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What I learnt from former Arsenal boss Wenger – Ljungberg

Arsenal legend and youth Coach Freddie Ljungberg has explained the technicalities he learnt from former manager Arsene Wenger which has kept him going. According to Ljungberg, he has been in charge of the dressing room and has brought calm because of what he learnt from the French boss. The head coach of the Arsenal U-23 team saw his side suffer a 6-2 defeat against League two side Cheltenham Town in the Checkatrade Trophy on Tuesday night. He noted that despite the bad loss, he has been able to raise the morale of the players adding that … [Read more...]

Unai Emery gives latest situation with Aaron Ramsey

Arsenal boss has spoken of contract rebel Aaron Ramsey following his performance at the Carabao Cup win against Blackpool on Wednesday night. The Wales international was involved in the game with the Gunners winning 2-1, all thanks to goals from Stephan Litscterner and Smith Emile for winning the game for the team. Emery stated that the player was doing well and still in high spirit without being disturbed by the situation of his contract with the club. It has been revealed that the former Cardiff City midfielder has been told he will not … [Read more...]

Unai Emery defends ‘shaky’ star player performance

Arsenal boss Unai Emery has defended goalkeeper Petr Cech’s performance in Wednesday’s Carabao Cup against Blackpool. The Gunners recorded their 13th unbeaten run as they defeated their opponent 2-1 but Cech’s performance which was shaky became a worry for fans and it was obvious with their reactions each time the ball gets to the Gunners 18 box. The Spanish boss said it normal for the fans to be afraid of such situations because the defenders have no choice to play with the goalkeeper each time there is a pressure from the opponent. Emery … [Read more...]

Wenger ‘hints’ at new destination

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has hinted that he will be taking a new job with offers all over but stated that there is no chance he will be picking a job in England. Giving reasons for his claim, the Frenchman stated that it will be odd for him to return back to England with another team knowing his past relationship with Arsenal. Wenger spent 22 years as the Gunners’ boss and was made to leave the Emirates Stadium in the summer against his wish. He has since been without a job but from all indications, he will return to being a … [Read more...]

Mourinho ready for another showdown with Ed Woodward after latest step

Emerging reports indicate that Manchester United boss is ready for another showdown with the club’s executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward after submitting his January transfer list. It would be recalled that the Portuguese manager had a faceoff with the club’s chief for failing to sign his wish of a centre back in the summer with the likes of Toby Alderweireld, Harry Maguire and Jerome Boateng slipping out of his hand. These created a rift between the both officials of the club with the former Chelsea boss blaming Woodward for making his side … [Read more...]

Another Arsenal star officially ruled out for 2 weeks

Arsenal are again short in the middle with the club officially announcing the sideline of Egyptian midfielder Mohammed Elneny who will be out for a period of two weeks. Elneny is reported to have suffered a knock in his right thigh which will make it impossible for him to run. The injury concern for Arsenal seem to be popping up again knowing that it has been a major reason why the club failed to win titles under former manager Arsene Wenger. The same is now being suffered by new manager Unai Emery who is already having an issue with his … [Read more...]

Football expert says Arsenal should forget Champions League next year

Football expert Paul Merson has urged Arsenal to forget about qualification to next year’s Champions League after claiming that they will not finish this season in the top four. Giving reasons for his stand, he noted that the Arsenal defence remain porous and not different from what was obtainable under former manager Arsene Wenger. The North London side are currently playing in the Europa League for the second consecutive year after the failure of the former French boss to end the seasons in the top four. Why we are lucky to have Ozil in … [Read more...]

Finally, Arsenal welcome star player for Blackpool game

Arsenal will have their star player and goalkeeper Petr Cech back in pole when they clash with Blackpool on Wednesday for the Carabao Cup encounter. Cech has just recovered from a hamstring injury that kept him away since the 2-0 win over Watford on September 29th. He has been replaced by new signing Bernd Leno who has shown much brilliance and a good cover for the former Chelsea keeper. Manager Unai Emery confirmed the return of Cech in an interview ahead of the Carabao clash by saying that the 36-year-old will get his chance, adding that … [Read more...]

Finally, Rooney shows United players the way out

Former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has told the current players at the club what to do to be able to return to a smooth ride for the Premier League challenge. The Old Trafford side have suffered a very rough start of the season and have lost four out of the ten games played this season including their embarrassing exit from the Carabao Cup against Derby County. The poor run also exposed the crisis in the United’s dressing room as well as the rift between the manager and some of the players, Emery speaks on Ozil’s Leicester City … [Read more...]

Why Emery will not do business on English players

Arsenal boss Unai Emery is believed to be uninterested in deals involving English players because of the high price tags on them. The EPL policy of homegrown players might not be observed by the Spanish manager who is believed to be looking abroad for additions to his team in subsequent transfer windows. As it stands, Arsenal’s minimal British representation will shrink once Aaron Ramsey finally leaves the club at the end of the season knowing that he has refused to have an agreement with the club on a new deal. The North London club still … [Read more...]

What Marcus Rashford must start doing to join the ‘legend’s club’

Manchester United legend Bryan Robson has told English striker Marcus Rashford what he needs to start doing to be a legend at the club. Robson urged the talented lad to ensure he starts scoring at least 20 to 30 goals per season not minding his position so as to fit into the status in coming years. According to the legend, the position he is played, either as a winger or as a central forward should not be any hindrance to him not used as an excuse. Pires speaks of star player's life after Arsenal He made this claim in celebration of … [Read more...]

Why Unai Emery has reasons to smile ahead of Liverpool clash

One of the biggest worries of Arsenal manager Unai Emery has been how to solve the crisis at the left full-back with the absence of Nacho Monreal and Sead Kolasinac. Aside from struggling in the last two games at the position, the absence of the two options in the left full-back had cost the team their winning run as it was forced to end at 11. The Spanish manager has been forced to play Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka in that position which he did not only struggle but his absence in the middle exposed the team a lot. Martin Keown names … [Read more...]

Unai Emery has reasons to worry again ahead of Liverpool match

Arsenal manager Unai Emery has more reasons to worry ahead of the big clash against Liverpool at the weekend with the doubt of Hector Bellerin for the game. It was a double blow for the Gunners in the last game against Crystal Palace where the winning run was ended with a 2-2 result and also, Bellerin was subbed out in the halftime of the game as a result of an injury. This leaves the Spanish manager’s team in not too good condition as other options in the position will prove to be unsatisfactory to the fans and also the stability of the … [Read more...]

Is Aubameyang rude? What he did to push Arsenal deal is surprising

Arsenal forward Pierre Emerick- Aubameyang joined the Emirates Stadium in the January transfer window and has spent almost a year at the club but it is just being revealed what he did to push the deal through. Although, it was reported that the Gabon international had pushed the deal through after the Gunners showed big interest in him to replace Alexis Sanchez who moved away to Manchester City. It was being reported that a deal for Aubameyang was only made possible after he rebelled against the club by consciously refusing to attend the … [Read more...]

What Mourinho really wants at United revealed

Emerging reports reveal that Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho seeks to have a control of the recruitment department and decision at the Old Trafford. This is followed by what is described as a disappointment suffered by the manager in the summer when his wish for defensive additions was not granted. The Portuguese manager had wished for the signing of Harry Maguire, Jerome Boateng and Toby Alderweireld after the sum of £70 million had already been spent on Diogo Dalot and Fred in the summer leading to the rift with executive … [Read more...]

Mourinho linked back to Real Madrid

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has been linked to a shocking transfer to Spanish outlet Real Madrid following the sack of Julen Lopetegui who saw his fifth defeat of the season against Barcelona in just 14 games. Former Chelsea manager Antonio Conte was earlier linked with the job but that seems to be off the table with reports that he is not comfortable picking the job because the players might lack believe in his ability to turn things around. However, Madrid team B coach Santiago Scolari has been made the coach “provisionally” to … [Read more...]

Why Anthony Martial drives me crazy

Manchester United legend Gary Neville is very critical of striker Anthony Martial and his performance at the club which to him deserves to be far better. Martial started very poorly at the Old Trafford this season and was forced to contemplate a move away from the club but that has since changed as he has scored in three successive Premier League game for the Red Devils. He has been tipped to get firing alongside French midfielder Paul Pogba following their goals against Everton in last weekend’s Premier League game. Video: Fabinho … [Read more...]

Why all is still not well at United with Mourinho

There are indications that all is not well at Manchester United with manager Jose Mourinho after allegations that a meeting with the executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward was cancelled at short notice without any reason. The Portuguese manager has not had it any good so far this season with a very poor start to record the worst of the club’s form in many years and that has severally placed his job on the line. Aside the dressing room crisis and the rift he had with certain players which ended up affecting the results on the pitch, the former … [Read more...]

Arsenal ready to end ‘the mess’ with bid for 26-year-old left-back

Arsenal have been hunted in their last two games over the absence of options at the left-back and that was able to cost them their winning run which eventually ended at 11 by Crystal Palace. With the Injury of Nacho Monreal, Unai Emery has been forced to play Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka at the left-back where he committed the blunder that led to the 2-2 draw in the Premier League game at the weekend. Spanish manager Emery is reportedly ready to add more options at the position and has submitted a £8 million bid for Ajax left full-back … [Read more...]

Former Arsenal player proves Tottenham rivalry is unending

The rivalry between Arsenal and Tottenham seem unending even after retirement from the game for the players. This has been proven with former Arsenal player Paul Merson who still thinks the London rivals are inferior to his former side not minding what the situation has been in the past few years. It has been an age-long rivalry between both side especially with boasts from the supporters of wins and achievements. Arsenal have always had the take because of their past success but the bad outings in recent years with the failure to qualify … [Read more...]

United beating Arsenal and other rivals for 5-goal poacher

Manchester United are believed to be having it all for themselves in the pursuit of Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho if the report from bookmakers is anything to go by. The 18-year-old player who left Manchester City at a younger age in search of a regular football has impressed in the German league scoring 5 goals in 17 appearances, a feat that has caught the attention of big European clubs including Arsenal and his former owners. Ian Wright stands to defend Hector Bellerin It is reported that City have realized their mistake in … [Read more...]

£120,000-a-week star reveals the secrete behind his Chelsea’s fine form

Chelsea defender David Luiz is of the opinion that new manager Maurizio Sarri is the reason for the good form at the Stamford Bridge this season. The West London club Chelsea have been firing since the beginning of the season and they are so far unbeaten in the Premier League and in all competitions. This adds to the fine play and rediscovery of individual form. The Brazilian defender is one of those who have rediscovered their form including Belgium international Eden Hazard, English star Ross Barkley and Ruben Loftus-Cheek. Martin Keown … [Read more...]

Why United do not need Lukaku anymore

Football legend Alan Shearer has opined that Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku is no longer needed at the Old Trafford following his poor form this season. The Belgium international has been in bad form this season and has failed to score in eight games for his side. No wonder, he was left out to the bench in United’s 2-1 win over Everton. According to Shearer, the player has not been helpful in going forward because of his weak form which makes it difficult for the Red Devils to attack as they ought to. why we failed to win, … [Read more...]

Why Arsenal fans need not worry ahead of Liverpool clash

Arsenal fans have got reasons to smile again ahead of the team’s Premier League clash against Liverpool at the weekend. Manager Unai Emery has been forced to make some gamble in his selections in the last two games by playing midfielder Granit Xhaka in the left fullback position and that has made the defence more unstable. The 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace which ended Arsenal’s winning run was attributed to the fact that Xhaka was not in his original position as he committed one of the fouls that led to the penalty. All of these have been … [Read more...]

Why Torreira is best to lead Unai Emery team

Former Arsenal midfielder Gilberto Silva has stated that Arsenal can now contend for the title with the signing of Lucas Torreira in the team. The Uruguay international joined Arsenal in the summer after a fabulous performance at the World Cup in Russia and has become a major part of the team. Torreira has provided the steel and cover in the Arsenal middle and has been able to stabilize the North London defence, which will bring a new era to the Emirates Stadium. Former Arsenal legend who shares the same similarity with Torreira on the … [Read more...]