Thomas Vermaelen

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Thomas Vermaelen or the Verminator as he is known by the Arsenal fans. Joined Arsenal from dutch giants Ajax for a fee close to 10 million. Known for being a scoring defenderhe finished his first season with 8 goals to his name, strong in the air and being able to read the game he well may become an Arsenal legend in years to come. Vermaelen was named in the PFA team of the year.

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Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen is confident that captain Cesc Fabregas will remain at the club this season. The midfielder, who started his career at Barcelona, has been tipped to re-join the Catalan giants all summer after winning the World Cup with Spain in South Africa. However, the transfer has failed to materialise and Vermaelen is wanting the rumours to come to an end. "He is our... [more»]

Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen has suggested his side can not afford to worry about Lionel Messi ahead of their Champions League quarter-final clash with Barcelona on Wednesday. The eagerly-awaited showdown at the Emirates Stadium pits the Spanish and European holders against Arsene Wenger's classy outfit. But Vermaelen wants his team-mates to concentrate on their own strengths in order to... [more»]

Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen will serve his three-match ban after failing with an appeal to have his red card from Saturday's victory over West Ham rescinded. The Gunners had asked the Football Association to reconsider the red card shown to the Belgium defender during the 2-0 victory at the Emirates Stadium. Vermaelen was adjudged by referee Martin Atkinson and his assistant Phil Sharp... [more»]

Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal are displaying all the credentials needed to be a title-winning team following their hard-fought 2-0 victory over West Ham United. A first-half goal from Denilson and a late penalty from Cesc Fabregas saw Arsenal move above main title rivals Manchester United and Chelsea. Sandwiched in-between was a red card for Thomas Vermaelen and a penalty save from goalkeeper... [more»]

Arsenal have confirmed that central defender Thomas Vermaelen did not suffer a broken leg during the goalless draw at Aston Villa on Wednesday evening. The Gunners had feared that the 24-year-old Belgium international was facing a lengthy period out of action, although Vermaelen is likely to miss the showdown with Manchester United this weekend. Meanwhile, Eduardo will miss the clash with the... [more»]