Arsenal fans felt cheated when they saw their star player, Alexis Sanchez leave the club last season to Manchester United and were given Henrikh Mkhitaryan in the swap deal. His worth for the Gunners made convinced United to make Sanchez the club's highest paid in their history. Emerging reports reveal that the former Barcelona star earns the sum of £391,000-per-week at Manchester United, making it almost unbearable as a result of his disappointing performance. Sanchez has scored just three goals since his move to the Old Trafford in … [Read more...]
Why I don’t regret missing out on Arsenal job – manager
Manchester City assistant coach, Mikel Arteta has stated that he has no regret missing out on the opportunity to replace former Arsenal Manager, Arsene Wenger at the Emirates Stadium. It would be recalled that the former Everton, Arsenal midfielder was mentioned as a replacement for the Frenchman and was reported to have indicated interest by attending an interview for the job. Many had concluded that the odds favoured the Spaniard before Unai Emery’s name was mentioned and handed the job almost immediately. However, Arteta explained that … [Read more...]
How Gazidis’ disrupts Arsenal structure
The departure of Arsenal chief executive, Ivan Gazidis from the club to AC Milan has brought about major changes in the North London club. Gazidis confirmed the end of his ten years spell at Arsenal after joining the club in 2008. He was part of the building process at Arsenal that gave the team a firm financial backbone in addition to overseeing the end of former Manager, Arsene Wenger and the coming of a new manager, Unai Emery. However, life must move on at the Emirates and it was a quick one to announce the duo of Raul Sanllehi and … [Read more...]
Gazidis speaks further on why he left Arsenal
Former Arsenal CEO Ivan Gazidis has explained why he had to part ways with the North London club to take the job with Italian giant, AC Milan. Gazidis’ departure after 10 years at the club was officially announced by Arsenal in a statement on Twitter on Tuesday. The South African-born businessman explained that ‘Change and succession’ is a necessity for a club like Arsenal to move forward. He suggested that while it is applicable to all positions in the club, that of the CEO should not be different. No wonder, Gazidis was fingered as one … [Read more...]
Gazidis: Arsenal fears finally happen
The fear of losing one of its most prized assets has finally become a reality as Arsenal Chief executive leaves the club to join Italian side, AC Milan. The 53-year-old has put an end to his 10 years spell at the club with his decision to move on after helping the North Lindon side appoint Unai Emery in May as Arsene Wenger's successor as manager. However, he is expected to take a king break and then resume his new role in Italy on 31 October. Gazidis described the decision to quit his job with Arsenal as "the hardest of my life". "Change … [Read more...]
Arsenal game confirmed to be used as test for VAR, implementation date revealed
It is now confirmed that Arsenal is one of the six teams whose games will be used to test the efficiency of the Video Assistant Referee, VAR. Arsenal’s League Cup encounter against Brentford has been mentioned to be used by the English officials for the trial of the system. Other games that would be used as major test include Manchester United vs Derby and Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Leicester City on Tuesday 25th, as West Ham vs Macclesfield Town and Liverpool vs Chelsea on Wednesday 26th. The game between Everton and Southampton will also … [Read more...]
Arsenal legend advocates for Torreira
Arsenal legend Ian Wright has advocated for a starting role for new recruit Lucas Torreira after his eye-catching performance in Arsenal’s win at Newcastle. The Gunners defeated the Magpies 2-1 on Saturday at the St James Park with Torreira coming on as a second-half substitute. The £26m only had a second-half opportunity but was able to make meaningful impacts in the game by securing the Arsenal defence and helping to build a meaningful attack. The Uruguayan who shone at the World Cup in Russia has since settled at the Emirates Stadium … [Read more...]
Too late for Wenger as Emery finds missing Arsenal rib
Arsenal had flourished under former manager, Arsene Wenger before things started getting bad. It later dawn on the former Frenchman that club legends, including Patrick Vieira and Gilberto Silva could not be replaced after their exit from the club. With the resurgence under new manager, Unai Emery and his recruit, Lucas Torriera, it seems like Arsenal have found their missing rib. For over a decade, Arsenal have been looking for that midfielder who will provide a total cover for the defence and also help to build the attack but that has … [Read more...]
Arsenal on a revenge mission against United
Arsenal seems to be on a revenge mission with the reported interest in Manchester United defender Eric Bailly. Both Arsenal and Tottenham are reported to the monitoring the player who could leave the club by in January. The Gunners interest could be a way to fight back at the Red Devils who were reported to be keeping tab on German Midfielder Mesut Ozil. Just as it was alleged that Ozil had a bust-up with Spanish manager, Unai Emery, Bailly who has not started a game for United since the 3-2 defeat at Brighton last month is also perceived … [Read more...]
Humble Ozil makes own claim of Dennis Bergkamp’s comparison
Arsenal playmaker, Mesut Ozil holds club legend, Dennis Bergkamp in high esteem; hence he does not want to be compared with him. The German player who is gradually winning back, the heart of the Gunners fans made his 200th appearance for Arsenal more colourful with the winning goal against Newcastle on Saturday. Ozil currently remains the highest paid player in the history of Arsenal after signing a three-and-a-half year contract in January, a development that has made the club demand better performance from him. Kudos to him for meeting up to … [Read more...]
We won’t rush capture of Arsenal key man says Milan
AC Milan president Paolo Scaroni has hinted that the capture of Arsenal chief Ivan Gazidis would be a gradual one and won’t be rushed. Scaroni expressed confidence in striking a deal as he expects Gazidis to accept the offer to switch to Italy this month. He noted that what is being expected is the final decision from the Arsenal chief but affirmed that talks have close to being concluded between the two parties. The Milan chief stated that his side will continue negotiations with Gazidis, stressing that the process of selecting a CEO must … [Read more...]
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