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[Pretty Boy32]

City are gonna be some force this season,
watch out "BIG FOUR,"
Sure Martin O'Neill has admitted defeat before the season has even started,
Toure quality signing,
Lescott next and id be very very happy,
Just aslong as Richie Dunne is still there too, wearing the armband

[Pretty Boy32]

Eto just made a career ending decision IMO. I don't think his style will suit Italian football. Also Eto is a little cry baby, he will cry because of the racism in Italian football and sook. I think Eto should have gone to Manchester United instead.

Should of came to City,
when he had the chance,
he'll regret it

[D-MiZe]

Spain international Alvaro Arbeloa is set to complete his move to Real Madrid from Liverpool after passing a medical.

The 26-year-old, who joined the Reds for £2.6m from Deportivo La Coruna in January 2007, will sign a five-year deal for a fee believed to be £3.5m.

Right-back Arbeloa had one year left on his Anfield contract so could have left for free next summer.

Defender Glen Johnson's June arrival from Portsmouth paved the way for Reds manager Rafael Benitez to sell Arbeloa.

Switzerland international Philipp Degen is fit again after rib and lung injuries so is another option for Benitez at right-back, while Jamie Carragher can also play in that position.

Arbeloa first joined Real from Real Zaragoza as a 16-year-old and worked with Benitez, who was the club's youth team coach at the time.

He struggled to break into the first-team and left for Deportivo before moving to Anfield.

"He's been subjected to a standard examination," said Real Madrid doctor Carlos Diez after Arbeloa's medical.

"The results of every test are very satisfactory. He is delighted about playing for Real Madrid. It's always been his dream. He can't wait to join his team-mates."

Arbeloa, who was part of Spain's Euro 2008-winning squad, scored two goals in 98 games for Liverpool and speculation had suggested he could join Real in a joint deal that would result in Xabi Alonso also leaving the Merseysiders.

However, a question mark over midfielder Alonso's future still remains as the club's players enjoy a three-day break before returning on Thursday.

Benitez has spoken to Alonso and urged him to stay at Anfield.

"I talked to Xabi and told him, as he can see here, that the fans love him and said to him 'Maybe you have to stay," said Benitez recently.

"You can see he is a really good player and I'll be really pleased if he stays. All the players and his team-mates want him to stay. If we keep Xabi I will be very pleased."

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres is also keen for his Spanish international team-mate to stay at Anfield.

"It would be a bad piece of work if Xabi left - he plays his cards close to his chest so I don't know what is going to happen," Torres told The Sun.

"I'd put Xabi's own wishes ahead of everything else, of course, but he's got three years left on his contract with us and I'd love it if he stays.

"It would be a serious loss for Liverpool if he left this summer."

Liverpool are also believed to be close to selling Italian left-back Andrea Dossena to Napoli.

Wow, Real actually bought a defender!

[Pretty Boy32]

Wow, Real actually bought a defender!

Arbeloa aint worth ****,
in my opinon.
Not much off a lose to Liverpool,
if they lose Xabi or Mascherano there in trouble

[D-MiZe]

City are gonna be some force this season,
watch out "BIG FOUR,"
Sure Martin O'Neill has admitted defeat before the season has even started,
Toure quality signing,
Lescott next and id be very very happy,
Just aslong as Richie Dunne is still there too, wearing the armband

I still think Villa will finish higher than City this season.

[Pretty Boy32]

I still think Villa will finish higher than City this season.

Nah man,
I think it could be a tricky start to the season,
with Hughsies tryna rotate the new strikers for a few matches,
could get very messy.
I dont see them winning the league by any means,
but top four is defiently Possible

[Manny Duckman]

Should of came to City,
when he had the chance,
he'll regret it

He will no doubt about it

[JmtRyan]

Prettyboy, when did you start supporting city?

[Pretty Boy32]

Prettyboy, when did you start supporting city?

Started supporting City since i was wee lad,
put it to ya this way mate.......
I'd of been living on the streets at 3 if i hadnt off lol
Im not like Chelsea fans,
ive been a City fan my whole life

[AssasinKing]

Arbeloa aint worth ****,
in my opinon.
Not much off a lose to Liverpool,
if they lose Xabi or Mascherano there in trouble

Are you serious? Arbeloa is fking class....he ****s on toure anyway lol