Manuel Almunia

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Goalkeeper signed from Celta Vigo in July 2004. Impressed in his native Spain during the 2003/04 season on loan at Albacete where his performances helped the side stay in the top flight. After deputising for an ill Jans Lehmann he quickly won the respect of manager Arsene Wenger with 11 clean sheets and became a permanent fixture during Arsenals FA Cup and League challenges. Almunia was promoted to number one choice keeper for Arsenal at the start of the 2008-09 season.

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Arsenal goalkeeper Manuel Almunia should have recovered from the head injury he suffered against Manchester United in time to face Aston Villa this weekend. The Spanish shot-stopper had to be replaced by Lukas Fabianski for the closing stages of Saturday's 2-1 victory after clashing with United midfielder Michael Carrick. "He went to hospital after the game but he is perfectly alright now,"... [more»]

Goalkeeper Manuel Almunia believes Arsenal's shock defeat to Hull City last weekend has given the players a much-needed wake-up call. Gunners boss Arsene Wenger was furious after his side gave away the lead to lose 2-1 at home to the Tigers on Saturday evening. Arsenal relinquished top spot in the table to Chelsea with their second league defeat of the season, but Almunia claims Tuesday's 4-0... [more»]

Arsenal goalkeeper Manuel Almunia has spoken of his amazement that Gunners colleague Jens Lehmann continues to berate him in the press. Germany international Lehmann has become a bitter man since losing his first-team spot to Almunia, telling Kicker earlier this week: "I don't find it very funny being forced to sit on the bench for a man who didn't start playing until he was 30." That has... [more»]

Goalkeeper Manuel Almunia is keen to finish his career at Arsenal after agreeing a new 'long-term' extension to his contract at the Emirates Stadium. The 30-year-old Spaniard has become first choice in Arsene Wenger's plans after dislodging former number one Jens Lehmann during the opening weeks of the current campaign. Almunia initially joined the Gunners from Spanish side Celta Vigo in 2004... [more»]

Arsenal goalkeeper Manuel Almunia has denied reports from Italy that he is desperate to force his way into the England set-up in the near future. The 30-year-old Spaniard will qualify for a British passport later this year and had been quoted as saying that he was keen to secure a call-up from new national team manager Fabio Capello. However, Almunia told AS: "They've said that I have publicly... [more»]