Arsenal midfielder has boosted manager Unai Emery’s team with his return from injury after he was seen training on Tuesday. Ozil had suffered a back pain that ruled him out of the Arsenal’s 5-1 win against Fulham on Sunday which created fears he would be away for a while. Having earlier ruled himself out of the Germany national team call, the 29-year-old will be returning fresh for the Spanish manager as he is not involved in the international games. Ozil has had enough rest. However, the German has returned to face Leicester City after the … [Read more...]
Gary Neville snubs Arsenal players in his rating of EPL players
The performance of Arsenal players under manager Unai Emery has been praised by fans and pundits but that can not be said of Manchester United legend, Gary Neville who snubbed all Gunners players in his list of the most impressive players in the Premier League. Arsenal have impressed this season, losing just two of the Premier League games and winning all others with players like Mesut Ozil who has not just lifted his game but has been in the score sheet, Lucas Torriera and Alex Iwobi given accolades by pundits. However, their performances … [Read more...]
What Arsenal’s Iwobi heard Pires say of him
Arsenal youngster Alex Iwobi has been boosted by the words of legendary player, Robert Pires. The Frenchman had expressed his delight with Arsenal’s late 2-0 win against Watford in the Premier League encounter and he thinks Iwobi should be hailed. Arsenal have now recorded seven consecutive wins this season and are now fifth on the league table. The latest win was never in sight until the Nigerian international had replaced Aaron Ramsey with 30 minutes to the end of the game and did the magic with his crosses. Pires said he had told the … [Read more...]
How Alex Iwobi became transformed after missing out
Arsenal legend Alan Smith has claimed that Alex Iwobi is now a transformed player who is having his impact on the team despite not being a regular. The Nigerian youngster became the focus again after coming from the bench to becoming the game changer in Arsenal’s 2-0 win against Watford at the Emirates Stadium. It took the effort of the Super Eagles striker for Arsenal to break the stubborn Watford defence by creating an asset which led to the first goal in addition to helping in the build-up of the goal scored by Mesut Ozil. Smith … [Read more...]
Emery takes the glory of Arsenal’s rebirth
New Arsenal manager Unai Emery has been accorded the praise and glory for Arsenal’s revival and recent form. Saturday’s 2-0 victory against Watford makes it seven consecutive League and Cup wins for the North London side and that is a lot to celebrate as it has not been experienced in a long while. It was a slow start though for the Gunners having suffered two consecutive defeats in their first two games against Manchester City and Chelsea consecutively. The resurgence of the team and most importantly, the individual rediscovery has been … [Read more...]
Iwobi has everything but just this – Koscielny
Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny is amazed at the bunch of talent his teammate, Alex Iwobi has but identifies something that should be worked upon. Iwobi has continued to blossom in the current season under new manager, Unai Emery with every opportunity handed to him. The Nigerian international found the back of the net in Arsenal's 3-2 defeat against Chelsea at the Stamford Bridge. His performance at Arsenal's 4-2 win over Vorskla Poltava in the Europa League on Thursday also caught the attention of the fans. Koscielny is one of those … [Read more...]
Arsenal star declared more valuable than Chelsea star
Arsenal winger Alex Iwobi has been named to be more valuable than Chelsea star, Victor Moses. In the ranking of Nigerian players on their transfer values as published by CIES Observatory, Iwobi now reigns ahead of Chelsea's Moses. Iwobi is now valued at €38.3, an increase of €4 million in the last three months. This is after the Hale End Academy product signed a new long-term deal with an improved offer till the end of the 2021-2022 season. For Moses, he has failed to make any mark this season as he has been relegated to the bench … [Read more...]
Arsenal confirm signing of Junior Jayden Adetiba
Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Nigerian-born Junior Jayden Adetiba to the team. According to The Sun, the London side finalized the recruitment of the South Africa based player, who used to live in the UK The process was completed with the player completing a five-week trial where he impressed the team’s coaches. Adetiba had lived in South Africa and played for the SuperSport United Soccer School but will be expected to develop at Arsenal. His decision to join the Gunners has been informed by his childhood support for Arsenal … [Read more...]
Nigerians dominate Arsenal’s Premier League team list
With the summer transfer window already closed, Arsenal like other clubs submitted their Premier League squad list for the season. The list have, however, caught attention for being dominated by Nigerian internationals either at the first team level or at the U21 level. Alex Iwobi tops the list of the players and has been named as a homegrown player having passed through the club’s academy before winning the heart of former manager, Arsene Wenger who introduced him to first-team football. Alex Iwobi who is a key member of the Nigerian team … [Read more...]
Video: At some point Alex Iwobi could no longer bear ‘Sarri Ball’ as he raise his hands in frustration
Video: At some points Alex Iwobi could no longer bear 'Sarri Ball' as he raise his hands in frustration There are some football matches every season that wouldn't be forgotten in a hurry. But for the 2018/19 Premier League season, one of the unforgettable matches came pretty early and it came in form of the second match. Chelsea versus Arsenal at Stamford Bridge over the weekend will not be easily forgotten for the rest of this season. This is owing to the fact that for the first time, the two team played under two new coaches and despite … [Read more...]
No Need To Sign Payet, This Arsenal Player Can Be Like Him – Legend
When news emerged on the media about West Ham striker Dimitri Payet possible move to Arsenal, of course, many arsenal fans want it in reality. Payet is a superb talent and would be an upgrade on the likes of Theo Walcott and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. Unfortunately, speaking ahead of Sunday's game against Burnley, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger ruled out a move for his countryman. Wenger said he doesn't need Payet because he have so many creative players. "No. We have [many] players offensively who can play in this position. You are interested by … [Read more...]
Arsenal Legend Praises Gunners Star Iwobi Following UCL Strike
Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright has showered praises on Nigerian international and Gunners' star Alex Iwobi after he netted in the 4-1 demolition of Swiss champions FC Basel on Tuesday night in what was their final group game in the UEFA Champions League (UCL). Speaking to BT Sport on his former club, Wright praised the impact of the 20-year old midfielder adding that his first goal in all competitions would do him a whole lot of good. In his words, he said: "That’s what I think he needs. I think he’s got everything." "It was good that … [Read more...]
UCL Matchday 6 Fallout: Arsenal Stars Knew About PSG Scores At HT, Starman Reveals
Arsenal defender Rob Holding has disclosed that the players knew about group rivals Paris Saint Germain (PSG)'s surprising halftime result at home to Bulgarian champions Ludogorets Razgrad. Holding made his UEFA Champions League (UCL) debut and helped his side to a 4-1 win over hosts FC Basel in what was their final group game as far as Group A is concerned. Summer signing Lucas Perez was the star of the show as he netted a hat-trick on his first UCL start for Arsenal while Nigerian international Alex Iwobi added a fourth strike for his debut UCL … [Read more...]