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...league or the Champions League." 'High expectations' Even so, the 29-year-old is glad to be back at the Inonu Stadium after spells at Real Sociedad de Futbol and Villarreal CF. "Off the pitch things have been great; everyone has been very...

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...properly. There is no point risking it." Without Arteta's steadying influence, Everton have struggled for consistency but the ex-Real Sociedad and Rangers star believes the Blues still have plenty of quality in their squad. "I would...

In this article: Mikel Arteta, Everton, Rangers, FC Barcelona, Blues, and Goodison Park

...really are different and we really do things differently from other clubs." The former Barcelona, Paris Saint Germain, Rangers and Real Sociedad player added: "You never know how long you are going to spend with a club, but what I can say is...

In this article: Mikel Arteta, Everton, Surgery, David Moyes, Rangers, Newcastle United, Paris Saint Germain, and Barcelona

...United, Milan, Monaco, Murcia, Nastic, Numancia, Olympiakos, Olympique Lyon, Osasuna, PSV, Racing, Rayo Vallecano, Nexaca, Real Sociedad, Real Union, Recreativo, Roma, Servette, Sevilla, Spartak Moscow, Sporting Lisbon, Tokyo Verdy,...

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...to Everton - he scored seven goals in 31 appearances last season and they have struggled without his creativity from midfield, lying 13th in the Premier League. He signed for the Goodison Park club from Real Sociedad for GBP2m in July 2005.

In this article: Mikel Arteta, Everton, Surgery, David Moyes, Premier League, Barcelona, St James' Park, and Goodison Park

...Sevilla, Zaragoza, Deportivo, Valencia, Espanyol, Betis and Mallorca have. Even Celta, Recreativo, Osasuna, Getafe, Villarreal, Real Sociedad and Athletic Bilbao have been as successful. In 2000, Atletico were relegated. Gil died in...

In this article: Enrique Cerezo, Abel Resino, Atletico Madrid, Jesus Gil, Quique Flores, Europe, Culpability, Crocodile, and La Liga

...his family are in favour of a move back to Spain. He has made only four Carling Cup starts for the Gunners and spent four months on loan at Real Sociedad last year. Merida shares the same agent as Cesc Fabregas, Joseba Diaz, and a source...

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...later as a substitute in Arsenal's 2-0 victory over Newcastle in the League Cup 3rd Round. 6) Merida was loaned out to Spanish side Real Sociedad in December 2007. He made 14 appearances for the club, scoring one goal. 7) His contract at...

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...and a long-term contract with his manager describing him as "an absolutely amazing player. " At the start of 2008 Merida was loaned to Real Sociedad for the remainder of the season during which time he made 14 appearances for the Spanish...

In this article: Fran Merida, Arsene Wenger, Arsenal, Valencia, Liverpool, Cesc Fabregas, Premier League, Barcelona, and Nou Camp

...controversial and resulted in legal action taken against the player for compensation. Since then, Merida has gained experience at Real Sociedad before returning to the Gunners and making his Barclays Premier League debut. After...

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