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...]