Arsenal shareholder and media personality Piers Morgan has taken to the internet to blast club manager Arsene Wenger’s decision not to feature record signing Alexandre Lacazette from the start against rivals Manchester City in the English Premier League on Sunday as the North Londoners lost 3-1 at The Etihad Stadium. The France international forward was called upon in the second half to score, but it wasn’t enough for the Gunners as they ended up losing to the runaway league leaders. Belgium international Kevin De Bruyne handed Manchester City the lead in the first stanza with a cool finish, and Argentine forward Sergio Kun Aguero doubled the scoreline after half-time when he scored from the spot. Lacazette scored half the deficit for Arsenal shortly after, … [Read more...]

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was not impressed with the match official during Sunday’s 3-1 defeat to runaway leaders Manchester City. The Gunners had just equalized thanks to a goal from substitute France international forward Alexandre Lacazette, but the Gunners had their bubble burst by Brazil international striker Gabriel Jesus. Spain international forward David Silva was very offside during the build-up to the goal, and manager Arsene Wenger was obviously not impressed with that kind of poor decision at a crunch time in the match. https://youtu.be/a859xTNXgQE In the video, French tactician Arsene Wenger is even firmer with his opinion, saying that the Gunners are ‘used’ to bad decisions at the Etihad Stadium against Manchester City while strongly … [Read more...]

When North London giant Arsenal played Manchester City, his future employers, Chile international Alexis Sanchez put in a show as bad as former Gunner Oxlade-Chamberlain’s against Liverpool. The Chilean started the match by losing the ball away twice from a corner kick, allowing the opposition side to counter-attack, but fortunately, Argentine Agüero didn’t manage to score the resulting opportunity. With all eyes on the Chilean, the forward followed that up with a rather poor free-kick. His second opportunity at a corner kick later in the half was way worse, and once again went straight to the legs of the Manchester City player. Another counter-attack ended in the same manner, as Alexis Sanchez seemed unable to lay a pass to his own teammate. Towards the end … [Read more...]

Arsene Wenger and Arsenal sent a club scout to watch France international star Thomas Lemar in AS Monaco’s clash against Besiktas, according to reports emanating from France. Mercato365.com report that Arsenal are still after the winger, and were closely watching him during Wednesday night’s UEFA Champions League clash. If the reports are right, it looks like Arsene Wenger’s comments denying a new offer for the player might be an attempt to manage the expectations of fans. Seem fans are expecting Lemar to join in the next couple of transfer windows, so it’s probably a smart idea not to fuel that transfer speculation before any deal is agreed with either club. Whichever way, Thomas Lemar didn’t do his valuation many favours against Besiktas last week, as he … [Read more...]

Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez has shown his support for Sergio Aguero, with his recent social media post. The report surrounding the future of Sanchez was one of huge talking points of the summer, with all of Chelsea, Bayern Munich, PSG, Manchester United and Manchester City having shown interest in the 28-year-old. A summer deadline day transfer to the Etihad Stadium to join up with former coach Pep Guardiola failed to materialize, mainly because of Arsenal’s inability to sign Monaco forward Thomas Lemar. As a result, Alexis Sanchez was left with no choice but to remain at Arsenal, though it is still suggested that the South American will depart the Emirates Stadium, either in the New Year for a reduced fee or for nothing in the summer when his contract … [Read more...]

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has completely ruled out a winter transfer move for Monaco star Thomas Lemar. The London club were linked with an offer to sign the 21-year-old French star throughout the summer transfer window, but a move for the player failed to happen. There looks to be new rumour linking the North London club with a transfer for the forward in the coming weeks as the winter transfer window draws closer. However, Arsene Wenger has said that he is not yet considering the players he could move to sign in January and is instead paying attention to his side's forthcoming matches. The French tactician, speaking at a news presser on Wednesday, replied when questioned if the Gunners will reignite a move for Lemar: “No, at the moment I [Arsene … [Read more...]

Arsenal’s interest have been drawn to the availability of Dinamo Zagreb’s youngster Filip Benkovic ahead of the January transfer window. As per report from the Mirror, the Gunners are keenly interested in the 20-year-old who himself has been linked with a move to one of the top four leagues in Europe. It is reported that Arsenal are prepared to challenge arch rivals Tottenham and Chelsea for the defender despite having not had enough top flight experience under his belt. The lad has recorded 22 appearances for Zagreb in the last two seasons but seem to have convinced the world that he could cut the mustard on the big scenes. The Arsenal’s defence is fast aging, with the likes of Per Mertesacker and Laurent Koscielny at the odd side of 30. Hence the need to … [Read more...]

Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla has revealed his injury problem which almost led to him losing his leg but the Spaniard is still eyeing a comeback next year, as per  Evening Standar. Santi Cazorla has been out of action since sustaining an Achilles injury during the Gunners UEFA Champions League victory over Ludogorets at the Emirates Stadium way back in October of 2016. Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger was previously hopeful the attacking midfielder would only be sidelined for some days but the inflammation refused to recede despite being treated by medics with cortisone injections. Eventually the Spain international had to undergo surgery on his tendon but unfortunately, the wound kept opening up and the horrific incident that followed led to the attacker … [Read more...]

Arsenal teenager Joe Willock has signed a new, long-term contract with the North London giant. The 18-year-old, who’s played five matches for the first team this campaign, has signed an improved, long-term deal with the Emirate club. The young midfielder has been exciting to the eye, and develop over the months. He’s matured beyond his age and put in a particularly solid performance against Serbian side Red Star Belgrade on Thursday. The starlet also played against BATE Borisov, Red Star Belgrade away and Norwich City during the Gunner’s nervy 2-0 win in the League Cup last week. This week, the teenage sensation received a call-up to England’s Under-19 team for their European Championship qualifiers. Englands Young Lions face Iceland, Faroe Islands and … [Read more...]

Arsene Wenger has confirmed that he now see Jack Wilshere to be an attacking midfielder rather than a central midfielder in the Gunners 3-4-2-1 formation. Jack Wilshere has always been featured in a central midfield role for much of his playing career with many believing his better off as a deep-lying playmaker in the midfield. However, since his injury return, Jack Wilshere has been impressing in an attacking midfield role off the striker during his display in the UEFA Europa League and Carabao Cup. Arsene Wenger has confirmed via ESPN, the 25-year-old fan favourite is a player that is capable of influencing the match higher up the field. The manager does concede the midfielder can still be played as a central midfielder if the Gunners play 4-2-3-1 or … [Read more...]

Premier League giant Arsenal could miss out on bringing in Barcelona midfielder Arda Turan. As per Turkish publication Fanatik, the Turkey international midfielder could finally return to his former team Galatasaray. Arda Turan, 30, hasn’t played for Spanish La Liga giant FC Barcelona in the league since the appointment of boss Ernesto Valverde as coach. As per the news outlet, the Istanbul club are in talks with the Catalan club and want to bring in Turan on a short-term transfer. Meanwhile, a source close to the star midfielder recently disclosed to Turkish-Football that the Turkish star would only consider the English Premier League if he is to depart Barcelona. National team coach of Turkey Mircea Lucescu confirmed in October that the Gunners have … [Read more...]

As per ESPN, German Bundesliga side Bayern Munich are prepared to make a winter move for Alexis Sanchez once the winter transfer market opens in January. The transfer saga of Chilean international forward Sanchez was one of the biggest talking points of the summer, with top European heavyweights like Bayern Munich, Chelsea, PSG, Manchester City and Manchester United having showing interest in the 28-year-old attacker. A transfer deadline day switch to the Etihad Stadium to link up with former manager Pep Guardiola was imminent over the final transfer days of the window, but the move eventually fell through when the Gunners were unable to sign France international Thomas Lemar from AS Monaco. Along with Manchester City, the leading contender for the Chilean … [Read more...]

Arsenal’s next Premier League opponent Manchester City trained at Napoli's Stadium on Thursday as City returned to the ground of their 4-2 UEFA Champions League victory on Wednesday night. Away teams are often permitted to train at their host's stadium before European matches, but it is a little unusual for them to make use of their Stadium after the match. City boss Pep Guardiola decided that stay back in Italy and having a light training session before heading back to England – Manchester later on Thursday would be the best possible way for his side to prepare for Sunday's English Premier League match with Premier League rivals Arsenal. Many of Man City's top players who played against Italian side Napoli did not take part in the session, but the likes of … [Read more...]

One of the big matches in the English Premier League this weekend sees league leaders Manchester City trade tackle with Arsenal on Sunday. Pep Guardiola's Manchester City, obviously, will head into the fixture as the Premier League runaway leaders. Pep Guardiola's side have started the season in exceptional form. Everton are the only side to have kept the Sky Blues from winning a match this campaign. Arsene Wenger's boys were criticized following the 2-1 away loss at Watford. In any case, the Gunners have responded well with four consecutive wins. Prior to the Man City fixture, Arsenal will go up against Red Star Belgrade in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday night. Arsene Wenger will trust his players win that match with no issues, as he’s already … [Read more...]