas Rosicky has proved time and again that his introduction late into a game can change things for Arsenal and while the Czech international is not getting any younger he is still proving his worth to Arsene Wenger at Arsenal.

1. Luis Suarez (Liverpool)

Luis Suarez can just like Messi change the game in a matter of seconds. The Uruguayan striker is leading the Premiership in goals this season as well as Liverpool to what they hope will be their first top-four finish in years.

Top 10 Kits to be bought this time
10 Celtic Away Kit
Celtic Football Club has a proud history, and a very nice history of Away shirts, this season's kit sets new standards in the club's kit room. This yellow and green kit is one of the most sold away kits in Celtic's history already. Very smart kit.



9 PSG Home Kit
PSG, or P$G, have been spending big this season, and with this lovely new home kit, their superstars such as Cavani, Thiago Silva and Ibrahimovic will shine bright in Ligue 1 with this kit!



8 Napoli Away Shirts
The number eighth spot goes to this wonderfully design Napoli away kit, made by Macron, this kit is sure to be very popular with the fans, and will look great on their star players.



7 Arsenal Away Kit
With Arsene Wenger splashing out on superstar Mesut Özil, Arsenal needed a gorgeous kit to accompany this wonderful player and their new away kit suits this requirement perfectly! This kit, with Özil on the back is very popular!



6 Liverpool Home Kit
Liverpool Football Club, one of the most recognizable teams in world football, this new Warrior home kit really does look amazing and is rated among the best Liverpool kits in history, this is why it's number 6 on our list!






5 Chelsea Home Kit
Chelsea Football Club has enjoyed quite a lot of success over the past decade, their kits have also lived up to this success, especially their latest home kit! This kit made by Adidas is very simple and Chelsea fans love it, and there's a good reason why!



4 Leyton Orient Home Kit
So the runner up is Leyton Orient, with this gorgeously designed kit, which will look amazing on their players and it sure to sell a lot of replicas in the club store! This kit certainly deserves more attention.



3 Barcelona Away Kit
Barcelona have really stepped up in terms of their away kit this year, when you look back to last years away kit, this new one really does look magnificent! When this kit was released before the season, many were skeptical, but Barca fans seem to love it!




2 Borussia Dortmund Home Kit
Borussia Dortmund are quickly becoming one of the most popular teams in Europe, after reaching the Champions League final last season, this brand new home kit is sure to sell well!


1 Real Madrid Home Kit
Real Madrid... white, as usual, but as marvelous as always, with their new superstar Gareth Bale arriving, this new home kit is sure to sell big in the shops around the world! Adidas have yet again made a quality kit, simple and smart design. Keep it simple, always works!

10. Danny Welbeck | Manchester United
The England international only scored one Premier League goal in 27 matches last season, but this term he has managed to net eight in 17 games.

9. Cesar Azpilicueta | Chelsea
The fact he is keeping the Premier League’s best ever left-back out of the Chelsea team says everything you need to know about Cesar Azpilicueta’s improvement this season.

8. Samir Nasri | Manchester City
Manuel Pellegrini has got the best out of almost every Manchester City player this season, including France international Samir Nasri.

7. Emmanuel Adebayor | Tottenham
Emmanuel Adebayor deserves immense credit for still training hard and believing in himself after being effectively discarded by Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas.



6. Jordan Henderson | Liverpool
Jordan Henderson was widely regarded as a big-money flop until Brendan Rodgers arrived at Liverpool; now it’s clear why the Reds paid £20m for his services in June 2011.


5. Adam Lallana | Southampton
From promising League One attacking midfielder to Premier League star, Southampton’s Adam Lallana has developed into a fantastic player over the past four or five years.

4. Luis Suarez | Liverpool
The fact many used to say that Luis Suarez was not a natural goalscorer seems ludicrous today.

3. Eden Hazard | Chelsea
Of all the players Jose Mourinho has improved since returning to Chelsea, Eden Hazard is surely top of the pile.

2. Seamus Coleman | Everton
It’s no surprise that Manchester United and Arsenal are both considering making summer bids for Everton right-back Seamus Coleman.

1. Aaron Ramsey | Arsenal
If you’d asked 100 Arsenal supporters which player they wanted to leave the Emirates Stadium at this time last year, the chances are 50 would have answered with Nicklas Bendtner and the other half with the answer: ‘Aaron Ramsey’.

>£300,000 fine for throwing darts at the youth team
>Won £25,000 in a casino, gave £1,000 to a tramp outside
>Threw tomatoes at some Serie A manager
>Threw water balloons at Serie A meeting
>Started a fight with 4 bouncers, after breaking the no touching rule at a strip club
>Had a £120,000 Audi R8 imported and wrote it off within a week
>Had his friends approach girls in clubs and say "Balotelli will see you now."
>Sent to John Lewis by his mother to buy essentials for the house, like an ironing board
>Came back with a giant trampoline and a Vespa and Scalectrix
>Started fights with Kompany, Boateng and Tevez at training
>Was frequently seen at the AC Milan superstore while playing for inter
>Went on TV in an AC shirt with his name on while at inter
>Survived a usually fatal disease at birth
>U21s game for Italy, kicks a swedish player while he's down and proceeds to just sit on the pitch ignoring the opposition and the referee for about a minute.
>Is then offended when he gets sent off and protests about it
>He winked at Ferdinand at the semi final of the FA cup and celebrate in front of the Man U fans.
>After the FA cup final, on live TV, says "This season I have been s***. Can I say that?"
>Was stopped by police driving round Hulme (a real craphole) in his maserati with £25,000 cash on the passenger seat. When asked why he said "because I'm rich"
>Had to go off at half time in a game in Ukraine due to an allergy to the pitch
>Had to be physically hauled away by Zanetti for refusing to let Samuel Eto'o take a penalty that he had won


>Once broke up with a girlfriend via text while she was presenting a live television show
>Slept with a model while his girlfriend was asleep downstairs
>Drove his car into a women's prison so he could have a look around
>Swore on live TV after the FA cup final
>Attempted a roulette back heel shot against LA Galaxy and missed
>Connections with the Naples Mafia, he even testified in court at a Mafia trial
>Brought iPad to bench during International friendly.
>Set house on fire using fireworks
>Said only Messi is "a little stronger" than him, and he is better than all other players
>"Why always me?" shirt, made for him by City kitman Chappy
>Drove around Manchester high fiving city fans from his car the day after 1-6
>Hands £20 notes out to strangers when in Manchester
>Chanted Rooney! Rooney! at the prostitute who claimed to have slept with Rooney

Aresene Wenger trolled by his own army :D
No offence
Just for Fun

20. Stoke City - 177.3
19. Sunderland - 178.3
18. Hull City - 182.8
17. Manchester United - 183.5
16. Southampton - 184
15. Aston Villa - 185.8
14. West Ham - 187.3
13. Newcastle - 187.8
12. West Brom - 188.8
11. Cardiff City - 190
10. Fulham - 190.3
9. Swansea - 190.8
8. Crystal Palace - 191
7. Norwich City - 192
6. Chelsea - 193.8
5. Everton - 195
4. Manchester City - 195.8
3. Tottenham - 196.3
2. Arsenal - 200.5
1. Liverpool

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Just for fun

Chelsea star Eden Hazard has named his top five all-time favourite players - and there’s a space for Arsenal legend Thierry Henry.

Hazard's top five:

1. Zinedine Zidane

2. Thierry Henry

3. Ronaldinho

4. Robinho

5. Juan Roman Riquelme

The club was bought less than three years ago but is “unofficially” on the market again.

City bankers say US owners Fenway Sports Group have become disenchanted since paying £300million for Liverpool in 2010. Despite spending £187million on players they haven’t got near the top of the Premier League.

A City source said: “They went into this to make money but the club hasn’t got into Europe, flopped in the league and spent well over £100million on transfers. The fact Luis Suarez could be sold is no coincidence. Selling a star player is a classic sign of wanting to get out.”

You’ll never hawk alone … John Henry, Liverpool owner



Sources say the club approached oil giant Saudi Aramco to discuss sponsorship months ago. Aramco is thought instead to have proposed a takeover that Fenway, fronted by John W Henry, is considering.

FSG investors are said to be furious at the money lost on transfers under former manager Kenny Dalglish, including Andy Carroll who was bought from Newcastle for £35million and sold to West Ham for £19million.

Suarez has doubled in value but has caused problems. He has been banned for racially abusing one opponent and biting another.

Bankers say two other US billionaires are in the running for ownership, but would not reveal names.
VIA THE SUN

Paris Saint-Germain are preparing to make a £40million bid to sign Manchester United winger Adnan Januzaj this summer, according to the Daily Star.

The 19-year-old has been a revelation during his breakthrough season for the Premier League champions, so much so that the Ligue 1 giants offered £15million to sign him in January.

Red Devils boss David Moyes was quick to reject any advances for the talented teenager, having made it his priority to keep the youngster at Old Trafford.

Januzaj signed a new long-term deal with Manchester United in October, but that won't deter Laurent Blanc from testing the English club's resolve with an offer nearly three times bigger than what was on the table last month.

PSG will attempt to lure the forward to Parc des Princes with a contract of around £100,000-a-week, that will make Januzaj one of the highest paid teenagers in world football.

Manchester United will be hopeful of retaining the Belgian-born starlet's services beyond the summer, but know that their failure to finish in the top four - and qualify for the Champions League next season - could prove detrimental to their chances of keeping Januzaj in England.

PSG star Zlatan Ibrahimovic has given Cristiano Ronaldo the most unique of birthday presents.

The Ballon d'Or winner received the very special present from the Swedish forward on Wednesday, reports The Mirror.

Ronaldo would have been shocked when he unwrapped the gift to find a t-shirt with the slogan ‘Dare To Zlatan’ embroidered into it.

Ibrahimovic then shared the gift with the world, sending the Real Madrid man a photo of the gift on Twitter.

The picture has been retweeted over 27,000 times but the world player of the year was quick to respond with a cheeky comment himself.

Ronaldo said thanks to Ibra, telling him how it will 'look better on me than you'. And it wouldn’t be the first time Ronaldo got one over the Swede.

Last November the pair came head-to-head in November’s World Cup play-off between Sweden and Portugal. Ronaldo inspired his side to the win with a second leg hat-trick.

Since then, both players have gone on to score bags of goals, but it may be the PSG man who receives most of the plaudits for this one.

1. Gerard Pique & Shakira
2. David & Victoria Beckham
3. Cristiano Ronaldo & Irina Shayk
4. Francesco Totti & Ilary Blasi
5. Tom Cleverley and Georgina Dorsett
6. Wayne & Coleen Rooney
7. Cesc Fabregas & Daniella Semaan
8. Mesut Ozil & Mandy Capristo
9. Kevin-Prince Boateng & Melissa Satta
10. Mario Gotze & Ann Kathrin Brommel

#12 Speed
WINNER: Adnan Januzaj

#11 Skill
WINNER: Adnan Januzaj

#10 Teamwork
WINNER: Oscar

#9 Passing
Winner: Oscar

#8 Set Pieces
WINNER: Adnan Januzaj

#7 Heading
WINNER: Adnan Januzaj

#6 Shooting
WINNER: Oscar

#5 Technique
Winner: Adnan Januzaj

#4 Determination
Winner: Oscar

#3 Finishing
Winner: Adnan Januzaj

#2 Power
WINNER: Oscar

#1 Overall
Winner: Adnan Januzaj

Ranked in order of goals & assists, here are 10 of the best attacking duos in world football

10. Carlos Tevez & Fernando Llorente

Tevez - Goals: 7 Assists: 2
Llorente - Goals: 3 Assists: 2
Total: 14

9. Mario Mandzukic & Franck Ribery

Mandzukic - Goals: 8 Assists: 0
Ribery - Goals: 4 Assists: 6
Total: 18

8. Wayne Rooney & Robin van Persie

Rooney - Goals: 6 Assists: 5
Van Persie - Goals: 7 Assists: 2
Total: 20

5 Daniel Sturridge & Luis Suarez

Sturridge - Goals: 9 Assists: 2
Suarez - Goals: 9 Assists: 1
Total: 21

5. Sergio Aguero & Alvaro Negredo

Aguero - Goals: 10 Assists: 4
Negredo - Goals: 5 Assists: 2
Total: 21

5 Olivier Giroud & Aaron Ramsey

Giroud - Goals: 7 Assists: 4
Ramsey - Goals: 6 Assists: 4
Total: 21

4. Zlatan Ibrahimovic & Edinson Cavani

Ibrahimovic - Goals: 9 Assists: 4
Cavani - Goals: 9 Assists: 0
Total: 22

2. Neymar & Lionel Messi

Neymar - Goals: 4 Assists: 8
Messi - Goals: 8 Assists: 4
Total: 24

2. Robert Lewandowski & Marco Reus

Lewandowski - Goals: 9 Assists: 3
Reus - Goals: 7 Assists: 5
Total: 24

1. Cristiano Ronaldo & Gareth Bale

Ronaldo - Goals: 17 Assists: 3
Bale - Goals: 4Assists: 5
Total: 29

5. Sergio Aguero
Games to reach 50 goals: 81

4. Fernando Torres
Games to reach 50 goals: 72

3. Ruud van Nistelrooy
Games to reach 50 goals: 68

2. Alan Shearer
Games to reach 50 goals: 66

1. Andy Cole
Games to reach 50 goals: 65

5. Giuseppi Rossi
Rossi decision to leave United, as well as their decision to let him leave can't really be argued at considering some of the options they have had in recent times. Rossi would clearly have struggled for first team football, just like Javier Hernandez is experiencing at this moment in time.

4. Carlos Tevez
A Champions League winner with the Red Devils, Tevez was a top player under Sir Alex ferguson, however once again often found it difficult to continuously hold down a regular first-team place.

3. Gerard Pique
A World and European champion with Spain, and a Champions League winner with Barcelona, the central defender has excelled since his departure from Old Trafford.

2. Paul Pogba
It has been widely mentioned that United are lacking in the middle of park, with a new central midfielder one of their priorities.

1. Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo made his name during a sparkling six season at Old Trafford where he developed into one of the world's greatest players.

1- Ryan Giggs - 30 assists
2- Zlatan Ibrahimovic - 19
assists
3- Franck Lampard - 18 assists
4- Thierry Henry - 18 assists
5- Mesut Ozil - 18 assists
6- Cristiano Ronaldo - 17
assists
7- Lionel Messi - 16 assists
8- Xavi - 16 assists
9- Wayne Rooney - 15 assists
10- Karim Benzema - 15 assists
11- Raul Gonzalez - 14 assists
12- Frank Ribery - 14 assists
13- Arjen Robben - 13 assists
14- Ricardo Kaka - 12 assists
15- David Beckham - 12 assists

10: Javier Hernandez to Tottenham
9: Eliaquim Mangala to Manchester City
8: Pedro to Liverpool
7: Paul Pogba to PSG
6: Julian Draxler to Arsenal
5: Luis Suarez to Real Madrid
4: Tony Kroos to Manchester United
3: Sergio Aguero to Barcelona
2: Robin van Persie to Arsenal
1: Lionel Messi to Paris Saint-Germain

Manchester United's new home kit for next season has been leaked after they agreed a £1bn kit deal w/ Nike.

10. David Alaba | Bayern Munich

9. Oscar | Chelsea

8. Adnan Januzaj | Manchester United

7. Isco | Real Madrid

6. Jack Wilshere | Arsenal

5. Mario Gotze | Bayern Munich

4. Paul Pogba | Juventus

3. Thibaut Courtois | Chelsea

2. Neymar | Barcelona

1. Eden Hazard | Chelsea

10. John Obi Mikel | Chelsea

9. Thomas Vermaelen | Arsenal

8. Nani | Manchester United

7. Micah Richards | Manchester City

6. Iago Aspas | Liverpool

5. Tom Cleverley | Manchester United

4. Heurelho Gomes | Tottenham

3. Demba Ba | Chelsea

2. Nicklas Bendtner | Arsenal

1. Ashley Young | Manchester United

1 : Landon Donovon
2 : Clint Dempsey
3 : Wayne Rooney
4 : Tim Howard
5 : Luiz Suarez
6 : David Villa
7 : Theiry Henry
8 : Robin Van Persie
9 : Eden Hazard
10 : John Terry

Happy Birthday Christiano Ronaldo

#10 Dirk Kuyt 
#9 Joleon Lescott 
#8 Gervinho 
#7 Iain Dowie 
#6 Gary Neville 
#5 Francis Jeffers 
#4 Peter Beardsley 
#3 Martin Keown 
#2 Carlos Tevez 
#1 Luke Chadwick

Team Points

1. Chelsea 81
2. Arsenal 80
3. Man City 74
4. Man Utd 67
5. Liverpool 66
6. Spurs 64
7. Everton 57
8. Southampton 56
9. West Brom 54
10. Aston Villa 52
11. Newcastle 50
12. Swansea 49
13. Norwich 49
14. West Ham 47
15. Hull 47
16. Stoke 45
17. Sunderland 41
18. Fulham 33
19. Cardiff 31
20. Palace 31

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger will go down as one of the greatest managers ever to grace the beautiful game, despite his recent dip.

However, some of his dealings in the transfer market have been abysmal to say the least.

Francis Jeffers

Jeffers is perhaps Arsene Wenger’s worst ever signing, and was probably Arsenal’s worst ever signing in their illustrious history. The young Englishman was signed for a hefty £8m in 2001 after Thierry Henry urged Wenger to capture a ‘fox in the box’ following an FA Cup defeat to Liverpool.

Mikael Silvestre :
Arsene Wenger invested £300k to purchase the ex-Manchester United defender whose best days were clearly behind him.

Arsenal paid the price for their poor investment with a series of clumsy and comical defensive displays against the likes of Barcelona and Spurs during his two-year stint with the London club.

In 2010, Silvestre was released by the Gunners, and eventually secured a move to German club Werder Bremen.

Marouane Chamakh :
In his first six months at Arsenal, Marouane Chamakh’s time at the Emirates Stadium could be judged as a success. However, it has been downhill for the Moroccan over the past 18 months, during which he has transformed from a feared talisman to a clown.

He fell down the pecking order and become little more than a bit-part player for the Gunners - and when given a chance to showcase his talents, he displayed a lack of confidence and composure to score goals from his team.

Wenger shipped him out on loan to West Ham. It is fair to assume that we might never see him in an Arsenal shirt again.

Richard Wright :
Arsene Wenger splashed out £6m for the goalkeeper and was viewed as the long-term replacement to legend David Seaman. Despite being drafted in to play second fiddle to Seaman, the expectation was the he was the future of Arsenal’s defence.

Unfortunately, Wright failed up to live up to his reputation with some disastrous displays for the Gunners before being sold.

Sebastien Squillaci :
Arsenal’s fans were crying out for an experience defender in the summer of 2011, someone who could improve their poor defence.

Wenger decided that Sebastien Squillaci was the ideal man. Although, Squillaci arrived at Arsenal with some pedigree, he failed to deliver anything close to his best in the Premier League.



Honourable mentions - or dishonourable, if you will:

Jose Antonio Reyes, Amaury Bischoff, Andrey Arshavin, Chu-Young Park, Carlos Vela, Pascal Cygan and Nicklas Bendtner.