Arsenal manager Unai Emery has reacted to claims that he is on the verge of securing a replacement for Danny Welbeck who is in injured and feared out of the season. It is confirmed that Welbeck suffered a significant damage by breaking his ankle in Arsenal’s 1-1 game against Sporting CP in the European League which means he will be out for a longer period of time. The Spanish manager stated he will not be in January transfer market for the player’s replacement, hoping that the likes of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and French striker Alexandre … [Read more...]
Arsenal consider change of mind on Aaron Ramsey
Emerging reports hint that Arsenal might consider a change of stand on the future of Aaron Ramsey at the club. Ramsey’s contract expires at the end of this season with the North London side unwilling to do a new deal for the Wales midfielder because of the overwhelming financial demands it might cause the club. Earlier reports that he would be sold in the January transfer window was dismissed following the discussion held with the player where he was told that he would be allowed to leave for free at the end of the season. Gary Cahill … [Read more...]
The many positives that can happen at Arsenal in January after Welbeck’s injury
The injury of Arsenal striker Danny Welbeck could ensure that good things happen at the Emirates in the January transfer marker. The England international is reported to be hospitalized with claims by manager Unia Emery that the injury looks serious as he looks to be on the sideline for a longer time. This makes a replacement for the former Manchester United player inevitable so that the North London side can be able to press for a title this season or a qualification for the Champions League ahead of next season. 'Name your fee' - Man … [Read more...]
Done deal? Emery told to immediately find replacement for Danny Welbeck
Arsenal manager Unai Emery has been advised to immediately secure a replacement for striker Danny Welbeck who is being wanted by Crystal Palace ahead of the January transfer window. Palace are believed to be willing to pay within the region of £10 million for Welbeck who has been dominated by Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the pecking order at the Emirates Stadium. The England international’s contract is expected to expire at the end of the season with no negotiations on the table for him, hinting that he is not in the … [Read more...]
Arsenal name €50 million for Nicolas Pepe
Arsenal have reportedly named their price for Lille star player Nicolas Pepe as they are believed to be ready to pay the sum of €50 million to have his signature. Reports from France news outlet Telefoot, say the north London club are desperate to snatch the player from other competitors for his signature after it was revealed that Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund are also interested in him. Meanwhile, the three teams are ready to compete in financial strength with the two Germany based team not being threatened by the amount the Gunners … [Read more...]
Another Arsenal star wins Player of the month award
Arsenal striker Pierre Emerick Aubameyang has beaten teammate Alexandre Lacazette to win the club’s player of the month of October. This was announced on the Arsenal official website on Tuesday morning after the 29-year-old scored five times as we won five and drew one of our six games over the course of the month. Suggestions are that the French striker will take the nod having scored a number of goals this season, inclusive with the last minute's goal against Liverpool in the last Premier League game at the Emirates Stadium However, the … [Read more...]
Is Aubameyang rude? What he did to push Arsenal deal is surprising
Arsenal forward Pierre Emerick- Aubameyang joined the Emirates Stadium in the January transfer window and has spent almost a year at the club but it is just being revealed what he did to push the deal through. Although, it was reported that the Gabon international had pushed the deal through after the Gunners showed big interest in him to replace Alexis Sanchez who moved away to Manchester City. It was being reported that a deal for Aubameyang was only made possible after he rebelled against the club by consciously refusing to attend the … [Read more...]
Unai Emery receives bad news from Arsenal chiefs
Efforts by Arsenal manager Unai Emery to strengthen his team in the coming January transfer window has been damned by reports from the club’s chief which hints that they will not be involved in any business in the coming months. This is directly opposite of what happened same time last year when Alexis Sanchez made way to Manchester United in a swap deal that brought Henrikh Mkhitaryan to the Emirates Stadium. The Chile international was therefore replaced with the signing of Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang from Borussia Dortmund while Konstantinos … [Read more...]
Why we failed to win, Holding
Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka has played down the penalty he cost his team by stating that his side failed to win against Crystal Palace because they started slow. Two goals from Pierre Emerick- Aubameyang and Xhaka were overshadowed by the two penalties conceded as a result of defensive errors by Mustafi and Xhaka. The game which ended in a 2 - 2 draw ends the Gunners’ winning streak having had their 11th straight win against Sporting CP in the 1-0 Europa League on Thursday. Although, the 12 games unbeaten run continues for the North … [Read more...]
Arsenal were warned ahead of Crustal Palace trip
Arsenal failed to continue their winning run as it ended at 11 after the 12th attempt was stopped by Crystal Palace who pulled a 2-2 draw with the North London side at the Selhurst Park. Arsenal were not intelligent enough as they fell in the traps of their host by conceding two penalties in the game which was scored by Luka Milvojevic to cancel the goals by Pierre Emerick Aubameyang and Granit Xhaka. This remains a big blow to the gunners who were warned by Crystal palace captain and the goal scorer Luka Milvojevic before the game. It … [Read more...]
How Arsenal failed to win but remain unbeaten in 12 games
It is only a change of narrative and not a reason to cry for the Gunners as they failed to extend their winning run to 12 with a 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace on Sunday afternoon. The Gunners defence will definitely take the blame after Shkodran Mustafi and Granit Xhaka both conceded penalties in the game to ensure that the goals from Perrier Emerick Aubameyang does not count at the Selhurst Park. Arsenal have been on a high flying mood after their two consecutive defeats to Manchester City and Chelsea in their first two games of the season … [Read more...]
No reasons to be happy, Xhaka
Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka has stated that he has no reason to be happy despite scoring in the Premier League clash against Crystal Palace which ended in a 2-2 draw. Xhaka scored a screamer, the first goal for Arsenal before it was complemented by striker Pierre Emerick Aubameyang but the goals refused to count over his tactical error that ensured a penalty against his side. The Swiss international has been drafted to the left full back for the last two games over the lack of options in the position after the layoff of Spanish Player … [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...]
Liverpool legend still has some doubts about Ozil after Leicester City display
Arsenal captain Mesut Ozil was very brilliant for his side on Monday night where he also got a goal to his name. Ozil helped bring Arsenal into the game following a goal by their visitors before Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang came in to score a brace in the game that ended 3-1. A lot have been said about the Arsenal captain’s performance with his teammates ailing him as the killer in the team who destroys the opponents. However, the same cannot be said of Liverpool legend Graeme Souness who is still not convinced that the German international is … [Read more...]
Claude Puel protests after defeat against Arsenal
Leicester City manager Claude Puel has protested the fact that a penalty was not awarded against the host team when his side lost 3-1 against Arsenal on Monday night. The Puel side started the game in a very convincing way and got most attempts in the first half of the game. No thanks to Gunners goalkeeper Bernd Leno who stopped the Foxes from giving a bigger lead margin in the first half of the game. However, the Foxes manager protested that his side should have been awarded a penalty in the first half of the game, alleging that Rob Holding … [Read more...]
Why Leicester win was difficult, Emery
Arsenal manager Unia Emery has admitted that his side’s 3-1 win against Leicester City was quite difficult. Arsenal came from a goal down to secure a convincing win, all thanks to goals from Mesut Ozil and Pierre Emerick- Aubameyang. In his post-match reaction, Emery said some of the key players were injured which forced others to play certain roles they were not used to, citing the unavailability of Nacho Monreal and Sead Kolasinac, forcing Granit Xhaka to play in the left-back position in the final hour of the game. Emery who explains his … [Read more...]
Why we won Leicester City, Alex Iwobi
Arsenal came up from 1-0 down to have the day with a 3-1 win against Leicester City in the Premier League clash on Monday. It was a great performance by the Nigerian international who was given the nod to start the game but most importantly, the team’s captain Mesut Ozil was able to deliver a fine performance in addition to scoring a goal. Top class saves from goalkeeper Bernd Leno is also worthy of note as he stopped the visiting side from scoring more goals that would have made it more difficult for his side to have a comeback. The … [Read more...]
The line-up Emery needs to record 10 straight wins against Leicester
Arsenal will return for the Premier League fixture against Leicester at the Emirates Stadium following the international break that just ended. The game against Leicester City for the Gunners remains a must-win as they seek to stretch their winning streak to 10 games on Monday night. However, it begins from scoring goals and two informed strikers and friends, Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre Emerick Aubameyang are expected to lead the Arsenal attack ahead of Danny Welbeck who is also proving to be an important member of the team. Both … [Read more...]
Emery reveals long term interest in £80,000-a-week player
Arsenal manager Unai Emery has confessed to being a long-term fan of French striker, Alexandre Lacazette even before their meeting at the Emirates Stadium. Emery had attempted to sign Lacazette while he was in charge at Paris Saint-Germain but the player was in great love for Lyon which stopped him from a move away. Eventually, they both met in the summer when the Spanish manager replaced former manager Arsene Wenger. United get recommendation for new ‘Alex Ferguson’ Surprisingly, Emery failed to start the former Lyon player in his … [Read more...]
Why Arsenal winning streak will continue after Leicester City game, Owen
Former Manchester United legend Michael Owen has tipped Arsenal to extend their winning streak to 9 ahead of their Monday night clash against Leicester City at the Stamford Bridge. Arsenal bounced back with nine consecutive wins in all competitions after two consecutive defeats in their first two games against Manchester City and Chelsea respectively. With a return from the international break, there are concerns if the Unai Emery side still retains their form to help extend the winning streak against the Foxes on Monday. United get … [Read more...]
Lacazette condemns Aubameyang from beating Henry’s Arsenal record
Arsenal striker, Alexandre Lacazette is not ready to accept the comparison teammate Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and his countryman and former Gunners, Thierry Henry. Aubameyang had joined Arsenal in January, scoring 10 goals in 15 games for the North London side. His entire goals were extended to 16 altogether in the 5-1 win against Fulham. His stylish goals and pattern of play has, therefore, ensured he is compared with the club’s legend who is one of the record scorers in Arsenal history. Unlike the Gabon international, Henry had scored … [Read more...]
Why Arsenal’s 5-1 win is “deceitful”, Lacazette
Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette has described the 5-1 Gunners win against Fulham has being deceitful, explaining that the game did not reflect the result. The North London side ran riot in the Premier League clash at Craven Cottage in which Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Lacazette scored twice in addition to the stylish goal by Aaron Ramsey. The Frenchman stated that the scoreline gives it a look of an easy game for his side but noted that it was very difficult. He revealed that the manager Unai Emery had taught them how to win the game … [Read more...]
Ramsey proves Emery right with new EPL record
Arsenal contract rebel Aaron Ramsey has proved manager Unai Emery right with his class performance against Fulham on Sunday afternoon. The Spanish manager had last week stated that the contract controversies around the Wales international will not stop him from firing at Arsenal and insisted he will always field the player as long as he is still in the club.# Ramsey has refused to agree on a deal with the Gunners after he was earlier neglected with his contract running in the last 12 months. It has been revealed that the midfielder will be … [Read more...]
Why Danny Welbeck doesn’t care about England recall
Arsenal striker, Danny Welbeck has made it clear that he is not bothered if he is called for subsequent England national team duties. Welbeck is in good form for the Gunners, scoring twice in Wednesday’s win over Brentford in the Carabao Cup. The 27-year-old has now won the attention of manager Unai Emery who has expressed his delight. The Spanish manager had praised the former Manchester United player and hinted on giving him more opportunity in subsequent games. However, Welbeck who was responding to questions from journalists said he … [Read more...]