Manuel Almunia

Manuel Almunia (born May 19, 1977 in Pamplona) is a Spanish football player who currently plays for Arsenal F.C. as a goalkeeper.

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May 19 - 1977 - Pamplona - Spanish - Football - Arsenal F.C.

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The first team he played for was Spanish side Recreativo de Huelva. He then joined Celta Vigo for whom he played for nearly a year before moving to Albacete F.C. on a loan deal on November 1 2003, forging his way quickly into the first team squad and making 24 league appearances.

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Recreativo de Huelva - Celta Vigo - Albacete F.C. - November 1 - 2003

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He was signed for Arsenal F.C. on July 14, 2004 and has since made three league appearances for the team, as well as playing in the losing League Cup match against rivals Manchester United F.C. on December 1 2004, his only mistake during the match being the fumbling of a save from David Bellion after 19 seconds, gifting him the only goal of the game.

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Arsenal F.C. - July 14 - 2004 - League Cup - Manchester United F.C. - December 1 - David Bellion

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Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger has not given up faith in the quickly maturing keeper, and he has since played in some important matches for the Arsenal squad.

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• Also known light-heartedly as "Fawlty Manuel"