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 London side but they failed to pick all three points by losing two. Emery speaks on Lopetegui fate at Real Madrid It was observed that 25 of the 35 goals by the Emirates side this season were scored in the second half … [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 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...]