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Nov102020 by JB1 Comment

Frustrated Nicolas Pepe hits out at Arteta over his lack of playing time

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Arsenal forward Nicolas Pepe has taken a swipe at Mikel Arteta by saying he has not been able to produce his best due to a lack of game time this campaign. The £72million signing from Lille has started just one Premier League game this season which is the 1-0 defeat at Manchester City, and has been played more in cup competitions. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Pepe featured in both of Arsenal's Carabao Cup wins against Leicester City and Liverpool and has impressed with two goals and two assists in the Europa League. But despite his good return in those competitions, he has suggested he is not happy at Arsenal and is currently playing football without a smile on his face at the club. 'My goal is to play more. Have a little more playing time,' Pepe to...

Nov92020 by JBNo Comments

Arteta reveals what he will do to Lacazette after Arsenal’s defeat to Aston Villa

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Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has defended Alexandre Lacazette after the forward came in for criticism after the Gunners’ 3-0 defeat at the hands of Aston Villa. The Frenchman missed a sitter when the visitors had just one goal lead and Ollie Watkins punished Arsenal’s charity by scoring a two goals in the second half. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Arsenal were well below-par against Aston Villa and Lacazette came in for huge criticism on social media for his role in the disappointing defeat. The former Lyon striker scored three goals in his first three matches of the campaign but he hasn’t found the net in any of his last six matches for the London side. But, rather than criticising the striker, Mikel Arteta says he and his staff must do more to ‘...

Nov92020 by JBNo Comments

Arsenal suffer injury blow with Thomas Partey set for scan on a thigh problem

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Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey is set to have a scan on a suspected thigh injury he suffered during Sunday’s 3-0 defeat against Aston Villa, Mikel Arteta has confirmed. The Ghanaian star lasted only 45 minutes at the Emirates before being forced off during the break and eventually replaced by Dani Ceballos. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); News of Partey’s injury capped a disappointing evening for Arsenal, who slipped to a 3-0 defeat with two goals from Ollie Watkins and an own goal from Saka. When asked about the severity of Partey’s injury, Arteta said: “I don't know. As I said, the doctor will have to have a look at him and probably scan him. Then we will decide what to do with him.” The Spanish midfielder would not be drawn on whether Partey's inj...

Nov72020 by JBNo Comments

Podolski slams Arsenal & Arteta over Mesut Ozil treatment

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Lukas Podolski has blasted Arsenal and Mikel Arteta for their handling of Mesut Ozil and says it’s ‘not okay’ that he was left out of their Premier League and Europa League squads. Ozil is currently Arsenal’s top earner but has not played for the club since March and the midfielder is unlikely to feature again for the gunners, with his contract due to expire in 2021. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ozil has made his feelings known and even accused Arsenal of lacking loyalty in post on Instagram which divided opinion amongst fans, pundits and former players. ‘I want to know the background, but I generally think with a player who is now in his sixth or seventh year with the club, to kick him completely out of the squad that’s not okay,’ Podolski told German...

Nov72020 by JBNo Comments

Arteta explains why Willian has struggled at Arsenal

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Mikel Arteta says there are a number of reasons why Willian has struggled for form since joining Arsenal this summer but backed him to become a force for the club. Willian signed for Arsenal on a free transfer from London rivals Chelsea and got off to a good start, providing three assists on his debut for the club against Fulham. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, the Brazilian has struggled to replicate that form since – he has failed to add to those early goal contributions. But the Arsenal manager is not worried by his dip in form. Arteta believes a lack of pre-season, rotation in attack and the time required to develop relationships with his new team-mates have all been major contributing factors to his poor form. ‘I think he started really w...

Nov52020 by JBNo Comments

Aubameyang claims Partey ‘locked down’ three Man Utd players in Arsenal win

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Aubameyang has been impressed with the way Thomas Partey has settled into life at the Emirates both on and off the pitch and claims he successfully ‘locked down’ Paul Pogba, Fred and Scott McTominay in their win over Manchester United. Partey was outstanding as the Gunners travelled to Old Trafford last week and his performance earned rave reviews from fans, pundits and team-mates alike. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Aubameyang, who scored the only goal of the match in the 69th minute, discussed the win in the club’s matchday programme ahead of Arsenal’s game with Molde – and praised Partey for the transition he’s made into the team. ‘It was a great performance from the whole team and it was great to see Thomas Partey play like that even though he’s n...

Nov42020 by JBNo Comments

Arteta confirms Saliba is ‘fed up’ at Arsenal & will let him leave

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Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta says he is "fed up" with the ongoing situation regarding the club's defender William Saliba. And he has now confirmed they will attempt to send the youngster out on loan again in the January window after failing to do so in the summer window. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Saliba signed for the Gunners from Saint-Etienne for a fee of £27 million last year, but spent last campaign on loan with the French side as part of the deal. After making the move to the Emirates in the summer it was widely expected that he would become a first-choice member under Mikel Arteta. But, he is yet to feature this campaign amid speculation that he is struggling to adapt in the Premier League, and reports from France claimed Saliba is unhap...

Nov42020 by JBNo Comments

William Saliba ‘fed up’ with Arsenal situation & wants January exit

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William Saliba is unhappy with his situation at the Emirates and wants to leave Arsenal in the January window, according to reports in France. The 19-year-old defender was signed in a £27m deal from Saint-Etienne but after joining the London side in the summer he is yet to make his competitive debut. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Arsenal were willing to loan Saliba to a Championship club in England for the remainder of the campaign but a move has failed to materialise. Saliba is regularly playing for the club’s Under-23s but Mikel Arteta appears to consider the defender a long way off a regular first-team role at Arsenal. Saliba’s chances of playing time with the gunners were hindered even further last month when Arteta left the youngster out of Arse...

Nov22020 by JBNo Comments

Mohamed Elneny claims Arsenal ‘knew’ they would beat Man Utd

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Mohamed Elneny says Arsenal players ‘knew’ they would secure a victory over Manchester United prior to the game at Old Trafford. A second-half penalty from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was enough to defeat Solskjaer’s side as the gunners claimed their first Premier League victory at Old Trafford in 14 years. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And Elneny described the win as ‘special’ and it saw Arsenal move into the top half of the Premier League. They are now only a point behind the top four ahead of their next game with Aston Villa, with Mikel Arteta hopeful his team have turned a corner. But while many thought it would be a tough one for Arsenal, who had lost their last 29 away games against ‘Big Six’ opposition, to get a win on Sunday, Elneny was certain...

Nov12020 by JBNo Comments

Paul Pogba speaks out over “stupid mistake” vs Arsenal

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Paul Pogba has conceded his mistake was the major reason why Manchester United lost 1-0 to Arsenal. Pogba's foul on Hector Bellerin gave Aubameyang the chance to score from the spot at Old Trafford, with that goal enough for a 1-0 Arsenal victory. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); United laboured for long periods in the match and the defeat makes it four league games without win at home for Solskjaer's side this campaign. The France international accepted he and his teammates must improve after taking the blame for the foul that led to their defeat. Speaking to MUTV, Pogba said: "Very disappointing. The team, the goal, everything. It was the opposite of the Champions League game, where we were good, aggressive and dangerous enough to win the game. "...