Newcastle legend Shola Ameobi has stated that Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette will only get better as a striker at the Emirates Stadium. Ameobi made this claim while reacting to the goal scored by the Frenchman against Liverpool to rescue his team from suffering their first defeat in 14 games. This is Lacazette’s sixth goal of the season despite not having the opportunity to be a starter at the beginning of the season as he was only played as a second choice to former Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre Emerick Aubameyang. However, his … [Read more...]
Latest person to sing praise of Emery will shock you
Arsenal’s 1-1 draw against Liverpool seems to have convinced a lot of persons about the ability and impact of the Gunners manager Unai Emery on the team. The suggestion that the North London side will not be able to match the big teams was dismissed on Saturday after the Emery side came from a goal down to level the game in the last minutes of the game. A finish from Alexandre Lacazette had cancelled James Milner’s early lead and that seems a bad business for the visiting Reds team but a great development for Arsenal having had the strong … [Read more...]
Torreira truly making the difference
Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira is obviously making more impact as time progresses with more games to his name. It was a special performance for the former Sampdoria midfielder who was able to do the needful in the middle against Liverpool to stop the easy operation of threats coming from their visitors. The game between the North London club and the Merseyside team ended in a 1-1 draw with Alexandre Lacazette cancelling an earlier goal scored by James Milner. There is no doubt about the impact made on the pitch by midfielder Torreira as … [Read more...]
Lucas Torreira speaks on Lacazette, Ozil
New Arsenal recruit Lucas Torreira has spoken on his teammates Mesut Ozil and Alexandre Lacazette as he hints on how they have helped him settle at the club. Torreira joined the Gunners in the summer transfer market after having a successful outing with his national team Uruguay at the Russia 2018 World Cup. He has since settled in the red and white jersey and most importantly, he is a major part of the team having provided that missing substance to help give a steel cover to the defence. Torreira confessed that there are certain peoples he … [Read more...]
He was a bit less in his thinking, Unai Emery
Arsenal boss Unai Emery has blasted French striker Alexandre Lacazette for his mistake that cost the team the second penalty which led to a 2 - 2 draw. Lacazette’s carelessness had led to Wilfried Zaha winning a penalty after being fouled by Granit Xhaka. It was well converted by Luka Milivojevic who scored the second goal in the game from the spot to hand Palace a 2-2 draw. Emery argued that mistakes are allowed as he is not free from making any but affirmed that they needed to be learnt from and not cause a loss in concentration and … [Read more...]
Arsenal players now feel differently, Lacazette explains why
Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette has admitted that the Gunners players now feel differently on the pitch. Explaining his claim why speaking with Arsenal legend Ian Wright, Lacazette stated that the new manager Unai Emery has been able to make them feel so through his many tactics. The Frenchman admits that the North London side now have more tactics to adopt in a game in addition to the high demand placed on each player by the manager. According to him, the boss will want all players to work harder not minding who the player is. … [Read more...]
Martin Keown dislikes Lacazette for just one reason
Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette has been in great form this season and he has been hailed by many having got his way into the starting line-up in the Unai Emery team. The Frenchman was left to start from the bench in a couple of games at the beginning of the season but he made his impact each time he got the opportunity forcing the Spanish manager to have a change in heart to give the former Lyon man a starting role. However, Lacazette was not on the score sheet for the North London side when they played Leicester City on Monday in the … [Read more...]
Emery reveals long term interest in £80,000-a-week player
Arsenal manager Unai Emery has confessed to being a long-term fan of French striker, Alexandre Lacazette even before their meeting at the Emirates Stadium. Emery had attempted to sign Lacazette while he was in charge at Paris Saint-Germain but the player was in great love for Lyon which stopped him from a move away. Eventually, they both met in the summer when the Spanish manager replaced former manager Arsene Wenger. United get recommendation for new ‘Alex Ferguson’ Surprisingly, Emery failed to start the former Lyon player in his … [Read more...]
Why Arsenal winning streak will continue after Leicester City game, Owen
Former Manchester United legend Michael Owen has tipped Arsenal to extend their winning streak to 9 ahead of their Monday night clash against Leicester City at the Stamford Bridge. Arsenal bounced back with nine consecutive wins in all competitions after two consecutive defeats in their first two games against Manchester City and Chelsea respectively. With a return from the international break, there are concerns if the Unai Emery side still retains their form to help extend the winning streak against the Foxes on Monday. United get … [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...]
Why I snub Lacazette despite form, Didier Deschamps
The French national team coach Didier Deschamps has claimed the reason why he snubbed Arsenal inform striker Alexandre Lacazette from his national team is because of the competition in the team. Deschamps had refused the former Lyon striker from the World Cup team and that has not changed with the call for the UEFA nations league despite the fine form of the player. In his defence, the French boss stated that the Arsenal striker must work harder to earn a place because of the competition in the team. He added that the players who won the … [Read more...]
Ozil boosts Emery’s squad returning to training
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...]
Arsenal and Chelsea players make FIFA team of the week
Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette has been named in the FIFA team of the week alongside Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley. Lacazette had scored a brace in Arsenal’s 5-1 thrashing of Fulham at the weekend with his stylish strike and that earned him 86 points in the rating. The Arsenal striker has scored 5 goals in all competitions this season and has been consistent with his fine form. The Frenchman was initially coming in from the bench in the Unai Emery team but the Spanish manager had to adjust after seeing the form of the former Lyon … [Read more...]
Lacazette condemns Aubameyang from beating Henry’s Arsenal record
Arsenal striker, Alexandre Lacazette is not ready to accept the comparison teammate Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and his countryman and former Gunners, Thierry Henry. Aubameyang had joined Arsenal in January, scoring 10 goals in 15 games for the North London side. His entire goals were extended to 16 altogether in the 5-1 win against Fulham. His stylish goals and pattern of play has, therefore, ensured he is compared with the club’s legend who is one of the record scorers in Arsenal history. Unlike the Gabon international, Henry had scored … [Read more...]
What next after Ramsey’s Goal?
Arsenal recorded a big win against Fulham on Sunday to climb up to 4th position on the log table and it will be okay to point to the fact that contract rebel Aaron Ramsey was on the scoresheet. Two goals from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and another from the Wales international were enough to help Arsenal with their sixth successive Premier League win of the season. Ramsey however, joins Aubameyang as the first players to be subbed in, score a goal and give assists in a single game. It has never happened in the Premier League history. This is … [Read more...]
Why Arsenal’s 5-1 win is “deceitful”, Lacazette
Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette has described the 5-1 Gunners win against Fulham has being deceitful, explaining that the game did not reflect the result. The North London side ran riot in the Premier League clash at Craven Cottage in which Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Lacazette scored twice in addition to the stylish goal by Aaron Ramsey. The Frenchman stated that the scoreline gives it a look of an easy game for his side but noted that it was very difficult. He revealed that the manager Unai Emery had taught them how to win the game … [Read more...]
Ramsey proves Emery right with new EPL record
Arsenal contract rebel Aaron Ramsey has proved manager Unai Emery right with his class performance against Fulham on Sunday afternoon. The Spanish manager had last week stated that the contract controversies around the Wales international will not stop him from firing at Arsenal and insisted he will always field the player as long as he is still in the club.# Ramsey has refused to agree on a deal with the Gunners after he was earlier neglected with his contract running in the last 12 months. It has been revealed that the midfielder will be … [Read more...]
Arsenal to make more options available in attack with this star player
Arsenal are yet to have a satisfactory attack force going by the number of chances that are being created and they seem to be weighing up the options of an additional leg. Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been goal shy this season with only two goals to his name this season while Alexandre Lacazette has also seen the back of the net twice this season. This seems to be short of expectation from the chances created and Unai Emery has given the nod to the club for an addition in that department It is reported that the Gunners are … [Read more...]
Why Danny Welbeck doesn’t care about England recall
Arsenal striker, Danny Welbeck has made it clear that he is not bothered if he is called for subsequent England national team duties. Welbeck is in good form for the Gunners, scoring twice in Wednesday’s win over Brentford in the Carabao Cup. The 27-year-old has now won the attention of manager Unai Emery who has expressed his delight. The Spanish manager had praised the former Manchester United player and hinted on giving him more opportunity in subsequent games. However, Welbeck who was responding to questions from journalists said he … [Read more...]
How Wenger is contributing to Arsenal’s current success
Arsenal legend, Martin Keown has claimed that former Arsenal boss, Arsene Wenger has his hands on the current success at the North London club under Unai Emery. Wenger left the Emirates Stadium in the summer after 22 years reign but the Arsenal legend says his legacies still play a part in Emery’s successes. Keown argues that Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang have both been key to the wins under the Spanish manager but they were brought to the club by the former French manager. Wenger had signed Lacazette from Lyon with a … [Read more...]
What makes me happy about Aubameyang aside goals, Emery
Arsenal manager Unai Emery Unai Emery says there is more to be delighted about striker, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang than the goals he scores. Aubameyang has so far scored 13 goals in 18 appearances for Arsenal since his switch from Bourrousia Dortmund in January. While it is a feat to celebrate, the Spanish manager says what delights him the most is that the Gabon international is beginning to get acquitted to the playing system he has introduced. Emery who also joined the Emirates Stadium in the summer introduced a new playing system that … [Read more...]
Watching Lacazette, Aubameyang play together excites me, legend
Arsenal hero Alan Smith has expressed his delight in watching is Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang play together on the pitch. Before now, manager Unai Emery restricted Lacazette to starting from the bench, leaving only Aubameyang as the lone striker at the kick-off of the games until against Cardiff City where both players were meant to begin the game. The outcome became a subject of discussions in the media as both players got their first goals of the season in the game. The Spaniard is therefore urged to have a repeat of … [Read more...]
Good news for Arsenal as player returns after 16-month sideline
A long wait it has been for both Arsenal fans to see their promising player, Gedion Zelalem return from injury after 16-month of nursing a horror knee injury. His performances as a 16-year-old during the pre-season tour to Asia in 2013 would be one to remember of the lad by the Gunners. He was tipped to be the next Cesc Fabregas with his brilliance on the ball and his clear-cut passes. But it is unsure if that will still be seen in Arsenal or another club. This feat handed him his senior debut for Arsenal in an FA Cup match against Coventry … [Read more...]
£100,000-a-week star can’t afford to be disappointed, makes Arsenal claim
Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette is not ready to be disappointed after helping his side secure a late win against Cardiff at the weekend. Lacazette, therefore, stated that he is aware that his performance in the last game cannot secure him a regular starting role in the club. He has started three games from the bench but his impact in the team has been eye-catching. The Frenchman, who scored his first goal of the season, has been tipped to lead the Arsenal attack alongside Pierre Emerick Aubamenyang. But he is not ready to get himself … [Read more...]
Exclusive! Why Emery was wrong for not starting Aubameyang and Lacazette
Arsenal manager, Unai Emery has been proven wrong with his previous decision of not playing two strikers up front despite calls for him to do so. For the first time, strikers Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang were paired to start a game and both were on the scoresheet in the five goals thriller against Cardiff. Both players waited until they both started a game before getting their first goals of the season with Lacazette, setting up Aubameyang who brought the Gunners back into the game in the 62nd minute of the game. … [Read more...]