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 Super Eagles player that he was the difference in the game, describing Iwobi as a great player. According to the Arsenal legend, Iwobi knows how to hand solutions to difficult games with his vision and his strong mental … [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, Jeremie has just revealed that he was the one who recommended Arsenal to the player but joins the list of those who are shocked at the player's blend and exploit at the club. Aliadiere is familiar with the working of … [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 around him at that time but he ended up not regretting his decision. He praised the quality of the French manager, adding that he was lucky to have played under him, winning four trophies and reached a Champions League … [Read more...]