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 [the] quality of the player but there needs to be a need as well, and we have no need in this domain." the French boss said Though Wenger's comment might not make some fans happy, Arsenal legend Thierry Henry believes … [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 Arsene Wenger eased him out of the team for a bit, because he started to get a little bit stale with what he was doing. "I think this goal will pep him up. He really did celebrate it with gusto – he was very pleased." … [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 goal before Seydou Doumbia got a late consolation for the home side. The result ensured that Arsenal finished top of Group A ahead of French champions and former leaders Paris Saint Germain (PSG), who recovered from a … [Read more...]
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