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Reports claim that Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny is close to signing a new deal with Arsenal. French publication L’Equipe reports that the contract of the defender will come to an end in the summer but it is expected that the French international defender will not hesitate to sign a new deal and commit his future to the London club. The 31-year-old defender joined Arsenal from French club Lorient in 2010 and has gone on to become an established player at the Emirates. With a lot of superb performances for the club, Arsenal will be willing to … [Read more...]

The International break has been concluded and the focus is now on the premier league especially at Old Trafford when Manchester United would host rivals Arsenal. Unlike Manchester United, Arsenal have had a good start to the season although 1-1 with Tottenham served as a bit of a setback but the gunners will look to bounce back with a win. Arsene Wenger has had a poor record against Jose Mourinho and will look to improving on it. The match with United will not be easy and with some players battling with injury it could be tough. Taking all … [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 … [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 … [Read more...]

Olivier Giroud insists he does not have an issue with his failure to start a match for Arsenal this season, saying he understands Arsene Wenger’s reasons. France striker Giroud has been limited to just 12 minutes of first-team football this season with Wenger giving his quartet of Euro 2016 semi-finalists an extended break. However, with Laurent Koscielny rushed back into the side at Leicester to shore up a struggling backline, Mesut Ozil also found himself recalled to the starting line-up for the win at Watford last weekend. Giroud was … [Read more...]