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 by winning all of their games until Sunday afternoon. Walcott not scared to make his plans against Arsenal known An 11th win was recorded by the North London side on Thursday against Sporting CP in the Europa … [Read more...]
Why ozil’s great form should not be a surprise, Mustafi
Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi has revealed that the fine performance displayed by skipper Mesut Ozil should not be a surprise to anyone who has known the player for a while. According to him, Ozil has proven to be a top class player over the years and it is evident, noting that the only reason he has been short of performance is the fact that he has been played out of position. Mustafi affirms that Ozil will give a world class performance each time he is drafted to his favourite position which is playing behind the strikers. 4 - 3 - 3 formation, Willian to start in Chelsea probable lineup vs Bournemouth The Arsenal defender says should Ozil play the right position, he is capable of doing anything, even more than he showed in the game against the … [Read more...]
Germany FA comes after Ozil again
Arsenal playmaker, Mesut Ozil for what they described as disrespect to the country after the player was reported to have snubbed the national team coach Joachim Low. Recall that the German national team coach had alleged that he was snubbed by the former Real Madrid player when he made an attempt to pay him a visit in London. Following the world best player award ceremony which was held in the English capital, Low disclosed that he had visited the Arsenal training ground but was snubbed by the player. He went ahead to accuse the Gunners manager Unai Emery for not allowing him to see the player but admitted he met with Per Mertesacker, Shkodran Mustafi. In his reaction the German FA President Reinhard Grindel blasted Ozil, stating that the player was wrong … [Read more...]
How Unai Emery stopped Joachim Low, Ozil peace talk
Arsenal manager Unai Emery has been accused of stopping Germany national team coach Joachim Low from reaching Mesut Ozil for peace talks in London. Ozil had announced his decision to stay away from the national team and focus on club football following what he described as unfair treatment from the German football federation. The former Real Madrid player claimed to be used as a scapegoat for Germany’s poor outing at the Russia 2018 World Cup in addition to protesting racism against him. “In the eyes of Gindel and his supporters, I am German when we win, but I am an immigrant when we lose”. Those were his words when he decided to quit. However, Joachim who has made efforts in the past to reach the embattled player since returning from the World Cup failed as … [Read more...]
Bad news? Arsenal star doesn’t see future with club again
The report coming from the camp of Arsenal defender, Laurent Koscielny is that he doesn't see his future with the London club. Koscielny, who is currently recovering from Achilles surgery was before now, the best legs Arsenal could boast of especially before his injury. The player who is expected to return later in the year is yet to showcase his ability under new manager, Unai Emery. His agent, Stephane Courbis admits the Frenchman might not play for Arsenal by next season as he is already thinking of offers in France and China. However, he noted that the Frenchman will not listen to any offers within England as Koscielny cannot afford to compete against Arsenal for an English side. The 32-year-old will now face major challenges from new signing, … [Read more...]
Arsenal to sell 25-year-old defender if they can recoup £34million fee
According to reports, Arsenal are willing to sell defender Shkodran Mustafi in the next couple of days so long as they can recover the £34million they spent on the German last summer. The Germany international defender has divided opinion amongst Gunner fans since joining the Emirate club last summer, and injury worries disrupted his first season in the Premier League. Mustafi, 25, struggled in the second-stanza of last season after sustaining an injury before December and Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has failed to rule out a shocking exit before Thursday’s summer transfer deadline. Inter Milan and Juventus have been monitoring his situation closely, and the Daily Mirror is reporting that Arsenal are now considering cashing in on the German. Serie A … [Read more...]
Arsenal Turn Down Loan Move for 25-year-old Defender this summer
According to reports, Arsenal have turned down a season long loan move for defender Shkodran Mustafi from Serie A giant Inter Milan last week. The Serie A club allegedly attempted to take the defender on loan last week, but the Gunners are said to be waiting for Italian club to table a bid of £35m before considering to permit him to leave, as per the Daily Star. The publication claims that Mustafi is finding it difficult to settle properly and make new friends at the North London club. Arsenal paid La Liga side Valencia the same fee for the 25-year-old defender last summer, which is one of the reasons the transfer saga might linger. Last week, reports claim that Inter had already tabled a £35m offer for the defender and now it’s being claimed that they … [Read more...]
Arsenal Turn Down Loan Move for 25-year-old Defender this summer
According to reports, Arsenal have turned down a season long loan move for defender Shkodran Mustafi from Serie A giant Inter Milan last week. The Serie A club allegedly attempted to take the defender on loan last week, but the Gunners are said to be waiting for the Italian club to table a bid of £35m before considering to permit him to leave, as per the Daily Star. The publication claims that Mustafi is finding it difficult to settle properly and make new friends at the North London club. Arsenal paid La Liga side Valencia the same fee for the 25-year-old defender last summer, which is one of the reasons the transfer saga might linger on. Last week, reports claim that Inter had already tabled a £35m offer for the defender and now it’s being claimed that … [Read more...]
Shkodran Mustafi Reveals ONE Problem Arsenal Players Have With Arsene Wenger
Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi has revealed he and his teammates are also finding it difficult to dealt with speculations over the future of Arsene Wenger. The Gunners have been the news for several wrong reasons in the recent weeks one of which is the uncertain future of Arsene Wenger who has refused to extend his contract at the club where he has spent over two decades. The future of key players in the squad has also made the headlines, with the likes of Hector Bellerin, Alexis Sanchez, Alex oxlade Chamberlain and Mesut Ozil understood to be eyeing a move away from the Emirates. Mustafi who joined Arsenal last summer, has been an impressive figure at the Emirates and belives the burden on the team, he said: "It is difficult, but we are … [Read more...]