Arsenal start their Europa League campaign tomorrow against FC Koln, and the club's legend Ray Parlour thinks his former side should imitate what Manchester United did last term and qualify for the Champions League by getting the Europa League crown. Many top clubs are known to not put much importance on the Europa League, but Parlour indicates Arsenal could strive to go all the way in the competition. Arsene Wenger is usually a regular in the Champions League, but the best he could do last season was to end the campaign on the fifth position on the premier league table, for the first time in 17 years. Last time they played in the Europa League (which was called the UEFA Cup then), the gunners were able to progress to the final but missed out on the … [Read more...]
Man United Favourite To Sign 28-year-old Arsenal star After Failed Contract Talks
According to reports emanating from Germany this morning, Manchester United are the favourites to sign Arsenal contract rebel Mesut Özil after contract negotiations have ceased as per Sport Witness. Well, it isn't exactly the best news to receive. The transfer window may have been slammed shut, but that does not seem to stop Arsenal star players being linked with transfers away from the North London club. Germany international Mesut Özil is the next bg name player being linked with a move away from the Emirates Stadium with a couple of high profile sides including Premier League giant Manchester United reportedly keen on him. Mesut Ozil’s deal at the club is due to run out at the end of this season, and there is little sign that the German will sign a new … [Read more...]
28-year-old Arsenal star reportedly tells club he wants to leave for free next summer
Germany international Mesut Özil will leave North London club Arsenal for free at the end of this season, as per latest reports in Germany. According to German Publication SportBild via Mirror, talks have broken down, and Mesut Özil has opted to leave the North London club. This latest development would come as a total turnaround from the BBC interview the 28-year-old midfield maestro gave back in July, where he stated: “It is my preference to stay (remain at Arsenal).” This will also be a major blow to the North London club if Mesut Özil opts not to renew his deal or even negotiate a new contract. Chile international Alexis Sanchez already looks to be on the way out of the Emirates Stadium, so the Gunners could be ready to lose both star players for free at … [Read more...]
3-4-2-1 Formation, Arsenal Probable Lineup vs Koln
Many Arsenal fans have settled already with reality and are looking forward to achieving great heights with the Europa League this season - as did Manchester United last season. They will open their Europa League campaign against Bundesliga outfit FC Koln at the Emirates Stadium, and we look forward to who will emerge victorious between the duo. Last weekend during premier league duties, Arsene Wenger led his men to thrash Bournemouth 3-0. So, the gunners deserve being regarded as favourites to earn all three points after full-time against Koln. And as far as the gunners team news is concerned, the club's boss Arsene Wenger is expected to make more than a few changes in his starting XI that played last weekend against Bournemouth in the premier … [Read more...]
Arsenal omit seven key players from first-team squad for Koln clash; with an eye on Chelsea clash
North London giant Arsenal will rest about seven key players as manager Arsene Wenger prepares to go by his own words that the UEFA Europa League would take a backseat. Czech international Petr Cech, Frenchman Laurent Koscielny, England star Danny Welbeck, German Mesut Ozil, Welsh Aaron Ramsey and Granit Xhaka were all missing from Arsenal’s training session on Wednesday morning; they were rested as the French tactician prioritizes the English Premier League over the Europa league which is Uefa's second-tier competition. This is indeed the first time in Wenger’s 17 years reign that has played outside the UEFA Champions League and that season at least saw him take the Gunners to the Uefa Cup final. While Wenger’s men lost that final to Turkish giant … [Read more...]
Jack Wilshere fit for Europa League clash following recovery from broken foot
England international Jack Wilshere is fit enough to play his first Arsenal match in about 13 months against Bundesliga side Cologne on Thursday. The Arsenal star is expected to be fit for selection for the UEFA Europa League clash after recovering fully from a broken leg. Arsenal tactician Arsene Wenger revealed on Saturday that Jack Wilshere was nearing full fitness after his quick recovery. Wilshere is now in line to play first match for the club since joining Bournemouth on loan last season. Chilean Alexis Sanchez, Frenchman Olivier Giroud, and Englishman Theo Walcott could also play a part as the Arsenal tactician looks to maintain his team’s sharpness and fitness. Arsene Wenger is set to give Jack Wilshere his Arsenal lifeline after he decided to … [Read more...]
Laurent Koscielny left out of Thursday’s UEFA Europa League tie with FC Köln; fans won’t like this
Arsenal star defender Laurent Koscielny will miss the Gunner’s opening UEFA Europa League match due to suspension. Koscielny, 32, will be unavailable for the first group stage game against Bundesliga side FC Koln on Thursday night as he will be serving a one-match suspension, carried over from last term when he was sent off in the second-leg of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 against German Bundesliga side Bayern Munich, according to reports. It’s likely that the France international defender would have missed the match anyway as Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger plans to rotate the team and give more fringe players an opportunity to feature in European competition. The North London club play FC Koln on Thursday before having to prepare his team for an … [Read more...]
26-year-old Arsenal star not worried by threat from these two attacking pair; vows to improve
Despite having many brilliant attackers fighting for spots in Arsenal’s attack, England international striker Danny Welbeck is not troubled and says competition for a place in the squad only makes him a better player. The England striker was speaking to popular Arsenal publication Arsenal Player after the team’s 3-0 victory over AFC Bournemouth that saw him net twice. The former Manchester United star was preferred over Chile international Alexis Sanchez and France international Olivier Giroud by French tactician Arsene Wenger and is not disturbed by the level of competition up front. Most football fans expected the Welbeck, 26, would be left on the bench when the Chilean returned to the team given he was Arsenal’s top scorer last campaign. The French duo of … [Read more...]
Thomas Muller Considered Man United Move
Manchester United have been keeping tabs of Bayern Munich star player Thomas Muller for some time now, and the striker himself has made it known that he actually ‘thought about’ a move to the club two years back. Man United have been linked with the German player for several years, and Bayern Munich Chief Jan-Christian Dreesen also made it known that the Old Trafford club had tabled a £91million offer for the 27-year-old last summer. The Bundesliga champions have however consistently snubbed United’s advances for the striker, but Muller admits he once considered a move to the premier league heavyweights. Thomas made this known to German outlet Kicker, adding that those at Bayern Munich stopped him from making the move by supporting him and telling him he is … [Read more...]
Conte Reveals New Injury Concern Ahead Of Qarabag And Arsenal Games
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has given an update on the fitness of summer signing Danny Drinkwater ahead of his side's games with Qarabag and Arsenal. The former Leicester City man is yet to make an appearance for his new side after sustaining a thigh injury while in training with his former side, before securing a £35million transfer move to West London. Drinkwater was an unused substitute as his new side beat his former club 2-1 on Saturday afternoon, and it seems he has picked up a fresh injury. And Conte speaking ahead of his side's injury concerns on Monday, made it known that the English midfielder had a muscular issue in his calf, revealing that the club is waiting to check the problem. The manager also said he will have to rotate his men with a busy … [Read more...]
Man United Hero Fires Serious Warning To Alexis Sanchez and Philippe Coutinho
Former Man United defender Rio Ferdinand has sent messages across to the duo of Alexis Sanchez and Philippe Coutinho, asking both talented players to show character following their failed moves away from their respective clubs this summer. Chilean international Alexis Sanchez was very much linked with Pep Guardiola's Manchester City during the summer and seemed to be on his way to the Etihad Stadium on deadline day for a deal worth £70million. However, it is understood that the Citizens were not interested in fulfilling Arsenal's demands of including Raheem Sterling in the deal for the former Barcelona man. Brazilian midfielder Philippe Coutinho, on the other hand, was being linked with a big-money move to La Liga heavyweights Barcelona all summer, with the … [Read more...]
What Arsenal manager thinks about Alexis Sanchez
Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez went away to Chile to play two FIFA World Cup Qualifiers for his National team but was not fully match fit, and his Nation lost both games and could now scuffle to reach the FIFA World Cup Finals next year June. After those matches, one of his former tacticians said that he was fat and not fit amongst other accusations. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger only played the Chile international forward for the final 15 minutes against AFC Bournemouth last Saturday, and confirmed that he is not really ready to play a full match, but denied he is nowhere near being ‘fat’. “He is a disciplined player, serious and committed attacker,” Arsene Wenger said after the match. “He (Sanchez) is focused. He (Sanchez) told me (Arsene Wenger) he is … [Read more...]
Arsenal reportedly agree to sell star player in January to make way for £92 million star
Chilean Alexis Sanchez transfer saga does not look to be ending soon with yet another news regarding the 28-year-old’s future. The Chile international made no secret of his intention to leave the Emirates Stadium and came agonizingly close to leaving. The inability of Arsenal to bring in a replacement in Monaco star Thomas Lemar meant Alexis Sanchez was denied a transfer away. It is now being claimed that the attacker could be used in a swap deal with French Ligue 1 club AS Monaco for the player Arsene Wenger is willing to sign to replace him. According to The Sun via Metro, Arsenal tactician Arsene Wenger is acutely aware that the Chilean will not sign a new contract at the club, which runs out at the end of the season, and is now set to use Sanchez as a … [Read more...]
Arsenal prepare £49million for Premier League star with winger wanting to return to London
According to reports, The Daily Mail claims Arsenal are planning on tabling an offer for Manchester City star Raheem Sterling in the January transfer window, with the winger willing to return to London. As per the Telegraph, the England international left Liverpool for Manchester City in July 2015 for £49million. The Daily Mail is reporting that Raheem Sterling was a subject of a part-exchange deal with the Gunners on transfer deadline day with Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola willing to lure Chile international forward Alexis Sanchez to the Etihad Stadium. However, the move did not materialize as the Ex Barcelona tactician wanted a deal involving only cash without letting any of his key personnel leave. Former Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola is … [Read more...]
Chile goalkeeper reveal Arsenal star’s reaction after Man City move fell through – U’ll be shocked
Manchester City goalkeeper Claudio Bravo has disclosed that his National team colleague Alexis Sanchez was angry a transfer to the Etihad club fell through. Pep Guardiola’s side had a £55million offer for the forward accepted on deadline day last week but Arsenal’s failure to sign a replacement saw the move collapse. Manchester City goalkeeper Claudio Bravo was with Alexis Sanchez on international duty as at that time and saw his reaction. The goalkeeper said they were talking in Chile and the Arsenal star went from happiness to bitterness in a few hours, although that's all in the past now. "The transfer (to City) didn't happen (materialize) because a player (Lemar) didn't go to Arsenal and everything collapsed (fell through). Bravo said he would have … [Read more...]
Arsenal Hero Fires Shots At Liverpool New Man Over Transfer Choice
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry, speaking recently about Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's summer move to Liverpool, thinks the youngster could struggle to secure a regular spot at Anfield. Alex chose to join Liverpool ahead of Chelsea on deadline day and has indicated his interest in playing in the central midfield in Jurgen Klopp's squad. But former Arsenal striker Henry is of the opinion that the Englishman will find competition for places difficult at his new club, and may not be handed a central role once Brazilian star player Philippe Coutinho is back to full fitness. Justifying his decision to dump Arsenal for Liverpool, Oxlade-Chamberlain made mention of having confidence that Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp can improve him as a player and that the German boss can … [Read more...]
Arsene Wenger believes Contract rebel will win back Arsenal fans
Arsenal tactician Arsene Wenger believes contract rebel Alexis Sanchez will win back Arsenal faithful's quickly after playing for the Gunners for the very first time since almost signing for Manchester City on deadline day. The Gunners had agreed a £60 million move to Manchester City for the 28-year-old, but the transfer depended on Arsenal signing France international Thomas Lemar, who opted to remain at AS Monaco. The Chile international forward played the last 15 minutes of the North London club’s 3-0 victory against AFC Bournemouth on Saturday. The former Barcelona target received some jeers as he came off the substitute bench at the Emirate Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Manchester City target, who returned to the North London club late from … [Read more...]
Arsenal Vs AFC Bournemouth; Three Significant Features to Look Forward To the Game.
The Gunners are at home as they entertain high flying Bournemouth side at the Emirates Stadium this weekend with the hope for revival. The host suffered a shocking defeat at Anfield on Match Day 3 as Liverpool prevailed 4-0 on the occasion leaving Arsenal with more puzzle than ever in the days ahead.After some decent outings in the International break for some Arsenal After some decent outings in the International break for some Arsenal players, the Gunners are supposed to turn their home game into an advantage as they welcome Eddie Howe’s wards at home.On this On this note we take a look at three things to look forward to in the game. INJURY RETURNEES. The Arsenal side is notably known for their injury record which has done more harm than good to the … [Read more...]
Alexis Sanchez posts pro-Arsenal Instagram message as star player looks to put transfer saga behind him
Chile international forward Alexis Sanchez was the subject of intense transfer rumours over the recently shut window. But, despite being strongly linked with a move to big spending Ligue 1 club Paris Saint Germain by popular news outlet The Independent, Manchester City courtesy of Goal.com and even FC Barcelona via Don Balon, the Chilean remains a Gunner, at least until the month of January. Unless he pens a new deal at the North London club, the transfer speculations will surely return in January, but for now, the former Barcelona man is focused on featuring for Arsenal, as confirmed by his latest post on Instagram. “I’m ready for tomorrow (match),” Sanchez wrote alongside a picture of himself smiling in training wearing an Arsenal kit. Wenger's men will … [Read more...]
Deal Almost Agreed! Arsenal sure of £92 million move for Thomas Lemar in January
According to the Daily Star, Arsenal have reportedly agreed a deal in principle with French Ligue 1 side Monaco to sign £92 million rated star Thomas Lemar in the month of January with the forward set for a five-year deal worth £250,000-weekly. The Frenchman was the transfer sagas of the summer as he was heavily linked with a transfer to the English Premier League after emerging as one of the best young talents in Europe. The French international made 14 goals and provided 17 assists to help his team to the French Ligue 1 title last campaign and that impressive form attracted interest from Arsenal and Liverpool. Arsenal were the early favourites but struggled to agree a fee with AS Monaco before L’Equipe claimed that the Reds had joined the pursuit after … [Read more...]
Bacary sagna Was Set For Chelsea Move, Then This Happened
During the now-closed summer transfer window, it was very much obvious that Chelsea boss Antonio Conte was very much keen on bringing in a new fullback to add more quality to his squad ahead of a busy campaign. The premier league champions were linked with some talented stars, including Arsenal's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain - who was eventually signed by Liverpool before the final moment. And a new revelation by GFFN (who cite L’Equipe) made it known that the premier league champions were on the brink of signing free-agent defender Bacary Sagna. The former Arsenal defender has been without a club since his release from Pep Guardiola's Manchester City at the start of the summer. The Frenchman was sent an offer by Brighton to come over to play for them - but he … [Read more...]
Arsenal boss set for major tactical change against AFC Bournemouth
As per the Telegraph, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is set to make tactical changes by discarding the back three against AFC Bournemouth on Saturday after Arsenal’s disappointing start to the new League season. Arsene Wenger has used a depleted back four for the majority of his 20-years in charge of the club, but he switched to a back three during the end of the last campaign. The latest 3-4-2-1 formation brought success as the Gunners won 10 of their last 11 matches to narrowly miss out of the Champions League slot and won the FA Cup by defeating Premier league champions Chelsea at Wembley Stadium. The Frenchman stuck with the new formation at the beginning of this campaign but after conceding three goals against Premier League side, Leicester on the … [Read more...]
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