Arsenal playmaker, Mesut Ozil has retired from international football but his supposed treatment by the German Football Association could have a longer effect on the country than expected. The image of the German football association was stained with racism allegations after Ozil and team-mate Ilkay Gundogan, who are of Turkish origin met with the country's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in May with pictures of them flooding the social media. This sparked political tension owing to the history of both countries with Ozil being attacked by the … [Read more...]
Nigerians dominate Arsenal’s Premier League team list
With the summer transfer window already closed, Arsenal like other clubs submitted their Premier League squad list for the season. The list have, however, caught attention for being dominated by Nigerian internationals either at the first team level or at the U21 level. Alex Iwobi tops the list of the players and has been named as a homegrown player having passed through the club’s academy before winning the heart of former manager, Arsene Wenger who introduced him to first-team football. Alex Iwobi who is a key member of the Nigerian team … [Read more...]
Why Arsenal fans now have reason to smile … Defoe
Arsenal fans now have reasons to be happy, according to Bournemouth veteran Jermain Defoe, who says the Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexander Lacazette partnership is the solution to the blunt attack the team has had in the past. Both players were given the nod to start the game against Cardiff on Sunday for the first time this season. The last time the Frenchman and Gabonese were made to start a game was in the preseason where they both had a brilliant combination both on and off the pitch. Not alone that the pair shone in the game that … [Read more...]
Pundit – I will suggest this 68-year-old coach to replace Mourinho, Arsenal fans on alert
If emerging report is anything to go by, former Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger could have a shock return to the English Premier League but certainly not his former side. This is worth talking about after a veteran English sports presenter and analyst, Richard Keys, tipped Wenger to take over from embattled Manchester United boss, Jose Mourinho. The former Chelsea managers' job was previously linked away with the name of the former Real Madrid coach. Zinedine Zidane mentioned. Wenger himself is yet to secure any deal with any club since … [Read more...]
Arsenal legend – Chelsea will struggle without this player
Paul Merson says Chelsea will struggle without Eden Hazard So far in the new EPL season, Chelsea FC have maintained a 100 percent win having defeated the likes of Huddersfield, Arsenal, Newcastle and recently Bournemouth. The Blues are now closing in on the likes of Liverpool and Man City as they become one of the major contenders for the EPL trophy this season. However, Arsenal legend, Paul Merson in a statement disclosed that there is one major player making the Blues achieve all of these. Paul Merson stressed that the Blues will … [Read more...]
58-year-old manager says he has got good Arsenals for Gunners
Although it’s going to be a game against Arsenal Football Club but Newcastle United manager, Rafa Benitez thinks he has got the arsenals in his team to defeat his visitors when they come around to the St. James’ Park in two weeks. The Magpies are yet to secure a single win in the season so far while the Gunners have managed two out of four. This is not a big deal to Benitez who thinks his side can equal Arsenal’s strength. The confidence of the manager against Arsenal is big to the extent that he has reportedly decided to go all attack, … [Read more...]
Emery insists, ‘this player’ cannot stop me from taking this decision
Arsenal manager, Unai Emery has insisted that the shaky performance of goalkeeper Petr Cech will not stop his side from building their play from behind. Fans were again uncomfortable with Cech’s performance, criticizing the way he distributed the ball from behind which could lead backfire against his side after a series of past mistakes in the previous games. Emery is, however, not concerned with what the fans think as he is confident that the former Chelsea stopper has the ability to handle the situation. The 36-year-old has won the … [Read more...]
Breaking! What Unai Emery said about Arsenal players after win
Arsenal manager, Unai Emery is obviously proud of his team and is not shy of expressing this after their 3-2 win against Cardiff on Sunday. Both strikers Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette had got their first goal of the season in the five-goal thriller. Aubameyang and Lacazette enjoyed the pre-season tour together where they both found the back of the net on different occasions. Praising his side, Emery said his Arsenal players have always been in control despite not winning their first two games of the season. Why … [Read more...]
Neymar drops Arsenal hint
In what appears to be a surprise to Arsenal fans, Brazilian star, Neymar disclosed his interest in a possible move to London. Neymar, therefore, said he does not see his future in Manchester City, giving Arsenal the opportunity of having him. The former Barcelona star had enjoyed a successful first season at PSG under current Arsenal manager, Unai Emery and this could play a role in luring him to the Emirates as a reunion. The 25-year-old stated that his decision is influenced by his love for the English Capital, recalling that he had … [Read more...]
Exclusive! Why Emery was wrong for not starting Aubameyang and Lacazette
Arsenal manager, Unai Emery has been proven wrong with his previous decision of not playing two strikers up front despite calls for him to do so. For the first time, strikers Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang were paired to start a game and both were on the scoresheet in the five goals thriller against Cardiff. Both players waited until they both started a game before getting their first goals of the season with Lacazette, setting up Aubameyang who brought the Gunners back into the game in the 62nd minute of the game. … [Read more...]
We will win but you might not like how, Emery tells fans
Arsenal Manager has told fans and supporters that he is bent on winning games at the club but how it will happen might not be pleasing to them. Emery has introduced a pattern of developing a game from behind and the pressing style of play but that has not been fully established as the players are yet to adapt. Also, the results of past games have called for questioning of the pattern but Emery who is not ready to compromise believes that is the way to go. The 46-year-old is optimistic he can deliver success at the Emirates stadium and will … [Read more...]
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