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Jul222020 by JBNo Comments

Arsenal set to offer £250,000-a-week contract to Aubameyang

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Arsenal are ready to offer Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang a £250,000-a-week deal after Mikel Arteta urged the gunners to agree terms with the player. According to the Telegraph, Arsenal have now responded to Mikel Arteta’s request and are ready to give Aubameyang a new contract. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Arsenal are ready to give Aubameyang a £250,000-a-week contract, which is believed to be the exact figure the striker demanded. The Gabonese forward currently earns £198,000 per week at the Emirates and will become a free agent in 12 months if he refuses to sign a new deal. Even if he accepts the offer, he will still be behind Mesut Ozil, who is their top earner on a £350,000-a-week deal. Although it is still unknown if Aubameyang will accept the...

Jul222020 by JBNo Comments

How Tyrone Mings fooled Aubameyang for Aston Villa’s winning goal

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Tyrone Mings was spotted having a joke with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang before winning a crucial flick-on in Aston Villa's winning goal of the game to get a vital win against Arsenal. Aston Villa came into the game knowing a victory would boost their chances of survival after Watford's huge 4-0 defeat to Manchester City. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And it took Villa just 27 minutes to score the only goal of the game, much to the thanks of a clever bit of trickery from Tyrone Mings. Mings was seen sharing a quick laugh with the Arsenal captain, before quickly getting away to get his head on a Hourihane corner, the ball then fell to Trezeguet who smashed in the opener. Micah Richards - at half-time - said the tactic used is not a usual one attackers ...

Jul202020 by JBNo Comments

Guardiola hits out at Arsenal: I have no respect for them off the pitch

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola aimed a dig at Arsenal by saying he has a lot of respect for the club on the pitch but not much off it. Mikel Arteta led Arsenal to a 2-0 victory over his team in the FA Cup as Man City suffered their first domestic cup loss in more than two-and-a-half years. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Pep Guardiola congratulated Arsenal for their success on the pitch after conceding his side’s first-half display was poor. “We didn’t play the first half against Arsenal like the second, that was the only regret. We wanted to play 90 minutes like the second half,” Guardiola told a press conference. “But, after we were beaten, we shake hands. The opponents always deserve my respect and credit. And Arsenal, I have all the respec...

Jul192020 by JBNo Comments

Arteta speaks out on Aubameyang’s future after FA Cup win over Man City

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Mikel Arteta hopes the nature of Arsenal’s victory over Manchester City will be enough to convince the club’s captain to remain at the Emirates beyond this season. Aubameyang scored a brace as the gunners overcame Man City to book a place in the FA Cup final against either Manchester United or Chelsea. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The striker has only a year remaining on his current contract and is believed to want a three-year deal worth £250,000-per-week to remain at Arsenal. Speaking about Aubameyang’s future, Arteta said: ‘Hopefully it will help him to be more convinced we are going in the right direction. ‘The way he looks at it when I speak with him, he sounds pretty convinced. But if he can see the success and direction we are taking it is ...

Jul182020 by JBNo Comments

David Luiz slams his critics & reveals how he survived Etihad nightmare

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David Luiz said his maturity helped him survive the recent criticism after he put in an outstanding display as Arsenal beat Manchester City 2-0 to reach the FA Cup final for the 21st time. The Brazilian's one-year extension recently - was met with some dismay after a poor performance in a 3-0 defeat against Man City in the Premier League, in which his mistake and a red card really cost Arsenal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But the defender justified his extension with a brilliant display in a possibly season-defining win to give City their first domestic Cup loss in two-and-a-half years. Arsenal are now closer to a 14th FA Cup title. But they also moved closer to a place in the Europa League - which they will claim if they win the final against eithe...

Jul162020 by JBNo Comments

Arsenal hold talks to sign Malang Sarr as Arteta looks to improve defence

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Arsenal have held discussions with free agent Malang Sarr as Arteta looks to sign defensive reinforcements this summer window, though are stalling over a contract offer. Arsenal have struggled in defence this campaign while the manager has been forced to use Sead Kolasinac and Kieran Tierney as central defenders since moving to a back three formation. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); There is a need for the club to sign a new central defender this summer despite the arrival of William Saliba, with some defenders likely to be sold. According to Goal.com, Arsenal have turned to 21-year-old Sarr, who is a free agent after his contract with French side Nice came to an end. The Gunners have held discussions with the player, who is wanted by a couple of tea...

Jul162020 by JBNo Comments

Arteta sends message to Arsenal board & reveals big problem after Liverpool win

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Mikel Arteta said he does not know if he will be given the funds he needs to accelerate his Arsenal rebuilding project and admits that lack of spending power means a ‘big concern’. The Arsenal coach helped the side to a 2-1 win over Liverpool on Wednesday with his changed side benefiting from the mistakes committed by Van Dijk and Alisson. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But while Arsenal’s hopes of qualifying for Europe next year remain intact, Arteta acknowledged that hard work and commitment alone is not enough, he says they need to spend. Arteta spoke before the match about how Arsenal need to follow Liverpool’s recruitment model. After watching his team comeback from Sunday’s defeat he again said he needs new quality players, if he is to move Arse...

Jul152020 by JBNo Comments

Real Madrid name their price for Arsenal to sign Dani Ceballos

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Arsenal’s hopes of signing Dani Ceballos on a permanent deal have been boosted with Madrid ready to cash-in on the midfielder this summer window, according to reports. Ceballos endured a hard time at Arsenal when Arteta first took over, with the player's arrival coinciding with a serious injury, and he had to wait till February to play his first game. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Since then, He has now started the last 10 Premier League games and has become a regular on Arteta’s team sheets, delivering a number of good performances. Arsenal have been very happy with the partnership of Ceballos and Granit Xhaka in midfield and would like to sign the 23-year-old on a permanent deal. However, Arsenal did not include a purchase option when they loaned...

Jul152020 by JBNo Comments

Mikel Arteta outlines plans to sign Arsenal’s Van Dijk

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has conceded that the gunners need to sign their own Virgil van Dijk if they are to solve their current defensive issues. Liverpool turned into Premier League champions with some shrewd business in the market, most especially when they signed Virgil van Dijk from Southampton and Alisson from Italian side Roma. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); When asked if Arsenal needed to make a Van Dijk-esque signing, Arteta said: ‘Yes as that is the way that I believe a team has to be built. ‘They were conceding goals, with some individual errors and some set pieces as well. ‘And the moment they touched the spine of the team that changes dramatically. So that is a quick fix. ‘You get one of the best defenders in the world with the best...

Jul142020 by JBNo Comments

Mesut Ozil hits back at Arteta as German says he’s ready to play

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Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has sent a sly dig at the club's manager Mikel Arteta by publically revealing he is fit and ready for Wednesday's clash against Liverpool. The German star hasn't played since Premier League football returned from lockdown and has been left out of the past five matchday squads. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Arteta had revealed that his absence down to a back injury but not much has been said concerning his recovery since. Ahead of Arsenal's game with the Reds on Wednesday, Arteta was asked about Ozil's availability but insisted he would be unavailable yet again. The Spanish coach responded: "With Mesut the situation is still the same as it was." But Mesut Ozil has hit back at his manager on Twitter with a picture of ...