Sun 7th Feb - Stamford Bridge
By Graeme Bailey Last updated: 6th March 2008
Almunia: Lauds Cesc
Manuel Almunia has added to the plaudits that have been heaped on team-mate Cesc Fabregas.
The Spanish midfielder was inspirational as he scored and guided Arsenal to their 2-0 victory over Milan in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League last 16 clash in the San Siro on Tuesday.
Almunia is left in awe of the talent of his fellow countryman.
"Cesc is only 20 but he already plays like a veteran," he said.
"We all believe in him and know he will become an Arsenal legend.
"He has the capacity, the skill and the quality to become as good a player as Kaka. But he also needs to win trophies to become a truly great player.
"I don't think it matters to Cesc in which stadium he plays or who he is against because he just enjoys his football so much. That is a fantastic mentality to have.
"But I think he particularly enjoys playing teams like Milan because they give him the capacity to play football and not every team allows him to do that.
"When Cesc is given time, it gives him the opportunity and freedom to really enjoy himself."

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| Time | Fixture |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 10th February | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 19:45 | Arsenal vs Liverpool |
| Wednesday 17th February | |
| UEFA Champions League | |
| 19:45 | FC Porto vs Arsenal |
| Saturday 20th February | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Arsenal vs Sunderland |
| Saturday 27th February | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 17:30 | Stoke vs Arsenal |
| Saturday 6th March | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Arsenal vs Burnley |
| Tuesday 9th March | |
| UEFA Champions League | |
| 19:45 | Arsenal vs FC Porto |
| Saturday 13th March | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Hull vs Arsenal |
| Saturday 20th March | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 17:30 | Arsenal vs West Ham |
| Saturday 27th March | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Birmingham vs Arsenal |
| Saturday 3rd April | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Arsenal vs Wolverhampton |
| Saturday 10th April | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Tottenham vs Arsenal |
| Saturday 17th April | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Wigan vs Arsenal |
| Saturday 24th April | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Arsenal vs Man City |
| Saturday 1st May | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Blackburn vs Arsenal |
| Sunday 9th May | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Arsenal vs Fulham |
| Time | Result |
|---|---|
| Sunday 7th February | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Chelsea 2 - 0 Arsenal | |
| Sunday 31st January | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Arsenal 1 - 3 Man Utd | |
| Wednesday 27th January | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Aston Villa 0 - 0 Arsenal | |
| Sunday 24th January | |
| The FA Cup sponsored by E.ON | |
| Stoke 3 - 1 Arsenal | |
| Wednesday 20th January | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Arsenal 4 - 2 Bolton | |
| Sunday 17th January | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Bolton 0 - 2 Arsenal | |
| Saturday 9th January | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Arsenal 2 - 2 Everton | |
| Sunday 3rd January | |
| The FA Cup sponsored by E.ON | |
| West Ham 1 - 2 Arsenal | |
| Wednesday 30th December | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Portsmouth 1 - 4 Arsenal | |
| Sunday 27th December | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Arsenal 3 - 0 Aston Villa | |
| Saturday 19th December | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Arsenal 3 - 0 Hull | |
| Wednesday 16th December | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Burnley 1 - 1 Arsenal | |
| Sunday 13th December | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Liverpool 1 - 2 Arsenal | |
| Wednesday 9th December | |
| UEFA Champions League | |
| Olympiacos 1 - 0 Arsenal | |
| Saturday 5th December | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Arsenal 2 - 0 Stoke | |
| Wednesday 2nd December | |
| Carling Cup | |
| Man City 3 - 0 Arsenal | |
| Sunday 29th November | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Arsenal 0 - 3 Chelsea | |
| Tuesday 24th November | |
| UEFA Champions League | |
| Arsenal 2 - 0 Standard Liege | |
| Saturday 21st November | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Sunderland 1 - 0 Arsenal | |
| Saturday 7th November | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Wolverhampton 1 - 4 Arsenal | |
| Pos | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chelsea | 25 | 58 |
| 2 | Manchester United | 25 | 56 |
| 3 | Arsenal | 25 | 49 |
| 4 | Liverpool | 25 | 44 |
| 5 | Manchester City | 24 | 44 |
No matter what he did or didn't do, Geoff Shreeves says that you cannot question John Terry's mental attitude.
A look at the headlines that are making the back pages of Tuesday's national newspapers.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has hit out at the media, as he claims they keep twisting his words.
Steven Gerrard insists Liverpool want to overtake Arsenal this season and finish in the top three.
Sheffield United have confirmed the signing of Arsenal youngster Kyle Bartley.
Gael Clichy insists that Arsenal are not yet out of the title race.
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech has written off Arsenal's title hopes after their 2-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge.