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Oct312020 by JBNo Comments

Thomas Partey tells Arsenal what they must do to defeat Man utd

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Thomas Partey is anticipating a tough clash with Manchester United this weekend but says Arsenal are capable of winning if they deliver on the work they have planned, and put ‘pressure’ on Solskjaer’s side away at Old Trafford. United are unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions and will be buoyed by their outstanding 5-0 win over Leipzig on Wednesday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But, Arsenal’s form has dropped after a good start to the campaign and the gunners will still be unhappy with their 1-0 defeat at home to Leicester City in their last League game. But despite their poor form, Partey is full of confidence and believes Arsenal can secure all three points at Old Trafford if they deliver in three major areas. ‘Manchester United ...

Oct292020 by JBNo Comments

Willian explains ‘frustrating’ element of Mikel Arteta’s tactics

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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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Arteta's approach is different from what Willian has been used to previously, though, as the Arsenal boss has adopted the disciplined 'positional game' approach of his former superior Pep Guardiola. But while the manager's style has provided some new challenges for the 32-year-old, Willian says he is relishing working with him. "It’s been a cool, new experience. I hadn’t worked with a coach with that mindse...

Oct292020 by JBNo Comments

Gabriel Martinelli returns to training ahead of schedule in major boost for Arsenal

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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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But, the 19-year-old was able to participate in a training session with the first team today ahead of their Europa League tie against Dundalk. Though Martinelli will likely need up to two or three weeks of training before he can consider an appearance, the player’s return is a huge boost for a goal-shy Arsenal team. The Gunners have scored only eight times in their first six Premier League games this season, which is the joint fewest...

Oct262020 by JB2 Comments

Mikel Arteta is repeating Unai Emery’s mistake at Arsenal

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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 or formation. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Since Arteta took over from the former Sevilla head coach, he has moved to make the team more solid in defense. But, their attacking output has suffered because of it. Arsenal’s creativity issues were once again displayed in their loss to the Foxes at the Emirates as they struggled to create many clear cut chances. Alexandre Lacazette had a goal ruled out for offside early on, and he should ...

Oct262020 by JBNo Comments

Mikel Arteta names Arsenal players responsible for the defeat to Leicester City

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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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Arsenal controlled the match in the first half, but they failed to put get a goal, with Alexandre Lacazette in particular guilty of wasting good chances to give them the lead. And Lacazette thought he had broken the deadlock for the gunners when he headed past Kasper Schmeichel, but the goal was eventually ruled out after Xhaka was adjudged of being in an offside position. “It’s very difficult to create chances against ten men behind the ball. In those spaces we...

Oct232020 by JBNo Comments

Arteta fires warning to Bernd Leno & Arsenal players after mistake vs Rapid Vienna

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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 gifting possession to their opponents and allowing Taxiarchis Fountas give Rapid the lead. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, David Luiz levelled the scores with a header before Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang came off the bench to secure a 2-1 victory and all three points in their first Europa League game of the season. While Arteta has previously defended his philosophy of playing from the back, he conceded after Leno’s mistake that there is a right time ...

Oct232020 by JBNo Comments

Willian’s agent describes Mesut Ozil spat with Arsenal as ‘pure stupidity’

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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 this summer window. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Despite being Arsenal’s highest-paid player, Ozil has not played for the gunners since March and was even left out of Mikel Arteta’s squads for the Premier League and Europa League. Ozil has criticised the decision to leave him out – which will likely mean he doesn’t play any competitive football match until January – saying he is unhappy that his ‘loyalt...

Oct212020 by JBNo Comments

Mikel Arteta explains Mesut Ozil omission & admits he has failed

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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 loyalty has not been reciprocated. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He is the highest-paid player in Arsenal’s history but has now been left out of the Premier League and Europa League squads. Ozil has not played any game for Arsenal since March 7, having initially been a mainstay of Arteta's team last year. “This is a difficult message to write to the Arsenal fans that I’ve played for over the past few years,” he wrote in a statement posted...

Oct182020 by JBNo Comments

Sergio Aguero grabs assistant referee’s neck during Man City vs Arsenal

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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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Aguero believes the decision should have gone Man City’s way and briefly spoke with Massey-Ellis. The striker argued close to Massey-Ellis’ face and even grabbed the top of her shoulder before she brushed the player's hand away. Aguero was not given a yellow card for his actions and the Argentine was substituted in the second half. Meanwhile, City took the lead through Raheem Sterling’s goal. The Premier League have alrea...

Oct152020 by JBNo Comments

Arteta questions Atletico Madrid over Thomas Partey release clause

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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 clause. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to reports, the move got over the line with less than an hour of the summer transfer window left. After The Athletic reported the anger Atletico, Arteta said: "When you have a release clause in your contract you assume that that situation can arise at any minute. While the market is open it’s completely legal to do it. "We have had some communication with them prio...