Alan Smith
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'Playing for Manchester United is different' – former star opens up on what is needed under Sir Jim Ratcliffe in summer of recruitment at Old Trafford
By Ben Hayward published
Manchester United have a big summer ahead after Sir Jim Ratcliffe's partial takeover and a former star has opened up on what is needed
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‘We were all drinking’: Nigel Winterburn on the ‘disbelief’ at Arsenal when Tony Adams drinking problems became public
By Ryan Dabbs published
The Arsenal captain revealed his battle with alcoholism in the mid-90s, much to the shock of many of his team-mates
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Best Arsenal players: the 11 greatest ever
By Jon Spurling last updated
Arsenal Our selection of the greatest Gunners to have ever donned the shirt...
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In the mag: Zidane's quest! Why Kaka snubbed City! Van der Sar One-on-One!
By Gregg Davies last updated
FourFourTwo Get your hands on the latest edition of FourFourTwo magazine, available to buy in print – or alternatively on iPad and iPhone – from Wednesday, October 4
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10 players who contradicted themselves with their transfer moves
Posted published
Transfer news Sometimes, just saying nothing works out best for everyone concerned – as these players who went against their word soon found out
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Alan Smith: "Arsenal are in no man's land – I can’t remember a situation like it"
By Chris Flanagan FFT published
Arsenal Arsene Wenger needs to show decisiveness, share power and keep hold of Alexis Sanchez says ex-Arsenal striker
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9 big moves for English forwards that resulted in shock or awe – take note Danny Ings
By Alex Hess last updated
Danny Ings Beware Danny Ings! That move to an English giant doesn't always go so smoothly. Here are nine big moves for England strikers that sparked fireworks or became damp squibs...
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