What's going on with ashley cole - why is he not playing for arsenal even though he's fit?
449050
Do you people know what you're on about!?!?!?!?! He's Englands best left back by a mile! He's been out for most of the season and played 90 minutes on wednesday in a reserve game. He won't be risked against Spurs as Arsenals defence are playing well. He will probably be on the bench for last game of the season then play 2 England friendlies thus proving his fitness for the world cup, which we are going to win by the way!
758415
His wife gave birth yesterday, in Argentina. He is not injured, but he is kind of out of scene because he quitted the national side due to journalists accusing him for the "bad WC results", personally I think that if Riquelme didn't play they wouldn´t even had qualified.
561515
He improves the premiership and helps Arsenal keep up at the top with Chelski and Man ure.\n\nAs long as he doesn't score against the hammers though!
951861
Yeah, he was in the 1998 wc winning side as well as in the 2002 wc flop but unfortunately he was not chosen in the 2006 squad. How can Domenech forget about this guy who had a really good season with Arsenal? Unfortunately he was unlucky for broking his foot before being able to play with Villareal...
421423
arsenal have transformed him into a world class player, he is a player not only with great skills but great personality too. he is happy at arsenal and he will follow his heart to stay. he wont just leave for money lol...
752224
He was away from the game for quite some time due to injury.  In the matches he played in he Challenger Trophy after becoming fit, his performance was not fount at the highest level and as such he has not been included in the team for South Africa.  However, he has not been forgotten by the selectors. If he show excellent performance in future, he may be considered
1015677
Sven has a masterplan?, he must have because managerially speaking it is a brave(possibly stupid) move, and seeing as he is going after this WC he is more comfortable making those decisions. There are more experienced "youth" players around like Dafoe who went home due to Rooney`s recovery or Wright-Phillips (just to see Ian Wrights face).Walcott has the potential to shine but throwing him in like this could be ugly,he already has a minor injury from training
971510
Mustn't have been a very good player since he was signed by these clubs.\n\nIf he was any good, he'd be transferred around clubs like Arsenal, Spurs, Man Utd etc.
323667
They're having a mare! The problems in defence have not helped with the uncertaincy of who will play where. The team were also based around Viera for the past 5 or 6 seasons and he completed a well kept team, with his departure to Juve, the teams slick fluidity fell apart and is only now re-gelling. \n\nIn Europe however there is such a strong commitment, Arsenal have never done this well and are playing stronger than any other team left in the competition. There is something to prove here and I think that they'll go all the way.
1074851
The coach issued a statement saying he had been suffering from an illness on top of other injuries. Guess we will have to wait and see when they play my Socceroo's. I don't agree that he is obese as many are making out. He is human and I doubt he will put in 2 dismal performances in a row. There are many talented and gifted players, young and up and coming players in that side that he has to now compete with. He can not possibly remain perfect for ever. He deserves the chance to redeem himself and we will all have a better indication after the next game.\n\nGood Luck to your teams everyone!
1042592
haha apparently english fans have a little chant where they call him fat.\nanyways, i do think hes a bit over weight and out of shape, but if he can keep up with play and score the goals that are needed, who cares?\nHe's tied with Pele for third with 12 goals, with three more he'll be in first place.
591040
NO!!He will not be available only  for the group matches and as per the doctors he should be fit once the knock out phase starts..He will be travelling with the Eng team during the group matches..
1162258
Not a chance.When it's a big match he goes into hiding.It's the reason the world laughs at Arsenal.
635758
Are you lot on drugs?\n\nWe are in Europe already.\n\nNo we didn't lose 7-0 to Arsenal last season.\nWe drew 0-0 at Highbury and beat them at Upton Park!\n\nAnd yes we are getting new players.
940297
He's a sulky, moody b*stard who complains when he doesn't get what he wants. Then he will demand a transfer. That's how he ended up being at so many clubs.\n\nNever forgave him for abandoning Arsenal the way he did.
423403
He is expected to return just in time for the tourney. Will he be the same? Owen is injured again also. England will have to change their approach but are still loaded with talent. Lampard, Cole, Wright -Phillips, Gerrard etc. Rooney was not the heart but he was the fire.Erickson does not know what to do. I don't think they are favorites but they can get to the semis and take it from there. Good Luck to them.
444482
no and i don't think he will leave anyway because arsenal have transformed him into a world class player. he is a player not only with great skills but great personality too. so he shouldn't leave arsenal...