Arsenal and Tottenham will again, clash in the North London derby on Saturday at the Wembley stadium with both sides seeking a win to cement their stance in the league table. The Gunners team will move into the game with a high spirit having secured two important wins against Southampton and Bournemouth respectively. A win will ensure they move ahead and will only be a point behind their Saturday opponents who are sitting 3rd on the log. Arsenal first choice goalkeeper Bernd Leno is one player who is particular about the game because if his … [Read more...]
Leno explains why his best has not been seen
Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno has explained that his best is yet to be seen at the club as a result of the physical nature of the Premier League which he is yet to adapt to. The German joined the North London outfit in the last summer transfer window from Bundesliga outfit Bayer Leverkusen with a fee of about £19 million to take over as the club’s first team goalkeeper ahead of legendary goalkeeper Petr Cech. According to him, his best has not been showcased because he is finding it difficult to adapt to the physical nature of the league. … [Read more...]
How Leno tactically defends himself of blame for lack of clean sheets
Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno has tactically defended himself in the criticisms of lack of clean sheets in the team. So far under the new interim manager Unai Emery, the Gunners have only been able to record four clean sheets and conceded about 26 goals which makes it a horrible record for a big club. The former Bayer Leverkusen stopper blamed his defence for being weak as he urged them to be tighter so as to be able to win more games and gain qualification to the Champions League next season. Emery to shock Arsenal fans with summer … [Read more...]
Brighton vs Liverpool : Team News, probable line-up and prediction
Liverpool travel to the Amex Stadium where they will come up against Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday. The Reds have failed to avoid defeat in their two previous matches in all competitions but they will look to bounce back from the two games losing streak. The Merseyside club sit at the top of the League table with 54 points but they mustn't be too relaxed because only four points separate them from Manchester City, who are close behind them in second position. TEAM NEWS AND INJURY Klopp's team are battling numerous injury problems, … [Read more...]
Emery used the word “never” when speaking of Keylor Navas Arsenal move
Arsenal boss Unai Emery has reacted to speculations linking Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas to the Emirates Stadium. Reports over the past weeks have linked the goalkeeper with a switch to the Gunners in this January transfer window but that could not be on the card anymore with the claim by the Spanish boss, dismissing the speculation. Also, it was claimed that the Real Madrid goalkeeper is unhappy at the Bernabeu having been relegated to the bench with the coming of Thibaut Courtois from English Premier League side Chelsea. Klopp … [Read more...]
Arsenal summer signing not any better, Martin Keown
Arsenal legend Martin Keown has blasted the recruitment of Bernd Leno from German Bundesliga outfit Bayer Leverkusen as he thinks he is not any better than Petr Cech. The North London side had invested £19.6 million on the goalkeeper with the hope that he would be an upgrade on the experienced former Chelsea goalkeeper but that seems not to be the case with the reality on ground. Martin Keown has got reasons to cast all doubt on Bernd Leno after he conceded 5 goals against Premier League leaders Liverpool on Saturday night which is … [Read more...]
Emery to shock Arsenal fans with summer signing decision
Arsenal fans are yet to see their biggest shock under manager Unai Emery following reports that he plans to secure a replacement for first choice goalkeeper Bernd Leno. Reports according to El Confidencial claim the Spanish boss is in a hurry t have the former Bayern Luverkusen stopper replaced and has identified Real Madrid Goalkeeper Keylor Navas as the ideal man. The report stresses that the former PSG boss is unhappy with the performance of the German stopper and will work hard to ensure the signature of the Rica Costa international … [Read more...]
Almost done! Leeds set to capture Arsenal target on loan
Emerging report says Leeds have almost completed the signing of Arsenal goalkeeper target Freddie Woodman from Newcastle on a loan move with an agreement already reached between both parties. A report according to The Bristol Post reports that the player will head to the Championship side to continue his season in coming weeks when the winter transfer window eventually reopens. The North London side were earlier reported to be seeking for a backup goalkeeper with Freddie Woodman identified as a perfect fit for the club in addition to having a … [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...]
Arsenal paying attention to highly-rated goalkeeper
It has been reported that Arsenal are paying attention to Newcastle United goalkeeper Freddie Woodman with the view of having his signature in January once the winter transfer window reopens. The Gunners are understood to be preparing for life after Petr Cech who is already ageing and will need someone who will serve as a cover but will come now to understudy him at the club. However, talkSPORT reports that The North London side will face competition from EFL Championship outfits Leeds United and the Scottish club Celtic who are all keen to … [Read more...]
Arsenal have secured Petr Cech’s replacement- report
Former Arsenal player Paul Merson is of the opinion that the North London club have already secured a replacement for goalkeeper Petr Cech with the signing of Bernd Leno in the last summer transfer window. Leno joined the North London side in the last summer transfer window from German Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen and has since settled in to become the favourite. Leno was lucky to have seen his full straight game in the English Premier League with the injury of the former Chelsea keeper and has since cemented his place in the heart of the … [Read more...]