It has been suggested by Arsenal legend Robert Pires, what will become of the team in the coming season should they refuse to spend more than the reported £40 million this summer window. The Gunners management are reported to have handed just £40 million to engage in the summer transfer window with a number of additions expected as well. It is, therefore, the bid of the club to return to winning ways and also challenge for titles in the coming season but the former player has joined other pundits to cast doubt over the possibility. … [Read more...]
Robert Pires tells Arsenal fans why they should believe in Emery
The 2018/19 season is almost rounding up with most of the leagues at their ending stage and most of their winners are soon to be decided. For North London outfit Arsenal, they are out of the English Premier League title race as well as the FA Cup and the Carabao Cup but they still have the Europa League to challenge for as they are in the quarterfinals of the competition. However, the Champions League is an important competition that every other club in the top six of the English Premier League will want to compete there for all reasons. This … [Read more...]
Why Emery is not under pressure to deliver
There is no doubt that Arsenal boss is not under any pressure as he has been confirmed to be the right manager for the North London outfit, not minding what the outcome is at the end of the season. The Spanish boss joined the North London outfit at the end of the season following the sack of former manager Arsene Wenger. It is understood that he has been mandated to return the club back to winning ways as well as ensure qualification to the Champions League next season. This adds to the fact that trophies have to be won for competition in … [Read more...]
Robert Pires tells Arsenal the player to bring in ahead of next season
English Premier League outfit Arsenal have been told by club legend Robert Pires to ensure the signature of French Ligue 1 outfit Paris Saint Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot in the coming summer transfer window. The North Lonon outfit have been linked to the midfielder for a couple of months but he is reported to be favoured to join other clubs having had a lot of interests lined up for him. Liverpool and Spanish La Liga outfit Barcelona are both interested in the star player and he was reported to have wanted a move to the La Liga … [Read more...]
The mistake Sanchez made answering Mourinho’s call, Robert Pires
Arsenal legend Robert Pires has stated that Manchester United forward Alexis Sanchez made a mistake answering the call from manager Jose Mourinho to switch away from the Emirates Stadium. The South American moved to United in January and there might be a need for another move according to former Arsenal Player, Robert Pires. Pires in his opinion stated that the former Barcelona man ought to have remained with Arsenal instead of a move to United. The Arsenal legend admits he was surprised when he heard of Sanchez move away from Arsenal. … [Read more...]
Pires speaks of star player’s life after Arsenal
Arsenal legend Robert Pires has spoken of football life for former player Santi Cazorla after leaving the club in the summer. The Spanish playmaker had said an un-ceremonial goodbye to the North London side after staying 18 months without kicking the ball due to an injury that almost cost his career. With his move away from the club back to his former side Villarreal at the summer, the former Gunners have since found his form and gotten back into action. The Spanish star has scored once and given two assists so far this season in addition … [Read more...]
Arsenal paid too much for Lucas Torriera but…, Pires
Arsenal legend Robert Pires has claimed that Arsenal paid too much for new recruit Lucas Torriera but that is no longer a problem because of what the player has transformed into. Arsenal spent £26 million on the Uruguay international from Sampdoria and has become a major part of the team, being a starter. Pires said the reason why the Gunners spent big to land the player is now justified as the player has turned into a ‘warrior’ in the Unai Emery team. The Arsenal legend says he is impressed with the qualities of the 22-year-old so … [Read more...]
What Arsenal’s Iwobi heard Pires say of him
Arsenal youngster Alex Iwobi has been boosted by the words of legendary player, Robert Pires. The Frenchman had expressed his delight with Arsenal’s late 2-0 win against Watford in the Premier League encounter and he thinks Iwobi should be hailed. Arsenal have now recorded seven consecutive wins this season and are now fifth on the league table. The latest win was never in sight until the Nigerian international had replaced Aaron Ramsey with 30 minutes to the end of the game and did the magic with his crosses. Pires said he had told the … [Read more...]
He was good but am still surprised, former player speaks of Guendouzi
New Arsenal signing, Matteo Guendouzi is well known to former Arsenal forward Jeremie Aliadiere but he can't explain his shock at the player's rapid exploit at the club. Guendouzi joined the Gunners in the summer and was only recruited because of his prospect. He was a player for the future and pundits never gave him the chance to be a starter. To the shock of everyone, the player is a first-eleven player and has started the four games so far in the season. He had caught Unai Emery's attention right from the pre-season tour. Former striker, … [Read more...]
How Arsene Wenger ended my Real Madrid career, legend
Arsenal legend Robert Pires said he would have had a football career at Real Madrid but it failed to happen because of former manager, Arsene Wenger. Pires joined Arsenal from Marseille 18 years ago admitted to have been pictured to have been wearing a Real Madrid shirt before meeting the Frenchman. He said a call he made to Wenger two days after some journalist took a picture of him amidst interest from Madrid was all that convinced him to England. Although, he disclosed that his decision to snub Madrid was an uncomfortable one for those … [Read more...]