Arsenal
Willian explains ‘frustrating’ element of Mikel Arteta’s tactics
Arsenal winger Willian has admitted that there are frustrating elements to playing under Mikel Arteta but says the experience is proving to be a good learning curve. The Brazil international swapped life at Chelsea to move across London in the summer on a free transfer and is already a regular player in Arteta’s team. Arteta’s […]
Gabriel Martinelli returns to training ahead of schedule in major boost for Arsenal
Arsenal forwarc Gabriel Martinelli has given Mikel Arteta a huge injury boost by returning to rhe club’s first team training ahead of schedule. The Brazilian star has been out for five months with a knee injury and Arsenal had not expected the player to return to action until the New Year. But, the 19-year-old was […]
Mikel Arteta is repeating Unai Emery’s mistake at Arsenal
Martin Keown has warned Mikel Arteta that he is repeating Unai Emery’s mistake of constantly changing systems and personnel after Arsenal were beaten 1-0 by Leicester City on Sunday. Emery – who was sacked after only 18 months in charge of the London club last December – struggled to nail down his best starting lineup […]
Mikel Arteta names Arsenal players responsible for the defeat to Leicester City
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, has pointed fingers at his forwards for failing to convert their several chances, during the club’s 1-0 defeat to Leicester City. Jamie Vardy came off the bench to secure all three points for Leicester City at the Emirates on Sunday. Arsenal controlled the match in the first half, but they failed […]
Arteta fires warning to Bernd Leno & Arsenal players after mistake vs Rapid Vienna
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal still need to improve the way they play from the back after Bernd Leno’s error against Rapid Vienna, sending a warning to the goalie to pick ‘the right moments’ to do it. Arsenal have had success building from the back under Arteta but were undone by it in Austria, with Leno […]
Willian’s agent describes Mesut Ozil spat with Arsenal as ‘pure stupidity’
Kia Joorabchian believes the ongoing issue between Arsenal and Mesut Ozil is ‘pure stupidity’ from both sides and says the midfielder’s agent should be doing more to salvage the situation. Joorabchian, who represents Willian and Philippe Coutinho, thinks there are no ‘winners’ in the current situation and that Ozil’s agent should have found a solution […]
Mikel Arteta explains Mesut Ozil omission & admits he has failed
Mikel Arteta says he failed to get the best out of Mesut Ozil and is willing to shoulder the blame for the German midfielder being axed from the Premier League squad. Ozil released a statement on Wednesday saying he was “deeply disappointed” not to have been included in Arsenal’s Premier League squad and believes his […]
Sergio Aguero grabs assistant referee’s neck during Man City vs Arsenal
Manchester City forward Sergio Aguero escaped punishment after grabbing assistant referee Sian Massey-Ellis during their Premier League clash with Arsenal on Saturday. The incident occurred during the first half of the game at the Etihad after a throw-in was awarded to the gunners inside their own half. Aguero believes the decision should have gone Man […]
Arteta questions Atletico Madrid over Thomas Partey release clause
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has questioned the anger of Atletico Madrid after the club decided to match the release clause written into his contract. And Diego Simone’s side were unhappy that Arsenal failed to give them adequate notice on their intentions, despite there being no need of negotiations between the two teams due to the agreed […]
Mesut Ozil receives £8m loyalty bonus from Arsenal
Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has reportedly received a huge £8m loyalty bonus after the club were unable to sell him in the transfer window. He has not played a game for the gunners for several months. But they are still counting the cost of their inability to offload the playmaker. According to The Athletic, Özil […]