The start of the season made projected the North London outfit Arsenal as a weak side defensively as they conceded the highest number of goals amongst the top six teams. All of these seem to have changed rapidly as the Gunners team have been transformed to recording six clean sheets in the last seven games across all competi0tons. Former Man United midfielder Owen Hargreaves has attributed the resurgence to the perfect partnership between Laurent Koscielny and Sokratis Papa. Emery given the biggest challenge of his life by … [Read more...]
Latest Emery’s claim on January transfer not too positive
Latest claim by Arsenal manager Unai Emery is not too positive on what to expect in the winter transfer window which reopens in the coming weeks. This is after he was asked on what to expect with the long list of absentees at the club’s defence. 234Sport can report that Rob Holding will no longer be available for the Gunners this season after a Knee injury he sustained last week. Arsenal captain, Laurent Koscielny has also not been available for the team this season and is set to make his first appearance in Thursday’s Europa League clash … [Read more...]
Emery warned not to make the mistake that could cost Arsenal season
Arsenal boss Unai Emery has been warned about selling defender Laurent Koscielny if he wants to have a top 4 finish this season. Tottenham legend Tim Sherwood said Koscielny must not leave the club and must stay fit for the Spanish boss to be able to boast of finishing well. Meanwhile, the North London side have been able to record a good start of the season as they are now 14 games unbeaten in all competitions after losing their first two Premier League games against Manchester City and Chelsea respectively. The former England midfielder … [Read more...]
Arsenal take step to grab “unhappy” player
Arsenal have reportedly taken step to strike a deal for Medhi Benatia in the January transfer window with the player reported to being unhappy at Juventus. According to reports, the North London side have made the first contact for the player and have been handed hope from the feedback received. Tutti Marcato Web says the Morrocan international is fed up with life at the Old Lady after falling out of favour this season and has not seen enough games. Benatia has failed to impress Leonardo Bonucci since joining the club from AC Milan and that … [Read more...]
Arsenal defender ends national team career
Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny has put an end to his international career with France. The plan earlier nurtured by the 33-year-old was to retire after the World Cup that ended in July but unfortunately, he could not make it to the world biggest tournament as a result of the Achilles injury that kept him away. Koscielny in his speech stated that he has given all to the French national team and it is time for him to put an end to it. However, he blasted the World Cup-winning boss Didier Deschamps, saying the French manager abandoned … [Read more...]
Iwobi has everything but just this – Koscielny
Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny is amazed at the bunch of talent his teammate, Alex Iwobi has but identifies something that should be worked upon. Iwobi has continued to blossom in the current season under new manager, Unai Emery with every opportunity handed to him. The Nigerian international found the back of the net in Arsenal's 3-2 defeat against Chelsea at the Stamford Bridge. His performance at Arsenal's 4-2 win over Vorskla Poltava in the Europa League on Thursday also caught the attention of the fans. Koscielny is one of those … [Read more...]
Arsenal Transfer News: Expected Lineup Next Season + Potential Signings
After another disappointing season in the Premier League, Arsenal are finally showing some intent in the transfer market for the first time in as many summer windows. Arsene Wenger faced a lot of criticism during the last campaign due to uncertainties over his future and he now looks to improve on his managerial career that happens to be taking a nosedive. The Gunners have been linked with a number of big names this summer window, following the arrival of Sead Kolasinac from Schalke. Here is a potential lineup for the Gunners next season in … [Read more...]
Shocking! These Defensive Trio Want To Leave Arsenal For Champions League Action
Arsenal could be punished heavily for their failure to qualify for next season's Champions League with reports that the trio of Nacho Monreal, Hector Bellerin and Laurent Koscienly might be lured by other clubs this summer. Bellerin has been a brilliant figure for the Gunners since he broke into the limelight in 2015, relegating French right-back, Mathieu Debuchy to the bench, with speculations that a lot of clubs in Europe are monitoring his situation this summer. Reports in Spanish outlet, AS claim that Barcelona are keen on landing the … [Read more...]
Good News For Arsenal Ahead Of Middlesbrough Clash
Arsenal have been boosted with the news of return of Laurent Koscienly and Petr Cech ahead of their clash with Middlesbrough next Monday night Arsene Wenger has confirmed that Cech and Koscienly will return to the Gunners next Monday after missing games due to injuries. Arsenal were left devastated after they were stunned to a 3-0 defeat by Crystal Palace who appeared to be more prepared for the Gunners last Monday night. The absence of Cech and Koscienly in the heart of defence for the North Londoners was evident as the backline could be … [Read more...]