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...]
Arsenal legend slams midfielder for bad decision
Arsenal former player Martin keown has slammed Gunners midfielder Matteo Guendouzi for involving in some acts that seem to have cost the team in the course of the current season. Guendouzi only joined the North London side in the summer transfer window and immediately went straight into the Unai Emery team which according to reports happened as a surprise to many because he had joined the club as a young lad. The 19-year-old started the first few games of the season before he was later taken over by Uruguay international Lucas Torriera who is … [Read more...]
‘He is an authoritative midfielder’ – Martin Keown
Coach Jurgen Klopp gave Brazil international and midfielder, Fabinho, his first chance for Liverpool in the Uefa Champions League match against Serbian club, Red Star Belgrade. Fabinho partnered Gini Wijnaldum at the midfield while Xherdan Shaqiri played the role of an attacking midfielder. Prior to the game, Coach Jurgen Klopp had always been reluctant to start Fabinho as he only gave him cameos in past matches. However, the Brazil star turned out to be spectacular for the Reds during the match as only Joe Gomez and Gini Wijnaldum touched … [Read more...]
Martin Keown sound strict warning to Arsenal ahead of Liverpool clash
Arsenal are closer to facing another big test in the Premier League as they welcome Liverpool to the Emirates Stadium after Sunday’s clash against Crystal Palace. The North London side have won all of their last 11 games consecutively in all competitions with the hope of extending it further on Sunday. Manager Unai Emery has been praised to be the brain behind the success in the team with pundits and analysts noting that the manager has been able to bring a strong mentality to the team. video: Cesc Fabregas performing some drills at … [Read more...]
Why Arsenal were embarrassing under Wenger
Former Arsenal player Martin Keown has noted that his former side were an embarrassing team under former manager Arsene Wenger. Keown expressed delight that the mess has been corrected under new manager Unai Emery who has corrected all the wrongs within few months in charge. According to the Arsenal legend, his former side became a laughing stock when playing away from home because it was almost certain that they would be defeated. Keown noted that Arsenal won only four out of their 19 away games last season which to him is a joke for a big … [Read more...]
Martin Keown dislikes Lacazette for just one reason
Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette has been in great form this season and he has been hailed by many having got his way into the starting line-up in the Unai Emery team. The Frenchman was left to start from the bench in a couple of games at the beginning of the season but he made his impact each time he got the opportunity forcing the Spanish manager to have a change in heart to give the former Lyon man a starting role. However, Lacazette was not on the score sheet for the North London side when they played Leicester City on Monday in the … [Read more...]
Lukaku gets ‘pussycat’ comparison from Arsenal legend
Arsenal legend Martin Keown has come down heavily on Manchester United striker as he compares him with a ‘pussycat’ on the pitch, especially in the Champions League game against Juventus. Lukaku has not been in fine form and he looks like he is not bothered but Keown has a problem with that, stating that the body language of the Belgium striker is negative because he lacks the desire and push from within. The Arsenal legend is marvelled that a player with such strength has failed to have it impactful, instead, he played like a ‘pussycat’ each … [Read more...]
What next after Ramsey’s Goal?
Arsenal recorded a big win against Fulham on Sunday to climb up to 4th position on the log table and it will be okay to point to the fact that contract rebel Aaron Ramsey was on the scoresheet. Two goals from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and another from the Wales international were enough to help Arsenal with their sixth successive Premier League win of the season. Ramsey however, joins Aubameyang as the first players to be subbed in, score a goal and give assists in a single game. It has never happened in the Premier League history. This is … [Read more...]
Martin Keown names the only player that will be Emery’s problem
Arsenal recorded a 3-0 win against Qarabag in Thursday’s Europa League game to have a comfortable Group E lead. The game was won by Sokratis Papastathopoulos, Emile Smith-Rowe and Matteo Guendouzi who are all first-timers on the scoresheet for Arsenal. The Arsenal team under Unai Emery has now won 8 games in a row and that is a lot of positives but there is one thing to worry about said former Gunners defender Martin Keown. Keown has stated that the efforts can be ruined with the performance of Sead Kolasinac who lacks defensive qualities … [Read more...]
How Unai Emery cheats Arsene Wenger
Arsenal legend has admitted that Unai Emery will obviously outshine manager former boss Arsene Wenger at the Emirates Stadium because of his style and believe. Emery had replaced Wenger in the summer and the Spaniard is already making an impact at the Emirates Stadium with the results despite starting slowly with two consecutive defeats in the first two games of the Premier League. Arsenal legend Martin Keown is marvelled with the charisma of the former PSG manager on the sidelines. He said such charisma was never seen in Arsenal in the … [Read more...]
Alvaro Morata or Olivier Giroud: Martin Keown tells Sarri who to start against Liverpool
Despite, the numerous talents at Stamford Bridge, Sarri Maurizio has two Strikers, Alvaro Morata and Olivier Giroud, who are not really spectacular. This has raised questions on whom to start at the forefront against Liverpool today. Chelsea may have defeated Liverpool right at Anfield in the Carabao Cup but today's match in the EPL will be a different ball game entirely. Jurgen Klopp will start most of his top players today as he battles Chelsea to remain at top of the table. This means Sarri Maurizio must be thoughtful and careful of … [Read more...]