Arsenal teenage sensation Eddie Nketiah has apologised to teammate Joe Willock for pushing him out of the way while celebrating his first Arsenal goal of his two goals at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night. The young striker was called upon in the closing stages of the League Cup match against Norwich City, with the guests leading 1-0 and heading for the rest round - quarter-finals. But in just 15 seconds the young senstation has equalized, however, netting on his home debut with his first touch of the match. That moment was a magical time for the 18-year-old striker, who headed the ball straight for the Gunners fans to celebrate. His teammate Willock, who was warming up on the sideline at the time, went to congratulate his colleague but was quickly pushed … [Read more...]

Manchester United has been backed by their former Defender Ronny Johnsen to sign Arsenal attacking midfielder Mesut Ozil in January. The German is in the last year of his Arsenal deal and, as at press time, he has not extended his deal with the north London outfit. The attacker and Chilean Alexis Sanchez, who is in the same contract situation with Ozil, have not committed their respective futures to Arsenal. Jose Mourinho has coached the German when the pair were at La Liga side Real Madrid. The midfielder impressed under the tactician's tutelage and recent reports has it that the player wants to reunite with his former coach. The former United defender heaped praise on Ozil after suggesting that a big club like Manchester United will always be looking to … [Read more...]

According to a report from Mirror, via Sky Sports Germany, Manchester United and Arsenal are closely watching Marco Reus at German side Borussia Dortmund in view of bringing him to England. The attacker who was once seen as one of the best thing to have happened to German football recently has seen his playing career drop by a lot of long-term injuries. At 28-year-old’s his most recent injury saw him rupture his cruciate ligament, possibly leaving him out of action until next year. However, notwithstanding his injury problems, a couple of top European clubs are thought to be preparing New Year offers for the Germany international playmaker, with his deal at the club set to run out at the end of the League season. The same publication claims the two English … [Read more...]

The duo’s long-term commitment to the Gunners may be under serious questioning, but Germany international midfielder Mesut Ozil and Chilean Alexis Sanchez remain key to Arsenal's ambitions this term - at least until New Year. Both Superstars were involved in training on Saturday, as the Gunners are preparing for their English Premier League clash with Merseyside club Everton on Sunday. The match comes at the end of a week in which the careers of both players at the Emirates, particularly Mesut Ozil, came under serious scrutiny. The Arsenal contracts of both Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez expire at the end of the campaign, and neither have expressed any intent to extend their contracts in north London. The Gunners may look to cash in on the two of … [Read more...]

Merseyside club Everton could be without midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin for Sunday's English Premier League clash with Arsenal after the player sustained an injury in their UEFA Europa League loss to Lyon. Everton tactician Ronald Koeman decided to rest some of his key players on Thursday with Idrissa Gueye benched and striker Wayne Rooney and defender Phil Jagielka omitted from the matchday squad completely. Schneiderlin started however alongside Tom Davies in midfield, making a goal-saving challenge in the second-half to thwart Myziane Maolida and deny Lyon a second. The former Manchester United midfielder appeared to pick up an ankle knock in making that challenge however and despite attempting to carry on, he was forced off after 57 minutes with Gylfi … [Read more...]

Celebrity TV presenter Piers Morgan has informed Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger to build his side around England midfielder Jack Wilshere after the midfield maestro put in another brilliant performance on Thursday night. Jack Wilshere is currently trying to make his way back into Arsene Wenger’s first-team plans after recuperating from another injury but the Englishman has so far been featured sparingly. The 25-year-old midfielder is yet to feature in the English Premier League and made only his third start of the League season in all competitions during Thursday night's UEFA Europa League group stage match with Red Star Belgrade. In what was a really poor outing, Jack Wilshere stood out and played a prominent role in Arsenal's eventual winner as he … [Read more...]

German international Mesut Ozil’s effort levels in training are becoming a big worrying factor at Arsenal, as per reports. The Arsenal playmaker has once again become the main point of severe criticism after Arsenal’s 2-1 loss to Watford in the Premier League at the weekend. Ozil, the club’s second most expensive player was only deemed good enough to start from the bench and when he was finally called upon, he missed a one-on-one opportunity to grab a goal and played a major role in the Gunners conceding a late goal that eventually made them leave Vicarage Road empty-handed. The FIFA World Cup winner’s commitment levels have always been a major worry during his time at the North London club, but with his deal running down, he either leave for nothing next … [Read more...]

Arsenal forward, Alex Iwobi has tipped youngster Chuba Akpom to become the next big thing to come through the famous Arsenal academy to join the senior team. Both Chuba Akpom and Alex Iwobi played at the Arsenal academy together and are good friends outside of the game of football, they have known one another since they were only three years old. Nigeria international Alex Iwobi has made it to the senior team setting at the North London club and also helped his National team to qualify for the FIFA World Cup by netting the winning goal against Zambia a week ago for Nigeria. Since graduating to Wenger's first team, Alex Iwobi has played 66 matches for the Emirates club but Chuba Akpom who also hails from the West African country of Nigeria is still patiently … [Read more...]

North London giant Arsenal lost for the third time in the English Premier League this campaign after losing to Watford on Saturday courtesy of a last minute goal. The 2-1 loss has left the Gunners nine points adrift of League leaders Manchester City, leaving them sixth on the log. Barton, who once held talks with manager Arsene Wenger over a transfer to the Emirates believes the Wenger’s days at The Emirates Stadium are numbered. ‘These are worrying times if you are an Arsenal supporter, but if you are him [Arsene Wenger] you think the next good club is just around the corner and he is building it,’ the former Manchester City and Newcastle player told TalkSport via Metro). ‘Whatever any of us [Pundit] thinks he has been a phenomenal coach in the English … [Read more...]

Premier League giant Arsenal have been told they will need to cough out the release clause to sign PSV’s Mexican winger, Hirving Lozano or forget bringing the player to The Emirates Stadium in the winter. The figure is thought to be about £30million, as per a report from The Mirror. Dutch side PSV sees Hirving Lozano as a big asset and won’t allow him to leave the club cheaply, the player only joined the Dutch side last summer but has made an impressive start to life in the Eredivise. After the Mexican joined from Pachuca, he netted six goals in his opening six games and is the first player to score for Dutch side PSV in his first three league matches for the club. Gunners scouts have been closely watching the 22-year-old starlet for a while and club Chief … [Read more...]