Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is not afraid of getting a last 16 UEFA Champions League (UCL) clash with defending champions Real Madrid when the draws are made on Monday. The 67-year old made this known during his pre-match press conference ahead of Arsenal's English Premier League (EPL) clash with Stoke City on Saturday evening. When asked about a potentially difficult draw in the UCL. In his words, he said: "You look at the teams we can get, some look more prestigious, more difficult, and you would like me to say ‘I don’t want this team or that team’ but that would put us already in an inferior position if it happens." "You can take Real Madrid, one of the favorites to win the competition, even against them we will have a chance of qualifying. "Another … [Read more...]
Ferdinand Compares Ozil-Sanchez Partnership To That Of Gerrard And Torres
Former Manchester United, Leeds United, West Ham United and Queens Park Rangers man Rio Ferdinand, who is now a football pundit, has drawn comparison between the Alexis Sanchez-Mesut Ozil partnership at Arsenal to what was obtainable during the Rafael Benitez era at Liverpool when their former skipper Steven Gerrard formed a lethal partnership with Spanish striker Fernando Torres. Ferdinand made this known on BT Sport as reported by The Mirror. He said: "Their partnership is getting better and stronger." They seem to love playing off each other and they create goals for each other – there’s no selfishness between them. "How important is that, partnerships? You [points to Gerrard] played with Torres. When we used to play against you at Liverpool, you and … [Read more...]
Arsenal Boss Wenger Ready For Potentially Tough Last 16 Draw
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has braced himself for a tough last 16 draw in the UEFA Champions League (UCL) after he masterminded an impressive 4-1 away win over Swiss champions FC Basel. Spanish striker Lucas Perez, who was signed from Deportivo La Coruna in the summer, scored a hat-trick while Nigerian youngster Alex Iwobi added a fourth goal to give Arsenal a 4-0 lead before Basel's Ivorian striker Seydou Doumbia scored a consolation for the home side. The result was enough for Arsenal to finish top of Group A ahead of French champions Paris Saint Germain (PSG), who slipped up at home with a 2-2 draw against Ludogorets Razgrad of Bulgaria. When asked about the knockout stage (last 16), which has proven to be the stumbling block for Arsenal in six UCL … [Read more...]
UCL Matchday 6 Fallout: Arsenal Stars Knew About PSG Scores At HT, Starman Reveals
Arsenal defender Rob Holding has disclosed that the players knew about group rivals Paris Saint Germain (PSG)'s surprising halftime result at home to Bulgarian champions Ludogorets Razgrad. Holding made his UEFA Champions League (UCL) debut and helped his side to a 4-1 win over hosts FC Basel in what was their final group game as far as Group A is concerned. Summer signing Lucas Perez was the star of the show as he netted a hat-trick on his first UCL start for Arsenal while Nigerian international Alex Iwobi added a fourth strike for his debut UCL goal before Seydou Doumbia got a late consolation for the home side. The result ensured that Arsenal finished top of Group A ahead of French champions and former leaders Paris Saint Germain (PSG), who recovered from a … [Read more...]
Madrid Transfer Unlikely For Arsenal Star Due To Barcelona Links
Former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderón has revealed that it is highly unlikely that Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez, who has been heavily linked with the 11-time European champions, will make a move to the Santiago Bernebeu due to his ties with Spanish champions Barcelona having spent three years between 2011 and 2014 before sealing a transfer to Arsenal in a deal worth around £35m during the summer of 2014. The former president was speaking to reporters as he added that he has already asked at Real Madrid about an interest in Sanchez and the answer was negative. In his words, he said: "He was playing with Barca as you know,’ he said. ‘I don’t think he will come back. "Talking to Real, I don’t think they are thinking of a transfer or a signing. "He’s a … [Read more...]
Arsenal Can Beat Anybody On Their Day, Former Gunner Reveals Ahead Of UCL Round Of 16 Draw
Former Arsenal player Charlie Nicholas has stated that the Gunners can beat any team on their day after they secured top spot in Group A of the UEFA Champions League (UCL) with a 4-1 away win over Swiss champions FC Basel and all attentions have immediately switched to who they get in the Round of 16, which has proved to be the last bus stop in the competition for Arsene Wenger's side. Speaking on his former side whom he spent five years with from 1983-1988 on popular news channel Sky Sports, Charlie Nicholas said the North London side don't have to fear anybody. He said: When Arsenal are a club with fluency and momentum, they are as good as anybody” "They've beaten Barcelona in the past and they can beat any of the top sides, but can they do it … [Read more...]
German Legend Warns Suitors Against Signing Arsenal Target
Long time Arsenal target Julian Draxler has been severally linked with the North London side in countless numbers of transfer windows as well as other European heavyweight sides like Juventus, Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Manchester United before he even sealed a big money move to his present club VFL Wolfsburg in the summer of 2015 from former side Schalke 04 however he has come under severe scrutiny this week after he was booed by his own fans over the weekend. Sharing his thoughts on Draxler's situation, Germany legend and World Cup winner, Lotthar Matthaus warned potential suitors like Arsenal and the other previously mentioned clubs against signing the 24-year old forward as a result of the baggages that come with him. In his words, he said: "I would like to … [Read more...]
Shocking- This Arsenal Star Is The 15th Best Paid Player In The EPL
Arsenal superstar Alexis Sanchez has been in sensational form this season for the North London side and has churned out breathtaking performances time and time again for Arsene Wenger's men however despite being one of the top performers in the English Premier League (EPL) this season he is only the 15th highest paid player in the league at £130,000 and a long way from the best paid player in Manchester United's French midfielder Paul Pogba. Sanchez, who plays for the Chilean national team, has just 18 months left on his contract with Arsenal very anxious to extend the deal most especially due to his performances and his influential nature that rubs off on other team-mates on the field of play. Speaking earlier this week about Sanchez's contract situation ahead of … [Read more...]
Arsenal Star Could Be Tempted By Chinese Millions – Report
In-form Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez could possibly be tempted by a mega deal from China as per the report from popular English news outlet The Mirror amidst the fact that the 27-year old is presently locked in contract talks with the North London club. Many football stars have recently jumped ship to feature in the Chinese Super League with the big megabucks in their league these days. Stars like Jackson Martinez, Didier Drogba, Nicholas Anelka, Ezequiel Lavezzi, Alex Teixeira and many more have left top European sides for China with others like John Terry, Odion Ighalo, Wayne Rooney etc. linked with a move to the league. Chilean superstar Alexis Sanchez has been in sensational form for Arsenal this season and is presently their topscorer with 13 goals in … [Read more...]
New Arsenal Star Pleads For More Time Ahead of Basel Homecoming
Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka has asked for more time from fans as he settles into his new surroundings at the Emirates Stadium. The 24-year old midfielder, who has already scored three goals in all competitions for his new club, made this known ahead of his return to Swiss champions FC Basel in what would be Arsenal's final group game of the UEFA Champions League (UCL) group stage. Speaking about the assessment of his short time at Arsenal, the former FC Basel star said: "Actually, it's normal when you come to a new club and country [that it takes time]." "You need to get used to the language, the philosophy of the team, the squad, the coach. But I do feel very happy and comfortable here and I know the potential I have. "In football you just have to … [Read more...]
Big European Sides Want To Sign Arsenal 24-year-old Star
Bournemouth Jeff Mostyn has stated that big European clubs are interested in signing Arsenal star Jack Wilshere, who is presently on a season-long loan deal to Bournemouth. Mostyn, who has worked wonders with the South Coast club stated this in a chat with popular online news portal 'Squawka'. In his words, he said: "He’s in the right place now and it’s great for us to have him for the season." "Who knows what will happen after that? I think Arsenal want to make him a new contract offer now and that shows not only is Arsene Wenger aware that he’s getting back to his best, but also that he’s attracting the interest of big European clubs. "Whether we can sign him permanently is the million dollar question and probably the million dollar transfer. I think it … [Read more...]
Good News: Injured Arsenal Star Predicted To Make Early Return
Arsene Wenger boys keep displaying outstanding performances this season and are few points away from the EPL table leaders Chelsea. Despite lots of key players missing games due to injury, the squad is still one of the teams being projected to win the EPL this season. Since winning the English Premier League title in 2006, Arsenal has been close several times in subsequent seasons, but injuries keeps hindering the team. And with players like Per Mertesacker, Santi Cazorla, Danny Welbeck and Hector Bellerin missing lots of games due to injury this season, it seem similar things are bound to happen. However, it is being reported that Spanish international Hector Bellerin will be out for a few more weeks, but the latest report from The Daily Mail show Bellerin … [Read more...]
Shocking – Arsenal Stars Demand Huge Pay Rise – Reports
Two Arsenal stars, Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil, have reportedly asked for a huge pay rise from the club as they currently negotiate deals to extend their stay at the club with 18 months left on their contracts. This was revealed by various reports in the British media with London Evening Standard news outlet specifically stating that the two influential players for the Gunners' want their wages to be at par with the £290,000 weekly wages earned by Manchester United and French midfielder Paul Pogba, who sealed a world record £89m move from Italian Serie A champions Juventus to the Old Trafford club in the summer. German playmaker Mesut Ozil is presently on £140,000 a week deal as confirmed by the previously mentioned British paper but moving Paul Pogba's wages … [Read more...]
Massive! Liverpool Star Eligible For Arsenal Move Despite £82m Release Clause
Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino reportedly has a release clause of £82m in his contract with his club and could move possibly move to any other club that comes up with the figure apart from Arsenal. According to popular news outlet, The Mirror, if Arsenal should come up with the said figure on Firmino's release clause, he won't to be sold to the North London club as details of the Brazilian international's contract became public knowledge via Football Leaks. It was revealed that Liverpool inserted an anti-Arsenal clause into the contract of the former TSG Hoffenheim star, which says that the £82m buy-out clause can only be triggered "if the interest is not Arsenal". The latest development brings back the memories of the Luis Suarez saga which soured the … [Read more...]
Good News: Long Time Arsenal Target Could Be On His Way Out!
With the January transfer window some few weeks away, VFL Wolfsburg and German forward Julian Draxler could be on his way out of his club after he was reportedly booed by fans of the former German Bundesliga champions when he came on as a substitute during his side's league clash with capital club Hertha Berlin on Saturday. Draxler, who is hugely admired by Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger and has been a target for the North London side for ages, clearly stated that he wanted to leave the Volkswagen Arena in the summer amidst the interest from the 2006 UEFA Champions League (UCL) finalists and is presently receiving a rough treatment from the VFL Wolfsburg fans as a result of his statement during the last transfer window. The present development would be music to … [Read more...]
Confirmed: Chelsea And Arsenal Target Linked With Juventus Move
English Premier League (EPL) leaders Chelsea, who have won their last eight league games, and fellow London side Arsenal have been linked with Corentin Tolisso, a midfielder with French side Olympique Lyon, for a very long time however if reports coming out of Italy is anything to go by the 27-year old may be on his way to Turin to link up with Italian Serie A champions Juventus despite the strong interest from the previously mentioned English clubs. Tolisso has been in sparkling form this season for his French side having weighed in with seven goals and three assists in all competitions prompting interest from some of the European heavyweights with the start of the January transfer window some few weeks away. Italian media outlet Tuttosport had already stated … [Read more...]
Arsenal Boss Wenger Gives Contract Update On Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has disclosed that the current contract renewal impasse involving his star duo namely Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil is not all about money as he gave update on the situation at hand. The 67-year old Frenchman was speaking during a pre-match press conference ahead of his side's UEFA Champions League (UCL) away clash at Swiss champions FC Basel in what would be their last group game as far as Group A is concerned with a victory needed to have any chance of finishing in top spot ahead of leaders Paris Saint Germain (PSG). When asked on the contract renewal update, Wenger said: "I would like to say the luxury in the modern game should be it is not only about the money. The players make good money anyway." "The money is good … [Read more...]
Former Gunners Player Ian Wright Backs Chelsea Over Arsenal For EPL Title
Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright has backed 4-time English Premier League (EPL) Chelsea over Arsene Wenger's side despite the Gunners' dominant 5-1 win over West Ham United in the London Derby at the Olympic Stadium. Wright shared his opinion on BT Sport as reported by popular news outlet Goal. When asked about Arsenal's chances of winning the league title, he said: No. I don’t think so especially after how Chelsea played. They seem to have the momentum at the moment." "I haven’t seen anything from Arsenal’s last three or four games to make me think they’re there yet." he further added. Second-placed Arsenal closed the gap on Chelsea to three points by virtue of the win over Slaven Bilic's West Ham side after the Stamford Bridge outfit had beaten Manchester … [Read more...]
Why London Derby Win Over West Ham Was Crucial – Cech
Experienced Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech has described his side's 5-1 away win over West Ham at the Olympic Stadium in London as 'crucial' as Arsene Wenger's side step up their bid to win a first league title since the unbeaten season (2003/04). "It became a kind of must-win game for us when Chelsea won and obviously the gap opened to six points." "We knew what we had to do and we did it in a professional way, so we are happy. "We had a lot of opportunities in the first half but it wouldn't go in. "In the second half at 1-0 their keeper made some fantastic saves and you think it could still be a dangerous scoreline. "I know a lot of people would have been a bit anxious, but we showed the maturity not to panic and we kept going. We thoroughly deserved the … [Read more...]
Ferdinand Urges Arsenal To Give In To Alexis Sanchez Demands
Former West Ham, Leeds United and Manchester United star Rio Ferdinand has advised North London side Arsenal to give in the wage demands of their star forward Alexis Sanchez. In-form Alexis Sanchez has had a spectacular start to the new season having weighed in with 13 goals in 19 appearances in all competitions for Arsene Wenger's side after he was converted to a centre forward this season by his French boss at the club. Ferdinand, who is also a former England international, said this following the Chilean forward's impressive hat-trick against West Ham United in the London Derby at the Olympic Stadium on Saturday evening as quoted by popular news outlet Evening Standard. In his words, Ferdinand said: "If he comes in and says 'I want to be your top paid … [Read more...]
West Ham Lacks Confidence Playing In New Stadium, Wenger Reveals
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has stated that fellow London side West Ham United lacked confidence playing at the Olympic Stadium after his side thrashed the home side 5-1 in an English Premier league (EPL) game played on Saturday evening. Arsenal's Chilean forward Alexis Sanchez was the star of the show as he scored a second half hat-trick to move the North London side to within three points of league leaders Chelsea as the battle for the league title hots up. Speaking in an interview with popular media outlet Standard sport, Wenger said: "I felt overall, on our side, we had a stronger defensive performance today." "To be completely objective I must say as well that West Ham have less confidence at the moment that they had last year at the same … [Read more...]
Real Madrid Boss Zidane Has Always Been My Idol – Ozil
Arsenal star Mesut Ozil has disclosed that current Real Madrid manager and club legend Zinedine Zidane has always been his idol while also adding that he enjoys watching Barcelona star Andreas Iniesta do his thing on the field of play. Ozil, formerly of Real Madrid, Schalke 04 and Werder Bremen, also revealed that he admired many players but Zidane stood out due to his style of play. The 27-year old German playmaker made the aforementioned statements during a chat with the Times newspaper as follows: "Iniesta is a big player. I like how he is playing, but my real idol was Zinedine Zidane. He was not selfish. He scored, but he also made assists. He was a leader." "I also admire Xavi. Barcelona was huge because of him, his calm with the ball. He was a leader, … [Read more...]
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