Arsenal moved to the summit of the Premier League table on Saturday, as they played out an entertaining goalless draw against Middlesbrough at the Emirates. Wenger had Cech to thank on his 67th birthday as he kept the Gunners in the game with strings of saves, while Mesut Özil's late goal was ruled out for offside. Arsenal bossed the game in the early hours of the encounter but couldn't find a way through a dogged Middlesbrough defence. Mohamed Elneny tried his luck from long-range, while playmaker Mesut Ozil went down in the box but his claim for a penalty went down on deaf ears. Arsenal's large chunk of possession led to few carved out chances to test Victor Valdes who was in superb form, will have frustrated the Arsenal gaffer. Arsenal might have … [Read more...]

Arsene Wenger has come out to boast that Arsenal will win the Premier League. He said this to newsmen in a recent interview yesterday. He added that the Gunners have won 7 games so far and are more than equipped to handle any team no matter how formidable the team is. It should be stated that Arsenal has not won the cup in several years(since 2004) but frankly, this is the fittest the English team has been. Arsene Wenger said that he believes his team is finally ready to prove to the world that they are not dormant and that they can lift the cup like any other club. "We are consistent at the moment and I think there is more to come out of our team. The confidence is there because we have been consistent and I am sure that if we continue in this form, we will win … [Read more...]

When a club trashes you 6-0, two things are involved: You go to one corner and beg for forgiveness from who ever you may have offended. You vow never to mess with a big club again! Ozil and Sanchez showed that they are indeed masters of the game and of their club when they collectively inspired a 6-0 flogging against the Bulgarian minnows, Ludogorets in the Champions League yesterday. Some have speculated that the boys did so well because of the contract talks that are currently on going. Arsene Wenger has urged Ozil and Sanchez not to make themselves too costly after rumors were going round that the boys plan to demand a salary increase to £250,000-per-week ($307,000, 279,000 euros). Though their deals officially expire in 2018, talks have already started … [Read more...]

  There are rumors that due to Theo Walcott's reduced role with Arsenal last season, he would be leaving to another club. However, Arsene Wenger the club's coach has refuted this claim, insisting that Theo Walcott will not be leaving Arsenal despite the rumors going round. Walcott just started this season after a brief hiatus and has scored 5 goals. Wenger had this to say to reporters: “Look, I haven’t spoken to anybody because I was not ready to let him go. I always wanted to keep him. “What I’ve seen of him is that he lets the passion for the game come out of his body. That’s what you want from him. “I’ve felt that since he’s played with more freedom, maybe he lets his feelings come out a bit more and is less calculating: ‘Can I do that or can … [Read more...]

Wenger has hinted that Ozil and his manager are demanding for a large sum of money if Ozil will remain at Arsenal. The Coach has not put a specified figure on the amount Ozil is demanding if he is to renew his contract with the football club. However, he conceded that the team will have to 'break the bank' to ensure Mesut Ozil signs a new contract. Ozil’s current contract expires in 2018 but the German International wants a much higher fee, improved terms and some additional benefits if he is to remain at the Emirates Stadium. "Ozil wants to be here. He wants to be with us. He knows he is part of a winning team" said Wenger to newsmen. When asked the specific sum by a reporter, the Coach quipped: “If you have a good bank, call me" Wenger added: “I don’t … [Read more...]