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Dec22019 by JBNo Comments

Scholes slams Arsenal interim boss Ljungberg for not wearing suit on sidelines

Premier League

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has criticized Arsenal's interim head coach Freddie Ljungberg for not wearing suit during his first game in charge of the club. Recently, Spanish manager Unai Emery was fired at the Emirates Stadium due to poor run of form, and his exit paved ways for Ljungberg to take over an interim role at the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Arsenal were forced to a 2-2 draw by Norwich City in Freddie Ljungberg's first match in charge of the gunners which was not a good result for the North London team. And while speaking about his old opponent in the Premier League, Paul Scholes believes Ljungberg should have put on suit and tie if he wants to become a permanent manager. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []...

Dec12019 by JBNo Comments

Rodgers confirms Leicester exit clause amid Arsenal speculation

Premier League

Brendan Rodgers conceded there is a clause in his contract that could allow him to join Arsenal, after being heavily linked with a move to the club. The former Liverpool manager has worked wonders with Leicester City and a late winner from Kelechi Iheanacho against Everton saw them extend their winning run in the League to six matches. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); They are in second place behind league leaders Liverpool and Rodgers’ efforts have seen him linked with the vacant role at the Emirates. Arsenal sacked Unai Emery earlier this week after a series of poor results and it was reported there’s a £14m exit clause in Rodgers’ deal should they want to poach the ex-Celtic manager. And Rodgers confirmed such a clause is in place. ‘There proba...

Nov292019 by JBNo Comments

Unai Emery sacked by Arsenal as Ljungberg takes temporary charge

Premier League

Arsenal have sacked manager Unai Emery after the side's worst run of results since 1992. Arsenal are without a victory in their last seven games after Thursday's 2-1 loss against Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Arsenal have won only four of their 13 Premier League matches this campaign and are now eighth, eight points adrift of the Champions League places. Unai Emery was appointed as successor to Arsene Wenger in 2018 but has lasted just 18 months as the club's head coach. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Former Arsenal winger and member of 'The Invincibles', Freddie Ljungberg, will take charge of the first team while they search for a permanent replacement for Unai Emery. As...

Nov32019 by JBNo Comments

Arsenal respond to claims Mourinho ‘dined’ with club chief over replacing Emery

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Arsenal have denied any meetings have taken place between head of football Raul Sanllehi and former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho as pressure continues to mount on Unai Emery at the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A section of fans have turned on the Spaniard after a run of two victories from their last nine Premier League matches. Unai Emery came in for criticism after his team allowed a lead to slip for the third time in a week as they drew 1-1 with Wolves. Raul Jimenez's header earned Wolves a point at the Emirates Stadium after Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang had given Arsenal a lead with his 50th goal for the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And with continued scrutiny of Emery's results and tactics, rumours ove...

Nov22019 by JBNo Comments

Unai Emery’s bizarre response to Arsenal’s draw with Wolves: Tactically it worked!

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Unai Emery is facing fresh scrutiny from Arsenal supporters after his side’s 1-1 draw at home to Wolves, after claiming the match had panned out how he had wanted it to be tactically. With Granit Xhaka dropped from the squad and Mesut Ozil returning for just his second Premier League appearance of the campaign, the Gunners led early on as Aubameyang marked his captaincy debut with a goal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Emery’s team invited pressure with a counter-attacking style against Wolves, and were made to pay as Raul Jimenez equalised with a good header in the second half. "It's a bad result, but tactically it worked how we wanted,” Emery said in his post-match press conference. “It was an equal match and maybe we deserved more. It’s d...

Nov12019 by JBNo Comments

Klopp hails Arsenal player Gabriel Martinelli as a ‘talent of the century’

Premier League

Jurgen Klopp has described Arsenal star Gabriel Martinelli as a ‘talent of the century’ after his two goals against Liverpool at Anfield in the Carabao Cup. Although the 18-year-old was viewed as a signing for the future when he arrived from Brazilian club Ituano over the summer, he has quickly established himself as a huge part of Emery’s plans. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He came off the bench in the opening match of the campaign and has made eight League matchday squads, though it is his performances in the cup competitions that have really caught the eye. The teenager has seven goals in as many games, netting braces against Standard Liege in the Europa League, Nottingham Forest and Liverpool. He looked very impressive once again against L...

Oct302019 by JBNo Comments

Jose Mourinho wants Arsenal job due to key personal motive

Premier League

Jose Mourinho wants to become the first head coach to win major trophies at three English teams — which could interest Arsenal. The Portuguese manager is interested in returning to the Premier League and the Emirates could be one destination with Unai Emery under intense pressure. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Jose Mourinho won the Europa League and the League Cup with Manchester United as well as seven trophies at Chelsea. According to the Sun, the 56-year-old is keen on managing another Premier League side, with the gunners a likely candidate as Emery's team have started slowly this campaign. Sportsmail revealed earlier this month that Mourinho is looking at Tottenham's situation as he looks for a route back into management in England. ...

Oct292019 by JBNo Comments

Unai Emery breaks silence on Granit Xhaka captaincy

Premier League

Unai Emery says that Granit Xhaka is "sad" and "devastated" after he was booed off the pitch by Arsenal supporters in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace but refused to confirm if he will continue as the club's captain. Emery said that, after speaking to the player over the last couple of days, Xhaka is overwhelmed by the incident that happened. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Really, he knows he was wrong. He feels inside, very deep. But he normal like a human, every player needs the supporters' support. "I spoke a lot with him that he needs to learn that when we are having good matches, they applaud us and we are happy. "But when we are in a difficult moment and receiving criticism, we need to be strong and to know and to learn to play under...

Oct292019 by JBNo Comments

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang ready to quit Arsenal

Premier League, Transfer Info

Arsenal forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could leave the Emirates at the end of the campaign if they fail to make the top four, according to the Telegraph. Despite being only four points away from the Champions League qualification spot and having a 100% record in the Europa League, life seems difficult for Arsenal players and supporters alike due to the inconsistency of their results. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The latest in a serious of disappointing results for Unai Emery's team was the 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace, which saw Granit Xhaka swear at fans who booed him for reacting negatively to getting subbed off. Aubameyang has been a key part of the Arsenal side since joining from Borussia Dortmund in January 2018, scoring 49 goals in 76...

Oct292019 by JBNo Comments

Emery to ‘consult Arsenal players’ over whether to keep Xhaka as captain

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Unai Emery will reportedly hold a referendum with Arsenal's players over whether Granit Xhaka will remain as captain after his angry reaction to fans. Midfielder Xhaka was handed the captain's armband in a permanent basis in September, after Laurent Koscielny left for the club Bordeaux, after Emery consulted his stars. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But the Swiss midfielder's role as skipper is under huge threat after his reaction to supporters while he was being substituted against Crystal Palace. Xhaka was ironically cheered and then booed as he made his way off to be replaced by Bukayo Saka, before he cupped his ears, shouted "f*** off", took his shirt off and went straight down the tunnel. It has led to calls for him to be removed as captain...