A long wait it has been for both Arsenal fans to see their promising player, Gedion Zelalem return from injury after 16-month of nursing a horror knee injury. His performances as a 16-year-old during the pre-season tour to Asia in 2013 would be one to remember of the lad by the Gunners. He was tipped to be the next Cesc Fabregas with his brilliance on the ball and his clear-cut passes. But it is unsure if that will still be seen in Arsenal or another club. This feat handed him his senior debut for Arsenal in an FA Cup match against Coventry … [Read more...]
How Arsene Wenger ended my Real Madrid career, legend
Arsenal legend Robert Pires said he would have had a football career at Real Madrid but it failed to happen because of former manager, Arsene Wenger. Pires joined Arsenal from Marseille 18 years ago admitted to have been pictured to have been wearing a Real Madrid shirt before meeting the Frenchman. He said a call he made to Wenger two days after some journalist took a picture of him amidst interest from Madrid was all that convinced him to England. Although, he disclosed that his decision to snub Madrid was an uncomfortable one for those … [Read more...]
Arsenal midfielder points out club’s great in success story
Matteo Guendouzi has identified himself with Arsenal greats and has linked his success at the club to the players. The youngster who was celebrating his first month of action in the Premier League said his rise can be traced to watching videos of Patrick Vieira and Thierry Henry when he was younger. He observed that he has learnt a lot from the Arsenal legends which is now playing out at the club window as a player for the future but his convincing performance, especially in the pre-season, caught Unai Emery’s attention who is now left with no … [Read more...]
Why Emery might not stay as long as Wenger
While some Arsenal fans might hold the opinion that it is too early to call, manager Unai Emery's job is already being linked away. Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has named former Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez as the man who should have the Gunners job as he is not convinced about Emery's ability to succeed at the Emirates Stadium. Carragher questioned the Arsenal owners for not considering Benitez while looking for a replacement for Arsene Wenger who left the club last season after a 22-year reign. Emery is currently having his first … [Read more...]
Surprise, Arsene Wenger still seen in Arsenal
Although he has resigned from being in charge of the club, former Arsenal star Paul Merson says he still sees the Arsene Wenger spirit and attitude in the current team under Unai Emery. In his opinion, nothing has changed so far as the lack of force and intensity, same as was witnessed in the Wenger era is still in full course. This is coming after Emery vowed to improve the force of the players and has put in place the pressing style of football. This has obviously not been noticed by the former Gunners. He backed up his claim by citing … [Read more...]
Emery insists, ‘this player’ cannot stop me from taking this decision
Arsenal manager, Unai Emery has insisted that the shaky performance of goalkeeper Petr Cech will not stop his side from building their play from behind. Fans were again uncomfortable with Cech’s performance, criticizing the way he distributed the ball from behind which could lead backfire against his side after a series of past mistakes in the previous games. Emery is, however, not concerned with what the fans think as he is confident that the former Chelsea stopper has the ability to handle the situation. The 36-year-old has won the … [Read more...]
Breaking! What Unai Emery said about Arsenal players after win
Arsenal manager, Unai Emery is obviously proud of his team and is not shy of expressing this after their 3-2 win against Cardiff on Sunday. Both strikers Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette had got their first goal of the season in the five-goal thriller. Aubameyang and Lacazette enjoyed the pre-season tour together where they both found the back of the net on different occasions. Praising his side, Emery said his Arsenal players have always been in control despite not winning their first two games of the season. Why … [Read more...]
Neymar drops Arsenal hint
In what appears to be a surprise to Arsenal fans, Brazilian star, Neymar disclosed his interest in a possible move to London. Neymar, therefore, said he does not see his future in Manchester City, giving Arsenal the opportunity of having him. The former Barcelona star had enjoyed a successful first season at PSG under current Arsenal manager, Unai Emery and this could play a role in luring him to the Emirates as a reunion. The 25-year-old stated that his decision is influenced by his love for the English Capital, recalling that he had … [Read more...]
Exclusive! Why Emery was wrong for not starting Aubameyang and Lacazette
Arsenal manager, Unai Emery has been proven wrong with his previous decision of not playing two strikers up front despite calls for him to do so. For the first time, strikers Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang were paired to start a game and both were on the scoresheet in the five goals thriller against Cardiff. Both players waited until they both started a game before getting their first goals of the season with Lacazette, setting up Aubameyang who brought the Gunners back into the game in the 62nd minute of the game. … [Read more...]
We will win but you might not like how, Emery tells fans
Arsenal Manager has told fans and supporters that he is bent on winning games at the club but how it will happen might not be pleasing to them. Emery has introduced a pattern of developing a game from behind and the pressing style of play but that has not been fully established as the players are yet to adapt. Also, the results of past games have called for questioning of the pattern but Emery who is not ready to compromise believes that is the way to go. The 46-year-old is optimistic he can deliver success at the Emirates stadium and will … [Read more...]
Unai Emery name Lucas Torreira as one player that’s giving him selection headache
Unai Emery has exposed the player in his team that has given him selection headache so far, since arriving at the club in the summer. Emery who named Lucas Torreira as the player who has given him the sleepless night on who to start ahead of the other. While noting that he is pleased with all his players who have all been working hard in the past few weeks, the Spanish manager pointed at Torreira as an exciting player and a good prospect. The edgy beginning of his reign at Arsenal with two consecutive defeats to Manchester City and … [Read more...]