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Unai Emery tells Ramsey to shun exit speculations

Arsenal manager Unai Emery has told contract rebel Aaron Ramsey not to be distracted by the talks of his exit from the club but remain focus until his last day at the Emirates Stadium. It is almost certain that the Wales international will be leaving the North London side at the end of the season after failing to agree on a new deal with the club. However, Emery who praised the player for his spirit urged him to keep it up until his contract runs out. According to the Spanish manager, Ramsey had started the last game from the bench and put in a wonderful display within the 35 minutes of play in addition to scoring a goal. He stressed that same spirit is expected of him on Monday against Leicester City either he starts or come again from the bench. The … [Read more...]

Arsenal sweat over defender’s fitness

Arsenal now have reasons to worry after defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos picked up an ankle injury during the international break. This means that Papastathopoulos might be unavailable for the Unai Emery side when they line up against Leicester City on Monday night. The Greek player made his way out of the pitch before the end of the game against Finland on Monday night and there are fears he might have strained his ankle. However, a scan is expected to be carried out on the 30-year-old full-back to ascertain the actual situation with his ankle but his chances of being available against the Foxes at the Emirates Stadium remains slim. With about four days in-between, before the game, the Spanish manager will monitor the situation with the player but will … [Read more...]

Ramsey has another reason to smile as an Arsenal player before exit

Arsenal contract rebel Aaron Ramsey has got reasons to smile again as an Arsenal Player as he welcomes set of twins on Tuesday evening. Ramsey announced this on his Twitter handle where he stated that “The twins have finally arrived! Two beautiful boys... Thank you for the kind messages..” It would be recalled that the Wales player took permission from manager Unai Emery to miss the Europa League clash with Qarabag to attend to his pregnant wife who was expecting their baby. The former Cardiff City player will expect to hand a welcome win to his sons in Arsenal’s Premier League game against Leicester City after the international break. However, Ramsey’s days are numbered at the Emirates as he is destined to leave at the end of the season following his … [Read more...]

Everton join race for Aaron Ramsey

Everton have added to the list of those seeking for the signature of Arsenal contract rebel Aaron Ramsey. It is unlikely Ramsey will remain at the Emirates Stadium at the end of the season owing to the expiration of his contract with the North London club. Efforts to have him tied down with a new deal failed as both parties failed to agree on personal terms making it likely for the Wales international to leave at the summer after he made it clear that he will not be moving in the winter Transfer window. With Liverpool, AC Milan, Chelsea and Manchester United all seeking for his signature, latest reports indicate that Everton have joined the list. The director of football at the Goodison Park, Marcel Brands is reported to be preparing a bid for the Gunners … [Read more...]

Why Unai Emery is a better coach than Arsene Wenger

Spanish football expert Guillem Balague has claimed that there are enough evidence in the current Arsenal team to prove that current manager Unai Emery is way better than former manager Arsene Wenger. Wenger had ended his 22-year-reign as Arsenal manager winning a number of titles, a feat that makes him the most successful manager the club has ever had in its history. However, the Frenchman’s forceful retirement from the job brought a new manager Unai Emery who seems to be establishing himself quickly at the club and winning the hearts of the fans. Emery had recorded two defeats in his first competitive games in charge of the North London club against Manchester City and Chelsea respectively but he has moved ahead to winning nine consecutive games in all … [Read more...]

Yet again! Chris Sutton speaks on Arsenal title chance

Chelsea legend Chris Sutton has spoken on the chances Arsenal have to win the Premier League this season. Sutton who was only replying to the questions asked boldly replied by saying Arsenal will not win the Premier League this season. The Chelsea legend is not moved by the threat the Unai Emery side pose to other top teams after rising from a two consecutive defeats against Manchester City and Chelsea consecutively to winning their remaining six games in the league. Aside from shooting to the 4th position in the premier league table, Arsenal have gone nine games with a winning streak. Despite all of the signs, Sutton insists that the North London club will not emerge, winner of the league, this season. He has pointed to Liverpool and Manchester City … [Read more...]

Why Unai Emery delights in Ramsey’s contract mess

It is no longer news at Arsenal that Aaron Ramsey will be leaving the club at the end of the season as a free agent. Ramsey’s contract already runs into the last months with a deal not agreed for an extension as efforts to hold talks with the player failed over personal terms. It is revealed that the player was offered a deal worth £185,000-a-week which he rejects in demand for a higher figure. However, it has been revealed as reported by Tribalfootball that manager Unai Emery is well delighted with the development as he will not favour a £185,000 deal for the Wales international per week. According to the report, a huge deal for the contract rebel will stand as a barrier to the Spanish manager’s intention to sign more players in the summer because the … [Read more...]

AFCON: Nigerians hail Emery over Iwobi’s resurgence

Arsenal attacking midfielder Alex Iwobi has been in great form with the Gunners team having improved in his game and helped his team deliver good results with his assists. Iwobi has never had it this good in his career as a first-team player since his emergence in the 2015/2016 season failing to be consistent in his performance. The coming of new manager Unai Emery has been praised for raising the standard of the Nigerian’s game. The evidence of Iwobi’s improvement under the Spanish manager is very glaring to see. Iwobi’s form has been replicated with the national team when he did provide an assist to China based striker Odion Ighalo with a killer pass in the Saturday’s AFCON qualifiers. He was one of the best on the field amongst the team that defeated … [Read more...]

Granit Xhaka reveals what Unai Emery did to him

It is a new life for Arsenal players since the beginning of the season with new manager Unai Emery praised for making it happen. Most Arsenal players including Mesut Ozil, Alex Iwobi and Alexandre Lacazette have all found a new form under the Spanish coach and Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka is not left out of the new beginning. Xhaka has started all of the 8 Premier League games for the Gunners this season and has kept the middle of the Arsenal play intact with his fine form, a part of why the North London side have gone nine games winning streak. He has attributed the success he has recorded and the improvement in his game to the Spanish manager, adding that he enjoyed a lot of benefits having Emery as a coach. Speaking with Mail on Sunday, the Swiss said … [Read more...]

Ozil takes swipe at critics in Instagram post

Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil’s Instagram is one to behold at the moment with the German player taking a swipe at his critics. Ozil has been a subject of criticism at the Emirates Stadium over the past seasons, especially under former manager Arsene Wenger as he failed to deliver his best at the club. On several occasions, the German star was called out and battered by the Gunners fans on social media. It is now time for the Arsenal no. 10 to fight back having bounced back to become the player he ought to be. This season has seen Ozil returning to his best with his quick play and great form which has seen him score goals a couple of times this season. The World Cup winner seems to be more motivated by new manager Unai Emery and has upgraded his game to … [Read more...]

Arsenal to lose long term target to Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich are set to snatch up Arsenal long term target and Ligue 1 star Nicolas Pepe. The Lille forward is one of the hottest in the French league at the moment having scored 6 goals in nine Ligue 1 games this season in addition to the 6 assists he has offered in those games. The player’s current form made it that the German side plan to lure him away from Arsenal’s side with a lucrative offer. Meanwhile, Manchester United are also reported to be monitoring the 23-year-old striker having seen his play. However, both English side might lose the player to Bayern who seems desperate and willing to strike a deal with Lille for the player in the January transfer market. According to reports, the German side have scheduled to hold talks with the Lille … [Read more...]

The ‘bad’ Arsenal must correct before it is too late

It has been a good season so far for Arsenal with the goals scoring form of its strikers, the unbeaten run and the clean sheets. Although, the North London club suffered two consecutive defeats to Manchester City and Chelsea respectively but that was the last time it happened as it has been win and win situation with 9 successive wins in all competitions this season. This has placed them in the shape as being title contenders after many years as they are sitting 4th position in the Premier League table with 18 points after 8 games. The arrival of new manager Unai Emery has been pointed to as the change the Emirates Stadium needed to be revived from its past slumber. However, records have it that the Gunners team have been dirty in their pay with the … [Read more...]

Ozil boosts Emery’s squad returning to training

Arsenal midfielder has boosted manager Unai Emery’s team with his return from injury after he was seen training on Tuesday. Ozil had suffered a back pain that ruled him out of the Arsenal’s 5-1 win against Fulham on Sunday which created fears he would be away for a while. Having earlier ruled himself out of the Germany national team call, the 29-year-old will be returning fresh for the Spanish manager as he is not involved in the international games. Ozil has had enough rest. However, the German has returned to face Leicester City after the break as he was seen training alongside the likes of Hector Bellerin, Alexandre Lacazette and others who were not handed a call-up from their countries. Although, the former Real Madrid player will have to fight … [Read more...]

Arsenal’s Guendouzi returns praise to Emery

Arsenal new signing Matteo Guendouzi is one of the players that have been singled out for praise by manager Unai Emery since joining the club in the summer. The Gunners youngster joined the North London side with a fee of about £7 million from Ligue 2 side Lorient and was meant to be a player for the future but his performance brought forward his time at the Emirates Stadium where he became a first team player. The French youth player was given the nod ahead of Lucas Torriera and Mohamed Elneny in the first few games. The former PSG manager had praised the young lad’s quality and urged him to do more having assured him of a place in the team if he performs brilliantly. Its Guendouzi’s time to speak of the Spanish manager and he has a lot of positives to … [Read more...]

Arsenal and Chelsea players make FIFA team of the week

Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette has been named in the FIFA team of the week alongside Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley. Lacazette had scored a brace in Arsenal’s 5-1 thrashing of Fulham at the weekend with his stylish strike and that earned him 86 points in the rating. The Arsenal striker has scored 5 goals in all competitions this season and has been consistent with his fine form. The Frenchman was initially coming in from the bench in the Unai Emery team but the Spanish manager had to adjust after seeing the form of the former Lyon player. He is joined by Ciro Immobile of Lazio who scored 88 in the rating and Inter Milan’s Mauro Icardi with 88 points also as strikers. Meanwhile, former Arsenal goalkeeper, David Ospina, Napoli made it as FIFA’s … [Read more...]

Legendary coach Roux attacks Emery

Legendary coach Guy Roux has taken a dig at Arsenal manager Unai Emery for how he handled French outlet PSG while he was in charge as the manager. Roux went as far as describing the Spanish manager as a coward for some technical decisions he took during competitive games. He told L’Equipe that Thomas Tuchel is not a coward like his predecessor ahead in Barcelona. According to him, Emery had made some tactically unacceptable errors by drafting a right wing player to the central defence when he needed goals the more. Praising Tuchel, the French legendary coach said he is calm and thoughtful in all he does. PSG were defeated by Liverpool in the first game of the Group C Champions League last year but he is being tipped by Roux to bounce back and do the … [Read more...]

Update! Bellamy reveals Ramsey’s decision on Arsenal stay

Former Wales captain Craig Bellamy, a close pal to Arsenal contract rebel Aaron Ramsey has revealed the decision of the player on the future at the club. Bellamy revealed that Ramsey, whose contract ends next year June has made up his mind to leave the Emirates Stadium. The former striker expressed sadness over the development as he thinks the Wales international will be a good fit in Arsenal under the new style introduced by Unai Emery. However, he noted how difficult it is for the player to have a change of mind with big clubs already indicating their interest. Arsenal are expected to let the player go in the January window so as not to lose him for free. Ramsey will be a big loss to the Spanish manager who has identified him as being very important … [Read more...]

Emery speaks on Lopetegui fate at Real Madrid

The future of Real Madrid boss Julen Lopetegui is uncertain at the club knowing the Spanish giants have not been firing as they are known with. Under Lopetegui, Real Madrid have failed to win a single game in four matches and they have lost their first position to Athletico Madrid, a development the owners are not happy about. It is also shocking that Los Blancos have suffered goal drought and has not scored a single goal in 400 minutes in La Liga this season. Lopetegui’s job is therefore not safe and he could be shown the way out if the situation persists. Arsenal manager has urged for patience for the Spanish manager, expressing confidence that the team will bounce back in a short while. The former PSG boss who was speaking at the UEFA technical … [Read more...]

Why Ozil’s injury is a blessing in disguise for Emery

Arsenal were without star player, Mesut Ozil in the weekend 5-1 thrashing of Fulham on Sunday. Emery had made it known that the German international was out due to a back pain which stopped him from training ahead of the game. This seems to be a blessing in disguise for manager Unai Emery as he is sure of having at least, one fit and fresh player when the international break will be over. With the stressed fixture where the team had to travel and play a number of games within two weeks, it is expected that most of the players will be getting tired. It has become worst for some players who will be involved with their countryside and that may have them return more stressed up. However, Emery will have Ozil as a fresh player who will serve as a big cover … [Read more...]

Why Arsenal is now a different team, Slavisa Jokanovic

Fulham manager Slavisa Jokanovic has admitted that Arsenal is now a different team from what it used to be years back. Jokanovic noted that the difference comes in terms of the new manager, Unai Emery who has now introduced a new philosophy to the club since his arrival. The Fulham boss has made this claim ahead of Arsenal’s visit to his side on Sunday for the Premier League clash where the visitors will be seeking for their 9th successive win of the season. Jokanovic believes his side will face a different Gunners team because the manager who joined the club at the summer has made lots of changes and impact with his bravery. According to him, the North London team is now a better side in its offensives, nothing that the reset alone can make the … [Read more...]

Arsenal handed hope in Ramsey contract saga

There are fears that Arsenal might lose star player Aaron Ramsey for free, without cashing in on him after they were unable to tie him down with a deal. Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs has expressed confidence that the fears will not happen because the Gunners will be able to cash in on the player by January. Ramsey’s current deal at Arsenal runs out at the end of this season but in order not to lose him for free, the North London side have resolved to let the player go at the January transfer window so as to be able to earn. Wales boss, Giggs is confident that the player has what it takes to play in any league in the World, stressing that the Gunners will find enough suitors for the player. According to him, his fellow countryman is a goalscoring … [Read more...]

Why I am still ‘unhappy’, Unai Emery

Arsenal manager Unai Emery still has no reason to celebrate after seeing  8 match winning run he has recorded in charge of the North London club. It was a slow start for the Spanish manager who saw two consecutive defeats against Manchester City and Chelsea respectively in his first two games of the current campaign and that has been the last of it. The winnings now fly Arsenal FC closer to league leaders with just four points separating the Emery side and Manchester City. Despite all of these positives, the former PSG manager cannot be in a happy mood of celebration because he has since put them behind and already living with the headache of the next games ahead and how to overcome them. The former Sevilla boss stated that he has lots of challenges ahead … [Read more...]