Chelsea are the new Europa League winners after they thrashed London rivals Arsenal in their final clash in Baku, Azerbaijan. The Blues defeated Arsenal 4-1 to seal a first Europa League title since 2012 when they saw off Portuguese giants Benfica. Arsenal needed to win the Europa League title to seal qualification for a place in Europe’s premier club competition. The Gunners made a bright start to the game but they were unable to take the chance that came their way through Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Chelsea improved as the half wore on … [Read more...]
These two Arsenal stars in shock exit list
North London outfit Arsenal will do away with Nigerian international Alex Iwobi and Henrikh Mkhitaryan at the end of the season if the call by the club legend Charlie Nicholas is to be obeyed. The Gunners are yet to be sure of their fate for the Champions League next season as they are yet to be in the top-four while it is unsure if they will win the Europa League for automatic qualification. The Arsenal legend is of the opinion that the two Arsenal stars have not been giving their best, hence, do not deserve to be in the team ahead of the … [Read more...]
Iwobi reveals what must be done after Wolves defeat
North London outfit Arsenal were again defeated by Wolves in a Premier League game that ended 3-1 on Wednesday night. The Gunners have now suffered a setback in their bid to return to the Champions League after 2 years miss as they are now the fifth position in the Premier League table, outside the top-four. Nigerian international Alex Iwobi has now stated that what his team needs to do is move on from the defeat and make efforts to fight for a Champions League spot with the remaining three games left until the end of the season. Why … [Read more...]
Alex Iwobi makes big Okocha claim
Arsenal youngster Alex Iwobi has made a special claim of performing better than his uncle and former Nigerian international Jay-Jay Okocha ahead of the country’s bid to storm Egypt for the AFCON title. Alex Iwobi will be having his debut AFCON competition in Egypt later in June and that has gotten him excited as he seems to have something related to Okocha other than blood. It would be recalled that the former Bolton midfielder won his maiden tournament with Nigerian in 1994 when the country won their second AFCON title by defeating Zambia in … [Read more...]
How Alex Iwobi would have been a “gunner”
Arsenal winger Alex Iwobi has confessed that he came close to leaving the North London outfit Arsenal some times back as he was advised against staying at the club. There is no doubt that the Nigerian international is now enjoying life at the Emirates Stadium and will no longer seek a move away from the club as he is now a major part of the Unai Emery team. However, the 22-year-old has now made more than 140 appearances for the North London outfit with about 14 senior team goals and has shown prospect of more in the coming future. … [Read more...]
Major Arsenal concern ahead of Bournemouth game
After securing a convincing 2-0 win against Southampton in the weekend, the North London outfit Arsenal will yet again line up before Bournemouth on Wednesday to continue the push so as to seal their standing in the fourth position. Following the 0-0 draw between Liverpool and Man United, the Gunners have now moved on to the fourth position and they will be looking forward to retaining the spot ahead of Chelsea and the Red Devils. However, manager Unai Emery has stated that his side will hope to maintain the push by facing each game as they … [Read more...]
Europa League: Ozil to get Iwobi’s chance
It has been hinted that German international Mesut Ozil will be handed the opportunity to start in Arsenal’s Europa League clash against BATE Borisov of Belarus on Thursday. The former Real Madrid man has not been favoured by manager Unai Emery in the for his poor performance in recent time but he could be handed an opportunity to prove his critics wrong. This, therefore, means that Nigerian international Alex Iwobi will start from the bench so as to be able to accommodate Mesut Ozil and new signing Denis Suarez in the game. £90m … [Read more...]
What Unai Emery told Alex Iwobi after Huddersfield win
English Premier League outfit Arsenal boss will not rest until he gets the best out of the players which makes him demand more from Nigerian international Alex Iwobi. The Academy graduate had an impressive performance in the game as he scored a goal to help the North London outfit with a win but that does not mean he cannot do more according to the Spanish manager. The Gunners boss told the Nigerian international to do more by being calm in the final third if he must fulfil the great potential he has shown over the years. Good news for … [Read more...]
Alex Iwobi: Why Ian Wright thinks Arsenal fans are embarrassing
Arsenal legend Ian Wright is of the opinion that the club’s fans are embarrassing for their unfair criticism of Nigerian international Alex Iwobi. Alex Iwobi scored his third Premier League goal this season against Huddersfield which helped the North London outdid secure a 2-1 win over their host away from home on Saturday. However, the star player had missed a great opportunity to have the Gunners go ahead in the game which did not g well with some fans as they jeered at him while he was left the pitch. Why Pogba’s World Cup win, a curse … [Read more...]
Iwobi reveals the incredible things he will have to do more
Arsenal star Alex Iwobi has stated admitted that he is improving so far this season with the help of his personal analyst. He, therefore, confessed that a lot is needed to be done as regards to his goal-scoring ability and assists on goals which need to be improved. The Nigerian international has been on the scene in the manager Unai Emery team but most at times, he is usually found wanting in terms of goal scoring and losing of possession. Why Arsenal will surely win at the weekend Alex Iwobi says he is still in the process as he is … [Read more...]
Predicted Arsenal lineup Vs Brighton
It is another Boxing Day fixture for the North London side and they will be travelling away from home to face Brighton and Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium on Wednesday for a Premier League fixture. For Arsenal, the race for the top four finish has just begun knowing the history of the club when it comes to the Christmas period. However, there is a bid by manager Unai Emery to change the narrative of a weak Arsenal during the December/January period which is expected to begin with this week’s fixture. We therefore take a prediction of what … [Read more...]
Arsenal keen to land £25m-rated Serie A forward
English Premier League outfit Arsenal are reported to be keen on landing AS Roma forward Stephan El Shaarawy in the winter transfer window which reopens in coming days. The North London side are therefore ready to face Liverpool competition in the pursuit for the player knowing that the Reds have already indicated interest as well. Stephan El Shaarawy is believed to add more strength to the Gunners attack from the flank with Nigerian international Alex Iwobi and Mkhitaryan not giving the needed quality to secure a title win for the … [Read more...]
Arsenal starting XI prediction against Qarabag
English Premier League side Arsenal have been unbeaten in their last 21 games across all competitions which they will hope it is stretched again to 22 after their home clash against Qarabag FX later on Thursday evening at the Emirates Stadium. A qualification to the next round is already confirmed for the North London side and that will be happening as the group leaders after an unbeaten run in the competition as well. Gunners boss Unai Emery has got a number of options to play within the team but that cannot be said of the defence department … [Read more...]
Arsenal possible line-up against Tottenham
The North London derby is being argued as the biggest derby in the English Premier League having had a history of on and off field drama over the years. This will again resume when Tottenham travel to the Emirates Stadium to face Arsenal on Saturday for the League game. Both sides have been in good form with Arsenal yet to be beaten in their last 17 games while Tottenham were able to defeat West London rivals Chelsea in the EPL game last week. However, the Gunners boss Unai Emery will be having a taste of the derby for the first time and he … [Read more...]
Agent confirms he has held talks with Arsenal over interesting winger transfer
The agent of Genk winger Leandro Trossard has confessed to have held talks with North London side Arsenal over a potential deal to have the player switch to the Emirates Stadium. Leandro Trossard has impressive for his side this season, scoring 11 goals across all competitions to give him all the attention he deserves to be able to interesting clubs in Europe. Leandro Trossard’s agent Josy Comhair is reported to have told Sporza that the North London side have been monitoring the winger for some time and have contacted him a number of … [Read more...]
How I was forced to have a change in ideal, Unai Emery
Arsenal manager Unai Emery has admitted that he was forced to change his idea on tactics when his side played a 1-1 draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers. The Spanish managers saw his side being roughened by their last week's opponents in the first half and it was almost unbearable for him until he changed the way he does things. The North London side managed to force Wolves to a draw with a die minutes goal from Henrikh Mkhitaryan which cancelled out Ivan Cavaleiro's first-half opener. The former Paris St Germain manager stated that his … [Read more...]
Aubameyang blasts Gabon Football Federation
Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has blasted his county’s Football Federation after withdrawing from national team assignment due to an alleged injury. The former Borussia Dortmund player was about to feature in Gabon’s Saturday's game against Mali until he was forced out due to an undisclosed injury. The Gabon international is therefore angry that his country’s Football Federation had created the impression that he refused to honour a national team invitation and not ready to play in the game. Aubameyang disclosed that his doctor … [Read more...]
Big concerns for Arsenal over Iwobi’s fitness
Arsenal are having fitness concerns for Super Eagles Alex Iwobi who might be out of Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against South Africa in Johannesburg. Iwobi alongside Udinese defender William Troost-Ekong and Brighton’s Leon Balogun did not participate in Eagles’ full training as it is alleged that they have all suffered knocks which places them as doubts ahead of the game. According to Allnigeriasoccer.com, the Arsenal star and his other teammates only had light springs and that was all for the day as they could not participate … [Read more...]
Emery saying same thing about Iwobi’s performance
Arsenal boss Unai Emery has made a claim on the performance of Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi as he urges him to do more in subsequent game. Coming from the bench, Iwobi made a sincere impact in the game and it made a long way in reducing the threat of the Reds on the Arsenal defence, having kept them busy. The Spanish manager is glad to have the Arsenal academy graduate make an impact in games but he wants him to do more in goal scoring to be able to give him an edge. Iwobi was subbed in at the 68th minute to replace Henrikh Mkhitaryan and … [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...]
Why I am a different player this season, Iwobi
Arsenal star player Alex Iwobi has revealed that this season is entirely different for him because he has got more confidence going into the pitch. The Nigerian star has got everyone talking with his fine form this season. He has made use of every opportunity handed to him to prove his worth in the Unai Emery team. Before now, there were doubts over the prospect the Super Eagles man first exhibited when he came to the scene from the youth team. Suggestions are that Iwobi has benefited from the style and good management under the Spanish … [Read more...]
Why we won Leicester City, Alex Iwobi
Arsenal came up from 1-0 down to have the day with a 3-1 win against Leicester City in the Premier League clash on Monday. It was a great performance by the Nigerian international who was given the nod to start the game but most importantly, the team’s captain Mesut Ozil was able to deliver a fine performance in addition to scoring a goal. Top class saves from goalkeeper Bernd Leno is also worthy of note as he stopped the visiting side from scoring more goals that would have made it more difficult for his side to have a comeback. The … [Read more...]
Two other Nigerians join Iwobi in Arsenal training
Arsenal star player Alex Iwobi was joined by two other Nigerians in the Gunners final training ahead of their Premier League clash against Leicester City on Monday night. The Sunday training at the London Colney saw two other Nigerian youth players, goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo and left-back Tolaji Bola involved in the workout. Although it is almost certain that the two youngsters will not make the 18 man list for the game against the Foxes as they are not anywhere close to joining the senior team, Iwobi who has been in great form this season is … [Read more...]
AFCON: Nigerians hail Emery over Iwobi’s resurgence
Arsenal attacking midfielder Alex Iwobi has been in great form with the Gunners team having improved in his game and helped his team deliver good results with his assists. Iwobi has never had it this good in his career as a first-team player since his emergence in the 2015/2016 season failing to be consistent in his performance. The coming of new manager Unai Emery has been praised for raising the standard of the Nigerian’s game. The evidence of Iwobi’s improvement under the Spanish manager is very glaring to see. Iwobi’s form has been … [Read more...]
Granit Xhaka reveals what Unai Emery did to him
It is a new life for Arsenal players since the beginning of the season with new manager Unai Emery praised for making it happen. Most Arsenal players including Mesut Ozil, Alex Iwobi and Alexandre Lacazette have all found a new form under the Spanish coach and Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka is not left out of the new beginning. Xhaka has started all of the 8 Premier League games for the Gunners this season and has kept the middle of the Arsenal play intact with his fine form, a part of why the North London side have gone nine games winning … [Read more...]