Arsenal are now back on the fourth position in the Premier League table to have hope of a Champions League qualification ahead of next season. A goal from Granit Xhaka and another from the spot by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang were enough for the North London outfit to secure all three points with a 2-0 win at the Emirates Stadium. More to the win is the fact the North London outfit recorded a clean sheet against a flying Man United side. Arsenal have now handed the Red Devils their first defeat in the Premier League under interim manager Ole … [Read more...]
Xhaka reveals what must be done to get Emery era on point
Frenchman Arsene Wenger has since left the North London outfit Arsenal in the last summer transfer window with Unai Emery taking over at the club but Swiss international Granit Xhaka has stated that the big step is yet to be taken to move on from the past. According to him, the Unai Emery mark would be made if the club returns to Champions League football, knowing that they were left out under the reigns of the former manager. Wenger had a 22-year reign at the North London outfit which cannot be forgotten but it ended on a bad note as he could … [Read more...]
Why Granit Xhaka is Arsenal’s unsung hero
Arsenal midfielder has not been in the news of late as he has been quiet with his actions to speak for him. It is cool to say that he is not the most loved Arsenal player owing to the series of criticisms against him in the past, especially under former manager Arsene Wenger. He has been the scapegoat in the team because he is not understood. There is no doubt that the Arsenal game gets under control each time Granit Xhaka is on the pitch with the little of former player Gilberto Silva seen in him since joining the club in 2016 under the … [Read more...]
Arsenal star in exchange of words with fan
Arsenal midfielder and Swiss international Granit Xhaka is reported to have clashed with a fan on his way home after seeing Manchester United defeat in the FA Cup on Friday evening. The North London outfit have now been dumped out of the competition as they suffered a 3-1 defeat by the Red Devils team, led by interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. It is obvious that the result got to Granit Xhaka who have in his effort but was not enough. He had an encounter with a fan who challenged him and he had to vet his anger. Video: What PSG fans … [Read more...]
How Arsenal will secure a top four finish, Xhaka
Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka is upbeat that the Gunners will secure a top four finish this season so as to qualify for the Champions League next season. Having lost out of the English Premier League title race, the only battle left for the North London outfit is the Champions League spot which has been seeming difficult especially with the competition from West London side Chelsea and Manchester United. However, Gunners star midfielder, Granit Xhaka is confident that a top four finish will enable him to secure Champions League football and … [Read more...]
Predicted Arsenal lineup Vs Brighton
It is another Boxing Day fixture for the North London side and they will be travelling away from home to face Brighton and Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium on Wednesday for a Premier League fixture. For Arsenal, the race for the top four finish has just begun knowing the history of the club when it comes to the Christmas period. However, there is a bid by manager Unai Emery to change the narrative of a weak Arsenal during the December/January period which is expected to begin with this week’s fixture. We therefore take a prediction of what … [Read more...]
Unai Emery tells these players to avoid the mess
The Premier League game between the Gunners and Huddersfield saw three players shown yellow cards for allegedly diving to deceive the referee into making a decision in their favour. The players including Matteo Guerndouzi, Granit Xhaka and Shkodran Mustafi were all booked by referee Paul Tierney for getting to the ground intentionally. This seems not to have gone well with manager Unai Emery as he made it known to the players that such acts should not repeat itself anymore. Ramsey’s salary at Juventus revealed In his reaction after the … [Read more...]
Sour mood in the Gunners camp ahead of United visit
It’s yet another big challenge for both Arsenal and Manchester United coaches Unai Emery and Jose Mourinho as they are set to clash on Wednesday with both managers needing a win. For the North London side, there is a bid to change the narrative of records against big teams which has already started with the Gunners pulling a draw against Liverpool as well as defeating Tottenham by 4-2. Also, the Arsenal team under former manager Arsene Wenger always fall as the weaker team each time they meet any team managed by the Portuguese boss. Gunners … [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...]
Unai Emery warned against January transfer target
Arsenal manager Unai Emery has been warned against signing Borussia Dortmund star player Julian Weigl in the winter transfer window. Arsenal were already linked with the midfielder with reports that a deal might be finalized in coming weeks. The Gunners will be short of players following the injury of England international striker Danny Welbeck. The Gunners head of recruitment Sven Mislintat is reported to be ready to influence the deal for Julian Weigl knowing that he once worked with the German Bundesliga. However, Gunners legend … [Read more...]
Granit Xhaka speaks on move to Swiss club
Arsenal midfielder is dreaming of a return to Swiss club Basel in the nearest future despite admitting that he is happy at the Emirates Stadium. Xhaka started his football career with Basel before he moved to German side Borussia Monchengladbach before he joined Arsenal in 2016 and has since settled in the team. The Swiss international has become a better player since the coming of manager Unai Emery to the club and it is now better with his partnership with newcomer Lucas Torreira. However, all of the positives at the North London side … [Read more...]