Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud has spoken out about his frustration on not getting enough playing time for the club. Giroud early on in the season picked up a toe injury which ruled him out for about a month. He returned late October in the match against Sunderland where he came on in the second and scored two quick goals to help Arsenal to victory and got his first start of the season against Ludogorets in The Champions league. He seems to having fallen down the pecking order in terms of the striker position and is upset with his situation. The Sun reports that Giroud spoke to L’Equipe and had this to say “I see my future at Arsenal until the date my contract ends. I feel good here and I want to play at the highest level for as long as possible. I still … [Read more...]

It has been revealed that Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin is close to signing a new contract to remain at the Emirates. Bellerin had revealed before the North Derby match against Tottenham that he is happy at the Emirates and is focused on improving and becoming a better person at the club and he seems ready to show his commitment to the club by signing a new deal with the gunners. The Spanish defender has been in superb form for the gunners this season and has helped them to maintain their unbeaten run since the opening premier league match defeat to Liverpool. Bellerin joined Arsenal as a teenager in 2011 and still has about three years left on his contract and there have been rumours that he is set for a move away from the Emirates. In the past weeks the … [Read more...]

According to Italian agent Vincenzo Morabito, Arsenal actually made a bid for Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and tried to lure him to the Emirates. Morabito who can be described as an intermediary between clubs during transfer talks and deals has revealed that Arsenal made an offer to Dortmund for the Gabonese International. Manager of Arsenal, Arsene Wenger during the summer spent some cash to bring in players to boost his squad in the hope of mounting a challenge for the title. It was believed that a major priority for Wenger at that time was to get a top striker that will boost the attack and provide goals that win help the team win titles. During the summer Arsenal had been linked to strikers Gonzalo Higuain and Mauro Icardi but Morabito has … [Read more...]

Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny had a bad moment on Sunday in the 1-1 draw against Tottenham. Koscielny was responsible for Totteham’s equalizer after he brought down Mousa Dembele for a penalty that was slotted home by Harry Kane. Arsenal had taken the lead through an own goal by Kevin Wimmer before having to settle for a draw. The result left Arsenal in fourth place on the premiership table two points off leaders Liverpool. Despite conceding the penalty, Koscielny has been in great form this season helping the team on a good run since losing their first match against Liverpool. Away from the match the Frenchman was asked about his future at the club. Sportwitness reports that Koscielny spoke to Telefoot about his future at the club and revealed that … [Read more...]

The rivalry between Arsenal and Tottenham will be rekindled tomorrow in a North London derby that will be staged at the Emirates. Arsenal were without some of their key players, who were banjaxed with injuries, in their Champions League game against Ludogorets earlier this week. But they have been boosted by the return of Hector Bellerin, Nacho Monreal and Theo Walcott. Tottenham will certainly present a sterner test for Arsenal in the League this term as they are yet to lose a Premier League game. Arsenal are three points ahead of the Lilywhites and a win for them will see them move to the top of the Premier League log after the Citizens drew at home with Middlesbrough. Wenger will certainly retain majority of the players that have won games for him but we … [Read more...]

Arsene Wenger believes Mesut Ozil can be a legend at Arsenal if he commits his future to the club. Ozil has been superb form for the gunners and scored a superb goal, the winner against Ludogorets in their last Champions league match, highlighting his importance to the team. Ozil’s contract runs out in 2018 and he is yet to commit his future to the club and Wenger believes staying at the club for a long time will make the German world cup winner a legend just like Dennis Bergkamp. Wenger speaking ahead of Sunday’s North London derby with rivals Tottenham said “There are similarities with Bergkamp. I think he can become a legend if he commits. Dennis Bergkamp committed for a long period, played until he was 38. I wish we have ten more years of Ozil. That … [Read more...]

Arsenal defender, Hector Bellerin has revealed he his happy at the Emirates and is focused on improving and becoming better at the club. Ahead of the North London Derby against Tottenham, the Spanish International is battling to overcome injury and seems to winning that race as he was among the players that trained on Thursday. In recent weeks the 21- year old has been strongly linked to a move back to Barcelona a club where his career started but he has come has come out to squash these rumours insisting he is happy with the gunners. Speaking to London Evening Standard he stated “I was very happy when Arsenal showed interest in me and I decided to come here. I’m not looking back, I’m just looking to help Arsenal. It’s nice for a player to know that big … [Read more...]