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Arsene Wenger admits star striker is still getting used to Premier League

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger admits summer signing Alexandre Lacazette is not yet prepared to play a full 90 minutes for the Gunners. France international Lacazette joined the Emirate club for a club-record transfer fee in the summer transfer window and has netted two goals in five English Premier League matches so far. The Frenchman played the entire 90 minutes in his first game on the opening matchday against Leicester City but has not played a full match ever since. Lacazette was pulled out after 66 minutes in the goalless draw against Premier League Champions Chelsea, and manager Arsene Wenger claim it was due to his battle to maintain the intensity in the Premier League. Wenger said he felt Lacazette had a very good first 45 minutes, where he worked … [Read more...]

Arsenal rebels Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez slammed after Chelsea stalemate

It was a pretty good weekend for the Gunners as they forced Chelsea to a goalless draw at Stamford Bridge. Even though they are still in the bottom half of the English Premier League log after five rounds of the campaign. Most football fans predicted that Wenger's men would lose to Chelsea at the Bridge on Sunday. That’s after the Blues had won their last five fixtures against Arsenal at home in the Premier League. But the Gunners forced the Blues to a goalless draw at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon. And the North London club could have taken the maximum points on another day, as midfielder Aaron Ramsey hit the woodwork and defender Mustafi had a goal ruled offside. Before the London derby kicked off, Arsenal faithful were fearing the worse after … [Read more...]

Arsenal linked with 23-year-old star player

According to reports, Arsenal are battling Serie A side Napoli and Russian side Zenit St. Petersburg for unsettled Juventus defender Daniele Rugani. Rugani, 23, has not been a regular starter for Serie A giants Juventus and has been linked several times away from the Turin club. Those transfer links away have continued, as per Calciomercato, Premier League giant Arsenal also wants Rugani, Serie A side Napoli and Russian club Zenit St. Petersburg. The same report claims that although the defender has been involved in Juventus’ Serie A league games so far, head coach Massimiliano Allegri does not trust the player to play in the big matches. As such, he was not included in Juventus’ recent UEFA Champions League group stage game against FC Barcelona, which … [Read more...]

Arsenal star apparently now wants a transfer & will accept a paycut

Despite being devastated that his failed transfer to Premier League rivals Manchester City, Arsenal attacker Alexis Sanchez now wants to join La Liga giant Real Madrid, as per reports. After spending all summer transfer window trying to force a move to rival club Manchester City so he can play under Pep Guardiola once again, Alexis Sanchez now wants a winter transfer to Real Madrid so he can play under French Legend Zinedine Zidane. As reported by Don Balon, the unsettled Arsenal star wants the transfer so badly that he is willing to take a pay cut – the only club he would apparently do that for. This is against stories all summer window which claimed the attacker was demanding about £400k weekly from suitors. Between Premier League rivals Manchester City … [Read more...]

Real Madrid to buy-back Arsenal star just so rivals can’t get him

According to reports, Spanish La Liga giant Real Madrid could buy-back Germany international Mesut Ozil to prevent the midfielder from joining rival FC Barcelona. Mesut Ozil “no club wants him” the former Real Madrid star has been a subject of interest from Catalan giant FC Barcelona recently, but might soon be involved in some transfer saga. According to reports on Don Balon, the Capital City club could activate the buy-back clause to sign the Arsenal star just so La Liga rivals FC Barcelona don’t lure him to Camp Nou. The German’s current contract at Emirates Stadium expires at the end of this season, and it’s looking very much likely that he will leave North London on a free transfer. According to the BBC reporter David Ornstein, the gunners haven’t … [Read more...]

Chelsea suffer shock injury blow ahead of Arsenal clash

Premier League Champions Chelsea will be without summer signing Danny Drinkwater until the month of October after the England midfielder was ruled out of the clash with a calf injury. The former Leicester City midfielder was listed as a minor doubt for the London derby this weekend, and some Chelsea faithful were hopeful the midfielder would shake off the injury in time for the Premier League match of the week when he could make his debut for the West Londoners. His Chelsea debut is now on hold as the 27-year-old, who cost Chelsea boss Antonio Conte £35m on summer transfer deadline day, was ruled out. Antonio Conte said the midfielder needs time to recover from a muscular injury in his calf. Belgium international Eden Hazard, however, could play some part … [Read more...]

Petr Cech believes Arsenal can beat his former team

Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech believes his current side Arsenal can beat Premier League Champions Chelsea on Sunday. The Gunners go into Sunday’s London derby clash with a less than stellar record in the league against Chelsea. However, despite this not so impressive record, Petr Cech feels Wenger’s men have what it takes to beat his former team. The North London club have won three of their last four matches against the Blues in all competitions. Arsenal defeated Chelsea 3-0 at the Emirates last season, a result which brought out the best in Conte’s men and ultimately won them the title. Arsenal then outplayed the Champions in the English FA Cup final, and also defeated them to win the FA Community Shield as well. Wenger’s team are certainly capable … [Read more...]

“Chelsea Don’t Need Eden HazardTo Beat Arsenal” Danny Murphy Says

Chelsea star player Eden Hazard is expected to make his first premier league start of the season when his side clash with Arsene Wenger's Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. And former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy believes Antonio Conte does not need to risk the Belgian against their London rivals because the blues are superior to the gunners. Chelsea have recovered from their opening day disappointing loss to Burnley after bouncing back to win four consecutive games in all competitions - the latest being the 6-0 Champions League thrashing of Qarabag on Tuesday at Stamford Bridge. Belgium playmaker Eden Hazard missed the opening month of the season due to an injury sustained during the summer but has made substitute appearances against both Leicester … [Read more...]

Arsene Wenger not worried by Stamford Bridge struggle records after recent wins against Chelsea ahead of London derby

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has pointed to his team's recent cup victory over Chelsea as evidence his team can cope pretty well away from home. Wenger insists his side's poor recent record at Chelsea home ground - Stamford Bridge will count for little against the Blues on Sunday afternoon. The North London club have not won at Stamford Bridge since October 2011, when Dutchman Robin van Persie netted a hat-trick in a 5-3 win. The Gunners have also lost both of their English Premier League away matches this season to occupy 11th after four League games. But rather than talking about recent history, the French tactician preferred to focus on the Gunner's recent FA Cup and Community Shield successes over Antonio Conte's team. Arsene Wenger told newsmen … [Read more...]

Chelsea players wrestle with big inflatable balls in training ahead of Arsenal clash

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is using some unusual training techniques in a bid to prepare his players for Sunday's English Premier League game with Arsenal. The Blues welcome the Gunners to Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon as they bid to extend their English Premier League winning run to four consecutive games. With three days after demolishing Qarabag in the UEFA Champions League, Chelsea's players were all smiling taking part in several exercise routines involving a big blue yoga balls. As well as using the giant balls for a couple of stretching routines, Antonio Conte's men entered into some one-on-one wrestling competitions as each player tries to pull the giant ball from their opponent's grasp. The Italian tactician is expected to continue his … [Read more...]

Arsenal considering January transfer for Premier League flop

Arsenal have been heavily linked with Juventus attacker Juan Cuadrado, potentially lining him up to replace Chilean Alexis Sanchez and German Mesut Özil who could leave the North London when their contracts run out next summer. As per latest reports, the Gunners could be willing to sign the winger, should Chile international forward Alexis Sanchez leave for Premier League rivals Manchester City and Germany international Mesut Özil depart the Emirates club when his contract ends next summer, but it’s believed there has not been an official bid yet. There were a lot of speculations linking winger Cuadrado to Arsenal this summer window, despite the Colombia international only moving to Serie A Champions Juventus on a permanent deal back in May from Chelsea. The … [Read more...]

Chelsea vs. Arsenal Preview: Bookies Predict 3 – 1 home win for Blues

Premier League Champions Chelsea host Arsenal in the Premier League this weekend and the Blues will be willing to continue their impressive run of form with a win. After the disappointing defeat against Burnley on the opening day of the Premier League season, Antonio Conte’s team have found their rhythm once again. They will be heading into this London derby on the back of a 6-0 victory in the UEFA Champions League, and the Gunners needs to be very careful approaching the match. Arsene Wenger’s men have lost two of their last three English Premier League matches, and their record against top four teams is quite embarrassing. Arsenal will need to improve on their backline if they want to come out with a positive result from this derby. The West … [Read more...]

Jack Wilshere set to leave club in January; Palace move for England international

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere is ready to reunite with former England international manager Roy Hodgson at Premier League side Crystal Palace. Jack Wilshere’s contract will run out in the summer, and Arsenal tactician Arsene Wenger is thought to have informed the midfield maestro he can leave the North London club. According to the Daily Mail, Roy Hodgson is looking to make the England international midfielder his first transfer signing at Selhurst Park. The former England boss has just taken over the managerial role at Crystal Palace from the recently sacked Frank de Boer and remains a big fan of the Arsenal star from their time together with the England national team setup. Arsene Wenger is likely to hand the Arsenal outcast his first start in over … [Read more...]

Alexis Sanchez set to snub Real Madrid interest for Manchester City as he makes mind up over Arsenal departure

Arsenal and Chile international forward Alexis Sanchez will turn down Real Madrid to join Premier League rivals Manchester City. The Chilean is keen on joining City in the month of January or next summer when his Arsenal contract runs out. Real Madrid supremo Florentino Perez is thought to have put the Gunners forward on a list of winter transfer targets. Manchester City are super sure of getting their target after failing on the deadline day of the summer transfer window with a whopping £60million offer for Sanchez. Alexis Sanchez still wants to join City despite the approach of Real Madrid and has strongly revealed that he will move to Manchester City which is most likely to materialize next summer when he becomes a free agent. That will mean that … [Read more...]

Thibaut Courtois has a message for Arsenal fans ahead of London derby

According to the Belfast Telegraph, Belgium international goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has said that Antonio Conte’s men are fired up ahead of their Premier League encounter against London rivals Arsenal. The Chelsea first choice goalkeeper said it is a good time to play because everyone is healthy and things are going well at the Bridge. The Blues won away at Leicester City, won comfortably on Tuesday evening and will go into the London derby with a good feeling. After the bad first half display against Burnley in the opening match of the Premier League season, the team has responded well with good performances. Conte’s men have shown good team spirit, good quality football and good victories most importantly. Courtois said: "Do we (Chelsea) feel like we … [Read more...]

Arsenal manager confirms midfield maestro contract talks have hit the rock

Arsenal tactician Arsene Wenger has admitted contract negotiations with Germany international Mesut Ozil have stalled in recent weeks The German’s contract situation at the North London club has been documented over the year, along with that of Chilean Alexis Sanchez. Both players’ current contract expires at the end of this campaign and can engage in pre-contract talks with suitors in January. Chile international Alexis Sanchez will reportedly see out the remainder of his current deal, with rivals Manchester City frontrunners to make a transfer move after having an offer turned down on transfer deadline day. Mesut Ozil’s plans for the future is not very clear, but according to reports in Germany this week, negotiations over a new contract have hit the … [Read more...]

Chelsea Vs Arsenal: Craig Bellamy Makes Surprise Prediction For The London Derby

Chelsea will host Arsene Wenger's side at Stamford Bridge this weekend for their next premier league game, and former Liverpool man Craig Bellamy believes the blues will ‘blow the gunners out of the water’ and could have the game won within just 30 minutes. After losing their premier league opening game to Burnley at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea have recorded three straight wins that placed them on the third spot on the premier league table. Antonio Conte will be leading his men into Sunday’s clash against their London rivals after thrashing Qarabag 6-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday. On the other hand, Arsenal were able to bounce back to winning ways following their 4-0 defeat to Liverpool, by beating Bournemouth 3-0 last Saturday. The Gunners will be … [Read more...]

Carlo Ancelotti linked with shock move to Arsenal

According to ESPN, Bayern Munich coach Carlo Ancelotti will consider a return to the English Premier League next summer, should the German Bundesliga team trigger a release clause in his three-year deal. Despite being regarded as one of the best tacticians in world football, the former Chelsea boss’ time at the Bundesliga club has been a rough one since replacing Spaniard Pep Guardiola last summer. Though Bayern Munich retained their German Bundesliga title, Carlo Ancelotti’s men’s failure to make it to the DFB Pokal cup final, along with being knocked out of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals put the Italian under severe pressure from both the fans and board alike. Further pressure on the Italian tactician’s shoulders has been made by links between … [Read more...]

Craig Bellamy says Chelsea will destroy Arsenal within 30 minutes

Former Liverpool star Craig Bellamy says Premier League Champions Chelsea will ‘blow the Gunners out of the water’ at the Bridge on Sunday and believes Conte’s men could have the game won within 30 minutes. After losing their first League match of the season against Burnley, the reigning Premier League champions have recorded three consecutive wins and head into this weekend’s fixtures against Arsenal after thrashing Qarabag 6-0 in the UEFA Champions League. The Gunners, meanwhile, recovered from their 4-0 loss at Liverpool by defeating AFC Bournemouth last Saturday. But Craig Bellamy believes the Blues will be too much for Arsene Wenger’s men. Bellamy believes If Conte’s men approach the match with high intensity, they will blow Wenger’s men ‘out of the … [Read more...]

Inter Milan to place a whopping £190m release clause on Mauro Icardi

Italian Serie A giant Inter Milan, want Mauro Icardi to pen a new deal to ward off interest from Premier League giants Arsenal and Manchester United in the striker. Icardi, 24, only penned a new contract with Inter Milan last October but as per Premier Sport , the Serie A giant wants the Argentine to sign a new contract with a release clause of about £190million. Both Arsenal and United have been strongly linked with his signature in the past, but Inter Milan are hoping that an improved deal and a mammoth release clause will deter any suitor from approaching the player and will keep him and his agent wife Wanda, happy. Argentina international Icardi netted an impressive 24 goals in the Italian Serie A last campaign and has already scored five goals this … [Read more...]

Kante Send Warnings To Teammates: Alexandre Lacazette Will Be Dangerous To Chelsea

Ahead of the Chelsea Vs Arsenal premier league clash this weekend, N’Golo Kante has warned his teammates at Chelsea to be very much prepared for gunners new striker Alexandre Lacazette. Chelsea hosts their London rivals at Stamford Bridge on Sunday and the former Lyon striker is to play a key role for the visitors. Lacazette made the move from Lyon this summer for a club-record fee of £52million following his superb performances in the Ligue 1 which drew lots of attention to him. The France international is now showing his scoring touch for his new club with two goals in his first four games for Arsene Wenger's side. During the 3-0 win over Bournemouth last weekend, the Frenchman scored a superb goal from outside the area to help his side get all three … [Read more...]

Jose Enrique: Yes, Arsenal Approached Me Twice For My Signature

Former Reds star player Jose Enrique has made it known via social media that he was approached on two different occasions by Arsenal during his time in the premier league. Enrique recently announced his retirement from professional football following constant problems with a knee injury, and he said he had been a target for Arsene Wenger's side during his time with both Newcastle and Liverpool. The left-back first moved to England when he joined Newcastle from La Liga side Villarreal in 2007. His impressive performances at the club saw him earn a £7million move to Anfield in 2011. And while replying a fan who asked him about offers from the gunners on twitter, the Spaniard confirmed that he was approached twice by the North Londoners. Jose didn't confirm … [Read more...]