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 He has been replaced by new signing Bernd Leno who has shown much brilliance and a good cover for the former Chelsea keeper.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...]
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...]
Cech gives reason why first clean sheet not a big
Arsenal fans celebrated the first clean sheet of the club this season on Sunday, in the Premier League encounter against Everton. The feat happened right in front of the fans at the Emirates Stadium where Lacazette and Aubameyang helped Arsenal with a 2-0 win. However, goalkeeper Petr Cech sees the clean sheet as no big deal as he knew it was already close by. Cech had conceded in all five previous Premier League games this season and that has been a concern. Pundits had expected the new Gunners recruit Bernd Leno to take over the stage … [Read more...]
Why Leno is already getting frustrated at Arsenal
This might be too early for Arsenal to face but new signing, Bernd Leno is already getting frustrated at the Emirates Stadium and he can no longer keep it to himself. Leno joined the Gunners in the summer from Bayer Leverkusen but failed to win the competition against Petr Cech. He was expected to go into the starting lineup but has yet to have his debut in the English Premier League after five games. The German was handed his debut only on Thursday night in Arsenal's 4-2 Europa League win over Vorskla Poltava. Leno says he wants to now … [Read more...]
Unai Emery gives hint on new Arsenal No 1
Following the performance of new Arsenal recruit, Bernd Leno in the Thursday Europa League win against Vorskla, Unai Emery gave a hint on who will be the new first-choice goalkeeper for his side. The North London club brought Leno from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer to add to the competition at the pole. The young keeper was tipped to beat competition from Petr Cech but that did not happen as he was left to the bench in all the 5 Premier League games played so far. He was however handed an opportunity to see his competitive debut for the … [Read more...]
Emery gives Leno big hint ahead of Europa encounter
After many days of waiting, new Arsenal recruit might finally be in the pole when Arsenal file out against Vorskla Poltava in the Europa game. The goalkeeper who came in the summer with the prospect of beating the competition from Petr Cech and emerging as the first team goalkeeper but that did not happen as he did not get the nod from Spanish manager, Unai Emery in the Premier League. Howbeit, tonight's Europa game could be the opportunity for Arsenal fans to see their new stopper who had arrived Bayer Leverkusen in the summer. Emery has … [Read more...]
Petr Cech having his last chance at Arsenal?
This season could just be the last Arsenal goalkeeper has to prove whatever he wants to as it could be his end at the club. This is not unaware to the former Chelsea goalkeeper who admits that he is already in his future. To add with, Cech is playing his last year at the North London club with less than 12 months to the end of his contract at the club, knowing well that he has yet to sign a new deal with talks on the table at the moment. The 36-year-old become a surprise first choice keeper at Arsenal under new manager Unai Emery following … [Read more...]
The end of Petr Cech could be near with Unai’s claim on Leno
One of the reasons why Unai Emery has been asked to step down his new playing style at Arsenal is because of the shaky performance by Petr Cech in the previous games. Emery who took charge at the summer, introduced a new style of play to the Arsenal players which requires them to build an attack from behind, a development that almost cost the team on several occasions due to Cech’s blunders. The former Chelsea goalkeeper had even admitted that he made certain errors but stated that the effect it would have had has been covered by the wins in … [Read more...]
Everyone wants to see my next mistake at Arsenal – former Chelsea star
Arsenal Goalkeeper, Petr Cech has spoken of his adapting to the new playing style which allows the team to build their attack from behind. Cech has been the major reason why pundits think manager Unai Emery should have a rethink of the style as he has been caught making some costly blunders. A recall of the Cardiff game, saw the former Chelsea keeper losing the ball or passing directly to opponents inside his area especially in the opening 5 minutes of the game. Obviously, he is not too comfortable with the back passes Cech admitted that he … [Read more...]
Update! Cech explains why Emery’s style of play is different from Wenger
Arsenal goalkeeper, Petr Cech has explained the difference between Unai Emery’s style of play and that of his predecessor, Arsene Wenger. Emery took over as Arsenal manager at the summer after the end of 22-year reign of Arsene Wenger at the club. The Spaniard had introduced a pressing style of football which demands the players running all through 90 minutes. The former Chelsea keeper explained that Unai’s philosophy is to use the ball, is to use the ball, use possession with creativity but with a lot of structure as well. He stated … [Read more...]