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He was a bit less in his thinking, Unai Emery

Arsenal boss Unai Emery has blasted French striker Alexandre Lacazette for his mistake that cost the team the second penalty which led to a 2 - 2 draw. Lacazette’s carelessness had led to Wilfried Zaha winning a penalty after being fouled by Granit Xhaka. It was well converted by Luka Milivojevic who scored the second goal in the game from the spot to hand Palace a 2-2 draw. Emery argued that mistakes are allowed as he is not free from making any but affirmed that they needed to be learnt from and not cause a loss in concentration and … [Read more...]

Arsenal ready to give Barcelona their wish

Arsenal are reportedly ready to give Barcelona their wish by allowing Laurent Koscielny join the Spanish giants in the January window. The Spanish giants are reportedly seeking for the player who is currently on the sideline because of their not-too-many options at the back. Reports according to Team Talk says the North London side are ready to do business so as to cash in on the player especially now that they have got enough options with new signing, Sokratis Papastathopolus, Rob Holding and Shkodran Mustafi all doing a good job in the … [Read more...]

Unai Emery receives bad news from Arsenal chiefs

Efforts by Arsenal manager Unai Emery to strengthen his team in the coming January transfer window has been damned by reports from the club’s chief which hints that they will not be involved in any business in the coming months. This is directly opposite of what happened same time last year when Alexis Sanchez made way to Manchester United in a swap deal that brought Henrikh Mkhitaryan to the Emirates Stadium. The Chile international was therefore replaced with the signing of Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang from Borussia Dortmund while Konstantinos … [Read more...]

Unai Emery gets first warning from club chiefs

Arsenal manager Unai Emery has gotten his first warning of his side’s performance as he is told of the need to return back to Champions League football. Arsenal Chiefs Raul Sanllehi and Vinai Veketesham told the Spanish manager that the club do not belong to the Europa League but the Champions League, telling him that it should happen soon. Arsenal last saw a Champions League game about two seasons ago with former manager Arsene Wenger in charge at that time but the former PSG boss came in the summer in a bid to return the club to its glory … [Read more...]

Sky Sports pundit speaks on Anthony Martial

Sky Sports pundit Graeme Souness has made a special claim about Manchester United striker Anthony Martial after his superb display in his side’s 2-1 win over Everton in the Premier League game. The Frenchman joined Paul Pogba to have their names on the score sheet and also to hand the Old Trafford side a 3-points, the first convincing win in all competitions after the international break. Souness described Martial as a baby who has got the ability to succeed to any level of his career if given the right environment to do so. The Sky Sports … [Read more...]

Ozil proved his passion but…. Graeme Souness

Graeme Souness has stated that Ozil proved his passion to play by the attitude he gave to the manager when he was subbed off in the Premier League game against Crystal Palace. Ozil was made to make way for Danny Welbeck in the 20th minute to the end of the game and he obviously looked unhappy. This according to Souness is a display of passion by the German. Souness stated that it was his first time to be seeing the former Real Madrid star have a display of such for being subbed out of a game. Arsenal confirm new addition to executive … [Read more...]

Jamie Redknapp makes case for Paul Pogba

Former Liverpool star Jamie Redknapp has pleaded for a change in the narrative about Manchester United player Paul Pogba, stressing that the focus should be on his good performance and nothing more. He made this claim after the Red Devils’ 2-1 win over Everton with the French Midfielder missing a penalty in the game. Redknapp expects most of the analysis to be centred on the player’s penalty miss and not his good performance he had in the game which he says is unfair to Pogba. The Liverpool legend stated that the World Cup winner is the … [Read more...]

Why we failed to win, Holding

Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka has played down the penalty he cost his team by stating that his side failed to win against Crystal Palace because they started slow. Two goals from Pierre Emerick- Aubameyang and Xhaka were overshadowed by the two penalties conceded as a result of defensive errors by Mustafi and Xhaka. The game which ended in a 2 - 2 draw ends the Gunners’ winning streak having had their 11th straight win against Sporting CP in the 1-0 Europa League on Thursday. Although, the 12 games unbeaten run continues for the North … [Read more...]

Arsenal were warned ahead of Crustal Palace trip

Arsenal failed to continue their winning run as it ended at 11 after the 12th attempt was stopped by Crystal Palace who pulled a 2-2 draw with the North London side at the Selhurst Park. Arsenal were not intelligent enough as they fell in the traps of their host by conceding two penalties in the game which was scored by Luka Milvojevic to cancel the goals by Pierre Emerick Aubameyang and Granit Xhaka. This remains a big blow to the gunners who were warned by Crystal palace captain and the goal scorer Luka Milvojevic before the game. It … [Read more...]

How Arsenal failed to win but remain unbeaten in 12 games

It is only a change of narrative and not a reason to cry for the Gunners as they failed to extend their winning run to 12 with a 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace on Sunday afternoon. The Gunners defence will definitely take the blame after Shkodran Mustafi and Granit Xhaka both conceded penalties in the game to ensure that the goals from Perrier Emerick Aubameyang does not count at the Selhurst Park. Arsenal have been on a high flying mood after their two consecutive defeats to Manchester City and Chelsea in their first two games of the season … [Read more...]

Mourinho defends Pogba after penalty miss

Manchester United finally return to winning ways with Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial finding the back of the net to record a 2-1 win over Everton. It has been tough for the Jose Mourinho side who are winning their first game after the international break having recorded a defeat against Juventus in the Champions League and a draw against Chelsea at the Stamford Bridge. Pogba had missed a penalty in the game which would have cost the team but he will not be held responsible as they can boast of a win at the moment. However, manager Jose … [Read more...]

Ramsey: We have learnt our mistakes, Arsenal chief

Arsenal chief and head of football Raul Sanllehi has hinted that the club has learnt its mistake on what happened with contract rebel Aaron Ramsey and will never allow a player’s contract to run into the last year again. The Gunners were left with no choice over the Wales international who because of his importance to the club and the end of his contract made an ambiguous demand from the club which could not be met. Arsenal, therefore, walked out of talks with Ramsey’s representatives as they could not afford the demands of his weekly … [Read more...]

The only thing that gets De Gea confused about United has been revealed

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has revealed that the only thing that gets him confused about his Old Trafford side after saying he doesn’t know why. The Spanish goalkeeper wonders why his side will have to wait to concede goals before they attack. He made this claim in reaction to the two big comebacks his side have had this seasons against Newcastle and Chelsea where they came from goals down to win and level the game respectively. According to him, the defensive department of the team are doing quite well but more is needed to … [Read more...]

Why Hector Bellerin was substituted at half time

There have been lots of concerns over the substitution of Spanish right full-back Hector Bellerin in the Arsenal clash against Crystal Place on Sunday afternoon. Most fans have attributed the team’s failure to hold on to the defence to his early exit from the game as they conceded two penalties in the game which ended in a 2-2 draw. It has therefore been revealed that the Spanish man was made to leave the pitch because he had sustained an injury which relates to muscular problems. Video: Daniel Sturridge scored a 'no look' goal during … [Read more...]

No reasons to be happy, Xhaka

Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka has stated that he has no reason to be happy despite scoring in the Premier League clash against Crystal Palace which ended in a 2-2 draw. Xhaka scored a screamer, the first goal for Arsenal before it was complemented by striker Pierre Emerick Aubameyang but the goals refused to count over his tactical error that ensured a penalty against his side. The Swiss international has been drafted to the left full back for the last two games over the lack of options in the position after the layoff of Spanish Player … [Read more...]

Arsenal confirm new addition to executive team

The restructuring for Arsenal continues with the confirmed report of Per Mertesacker as a new member of the executive team. The North London side have continued the club's shakeup which started significantly with the exit of former manager Arsene Wenger which is followed by the departure of Ivan Gazidis who left to Italian side AC Milan. However, Arsenal’s new managing director Vinai Venkatesham stated that the addition of the former player was needful in order to increase the level of football representation at the management level. … [Read more...]

‘He’s ready’ – Mourinho confirms star player is now ready to start

Manchester United manager has hinted that striker Marcus Rashford is now ready to start for the club after showering praise on the young lad ahead of his 21st birthday on Wednesday. Rashford has scored just a goal this season in six Premier League appearances and another three in the Champions League, adding to the feats he has had with the national team in his few years of senior team football. Mourinho has stated that it is difficult to find a 21-year-old player who plays regularly in the first team of a club like United, stating that most … [Read more...]

Unai Emery plans to raid United for £140,000-a-week star

Arsenal manager Unai Emery is making plans to raid Manchester United of star Juan Mata who will be a free player by next summer having failed to hold talks with the team. Emery who once worked with Mata when they were both at Valencia from 2008 to 2011 sees the 30-year-old man as a good fit and addition to his team. Efforts by the Old Trafford team to hold talks with the player in order to have him stay at the club has failed on several attempts as he is bent on moving away. What happened in the dressing room that made Arsenal play … [Read more...]

Ozil tells Emery how to make him happy

Arsenal star player Mesut Ozil has told manager Unai Emery what would make him happy at the club. Ozil made it clear that he only delights playing in the No. 1o role as he finds his best performance in that position. The German man has been handed the right flank at the Emirates under the Spanish manager and he has been able to score a total of three goals with an assist in the 7 Premier League game but noted that he is unhappy with that. Ozil stated that he is left with no choice than to respect the decision of the manager to play him in … [Read more...]

Arsenal players now feel differently, Lacazette explains why

Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette has admitted that the Gunners players now feel differently on the pitch. Explaining his claim why speaking with Arsenal legend Ian Wright, Lacazette stated that the new manager Unai Emery has been able to make them feel so through his many tactics. The Frenchman admits that the North London side now have more tactics to adopt in a game in addition to the high demand placed on each player by the manager. According to him, the boss will want all players to work harder not minding who the player is. … [Read more...]

Juventus’ Nedved unsettles Pogba again

With the report of Manchester United midfielder’s exit from the club already being laid to rest, Juventus vice-president Pavel Nedved has raised the settled dust by claiming that the player will be welcomed back. Pogba was at the beginning of the season unsettled at the Old Trafford owing to the rift he had with manager Jose Mourinho with both of them seen to be exchanging words in training. The Portuguese manager had before the entire team, told the World Cup winner that he will never wear the armband nor lead the team again; citing the fact … [Read more...]

Luka Milvojevic sends message to Arsenal

Crystal Palace captain Luka Milvojevic has sent a message to their Sunday opponent, Arsenal telling them to come prepared, stressing that the meeting may not be as rosy as they usual. Milvojevic said his side are ready to end Arsenal winning streak at Selhurst Park, knowing that they have already done 11 games win in a row. Following their defeats to Manchester City and Chelsea respectively in the first two games of the season, The North London side have gone all other games winning without a defeat or a draw. The Serbian is optimistic that … [Read more...]

Why Lukaku has been struggling, Paul Merson

Arsenal legend Paul Merson has explained in his opinion, why Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku has been struggling. The former Chelsea player has been in one of the worst forms of his career, going a total of 8 games without finding the back of the net for once. In his defence, Paul Merson stated that the player might be struggling because he has not enjoyed the support of his teammates, noting that the Belgium international has not been having the chances he ought to from the players. Lukaku has been unable to help win games for his … [Read more...]

Martin Keown sound strict warning to Arsenal ahead of Liverpool clash

Arsenal are closer to facing another big test in the Premier League as they welcome Liverpool to the Emirates Stadium after Sunday’s clash against Crystal Palace. The North London side have won all of their last 11 games consecutively in all competitions with the hope of extending it further on Sunday. Manager Unai Emery has been praised to be the brain behind the success in the team with pundits and analysts noting that the manager has been able to bring a strong mentality to the team. video: Cesc Fabregas performing some drills at … [Read more...]

Why Arsenal were embarrassing under Wenger

Former Arsenal player Martin Keown has noted that his former side were an embarrassing team under former manager Arsene Wenger. Keown expressed delight that the mess has been corrected under new manager Unai Emery who has corrected all the wrongs within few months in charge. According to the Arsenal legend, his former side became a laughing stock when playing away from home because it was almost certain that they would be defeated. Keown noted that Arsenal won only four out of their 19 away games last season which to him is a joke for a big … [Read more...]