Arsenal defender Mikael Silvestre says their looming clash with Chelsea could be decisive for their own title ambitions. The Gunners face Chelsea at the end of the month. Silvestre said: "I think Chelsea is going to be a big test for us. It could be a decider for the league title this season. "We are in a good position so the players are well aware of what was missing last season and everybody is focused on giving 100% for the rest of the season. "We are in the race, and with a little... Read Full Story
Arsenal defender Mikael Silvestre has admitted he believes the current crop of youngsters at the Emirates is better than the side produced by Manchester United in the 1990s which dominated the Premier League.
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Eboue is the player Arsenal fans love to hate, but little has been mentioned of one of our summer signings, the experienced France defender Mikael Silvestre.
The story is that he was at Manchester City undergoing a medical when Arsene called him, and offered him a two year contract at the Emirates. At the time Silvestre was injured and he had spent the best part of the last two years injured, Arsene wanted to sign him.
This was a strange signing, Wenger normally looks at selling players... Read Full Story
Arsenal defender Mikael Silvestre believes Saturday’s game at Old Trafford is the first step in building something important for next season.
Speaking after Sunday’s 1-4 defeat at Chelsea, the Frenchman said:
Saturday’s game at Man United is a good chance to prove to ourselves that we have got what it takes to fight and be on top of the league for next season. All the players now have to fight for their spots and show the boss they deserve to be there and have the will to defend... Read Full Story
Mikael Silvestre was a surprise addition by Wenger. Wenger has tended to sell players who are the wrong side of 30, but he made an exception for the former Manchester United player. Most people expected Silvestre to fit in as cover for Clichy and as emergency centre back cover.
Silvestre has played now played ten games as centre half, a position that we had weaknesses and Silvestre’s presence was to strengthen the defence. However, has it?
In the preceding 11 games including... Read Full Story
Finally Arsenal signed French defender Mikael Silvestre on a two year deal, having joined the Gunners from Manchester United for an undisclosed fee. Mikael Silvestre (31), is an experienced and versatile player, played well at both left back and centre back. He has been with Manchester United since 1999 and winning a host of domestic honours including four Premier League titles, one FA Cup winner’s medal and a League Cup winner’s medal. Mikael Silvestre was also part of the UEFA Champions... Read Full Story
Arsenal defender Mikael Silvestre revealed his old club fears Arsenal as they prepare to face the Gunners tomorrow in the 2nd leg of the Champions League semi-final.
The Frenchman said:
United have been here many times before, but I still know they fear Arsenal. They played at home in the first leg and had a lot of confidence after the way they came back to beat Tottenham.
But I know there is fear in the United team. Their players haven’t said that to me directly but, after being part... Read Full Story
Alright I'm back. Went to Tampa for the past like five days for the girlfriend's 21st birthday, and I've come back to quite a shocker... Arsenal have signed Mikael Silvestre from Manchester United . Yes, I'm serious. And I'm frankly astonished. Yes, I've been saying we need a new defender all summer, but this wasn't what I had in mind. A player I've been hating for as long as I remember is now a member of my beloved Arsenal. Not only that, but he's 31 and far past his prime. Would anyone say... Read Full Story
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Arsenal defender Mikael Silvestre has urged his team-mates to show their strength by making Manchester United wait to be crowned champions.
Sir Alex Ferguson's side knocked Arsenal out of the Champions League at the semi-final stage last week and, presuming they beat Wigan later this week, United will need just a point against the Gunners to ensure they retain the Barclays Premier League crown.
But the former Old Trafford defender insists Arsenal must bounce back from... Read Full Story
