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Emery takes the glory of Arsenal’s rebirth

New Arsenal manager Unai Emery has been accorded the praise and glory for Arsenal’s revival and recent form. Saturday’s 2-0 victory against Watford makes it seven consecutive League and Cup wins for the North London side and that is a lot to celebrate as it has not been experienced in a long while. It was a slow start though for the Gunners having suffered two consecutive defeats in their first two games against Manchester City and Chelsea consecutively. The resurgence of the team and most importantly, the individual rediscovery has been … [Read more...]

Rob Holding takes dig at Deeney after Arsenal win

Arsenal have earned another three points against Watford in the 2-0 win on Saturday. The win by the Unai Emery side makes it their 5th consecutive Premier League win of the season. The North London side had to wait until the last 10 minutes before taking the day. All thanks to an own goal from Craig Cathcart before Mesut Ozil scored his second of the season. The win against Watford for Arsenal defender Rob Holdings was more about taking a dig at Watford striker Troy Deeney. He will never forget Arsenal's loss against the Hornets at … [Read more...]

United’s failed £50m bid for Arsenal star revealed

It has been revealed that Manchester United had last summer made a £50m bid for Arsenal contract rebel Aaron Ramsey. Ramsey is in his last year with the North London side and his contract has not been renewed. The player was reported to have walked out of the deal talks with his employers. In a bid not to lose him for free, Arsenal have also put the Welshman up for sale ahead of the January transfer window before his contract expires in June next year. BeinSport revealed that the player would have been a Red Devil player by now if the £50m … [Read more...]

Emery hints at how long he wants to remain at Arsenal

New Arsenal manager, Unai Emery has hinted on how long he wants to stay with his new employers, six weeks after taking charge. Emery arrived from French side, PSG in the summer and has had a pretty good start with four wins and two defeats in the Premier League and also a massive win in the Europa League. However, the Spanish manager has admitted that he his enjoining life in London and at the Emirates Stadium. He, therefore, hinted that he will like to stay for longer years at the club in order to achieve his aim. The manager stated … [Read more...]

No need for worries, Arsenal get perfect replacement for Ramsey

The reports that Ramsey will be leaving Arsenal at the end of the season will would not really gone well with the club fans knowing the quality of the player and how well he would be missed. The Welshman has refused to renew his contract with the North London side with just a few months left for him to become a free player. This means Arsenal will not get to cash in on him. However, according to The Sun, Arsenal are reported to have identified Argentina international midfielder Ever Banega as a perfect replacement for the contract … [Read more...]

Why Emery has decided to play Ramsey despite contract controversies

Arsenal manager, Unai Emery has made it clear that he will continue to make use of contract rebel, Aaron Ramsey in his games despite being involved in contract issues. Ramsey is currently running is last year with Arsenal and has refused to renew his deal. This has raised controversy that the player will be leaving at the end of the season for free. Arsenal have been reported to be making efforts to do away with the midfielder in the January transfer window so as not to lose him without cashing on him. However, the former PSG boss says … [Read more...]

Emery predicts what fans should expect against Watford

Arsenal manager Unai Emery has predicted that the fans should expect when this side face Watford later on Saturday. Watford have so far posed to be a very difficult team in the current Premier League season having started on a high note and are currently sitting 4th on the log with 13 points. The Spanish manager, therefore, stated that his players must do more individually against their visitors if they must have the day. Emery predicts it’s going to be a big game with Watford striker Tony Deeney who will hand his defenders major … [Read more...]

Nigerian coach selected for coaching programme at Arsenal

A Nigerian coach named Adegun Shola John has been selected as part of the six coaches from across Africa for the new Future Stars coaching Programme at Arsenal. The selection was made by a panel of judges from the North London club and its official online money transfer partner, WorldRemit. The Nigerian coach will join others, Ahmed Ali (Somaliland), Hamisi Mohamed (Kenya), Innocents Yeboah-Num (Ghana), Tersia Davids (South Africa) and Titus Tongesai (Zambia) to compete in a public vote on FutureStars.WorldRemit.com for the ticket to attend … [Read more...]

How Arsenal, Wenger lost the opportunity to sign United legend Vidic

Former Arsenal scout Goran Milosavljevic has revealed that Arsenal and former manager Arsene Wenger lost the opportunity to sign Manchester United legend, Nemanja Vidic. Vidic who was a Red Devil player would have been an Arsenal player in 2005 before he was allowed to slip off. Milosavljevic said he had spoken personally to the player in 2005 and introduced him to Wenger who was in charge of the team. The Arsenal Balkan scout from 2001 to 2007 told Tribalfootball that Wenger instructed a trusted scout Francis Cagigo to access the player in … [Read more...]

Ian Wright names one evil departing Gazidis did to Arsenal

Departing Arsenal’s chief executive Ivan Gazidis has been perceived by many fans as someone who has done a lot good for the North London club but that opinion is not held by the club’s legend who thinks the outgoing chief has done one evil to the club. Wright made this claim when reacting to reports that Aaron Ramsey will be leaving Arsenal on a free transfer. The former player is not only pained that the 27-year-old will be leaving the Gunners without any financial benefit to the club, but he is also much more concerned about the quality that … [Read more...]

Why I have refused to watch Arsenal games this season, Wenger

After spending 22 years with Arsenal and seeing about 1228 of the club’s games in a row, counting to over 110,000 minutes in all, former Arsenal manager now knows nothing about the happenings in the club. The big attachment the Frenchman has with his former club is just not enough as he is yet to see any of Arsenal’s game this season. This was revealed by Niall Moran, a 20-year-old Arsenal fan who had met the French manager on Monday night at the Best FIFA football awards and wanted to know his view on the club he had left. According to … [Read more...]

Its Official, Ramsey is leaving as Arsenal makes him available for sale

Arsenal contract rebel, Aaron Ramsey now seems official to leave the Emirates Stadium after it was revealed that the player has been placed in the market for sale. Ramsey is perceived to be feeling bad about the huge £350,000 deal handed to Mesut Ozil in January without being considered. The player is reported to have worked out of a contract talk with the club’s management which means he could go for free. But Arsenal are not comfortable letting the player leave at the end of the season for free, hence they will be willing to listen to … [Read more...]

Report – Chelsea keen on signing Aaron Ramsey

A new report from North London club, Arsenal have made it known that coach Unai Emery has been unable to convince, Welshman and Gunners midfielder, Aaron Ramsey to stay at the club. The report disclosed that Aaron Ramsey has refused to extend his contract despite plea from various angles for him to remain at the club. But it seems, the Welsh midfielder mind is made up and will like to leave Arsenal when his contract lapse in the next summer by then he will be free to leave. The report added that Arsenal on the other have also taken off the … [Read more...]

Emery won’t get self distracted with Ramsey contract saga

Arsenal manager Unai Emery is one of those who would wish to have contract rebel, Aaron Ramsey in his team having identified the player as a good fit to his pattern but that won’t mean distracting himself with the controversies that surround the player. The Spanish manager stated that noted that there are many parties involved in a contract talk, hence he cannot decide alone if he wants him to stay or not. He, however, noted that every player is important to the team and equally needed but stressed that he will not be distracted with Ramsey’s … [Read more...]

Why Danny Welbeck doesn’t care about England recall

Arsenal striker, Danny Welbeck has made it clear that he is not bothered if he is called for subsequent England national team duties. Welbeck is in good form for the Gunners, scoring twice in Wednesday’s win over Brentford in the Carabao Cup. The 27-year-old has now won the attention of manager Unai Emery who has expressed his delight. The Spanish manager had praised the former Manchester United player and hinted on giving him more opportunity in subsequent games. However, Welbeck who was responding to questions from journalists said he … [Read more...]

Alexis Sanchez already regretting his United move from Arsenal

It is no longer news that Manchester United player, Alexis Sanchez has not been the player he used to be since joining the Red Devils from Arsenal. Paul Ince does not only know that, he thinks the player is already regretting his action of moving to United instead of Manchester City who came begging for him. Sanchez is yet to score a goal this season for United this season and scored just twice in 12 appearances last season. This is not typical of the player when he was at the Emirates Stadium. Ince said the Chilean never fits into United’s … [Read more...]

Why Arsenal should be blamed if Ramsey leaves for free

Arsenal are now left sweating over star player, Aaron Ramsey as he is set to leave the Emirates Stadium without having a dime on him. The player runs into his last year of his contract and has yet to agree to any deal with his employers. Everything points to the fact that he is closer to the exit door. Arsenal manager, Unai Emery is probably the greatest loser in this saga as he has made it clear that he wants Ramsey to stay having blended well with his newly introduced style. Every arrow points to Arsenal as the cause of their problem … [Read more...]

Aubameyang could quit any time soon, new Gabon manager

Daniel Cousin, the Gabon national team manager has dropped a hint on the future of Arsenal striker, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the national team. He said Aubameyang might quit anytime soon as a result of the recent discontent at the country’s football association. This followed by the appointment of his father by the country’s FA as co-coach without any acceptance of the offer. The player has claimed that his father is currently battling some health challenges and would not be able to take up the role. Cousin who claims to have a good … [Read more...]

Arsenal supporters revealed what Gazidis told them in final meeting

Although Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis has since announced his decision to part ways with the club for a new challenge with AC Milan, he still has some unfinished business with the club. It has been revealed that Gazidis met Arsenal Supporters Trust (AST) before Arsenal’s 2-0 win against Everton on Sunday, to have his last words to them and also hand over Raul Sanllehi and Vinai Venkatesham to the fans. Raul now takes over as the head of football while Vinai is now Arsenal’s managing director. Both new principals had resumed their new … [Read more...]

How Unai Emery stopped Joachim Low, Ozil peace talk

Arsenal manager Unai Emery has been accused of stopping Germany national team coach Joachim Low from reaching Mesut Ozil for peace talks in London. Ozil had announced his decision to stay away from the national team and focus on club football following what he described as unfair treatment from the German football federation. The former Real Madrid player claimed to be used as a scapegoat for Germany’s poor outing at the Russia 2018 World Cup in addition to protesting racism against him. “In the eyes of Gindel and his supporters, I am German … [Read more...]

How Carabao Cup reveals the difference between Wenger and Emery

Since the emergence of Unai Emery as Arsenal manager in the summer, pundits have continued to give their opinion of the difference between the current and the former manager, Arsene Wenger. Arsenal players are not excluded from those who tried to draw comparison and differences between the two coaches with the majority citing the style of play while others cited discipline and ambition. However, the words of the Spanish manager ahead of the Wednesday’s Carabao Cup against Brentford proves he is a lot different from Wenger in terms of … [Read more...]

How Wenger is contributing to Arsenal’s current success

Arsenal legend, Martin Keown has claimed that former Arsenal boss, Arsene Wenger has his hands on the current success at the North London club under Unai Emery. Wenger left the Emirates Stadium in the summer after 22 years reign but the Arsenal legend says his legacies still play a part in Emery’s successes. Keown argues that Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang have both been key to the wins under the Spanish manager but they were brought to the club by the former French manager. Wenger had signed Lacazette from Lyon with a … [Read more...]

Why Wenger is unsure of future

Former Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger has hinted at being unsure about his next step, months after leaving the Emirates Stadium. The Frenchman ended the 22 years union with Arsenal at the summer and is yet to get hooked with another managerial job. He recently appeared on the pitch as a player for the charity game played in honour of Michel Platini’s late father, Aldo. Also, he was present at the Monday’s FIFA best award ceremony that was held in London, where he presented the award to the Head Coach of the France national team, as the … [Read more...]

Emery relieved with more options in the defence

Arsenal manager Unai Emery has been handed a boost in his defence as more options are now available for use. Following the 2-0 win against Everton on Sunday, Arsenal will now face Brentford on Wednesday in the third round of the Carabao Cup. According to the Arsenal official website, the Spanish manager has been handed a boost with the availability of Sead Kolasinac who is now back in full training after a left knee injury. Kolasinac was injured just a week before the opening of the 2018/2019 season in the preseason game against … [Read more...]

Why Arsenal shift attention to Rennes for Ismaila Sarr after Dembele miss

Emerging reports indicate that Arsenal are shifting their attention to Rennes winger, Ismaila Sarr after missing out on the signature of Ousmane Dembele. Although the mirror reports that the player is been linked to Spanish side, Barcelona but the Gunners are keen on the player to add flare to the attack. The North London club were believed to be interested in the player in the summer but a deal failed to work through with the player resuming at Nou Camp putting to rest all speculations linking him to England. The 20-year-old Senegal … [Read more...]