Arsenal have got reasons to hope for again with whiz Emilie Smith-Rowe who is becoming more interesting and impressive than his age. The 18-year-old midfielder could not be left alone by new manager Unai Emery after seeing the player in the pre-season and has promised to play have him in his plan for this campaign. The player has not only taken his chances to pay the faith of the manager in him, but he was also on the scoresheet when Arsenal played Qarabag on Thursday in the Europa League encounter. Tottenham legend Glenn Hoddle is one of those who cannot keep mute on the player due to the performance on such a big stage. Giving a quick analysis of the player, Hoddle said Smith Rowe looks comfortable with his left and right foot which is an addition to a … [Read more...]
Walcott not scared to make his plans against Arsenal known
Everton striker, Theo Walcott is not scared to make his plan against Arsenal public when both teams meet in their Premier League clash on Sunday. Walcott is not bothered about the relationship he has had with the fans at the Old Trafford and he already thinks of hurting the Arsenal supporters by scoring a goal on Sunday. Walcott left Arsenal after claiming he was not given enough playing time at the Emirates Stadium. He had to say goodbye in January for a fee of £20million after 12 years spell at the club to revive his supposed sleeping career. However, Walcott promised to celebrate if he scores against Arsenal. The striker is perceived to be angry by his alleged unfair treatment at the club. He said he was frustrated in his last one year and wasn't … [Read more...]
Like United, Theo Walcott says life at Arsenal was tough
It is now becoming a trend for players to think their reasons for leaving former clubs was because life became tough and unbearable with Everton striker, Theo Walcott being the latest to go the same direction. Recall that Memphis Depay recently revealed that he did not enjoy his spell at Manchester United which made him leave the club. Wilfried Zaha also made such claim of being unhappy at United because he did not live the life he wanted to live. The former Arsenal striker, Walcott also has his claim to make after saying he struggled at the Emirates Stadium in his last days at the club. Walcott scored 108 goals for Arsenal in 397 appearances but had injury challenges which kept him out most of the time. He claimed that because of his lack of playing … [Read more...]
Deal Almost Sealed! 28-year-old set to leave Arsenal in January
According to report, Arsenal are open to the thought of cashing in on Theo Walcott in the winter transfer window as after failing to secure regular playing time, doubts have emerged regarding his future. Walcott, 28, joined the North London club back in 2006, but he has never lived up to his potential that Arsenal thought he has after signing him from Southampton. Albeit often deployed out wide instead of his preferred number 9 role, Theo Walcott has only scored 20-goals once in 11 league seasons, while he’s only played 10 matches in all competitions this year as he has fallen further down the pecking order at Arsenal. As per The Sun, the England international attacker is set to be sold in the New Year if the right bid arrives, and that will give the Gunners … [Read more...]
Theo Walcott reportedly carrying a knock from Wednesday’s Cup clash
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed that Theo Walcott is carrying a knock after receiving a kick in yesterday’s Carabao Cup win over Doncaster Rovers. The England international star was substituted during the second half of the Gunner’s 1-0 victory over Doncaster after sustaining a knock. In his post-match press conference, French tactician Arsene Wenger said the 28-year-old England star was kicked at the back of his knee. The Walcott scored the only goal of the match in what was rather a drab performance from Wenger’s men. The England international went down near the halfway line in the 75th minute and was immediately replaced by Nigerian Alex Iwobi. The English League Cup might not be a priority, as the lowest recorded spectator since the Gunners … [Read more...]
Arsenal Pair Emerge As Shock Target For Premier League Club In Audacious Transfer Move
West Ham United are eyeing a double summer swoop on Arsenal duo of Olivier Giroud and Theo Walcott, according to reports.The Hammers are in the market in search of attacking options after a dismal season last term and have been linked with a number of names in the Premier League and beyond.Reports in Goal.com have it that the London club Reports in Goal.com have it that the London club are considering a double swoop of Giroud and Walcot in a combined fee of about £50million this summer. The report have it that West Ham have held initial talks with Olivier Giroud and are growing confident that they can make a deal for the striker who might become surplus to requirements at the Emirates following reports that Gunners boss Arsene Wenger wants to sign another … [Read more...]
Former Arsenal Captain Sends ‘Fond’ Messages To Arsenal Fans About Undermined Star
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas has confessed that he would love to swap bodies with one of his former club's players for just one match. The former Arsenal captain wishes he had the speed of Arsenal star player Theo Walcott. Both players were team-mates in Fabregas' fruitful span at the Emirates club. It appears the Spanish midfielder is relishing some fond memories at the club: Pushing the ball on a lighting-scale to the fast man Walcott. Even though Fabregas also noted that he would love to have had the attributes of former France international Thierry Henry, he appears to envy Theo's ability to move past opposition defenders. Cesc, in a Questions And Answers session for Carabao, noted that he desire having the feeling of a lightening fast player: a … [Read more...]
Big Blow – Arsenal Star Player Ruled Out Until Next Year
Arsenal winger Theo Walcott has been reportedly ruled out till the new year with the calf injury that forced him to miss the last league game against midlands club West Brom on Boxing Day. According to popular English news outlet The Guardian, Theo Walcott has not recovered from the injury meaning he could likely miss the home game against Crystal Palace in what would be a London Derby at the Emirates Stadium on New Year's Day as well as the an away trip to South Coast club Bournemouth two days later. The latest development would be a big blow for Arsenal and their 67-year old French manager Arsene Wenger due to the fact that the English international is a lethal weapon for the team this season having scored 11 goals in all competitions including in his last … [Read more...]
Wenger Insists – Arsenal Can Fight For The Title, To Splash £50m On Top Star Striker
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is adamant that his side has what it takes to fight for the English Premier League (EPL) title after the North London side moved ahead of former leaders Chelsea at the top of the table. Recall that Arsenal are interested in signing Benzema, and madrid is expecting an offer of about £50m as this might be the last opportunity to cash out on the 29-year striker. Althoigh Wenger's side has recovered well to go an unbeaten sequence of 14 games in the league since losing 4-3 at home to Liverpool on the opening day of the season. The 67-year old Frenchman was speaking in his post-match press conference after the Stoke City game. He said: "We are there for the fight and we have been consistent after the first game." "It is down to us to … [Read more...]