Arsenal boss Arsene Wegner has hailed Germany international defender Shkodran Mustafi's leadership attribute and likened the centre-half to Per Mertesacker. The Arsenal defender returned to club action against North London giant Tottenham on Saturday afternoon after six weeks out with a thigh problem and headed the important opening goal in Arsenal's 2-0 victory in the first north London derby of the season. After signing for the Emirates club from Spanish La Liga side Valencia last year, the German endured an inconsistent debut season in English top-flight. But Arsenal are yet to let in a goal in the English Premier League this campaign when he has played alongside France international defender Laurent Koscielny at centre-back. And French tactician … [Read more...]

According to reports, Spanish La Liga champions Real Madrid are confident that they will be able to secure the signature of Athletic Club safe hand Kepa Arrizabalaga, who is also believed to be on Arsene Wenger’s wishlist. As per The Guardian, the 23-year-old Arrizabalaga is on Arsenal wishlist, but Spanish news outlet AS claim that reigning Champions League winners Real Madrid are sure that they will sign the promising young goalkeeper. Arrizabalaga, who is six foot, two and a half inches tall, has been with the La Liga club since he was only 10 years old, and grew through their youth set-up before starting his senior playing career with their feeder team, Basconia, gaining much-needed experience in the third tier of Spanish football before then climbing up … [Read more...]

According to reports, North London giants Arsenal are prepared to fight off the likes of Merseyside giant Liverpool and Premier Champions Chelsea for Shakhtar Donetsk attacker Bernard. As per a report from UOL, the Premier League giant are among a number of heavyweight clubs tracking the Brazil international forward’s contract situation in Ukraine, with his deal at Shakhtar Donetsk rapidly ending. The Ukranian side are ready to do everything within their power to keep hold of the playmaker beyond the expiration of his deal, which ends this at the end of this season, but it seems as though the attacking midfielder will look elsewhere for greener pastures and will not be without clubs wanting to secure his services. It’s reported by various media that Shakhtar … [Read more...]

Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville heaped praise on Arsenal players for their strong display in their win against local rivals Tottenham Hotspurs in the English Premier League on Saturday. Arsenal headed into the match under severe pressure to get back to winning ways after their humiliating 3-1 loss to leaders Manchester City prior to last Weekend's international break. However, the Gunners impressed from the start in the first north London derby of the season and they went ahead in the 36th minute courtesy of a Shkodran Mustafi’s brilliant header from a Sanchez free-kick. Unsettled Chilean Alexis Sanchez then doubled the lead for Arsenal just five minutes when he scored from close range after receiving a good pass from record transfer signing … [Read more...]

Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech has talked of frustration that the Gunners have been unable to win the Premier League title during his stint at the North London club. According to the Mirror, the former Chelsea safe hand believes that supporters have every right to be angry at the lack of titles because of the club’s rich and successful history. He further stated that as a player at the club, you get really frustrated also when you don’t achieve your targets because that’s the reason you train every day. The goalkeeper said as a player he is used to winning titles and he is unhappy that after three years he hasn’t won one. The Gunners are already battling it out this season to remain in the Premier title race. They are sixth in the Premier League, 12 points … [Read more...]

French Ligue 1 club Olympique Lyonnais are prepared to do everything they can to keep hold of Arsenal target Nabil Fekir beyond the winter transfer window with the English Premier League side keen on securing his services, as per Sport. Lyon Supremo Jean Michel Aulas has disclosed that the star player is being targeted by top clubs across Europe, including North London giant Arsenal. However, the club President, who was talking to SFR Sport 1 thinks that the youngster will stay back at the French Ligue 1 club until at least next summer. The Gunners have been trying so hard to secure the signature of the player for the past few years but the transfer has never happened. With the Emirates club set to lose top players like Chilean Alexis Sanchez and German … [Read more...]

According to The Daily Mail, Arsenal were linked with a move for £60million Lyon star Nabil Fekir, as they prepare for life without German Mesut Ozil and Chilean Alexis Sanchez who will both have their contracts run out at the end of the campaign. Reports in the Spanish media states La Liga giant FC Barcelona have already started negotiations with the 24-year-old talent as they look to move in ahead of other suitors and snap up the France international. The Frenchman has been in great form so far this campaign, netting 12 goals in 15 matches in all competitions, while the player also made three assists, with 11 of those goals-assists coming in 11 league matches. In turn, there’s surely been enough to show for his form this year to believe that he has a lot … [Read more...]

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger spoke to the press on Thursday ahead of Tottenham Hotspurs clash on Saturday. During the pre-match press conference, the Arsenal tactician was questioned for an update on Spain international forward Santi Cazorla. The Spaniard has not played for the Gunners since last year October when he sustained an Achilles injury in a UEFA Champions League match with Ludogorets. The initial diagnosis of the Spaniard’s injury showed that he would be sidelined for just 3 weeks. However, this has not been the case, with the Arsenal star having now joined the likes of Ex-Gunner Tomas Rosicky and Abou Diaby in being sidelined for a lengthy period with what had initially been described only a minor injury. According to the Arsenal boss, … [Read more...]

As reported by Metro, German Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich will attempt to sign Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud after Bayern forward Robert Lewandowski workload complaint. Robert Lewandowski is undoubtedly one of the Bundesliga club’s main players, but he has recently disclosed that he is not happy with the lack of depth issue which the club have up front, which could mean the striker is more likely to sustain injury. The Polish striker said it will be a good option to sign a good and young striker who is ready to learn from an experienced player, he said it would be a relief for him to play 15 or 20 minutes less in a match, so as to have more strength for the next match and a probability of remaining fit and reducing injury risk. The player whose name … [Read more...]

Arsenal head coach Arsene Wenger has not completely ruled out the possibility of coaching at international level after his reign at Arsenal ends, speaking to beIN sport this week. The 68-year-old has led the North London club to three English Premier League titles and seven English FA Cup wins during his 21-year reign with the side and has been strongly linked with many international managerial roles during that period, including England National team and his home country France recently. Ahead of the Gunner’s North London derby this weekend against Tottenham Hotspurs, the French tactician was asked about the likelihood of managing an international team in the nearest future, after his reign at the Emirates Stadium ends. Arsene Wenger told beIN sport that at … [Read more...]