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Latest revelation from Ramsey hints he wants to stay

The future of Arsenal star Aaron Ramsey has been the talk in the media for some months now owing to the fact that he failed to agree on a deal with the club. The Wales international’s contract runs into his final months and it is looking all confirmed that he will not be staying at the club and will most importantly go as a free player. A negotiation between the player’s representative and the club was abandoned according to reports but for reasons that are unknown to the public. Jurgen Klopp should concentrate on this Liverpool youngster … [Read more...]

Lucas Torreira speaks on Life at Arsenal

Arsenal new recruit Lucas Torriera has expressed his delight at joining the Emirates side, stating that he has enjoyed love from the fans. Torrierra joined the North London side in the summer transfer window with a fee of £27 million from Italian side Sampdoria and he has since settled down at the club. The Uruguay midfielder had to wait a number of games before having to be on the starting XI as he was placed on the bench by Matteo Guendouzi before coming back to regain his position. He has since become the solid rock in front of the … [Read more...]

What happened in the dressing room that made Arsenal play better

Arsenal had an unconvincing first-half performance in their Europa League 1-0 win against Sporting CP but the situation had improved in the second half. Manager Unai Emery revealed that he had challenged the players in the dressing room and that was what brought about an improvement in their play in addition to scoring a goal. The North London side now top the group with 9 points in 3 games ahead of Sporting CP with 6 points after their home defeat. Unai Emery hands hope on Arsenal star defender For Arsenal, it is a way forward as the … [Read more...]

Martin Keown dislikes Lacazette for just one reason

Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette has been in great form this season and he has been hailed by many having got his way into the starting line-up in the Unai Emery team. The Frenchman was left to start from the bench in a couple of games at the beginning of the season but he made his impact each time he got the opportunity forcing the Spanish manager to have a change in heart to give the former Lyon man a starting role. However, Lacazette was not on the score sheet for the North London side when they played Leicester City on Monday in the … [Read more...]

How Arsene Wenger helped me at Arsenal , Ozil

Arsenal star Mesut Ozil has showered praise on his former boss Arsene Wenger for helping him at the club while he was in charge. Wenger said goodbye to the Emirates Stadium after a 22 years reign at the club and was immediately replaced by Spanish manager Unai Emery who has hit the ground running with lots of improvements already seen in the team. German international Mesut Ozil is one of those who have benefitted from the training and style of the former Paris Saint Germain boss but he feels he is still indebted to the former French … [Read more...]

How I have benefited from Torriera, Xhaka

Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka has been brilliant of late for the Gunners team and he has attributed his resurgence to the partnership with new recruit Lucas Torriera in the midfield. The Uruguay international signed for the Gunners after his good outing at the Russia 2018 World Cup and has since settled to make a whole lot of impact on the team. He was initially left on the bench for a number of games by manager Unai Emery as he was favoured behind Matteo Guendouzi who also joined the club in the summer. Torriera always made a mark on the … [Read more...]

Arsenal man snubbed for Europa League trip

Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech has returned from injury but he was snubbed by manager Unai Emery for the Europa League trip against Sporting CP on Thursday. Cech has been away due to the injury he sustained against Watford with Bernd Leno taking his place to get a starting role in the past few weeks. However, with his return, it was expected that the former Chelsea stopper would be handed the opportunity to at least, travel for the game but that did not happen. It is unclear why the Spanish manager had made such a decision but the words from … [Read more...]

Ian Wright stands to defend Hector Bellerin

Some Arsenal fans are yet to be satisfied with the performance of Spanish right fullback Hector Bellerin and will always criticize the player after each game. The game against Leicester City was not any different with some fans taking to Twitter to question his defending despite providing two assists in the Monday game. His only sin was the own goal which he scored in the game to give the Foxes an early lead in the first half but that is not to say all his performance are nothing to write home about according to the Arsenal legend Ian … [Read more...]

Why I am a different player this season, Iwobi

Arsenal star player Alex Iwobi has revealed that this season is entirely different for him because he has got more confidence going into the pitch. The Nigerian star has got everyone talking with his fine form this season. He has made use of every opportunity handed to him to prove his worth in the Unai Emery team. Before now, there were doubts over the prospect the Super Eagles man first exhibited when he came to the scene from the youth team. Suggestions are that Iwobi has benefited from the style and good management under the Spanish … [Read more...]

Why Ozil might not captain Arsenal

One thing that caught attention in Mesut Ozil’s master class performance against Leicester City on Monday in the Premier League clash is the fact that he had the captain armband on. Arsenal had won the game 3 - 1 where Hector Bellerin’s own goal was cancelled by the German international before it was completed with a brace by Gabon international Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang. `However, manager Unai Emery was asked if there was any need to hand the former Real Madrid star the armband in subsequent games, and he simply did not give a clear … [Read more...]

Trevor Steven reveals what has happened to the Arsenal team

Football writer and analyst, Trevor Steven has stated that something has happened to Arsenal since the coming of new manager Unai Emery in the summer. The form and display by the Arsenal team this season has been a shock and surprise to many who had thought that they will struggle especially with the coming of a new manager. The fears of what happened to United when Alex Ferguson left the club did not come true over Arsenal as the club became stable and stronger. They have gone ahead to win 10 straight games in all competitions after losing … [Read more...]

Sporting CP goalkeeper makes claim on Arsenal ahead of Europa clash

Sporting CP goalkeeper Romain Salin has stated that the Arsenal team is one that remains a threat any team at the moment with their current form. Salin stated that it will only take hard work by his side to defeat the Gunners team in the Europa League clash on Thursday. Speaking to UEFA, the Sporting CP said his side are already aware of the challenges ahead of the game and will work hard to ensure they come out victorious. Arsenal have been candidates of the UEFA Champions League before being relegated to Europa under the reigns of former … [Read more...]

Emery speaks on Ozil’s Leicester City performance

Arsenal Boss Unai Emery is not left alone in heaping praise on his team captain Mesut Ozil who put up a wonderful performance for his in their 3-1 victory over Leicester City. A good run in the Arsenal box by City’s Ben Chilwell forced Hector Bellerin into putting the ball in his own net to give the Foxes the lead but goals the German international and Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang was enough to coast victory for the Gunners. Ozil’s performance had caught the eyes of everyone having put on the team’s armband for the first time this season. … [Read more...]

Liverpool legend still has some doubts about Ozil after Leicester City display

Arsenal captain Mesut Ozil was very brilliant for his side on Monday night where he also got a goal to his name. Ozil helped bring Arsenal into the game following a goal by their visitors before Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang came in to score a brace in the game that ended 3-1. A lot have been said about the Arsenal captain’s performance with his teammates ailing him as the killer in the team who destroys the opponents. However, the same cannot be said of Liverpool legend Graeme Souness who is still not convinced that the German international is … [Read more...]

How Ozil celebrated team win after Leicester victory

The celebration by Mesut Ozil after scoring a goal in the Premier League clash against Leicester City on Monday night did not end on the pitch as he took it over to the social media. The Arsenal captain had one of his best performances for the North London side this season against the Foxes with his good dribbles and control of the midfield. All of his efforts were capped by a fine goal which brought Arsenal back into the game after being down by a goal in the first half. The former Real Madrid player has also set a record as the … [Read more...]

Why we are lucky to have Ozil in our team, Bellerin

Arsenal full-back Hector Bellerin has described the North London side as being lucky for having German star player Mesut Ozil in the team following their 3-1 win. Ozil had a ‘sexy’ performance on Monday Night when he led the Gunners against Leicester City on Monday in the Premier League. His killer passes and great performance was juiced with a goal which brought the North London side back into the game. Paying tribute to the Gunners skipper, Bellerin stated that his side are lucky to have Ozil in the team because he always has surprises in … [Read more...]

Why Leicester win was difficult, Emery

Arsenal manager Unia Emery has admitted that his side’s 3-1 win against Leicester City was quite difficult. Arsenal came from a goal down to secure a convincing win, all thanks to goals from Mesut Ozil and Pierre Emerick- Aubameyang. In his post-match reaction, Emery said some of the key players were injured which forced others to play certain roles they were not used to, citing the unavailability of Nacho Monreal and Sead Kolasinac, forcing Granit Xhaka to play in the left-back position in the final hour of the game. Emery who explains his … [Read more...]

Emery explains why he lost against City, Chelsea

Arsenal manager Unai Emery has explained why he had a slow start of the season with two consecutive defeats against Manchester City and Chelsea respectively. Emery had joined Arsenal in the summer after replacing former manager Arsene Wenger and was immediately compelled to face the two biggest sides in the league. However, the Spanish manager has since bounced back with 9 successive wins for the North London side in all competitions. Explaining how that has happened, the former PSG boss explained that the first two fixtures had come when … [Read more...]

Why I left Arsenal, Jack Wilshere

West Ham player Jack Wilshere has explained the reason why he decided to quit his former club Arsenal. Wilshere left the North London side in the summer to end his 17 years marriage with Arsenal. The former Gunners stated that he was not guaranteed a first-team role under new manager Unai Emery who just joined the club in same summer. According to him, it would have been a different situation should former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger had stayed with the club stating that he was confident he would have had a space in the French manager’s … [Read more...]

Arsene Wenger could end up at Bayern?

There are indications that a former Arsenal manager could end as Bayern Munich manager following the poor results suffered by the German giants. Wenger has been jobless since the end of last season having left the Emirates Stadium against his wish and was replaced by former Paris St-Germain boss Unai Emery. The French man had earlier stated that he was going on a long break to relax and also do what he loves best- painting and travelling only to declare last week his readiness to pick up a job. Wenger who said he had missed being a manager … [Read more...]

Too early to call, Leicester City boss speaks of Arsenal title credentials

Leicester City manager Claude Puel has dismissed reports that Arsenal have now emerged as title contenders owing to their great form this season. Puel who was speaking ahead of his visit to the Emirates Stadium noted that it is too early to call because the Premier League has a long way to go with lots of possibilities and surprises. The Leicester City boss admits that Arsenal have been in good form and have worked hard to deserve their current place in the league table with their confidence and new playing system under the new manager. … [Read more...]

Emery, Wenger ‘clash’ over Mesut Ozil

Former and present Arsenal managers Arsene Wenger and Unai Emery have made different claims on Mesut Ozil’s international career saga. The German has made himself unavailable for the national team after the World Cup following their poor outing in Russia. Ozil claimed to be racially abused by the German football association in addition to being used as a scapegoat for the national team’s poor performance. Mourinho says criticisms make him sad In his thought, Wenger said that Ozil is still a major part of the German national team and … [Read more...]

Why Emery should be desperate for Leicester win

There are several reasons for why Arsenal manager Unai Emery must be desperate to have his side come out victorious against Leicester City on Monday. The Gunners have recorded a total of nine straight wins this season and they look to extend the streak to 10 when they host Leicester at the Emirates Stadium. Aside from giving the club the first of its kind since 2007, Unai will be writing history for himself as he has never in his career had 10 straight wins in a row knowing that he has recorded 9 wins with Paris Saint-Germain between March and … [Read more...]

Bellerin wants Arsenal fans to be patient

Arsenal as a club have experienced a lot of changes from what was obtainable last season - starting from having a new manager to an adjustment in the ownership structure and later to the style of play. All of these have given the North London side a new look which seems to be better than what was in place in the past. The result on the field is enough to attest to this. Arsenal have bounced back to a winning team having gone through 9 games winning giving hope that the club have finally returned to its best. However, Spanish right … [Read more...]

Emery hands hope on Arsenal star defender

Arsenal manager Unai Emery has given a good news about club captain Laurent Koscielny who has been injured and has yet to see any game under the new manager. The French man who has been away as a result of the Achilles tendon injury he sustained last season is reported to be back in full training by the Spanish manager. Emery who noted the player’s importance to the team said he has been missed as the captain and will be joining the team in full training. However, the former PSG boss added that the Koscielny will not be available for … [Read more...]