Robert Pires met with Geoff Shreeves for his first full interview in English
ahead of Arsenals trip to Old Trafford on Saturday.
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the magic of Mesut Ozil and what he used to do when things got feisty
against Manchester United... When Robert Pires invites me into his home for a
chat Im struck as to how similar resident and property are. Tall, elegant and
probably older than they look! But then again that is no surprise with Pires.
The man is still training, and holding his own with Arsenals first team at the
age of 43! He chuckles when I ask him about it, explaining how Arsene Wenger
invites him to train occasionally, and on international weeks like this one its
useful to have a body to make up the numbers. Pires carefully explains that he
does not coach at Arsenal and has not been asked to by Wenger in any
capacity. However, his former boss is very happy for him to pass on his
experience to the current young Gunners. Pires in action for Arsenal during his
playing days That said, Pires feels this season Arsenal have more experience to
mount a genuine title challenge. That is one factor, the other is Mesut
Ozil. His eyes light up as he speaks of the German genius. Pires desperately
tries to avoid comparisons with former players, but when pushed he cant help
himself and admits he does see something of former team-mate Dennis Bergkamp in
Ozil. Given Bergkamps god-like status within Arsenal folklore there is no higher
praise. Pires says Ozil has always had the ability to read and play the game
effortlessly at a superior level, but the key ingredient is that the Germany
international has now added goals to his game. Pires wants to see him
comfortably enter double figures for goals every season. When pushed further, he
says Ozil is potentially the key component to Arsenal winning the title. Pires
compared Mesut Ozil to Dennis Bergkamp But what about their mental
strength? Pires again points to the levels of experience within the squad,
which should bring character and resilience with it. On that note, he says the
upcoming game at Old Trafford will be a good test for Arsenals momentum, which
they have gathered since losing on the opening day against Liverpool. On the
subject of Manchester United, he offers an opinion on two of his fellow
countrymen. He believes Paul Pogba is a world-class player and simply needs time
to settle into the pace of the Premier League, while Anthony Martials best
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recall the likes of Roy Keane, Patrick Vieira, Ray Parlour and Nicky Butt, and
the physical battles that occured on the pitch, Pires says its natural to be
physical when two giants collide. Where was Pires when things got feisty? Hiding
in the dressing room, he says. Paul Scholes of Manchester United clashes with
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Wakefield v Catalan DragonsWakefield are fresh off the back of toppling league
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has signed a new two-year contract with the club. Chris Chester makes just one
change to the side that ran out in Round 14 as Stuart Howarth returns to the
squad after his time out injured and Anthony England drops out due to
suspension.Max Jowitt knows the scale of the challenge thats ahead of his side
but is confident theyre ready after a productive training week.Theyre really
strong through the middle and to be fair theyve got a lot of strike around the
edges as well. But, its nothing that we cant handle, Jowitt said.So were going
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ourselves.Catalans Dragons head coach Lauren Frayssinous is still having to
contend with numerous injuries and the news this week that Richie Myler will be
out for six weeks wasnt ideal. But, with nine wins in their last 10 matches
theyre battling on well.Frayssinous welcomes back Dave Taylor and Jason Baitieri
from suspension and young U19 hooker Alrix Da Costa is also set to make his
return. Wakefields Max Jowitt & Catalans Morgan Escare look ahead to
Sundays Magic showdown Looking ahead to the game Morgan Escare is aware of how
confident Wakefield will be and knows home country advantage will be their
opponents.Wakefield are a good team; theyve won quite a lot of matches. I think
that Sunday is going to be a difficult game, said Escare. There are going to be
a lot of Wakefield supporters and maybe only a few for Catalans but I hope that
we are going to win and its going to be a good game.Both sides have lost just
one of their last six First Utility Super League matches and head into the 2016
Magic Weekend on form.Wakefield: Scott Anderson, Chris Annakin, Tinirau Arona,
Joe Arundel, Matty Ashurst, Jordan Crowther, Liam Finn, Craig Hall, Stuart
Howarth, Tom Johnstone, Ben Jones-Bishop, Max Jowitt, Danny Kirmond, Jacob
Miller, Nick Scruton, Mickael Simon, Mikey Sio, Anthony Tupou, Bill
TupouCatalans: Lucas Albert, Louis Anderson, Jason Baitieri, Thomas Bosc, Julian
Bousquet, Jodie Broughton, Todd Carney, Rémi Casty, Alrix Da Costa, Vincent
Duport, Tony Gigot, Justin Horo, Antoni Maria, Willie Mason, Greg Mounis, Eloi
Pelissier, Pat Richards, Glenn Stewart, Dave TaylorSt Helens v
HuddersfieldGiants coach Paul Anderson has made two changes to the squad that
lost to Catalans Dragons in Perpignan last week, with Scott Grix making his
return to the side and new signing Sebastine Ikahihifo also coming into the
fold. Tyler Dickinson and Sam Wood miss out.Saints have named a strong side with
Jordan Turner, Shannon McDonnell and Calvin Wellington all called up. Dom
Peyroux and Mark Percival miss out with knocks suffered in the win over Salford.
Lama Tasi believes his side are in with a chance to push on for the League
Leaders Shield, and is looking forward to taking the field on Sunday.The league
is tight, said Tasi. We could be sat top in the next month or so and that is our
aim. We have to concentrate, do what is best and play our footy. There arent any
easy games.Sunday should be a good game. Most of the Giants players are back on
deck and they play some good footy. They should have beaten Catalan probably
too.Im looking forward to playing in that stadium an atmosphere. KKeiron
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Kyle Amor, Jack Ashworth, Matty Dawson, Theo Fages, Morgan Knowles, Jonny Lomax,
Louie McCarthy-Scarsbrook, Shannon McDonnell, Jack Owens, James Roby, Andre
Savelio, Adam Swift, Lama Tasi, Jordan Turner, Atelea Vea, Alex Walmsley, Luke
Walsh, Calvin Wellington, Jon Wilkin.Huddersfield Giants: Ryan Brierley, Danny
Brough, Jake Connor, Eorl Crabtree, Leroy Cudjoe, Jamie Ellis, Scott Grix, Ryan
Hinchcliffe, Sebastine Ikahihifo, Josh Johnson, Michael Lawrence, Nathan Mason,
Jermaine McGillvary, Aaron Murphy, Sam Rapira, Oliver Roberts, Ukuma Taai, Joe
Wardle, Kyle Wood.Hull FC v Hull KRHull KR head coach James Webster has named
captain Terry Campese in his 19-man squad for Sundays derby against Hull FC.The
skipper has been out of action with a hamstring injury since his sides victory
over Leeds Rhinos at the beginning of April, but is in contention to face the
Black and Whites in Newcastle this weekend. Webster has made two other changes
to his squad for Sunday, with the experienced Chris Clarkson and Iain Thornley
also returning to the side, while John Boudebza, Robbie Mulhern and Kieran Moran
make way to accommodate the trio.Meanwhile Frank Pritchard returns to the Hull
FC squad for the encounter after serving his one-match suspension for a high
tackle in his sides match against the Dragons earlier in the month.The Black and
Whites also welcome back Carlos Tuimavave, who had previously been sidelined for
six weeks with a groin injury.Curtis Naughton comes back into the side after
missing last weeks win against Wigan Warriors, with Steve Michaels dropping out
of proceedings. Hull FCs Gareth Ellis and Hull KRs Shaun Lunt preview the derby
between the local rivals on Magic Weekend Danny Houghton will make his 250th
appearance for Hull FC when he takes the field.Im really honoured to be making
my 250th appearance for the club, Houghton said.I didnt realise I had played so
many games up until a few weeks ago. For it to fall on the Magic Weekend makes
it extra special. Magic Weekend Derbies are massive games for me regardless.To
play 250 times for a club I grew up watching and supporting is special. I never
thought Id achieve something like that. Its a great milestone for myself and a
bit of a shock that Ive played so many times.Hopefully we can get a special win
to match.Hull FC: Josh Bowden, Gareth Ellis, Mahe Fonua, Chris Green, Danny
Houghton, Sika Manu, Mark Minichiello, Curtis Naughton, Frank Pritchard, Leon
Pryce, Jamie Shaul, Marc Sneyd, Fetuli Talanoa, Scott Taylor, Jordan Thompson,
Carlos Tuimavave, Danny Washbrook, Liam Watts, Kirk Yeaman.Hull KR: Mitch
Allgood, Maurice Blair, Terry Campese, Chris Clarkson, Ben Cockayne, James
Donaldson, James Green, James Greenwood, Graeme Horne, Albert Kelly, George
Lawler, Shaun Lunt, Matty Marsh, Thomas Minns, Ken Sio, Iain Thornley, Dane
Tilse, Adam Walker, Joe Wardill.Watch the Magic Weekend live on Sky Sports 3 HD
on Saturday and Sky Sports 1 HD on Sunday. Or watch the game without a contract
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