Video: Interview, Roque Santa Cruz Signed For Manchester City

Santa Cruz, the Paraguay international has sealed his transfer from Ewood Park to Manchester City. The transfer amount is rumoured to be an initial down payment of £16 million, rising to £18m based on goals scored and appearances.

Santa said: "I'm very happy to have signed for City. It has been close to happening for a while, and now I can just focus on football and concentrate on doing my best for the club.

"I know the kind of football Mark Hughes wants to play and the kind of character he is - he's a winner, he wants to make things happen and be successful. Those are always my thoughts as well, so knowing what he wants was a big factor in coming here, because I know the club is going in the right direction."

Roque Santa Cruz career in Europe so far has been plagued by injuries. If he can stay fit, he should do ok for Manchester City. Watch the interview in the video.

Arshavin Scored One Goal And Is Booasting

Arshavin is issuing a warning to the entire EPL league after scoring his first goal against Blackburn last weekend. For a man with only one EPL goal to his name, he does have a lot to say. I wonder what he will say after doubling the total goals scored. (2 goals)

It is difficult for any player to score goals when they are satisfied after scoring only one.

He says "I am just getting to know my new team-mates and sometimes I do not know where I should go, where to run or how to use the space," Arshavin told Arsenal TV Online.

"Sometimes I play well, yes, but I would like to show that all of the time. However, it is getting better and better in each game and I will try to improve."

"The boss must decide where is best to play me but, in my mind, if Arsenal play a 4-4-2, then it is better for me to play as the second forward.

"If we play 4-3-3, then I can play on the left or the right wing, it does not matter for me."

OK. Wish him luck. We will only be able to judge his performance at the end of the season.

Arshavin Is Very Very Tough

Arshavin wants to play in the FA Cup despite having his right foot almost torn apart in the game against Blackburn Rovers. It required 8 stiches but it is not going to stop Arshavin.

Wenger says," We will make a late decision. He is desperate to be involved. He just wants to play."

Andrey Arshavin has begged to play in Arsenal's FA Cup quarter final against Hull tonight - even though his foot has been "cut like a knife".

"Arshavin had eight stitches in his foot but he is still in the squad," Wenger said. "

It is amazing to see such enthusiasm these days. Almost like a young player eager to prove his worth to his manager. We rarely see such qualities in a top class footballer.

Arshavin said: "I can't even step on my foot now. It's like a knife cut - not very deep but quite painful. Blackburn is the toughest tackling team I've ever played against.

"Ooijer tore my boot and the skin too. At half-time, our doctor had to do a lot of work on my foot. So when I scored the second goal, I ran over to thank him for a job well done."


The Sam Allardyce's tough tactics had damaged the Russian's foot but not his spirit. Arshavin is very tough and has lifted the club spirits.

FA Cup 4th round replay results

Aston Villa 3 Doncaster 1
Blackburn 2 Sunderland 1 (after extra time)
Everton 1 Liverpool 0 (after extra time)
Nottingham Forest 2 Derby 3