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| Manuel Almunia |
Arsenal
Goalkeeper
Additional positions:
Defender/Goalkeeper Sub
Date of Birth: 19.05.1977
Place of Birth: Pamplona, Spain
Height: 1.9 m
Weight: 80 kg
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Firmly Arsenal's first-choice goalkeeper despite his many critics. With no rival for his position signed in the summer, he can expect another season as the club's last line of defence.
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News Archive Stories for Manuel Almunia
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News: Chest infection continues to linger. "He is not far away," Arsene Wenger said. "But he looks unlikely to be ready [for game against Blackburn Rovers]."
Analysis: Missing since the 4-2 defeat against Manchester City on September 12. Vito Mannone, though, not done badly as cover. Has deputised capably.
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News: Still has chest infection that just won't go away. "He's still weak," Arsene Wenger said. Misses match against Fulham at Craven Cottage.
Analysis: Has his critics but Arsenal look a lot more sure at the back when he stands between the sticks. Vito Mannone provides cover again at Craven Cottage.
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News: Almunia is still troubled by the chest infection that ruled him out of the midweek win over Standard Liege.
Analysis: With Lukasz Fabianski also out, Vito Mannone will continue between the sticks.
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News: The goalkeeper will miss the visit to Old Trafford with the ankle injury that ruled him out of Sunday's 4-1 defeat at home to Chelsea.
Analysis: Lucasz Fabianski will again be the replacement but bear in mind Arsenal's defensive frailties against Chelsea before plugging him in.
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News: An ankle injury kept Almunia out of the 4-1 defeat at home to Chelsea, with Lukasz Fabianksi deputising.
Analysis: There are probably better short-term options for next weekend in case the Spaniard does not make it, given that Arsenal face Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday.
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| 2009-10 |
6 |
291 |
0 |
1 |
1800 |
36 |
| 2008-09 |
14 |
451 |
0 |
0 |
2867 |
61 |
| 2007-08 |
11 |
1258 |
0 |
1 |
2610 |
61 |
| 2006-07 |
1 |
8 |
0 |
0 |
90 |
3 |
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