Manuel Almunia

Almunia repeats England desire MANUEL ALMUNIA says he would love to play for England but only if the players want him in their dressing-room. Arsenal's Spanish-born stopper can now apply for British citizenship, having lived in the UK for...

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...rolls round. How does he qualify? Almunia joined Arsenal as an unknown quantity from Celta Vigo in 2004, and under residency laws would soon be eligible to apply to become a naturalised British citizen. After living and working for five...

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But football changed my life again and now I am one of the happiest men around." Almunia joined Arsenal from RC Celta de Vigo in 2004 and has made more Premier League outings this term, 28, than in his previous three campaigns combined.

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...League final in 2006. Almunia, who was signed from Celta Vigo, the Spanish club, five years ago, has gone on to become one of the most consistent goalkeepers in Europe under the tutelage of the Frenchman. The 31-year-old Spaniard, who...

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ALMUNIA PONDERS PASSPORT POSER Arsenal goalkeeper Manuel Almunia is considering an application for a British passport and would not rule out playing for England one day. The Spaniard joined the Gunners from Celta Vigo during July 2004, and...

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...at Eastlands. Former Celta Vigo keeper Almunia, who succeeded Jens Lehmann as Arsenal's first choice, then went down with a chest infection but has failed to regain his place from Italian rookie Mannone. Mannone, 21, made a great...

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...of Almunia, 30, being capped for his country seem remote. He has little standing there and was on loan to Albacete from Celta Vigo when Arsenal bought him for an undisclosed fee. Spain, in addition, are well-served. The coach Luis Aragon�s...

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Almunia has become Arsenal's first-choice keeper this season Arsenal keeper Manuel Almunia has signed a long-term extension to his contract with the north London club. The 30-year-old arrived from Celta Vigo in 2004 and has become...

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...- England - Almunia lands new deal at Arsenal Manuel Almunia has signed a long-term extension to his Arsenal contract and is hoping to finish his career with the Gunners. The 30-year-old Spanish keeper, who signed from Celta Vigo...

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