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It seems Arsenal have still not ended their pursuit of German attacker Julian Draxler. The Schalke forward was on the Gunners’ radar throughout last season with reports having it that the North Londoners failed with a January bid for him. With them not making another attempt for him in the summer, it was thought that Wenger has […]
Arsenal lost yet again, the 3rd time this season and the very first time in the English Premier League, painfully enough to bitter and fierce London rivals, Chelsea. The balanced game in terms of ball possession turned out in favour of the Jose Mourinho led side with Eden Hazard’s 27th minute penalty and Diego Costa’s […]
It is Super Sunday in the Premier League as two London heavy weights clash. The historical king of London Arsenal travel to Stamford Bridge to play their western neighbours Chelsea. The last time the Gunners visited the Bridge which also coincided with Wenger’s 1000th game in charge at Arsenal, it was one to forget as they […]
Arsenal travel to Stamford Bridge on Sunday for a Premier League date with Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea as they look to right the wrong of last season’s 6-0 defeat. Arsene Wenger’s side goes into the fixture on the back of a convincing 4-1 win over Galatasaray in the Champions League on Wednesday. However, the match at […]
Since Abou Diaby’s 64 minutes performance in the 2-1 Capital One Cup loss to Southampton at the Emirates last month, the cravings from fans who want to see the player man the defensive midfield position for arsenal have grown tremendously. More than ever many Arsenal supporters believe that this time, Abou Diaby is ready to […]
Sami Khedira is set to complete a switch to Arsenal in January having recently agreed to personal terms with the London based club. Shortly before the commencement of this season, an imminent deal reportedly fell through as a compromise couldn’t be reached by both player and club over personal terms but with recent reports oozing […]
League leaders Chelsea hosts Arsenal on what promise to be an entertaining afternoon of football on Sunday in the match day seven of the 2014/2015 English Barclays’ Premier league season. Chelsea have kicked off their campaign in fine style after winning five of their first six games and scoring nineteen time in the process. Arsenal […]
Arsene Wenger’s team selection over the years has always been devoid of an element of surprise that would take the opposition off guide. However, to his huge credit, he did start Yaya Sanogo over Oliver Giroud in last season’s Champions League match against Bayern Munich at the Emirates. It was a joker that was working […]
Arsenal’s goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has told the official site ahead of the trip to Stamford Bridge that the players would be looking to keep Chelsea’s striker Diego Costa quiet. The Brazilian born Spanish striker has been in sparkling form since he joined Chelsea this summer from Spanish champions Atletico Madrid. The 25 year old has […]
Arsenal Wenger revealed the team news ahead of the Premier League match on Sunday at Stamford Bridge. Interestingly, left back Nacho Monreal has made a quicker than expected recovery from his back injury. The Spaniard was penciled down for a return after the international break in mid October, but he would be in the squad […]
Arsenal’s Hale End Academy has produced few strikers during Arsene Wenger’s 18 years as manager of the club. During this period, no particular striker could be said to have risen through the ranks. Nicklas Bendtner did arrive as a 16 year old in 2004 and formed a prolific partnership with Arturo Lupoli at youth level, […]
Arsenal’s striker Danny Welbeck has been praised and at the same time backed to get more goals for the club. This is coming from former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand. Both players were teammates at Manchester United just last season, following Danny Welbeck’s hat-trick in Arsenal’s 4-1 win over Galatasaray in the Champions League, Rio […]
Chelsea and Arsenal will go into the super Sunday London derby as the only teams yet to lose a match in the Barclays Premier league this season. Chelsea have been on an impressive run of form winning five out of their six league matches so far and topping the league table with 16 points from […]
The German international was the subject of transfer speculation this summer as top Premier League clubs like Chelsea and Arsenal were reported to be keen on him. The midfielder’s contract with Madrid is set to expire after this season and there is no expectation of a renewal from both parties. The Spanish outfit will be […]
Arsenal’s German forward Lukas Podolski has given an indication that his future might lie away from the Emirates stadium. The German international had a limited role in the first team last season and things haven’t fared any better for him this season. In the summer, rumors were rife that he might leave as Wenger was […]
It is a known fact that things are quickly falling apart at St. James Park and because of that, some key figures in that club are no longer at ease. Manager Alan Pardew is currently working a tight rope no thanks to the string of poor results. Pressure is mounting on owner Mike Ashley to axe […]
According to reports, Arsenal are interested in signing Benfica forward Eduardo Salvio. Â The 24 year old who has been linked to several Premier League including Manchester City and Chelsea in the past has played five times for Argentina. The hierarchy at the Portuguese club Benfica have anticipated the possibility of losing him that they have […]
From Real Madrid to Napoli and the Argentine is contemplating on a move away from Napoli although it will be difficult for Rafael Benitez to let go of his best striker. Gonzalo Higuain replaced Edison Cavani in Napoli upon the departure of the later to Paris Saint German in France. Higuain moved to Naples in […]
Arsenal’s captain Mikel Arteta has agreed a one year contract extension with the club. His contract was due to ran out next summer. It continues a trend from the club to resolve the futures of several of it core players. The deal according to reports is expected to be announced during the international break. Mikel […]
Since arrival from former French champions Montpellier, French striker Olivier Giroud has been a first team regular at Arsenal. Wenger favours a 4-3-3 / 4-5-1 formation ( and their variations ) and in both tactical systems, the Frenchman seems the only man that can hold his own in the lone central forward position. Last season, […]