With third choice keeper David Ospina set to leave the club any time soon, Arsenal are keen to replace him with Newcastle shot-stopper Freddie Woodman in the coming January transfer window. Ospina’s woes at the North London side started with the coming of Bernd Leno from the German Bundesliga side Beyer Leverkusen in the summer transfer as he shot down in the pecking order to the third choice. The Columbia international keeper is no doubt unhappy at the club and has reportedly reached an agreement to have him leave on a permanent … [Read more...]
Arsenal ‘confirm’ first departure
Emerging report reveals that Arsenal are willing to let goalkeeper David Ospina leave the club in the January transfer window to Italian side Napoli. Ospina has been a third choice goalkeeper at the Emirates Stadium since the coming of Bernd Leno from Beyer Leverkusen in the summer transfer window. There is no doubt that manager Unai Emery has no plan for the 30-year-old especially with the form of Petr Cech and the German goalkeeper, making the hope of seeing Ospina slim. The Colombia international has been with the Italian outfit on loan … [Read more...]
Reason why Liverpool were only lucky, starman claims
Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno has stated that their weekend visitors, Liverpool were only lucky to have scored a goal in the game. The Gunners goalkeeper was outstanding all through the game except for the goal James Milner got in the second half which can be argued to be a mistake that could have been avoided. Leno stated that the ball came as a cross and he was unlucky as he praised the team for reacting well to return back into the game. He is of the opinion that his side played well and deserve to win the game having had an impressive … [Read more...]
Emery picks his most admired Liverpool player
Arsenal boss Unai Emery has pointed to Liverpool Goalkeeper Alisson Becker as the most important player in the Reds team because of how he has helped to build the Anfield play from behind. Emery stated that the Liverpool side develop all of their moves with the goalkeeper before getting to the midfielder before getting to the attack. The Spanish manager said the development of a game begins with the goalkeeper which determines the quality of play and that is what he wants to achieve with his Arsenal team. The only thing that gets De Gea … [Read more...]
Unai Emery defends ‘shaky’ star player performance
Arsenal boss Unai Emery has defended goalkeeper Petr Cech’s performance in Wednesday’s Carabao Cup against Blackpool. The Gunners recorded their 13th unbeaten run as they defeated their opponent 2-1 but Cech’s performance which was shaky became a worry for fans and it was obvious with their reactions each time the ball gets to the Gunners 18 box. The Spanish boss said it normal for the fans to be afraid of such situations because the defenders have no choice to play with the goalkeeper each time there is a pressure from the opponent. Emery … [Read more...]
Finally, Arsenal welcome star player for Blackpool game
Arsenal will have their star player and goalkeeper Petr Cech back in pole when they clash with Blackpool on Wednesday for the Carabao Cup encounter. Cech has just recovered from a hamstring injury that kept him away since the 2-0 win over Watford on September 29th. He has been replaced by new signing Bernd Leno who has shown much brilliance and a good cover for the former Chelsea keeper. Manager Unai Emery confirmed the return of Cech in an interview ahead of the Carabao clash by saying that the 36-year-old will get his chance, adding that … [Read more...]
Unai Emery receives bad news from Arsenal chiefs
Efforts by Arsenal manager Unai Emery to strengthen his team in the coming January transfer window has been damned by reports from the club’s chief which hints that they will not be involved in any business in the coming months. This is directly opposite of what happened same time last year when Alexis Sanchez made way to Manchester United in a swap deal that brought Henrikh Mkhitaryan to the Emirates Stadium. The Chile international was therefore replaced with the signing of Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang from Borussia Dortmund while Konstantinos … [Read more...]
Arsenal man snubbed for Europa League trip
Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech has returned from injury but he was snubbed by manager Unai Emery for the Europa League trip against Sporting CP on Thursday. Cech has been away due to the injury he sustained against Watford with Bernd Leno taking his place to get a starting role in the past few weeks. However, with his return, it was expected that the former Chelsea stopper would be handed the opportunity to at least, travel for the game but that did not happen. It is unclear why the Spanish manager had made such a decision but the words from … [Read more...]
Claude Puel protests after defeat against Arsenal
Leicester City manager Claude Puel has protested the fact that a penalty was not awarded against the host team when his side lost 3-1 against Arsenal on Monday night. The Puel side started the game in a very convincing way and got most attempts in the first half of the game. No thanks to Gunners goalkeeper Bernd Leno who stopped the Foxes from giving a bigger lead margin in the first half of the game. However, the Foxes manager protested that his side should have been awarded a penalty in the first half of the game, alleging that Rob Holding … [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...]
The line-up Emery needs to record 10 straight wins against Leicester
Arsenal will return for the Premier League fixture against Leicester at the Emirates Stadium following the international break that just ended. The game against Leicester City for the Gunners remains a must-win as they seek to stretch their winning streak to 10 games on Monday night. However, it begins from scoring goals and two informed strikers and friends, Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre Emerick Aubameyang are expected to lead the Arsenal attack ahead of Danny Welbeck who is also proving to be an important member of the team. Both … [Read more...]
How Unai Emery stopped Joachim Low, Ozil peace talk
Arsenal manager Unai Emery has been accused of stopping Germany national team coach Joachim Low from reaching Mesut Ozil for peace talks in London. Ozil had announced his decision to stay away from the national team and focus on club football following what he described as unfair treatment from the German football federation. The former Real Madrid player claimed to be used as a scapegoat for Germany’s poor outing at the Russia 2018 World Cup in addition to protesting racism against him. “In the eyes of Gindel and his supporters, I am German … [Read more...]
Cech gives reason why first clean sheet not a big
Arsenal fans celebrated the first clean sheet of the club this season on Sunday, in the Premier League encounter against Everton. The feat happened right in front of the fans at the Emirates Stadium where Lacazette and Aubameyang helped Arsenal with a 2-0 win. However, goalkeeper Petr Cech sees the clean sheet as no big deal as he knew it was already close by. Cech had conceded in all five previous Premier League games this season and that has been a concern. Pundits had expected the new Gunners recruit Bernd Leno to take over the stage … [Read more...]
Why Leno is already getting frustrated at Arsenal
This might be too early for Arsenal to face but new signing, Bernd Leno is already getting frustrated at the Emirates Stadium and he can no longer keep it to himself. Leno joined the Gunners in the summer from Bayer Leverkusen but failed to win the competition against Petr Cech. He was expected to go into the starting lineup but has yet to have his debut in the English Premier League after five games. The German was handed his debut only on Thursday night in Arsenal's 4-2 Europa League win over Vorskla Poltava. Leno says he wants to now … [Read more...]
Unai Emery gives hint on new Arsenal No 1
Following the performance of new Arsenal recruit, Bernd Leno in the Thursday Europa League win against Vorskla, Unai Emery gave a hint on who will be the new first-choice goalkeeper for his side. The North London club brought Leno from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer to add to the competition at the pole. The young keeper was tipped to beat competition from Petr Cech but that did not happen as he was left to the bench in all the 5 Premier League games played so far. He was however handed an opportunity to see his competitive debut for the … [Read more...]
Why Arsenal win was more about Emery
Arsenal's Thursday against Vorskla in the Europa League was obviously more about Spanish manager, Unai Emery who has had a history with the competition. A brace from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and two other goals from Mesut Ozil and Danny Welbeck made Arsenal coast a 4-2 win in front of their fans at the Emirates Stadium. However, the Spanish manager is not new to this with the Thursday night win confirming his dominance in the competition as he set a record of 32 wins, the most in the history of the competition. The former PSG manager was … [Read more...]
Emery gives Leno big hint ahead of Europa encounter
After many days of waiting, new Arsenal recruit might finally be in the pole when Arsenal file out against Vorskla Poltava in the Europa game. The goalkeeper who came in the summer with the prospect of beating the competition from Petr Cech and emerging as the first team goalkeeper but that did not happen as he did not get the nod from Spanish manager, Unai Emery in the Premier League. Howbeit, tonight's Europa game could be the opportunity for Arsenal fans to see their new stopper who had arrived Bayer Leverkusen in the summer. Emery has … [Read more...]
Petr Cech having his last chance at Arsenal?
This season could just be the last Arsenal goalkeeper has to prove whatever he wants to as it could be his end at the club. This is not unaware to the former Chelsea goalkeeper who admits that he is already in his future. To add with, Cech is playing his last year at the North London club with less than 12 months to the end of his contract at the club, knowing well that he has yet to sign a new deal with talks on the table at the moment. The 36-year-old become a surprise first choice keeper at Arsenal under new manager Unai Emery following … [Read more...]
The end of Petr Cech could be near with Unai’s claim on Leno
One of the reasons why Unai Emery has been asked to step down his new playing style at Arsenal is because of the shaky performance by Petr Cech in the previous games. Emery who took charge at the summer, introduced a new style of play to the Arsenal players which requires them to build an attack from behind, a development that almost cost the team on several occasions due to Cech’s blunders. The former Chelsea goalkeeper had even admitted that he made certain errors but stated that the effect it would have had has been covered by the wins in … [Read more...]
Everyone wants to see my next mistake at Arsenal – former Chelsea star
Arsenal Goalkeeper, Petr Cech has spoken of his adapting to the new playing style which allows the team to build their attack from behind. Cech has been the major reason why pundits think manager Unai Emery should have a rethink of the style as he has been caught making some costly blunders. A recall of the Cardiff game, saw the former Chelsea keeper losing the ball or passing directly to opponents inside his area especially in the opening 5 minutes of the game. Obviously, he is not too comfortable with the back passes Cech admitted that he … [Read more...]
Confirmed! This is why Arsenal defenders lack quality
Arsenal legend, Sol Campbell has pointed the loopholes with the club’s defence lineup. Campbell said the current Arsenal defence lack certain qualities expected of centre-halves going by the current football pattern obtainable today. Campbell, 43, retired six years ago after two decades in active football compared what was obtainable in his days with the current Arsenal team is of the opinion that strong-tackling centre-halves are now missing. He observed that football has really changed with the nature of training for defenders which is … [Read more...]
Why Leno will remain on Arsenal bench
There are already concerns over the non-appearance of new Arsenal signing, Bernd Leno as his wait for a debut still lengthens. Arsenal captured Leno from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer for a fee of £22m but has yet to see a competitive action so far in this season. Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown feels it will be difficult for Leno to replace Petr Cech in goal at the moment, due to his form. Although, the new pattern of play under Unai Emery which allows a build-up of an attack but his saves also and his experience gives him an edge … [Read more...]
Emery insists, ‘this player’ cannot stop me from taking this decision
Arsenal manager, Unai Emery has insisted that the shaky performance of goalkeeper Petr Cech will not stop his side from building their play from behind. Fans were again uncomfortable with Cech’s performance, criticizing the way he distributed the ball from behind which could lead backfire against his side after a series of past mistakes in the previous games. Emery is, however, not concerned with what the fans think as he is confident that the former Chelsea stopper has the ability to handle the situation. The 36-year-old has won the … [Read more...]