There are indications that Arsenal might replace third choice goalkeeper David Ospina who is reported to be preparing for a move away from the club in the coming winter transfer window. David Ospina was a second choice goalkeeper to Petr Cech as at last season under former manager Arsene Wenger but that changed with the coming of a new manager and the signing of Bernd Leno from German Bundesliga outfit Bayer Leverkusen. It is believed that the North London side are willing to let the Columbia international leave but they will be in the market … [Read more...]
Emery told how to approach the transfer window
The winter transfer window is set to reopen in the coming weeks which is the reason why so many clubs have been engaging in lots of background work to ensure that there are additions to their team. The North London club, Arsenal are not left out of this as they are being reported to be linked with a whole lot of players ahead of the coming transfer window. What is more surprising is the claim by the board management that it would not engage in the winter transfer window unless there is an emergency. However, the Gunners have been advised to … [Read more...]
Breaking! Unai Emery told Arsenal problem to the face
Arsenal manager Unai Emery has been made to know the problem of his team without hiding of words. Arsenal legend Charlie Nicholas who was bold enough to say this explained that Petr Cech’s nervousness on the pitch cannot just happen without a fault. Nicholas stated that the shaky defence in front of the former Chelsea keeper should take the blame for most goals being conceded. The Gunners legend according to Football London noted that Cech's play since he joined the North London team have lacked the needed confidence on his … [Read more...]
Arsenal ready to replace Ospina with 21-year-old talent
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...]