Arsenal boss Unai Emery has revealed the mood of the players ahead of the Saturday clash against Liverpool. According to him, the players are in good mood and are excited ahead of the game which is to him is more important. The Spanish manager therefore dismissed concerns of injury worries ahead of the game as he remains optimistic that his side will file out with 11 men in the game. The former PSG manager hinted on being unsure about the availability of a natural left back and a right full back owing to the injuries suffered by Nacho … [Read more...]
Unai Emery has reasons to worry again ahead of Liverpool match
Arsenal manager Unai Emery has more reasons to worry ahead of the big clash against Liverpool at the weekend with the doubt of Hector Bellerin for the game. It was a double blow for the Gunners in the last game against Crystal Palace where the winning run was ended with a 2-2 result and also, Bellerin was subbed out in the halftime of the game as a result of an injury. This leaves the Spanish manager’s team in not too good condition as other options in the position will prove to be unsatisfactory to the fans and also the stability of the … [Read more...]
Ian Wright stands to defend Hector Bellerin
Some Arsenal fans are yet to be satisfied with the performance of Spanish right fullback Hector Bellerin and will always criticize the player after each game. The game against Leicester City was not any different with some fans taking to Twitter to question his defending despite providing two assists in the Monday game. His only sin was the own goal which he scored in the game to give the Foxes an early lead in the first half but that is not to say all his performance are nothing to write home about according to the Arsenal legend Ian … [Read more...]
Why Ozil might not captain Arsenal
One thing that caught attention in Mesut Ozil’s master class performance against Leicester City on Monday in the Premier League clash is the fact that he had the captain armband on. Arsenal had won the game 3 - 1 where Hector Bellerin’s own goal was cancelled by the German international before it was completed with a brace by Gabon international Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang. `However, manager Unai Emery was asked if there was any need to hand the former Real Madrid star the armband in subsequent games, and he simply did not give a clear … [Read more...]
Emery speaks on Ozil’s Leicester City performance
Arsenal Boss Unai Emery is not left alone in heaping praise on his team captain Mesut Ozil who put up a wonderful performance for his in their 3-1 victory over Leicester City. A good run in the Arsenal box by City’s Ben Chilwell forced Hector Bellerin into putting the ball in his own net to give the Foxes the lead but goals the German international and Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang was enough to coast victory for the Gunners. Ozil’s performance had caught the eyes of everyone having put on the team’s armband for the first time this season. … [Read more...]
Why we are lucky to have Ozil in our team, Bellerin
Arsenal full-back Hector Bellerin has described the North London side as being lucky for having German star player Mesut Ozil in the team following their 3-1 win. Ozil had a ‘sexy’ performance on Monday Night when he led the Gunners against Leicester City on Monday in the Premier League. His killer passes and great performance was juiced with a goal which brought the North London side back into the game. Paying tribute to the Gunners skipper, Bellerin stated that his side are lucky to have Ozil in the team because he always has surprises in … [Read more...]
Bellerin wants Arsenal fans to be patient
Arsenal as a club have experienced a lot of changes from what was obtainable last season - starting from having a new manager to an adjustment in the ownership structure and later to the style of play. All of these have given the North London side a new look which seems to be better than what was in place in the past. The result on the field is enough to attest to this. Arsenal have bounced back to a winning team having gone through 9 games winning giving hope that the club have finally returned to its best. However, Spanish right … [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...]
103-cap Arsenal star – Why my age is just a number
Arsenal right back, Stephan Lichtsteiner has claimed that his age is just a number that does not reflect his physicality on the field of play. According to him, he looks and has the feeling that he is six years younger than his age. At 34, the new Arsenal recruit has played nearly 600 games at club level as well as winning 103 caps for the Swiss national side; yet, he still looks ready to go. Lichtsteiner became Unai Emery’s first signing of the season and fans thought it could not be the addition they needed but the manager said the Swiss … [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...]
Despite Arsenal victory against Lazio, fans want Emery to drop this player
Despite Arsenal victory against Lazio, fans want Emery to drop this player Arsenal new coach, Unai Emery is already having his challenges at the club and he seems to be doing pretty well so far in the preseason game going on. However, as it is known that no matter how perfect a team is, there will always be one player who lags behind and Arsenal fans may have been able to identify one. Arsenal played Lazio in the preseason games yesterday, although the Gunners won the match with 2 goals to nothing but fans were quick to recognize the weakness … [Read more...]