Nielsen speaks

The new Arni Arason has this to say:

"I've not played too many games at this level - I've started at the top, the rest will be easy," he told mcfc.co.uk...

He said the experience of playing against Arsenal was an "unbelievable feeling" and told the club's website: "The Faroe Islands is only a small country, 50,000 people, and I think they will be very proud. They know I've been trying for years."

Nielsen continued: "When I did come on it was just so intense - it was a high pressure game and I had to stay focused. I like to think I'm calm under pressure."

Fishing for omens

If you're nervous about Gunnar Nielsen, don't be.

The last time we rushed in a rugged, hairy goalkeeper from an island on the Norwegian Sea for a crunch game against Tottenham he dived and saved as if the defence of Asgard depended on it.

City sign new keeper

From mcfc.co.uk:

Manchester City has bolstered its goalkeeping ranks with the signing of Gunnar Nielsen from the Faroe Islands.

22-year-old Gunnar was with Blackburn Rovers earlier in his career, and he now gets the chance to link up with both Mark Hughes and goalkeeping coach Kevin Hitchcock for the second time.

An Under 21 international for the Faroe Islands, Gunnar has inked in a two-and-a-half year deal with City, and he told mcfc.co.uk how excited he is to be joining the Blues.

Like Danny, I don't see how this can mean anything if not that Kasper Schmeichel will leave in the summer.