Jens Lehmann

...extension to his contract with the north London club. The 30-year-old arrived from Celta Vigo in 2004 and has become first choice, pushing Jens Lehmann onto the bench. The length of the deal has not been revealed but the Spaniard...

In this article: Arsenal, Manuel Almunia, Celta Vigo, and Spain

...stopper in 2007 after ousting Jens Lehmann. And a string of impressive displays for Arsene Wenger's side have seen him become a potential candidate to become Fabio Capello's new No1. Under residency laws, Almunia is eligible to apply...

In this article: Manuel Almunia, England, Arsenal, Celta Vigo, Arsene Wenger, Fabio Capello, and Manchester United

...British citizen. Despite being a regular in the Champions League - and indeed playing in the 2006 final against Barcelona when Jens Lehmann was sent off - Almunia has, so far, not been called up for Spain duty. While any application...

In this article: Manuel Almunia, England, Arsenal, 2010 World Cup, Champions League, Celta Vigo, Ray Clemence, Peter Shilton, and David James

...laws and could be the answer to Fabio Capello's goalkeeping problems. Arsene Wenger initially signed Almunia as understudy to Jens Lehmann, but the 31-year-old has put in a series of consistent performances when given his chance in the...

In this article: Manuel Almunia, England, Arsenal, Fabio Capello, Celta Vigo, Joe Hart, David James, and Chris Kirkland

...and Lehmann, the former No 1, that he was good enough to make it in England. "Lehmann was more into speaking his mind - if we can call it that," Wenger said. "Almunia is quieter but he speaks now and he is technically sound and physically...

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