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Jun182020 by JBNo Comments

Arsenal defender Pablo Mari ruled out of season with ankle injury

Premier League

Pablo Mari will miss the rest of Arsenal’s campaign after suffering an ankle ligament injury during the 3-0 defeat at the hands of Manchester City on Wednesday, according to reports. The 26-year-old had to be substituted in the 24th minute during the loss at the Etihad after pulling up in a race with City player Kyle Walker. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mikel Arteta conceded after the game that Mari’s injury ‘did not look very good’. And according to The Athletic, Mari is now set to miss the rest of Arsenal’s Premier League season and could even require surgery on his injured ankle. The report also claims that Rob Holding, who has made played just nine matches for the Gunners this campaign, is in contention to feature for their game against Bright...

Jun182020 by JBNo Comments

Mesut Ozil reacts to being dropped from Arsenal squad with cryptic message

Premier League

Mesut Ozil appeared to show he is still committed to Arsenal after posting an image of him holding the club’s badge accompanied by the words "no matter what". The midfielder was absent from the squad for his side's 3-0 defeat against Manchester City on Wednesday, with Arteta claiming he was left out of the team due to tactical reasons. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Having featured heavily in Arteta's team, it was something of a surprise to not see the German player named as part of the club's 20-man travelling squad. The north London side suffered a double injury blow in the first half - with both Xhaka and Pablo Mari forced off injured - before Sterling gave the hosts the lead at the Etihad through a mistake from David Luiz. (adsbygoogle = w...

Jun182020 by JBNo Comments

Carragher & Gary Neville blast David Luiz over disastrous display vs Man City

Premier League

Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville have blasted David Luiz after his poor performance in Arsenal’s game with Manchester City on Wednesday night. The 33-year-old defender was surprisingly benched for Arsenal's trip to the Etihad Stadium, with Arteta saying that ‘a few things that happened in recent weeks’ led to his decision. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, David Luiz was brought on after only 24 minutes after Pablo Mari suffered an injury in the game. But the Brazilian struggled to get up to speed and his mistake led to Raheem Sterling’s opening goal as he was unable to properly intercept De Bruyne’s pass. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But things got from bad to worse for Luiz shortly after half time as he gave aw...

Jun172020 by JBNo Comments

Mikel Arteta opens up on Arsenal’s move for Thomas Partey

Premier League, La Liga

Mikel Arteta has suggested Arsenal’s transfer plans may change this summer window after they were linked with a transfer move for Thomas Partey. The coronavirus crisis has already affected the finances of clubs around Europe, while the club’s transfer budget could be restricted even more if they fail to make next campaign’s Champions League. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, reports emerged that Arteta has made Partey one of his priority signings this summer, while the Gunners are reportedly ready to trigger the player’s £42m release clause and offer him a significant raise on his current salary. Partey’s father has also claimed that the gunners have made an approach to sign him ahead of the summer window. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle...

Jun152020 by JBNo Comments

Arteta responds to Aubameyang after challenging Arsenal over contract talks

Premier League

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says he has a ‘very clear plan’ for the club and that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang should already be aware that they are moving in the ‘right direction’. The 30-year-old forward has only 12 months to run on his current deal with the gunners and talks over an extension have so far proven unsuccessful. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Aubameyang raised eyebrows amongst fans when he challenged that club to ‘do their work’ in negotiations to show him why he should sign a new deal.¹ ‘Recently I have not received an offer to extend,’ Aubameyang told Telefoot. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘But, of course, we have had exchanges with the club for a fair few months now ‘They know very well why so far noth...

Jun142020 by JBNo Comments

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang hits out at Arsenal over new deal

Premier League

Arsenal forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang says the gunners know his demands and it is up to them to get him to sign a new deal. The Gabon international is set to enter the last year of his contract and has been linked with Inter Milan and La Liga giants Barcelona in recent months. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Aubameyang’s wage demands are believed to be at the centre of discussions between the player and Arsenal and the player hinted he was ready to leave if necessary. ‘I haven’t recently received a proposition but of course there have been discussions with the club,’ he told French outlet Telefoot. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘It’s them [the club] who have the keys and for them to do their work. Afterwards we will se...

Jun32020 by JBNo Comments

Mesut Ozil dumped by adidas as they end £22m deal with concerns over declining status

Premier League, JB's Column

Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has been dropped by Adidas after they made the decision to end their seven-year, £17.5million association with the German player. The sportswear giant have chosen not to renew his sponsorship deal, a partnership which expires this month having began in 2013 and was reportedly worth around £2.5m per year. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The playmaker previously had a tie-up with Nike and was a big capture for Adidas, joining players like Lionel Messi, Paul Pogba and Gareth Bale in their stable. They are Germany national team's long-standing kit makers and also have their HQ in the nation, making Mesut Ozil a perfect addition at the time. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to reports, the...

Jun22020 by JBNo Comments

Arsenal to make bid to sign £23m midfielder after Arteta’s approval

Premier League, Transfer Info

Arsenal are set to make an offer to sign Feyenoord midfielder Orkun Kokcu, according to reports in Netherlands. The 21-year-old, who has scored three goals and provided six assists in 35 matches this campaign, has been hailed as one of the best young midfielders in the league. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to Voetbal International, Feyenoord’s technical director Frank Arnesen is willing to sell Kokcu in order to raise the budget to make new signings. The report claims that Arsenal have been considering a transfer move for Kokcu ‘for a long time’ and are now expected to submit a bid ‘within a few weeks’. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It’s also claimed that Arteta is in support of Arsenal’s push to sign Kokcu as ...

May302020 by JBNo Comments

David Luiz confirms transfer talks for ‘dream’ move to Benfica

Premier League

David Luiz has reiterated his desire to move back to Benfica amid speculation he could leave the Emirates after less than 12 months at Arsenal. The 33-year-old defender was deemed surplus to requirements by Frank Lampard last summer after the duo fell out during pre-season. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Luiz subsequently signed for the Gunners on transfer deadline day in an £8million deal and, after a hard spell under Emery, he has emerged as an important figure in Mikel Arteta’s rejuvenated team. The Brazilian signed an initial one-year deal with an option to extend for another campaign, but Arsenal are yet to begin discussions over activating that clause. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Luiz has played in 10 Premier Leag...

May302020 by JBNo Comments

Giroud reveals Europa League final motivation to prove Arsenal wrong

Premier League

Olivier Giroud has revealed his determination to prove Arsenal were wrong to let him leave helped motivate him in the Europa League final last year, with the forward scoring to help Chelsea defeat his former team. Arsenal had allowed the Frenchman to leave back in January 2018, with Giroud winning the FA Cup in his first campaign at Stamford Bridge before winning the Europa League in the following season. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Indeed, the former Montpellier striker opened the scoring in Baku, with more goals from Pedro, and a brace from Eden Hazard, ensuring Chelsea won the trophy. Reflecting on the match a year after the event, he told Chelsea's official club website: "That final against Arsenal was obviously very special for me emotionally. ...