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Will the Alonso brothers face off in the Prem? By: Ian Rose | 2 Comments Footballers’ brothers often find a way to wriggle their way into the news. I don’t think there are enough stories about famous players’ sisters to institute a BAS of the Week column quite yet, but we’ll keep an eye on it.

Arsenal youngster Fran Merida has admitted that he has struggled with life on the side lines on loan at Spanish side Real Sociedad. The 18 year-old said: "All players want to play, but the team is settled and what I have to do is train at my best and then respect the decisions of the coach - and that's

Fran Merida on Arsenal, Barcelona and Wenger Arsenal's Fran Merida, currently midway through a six month loan spell at Real Sociedad, has given an interview with Spanish football magazine Don Balon and says exactly what he thinks of Arsenal, Arsene Wenger, his time at Real Sociedad and his decsion to leave Barcelona.

Arsenal midfielder Fran Merida has admitted that he is trying not to think about returning to the Gunners from his loan spell with Spanish side Real Sociedad at the end of the season. Merida said: "I haven't spoken directly with Arsene Wenger, but with someone who is close to him.

Chris Coleman has been recently appointed as the new manager of Coventry City and although the club is struggling to avoid relegation into League One, the former Fulham manager is upbeat that in the long run, he will be able to guide them into the English Premier League.

His new post with Ray Ranson’s Coventry is Coleman’s 2nd in as many years. The former Fulham manager, and co-creator of ‘Fulhamerica’, was with Spanish Second Division squad Real Sociedad from June 2007 to January 2008 when he resigned citing ‘differences in vision’ with new club ownership. Coventry has also welcomed new ownership after Ray Ranson took over several months ago.