Arsenal
Keane slams Pepe and says Saka looks more like a £72m forward after United draw
Roy Keane has hit out at Nicolas Pepe after his poor performance in Arsenal’s 1-1 draw with Manchester United on Monday evening. The 24-year-old winger was signed in a £72 million deal from Lille in the summer window but has yet to find his best form for the Gunners. Pepe was given another opportunity by […]
Cristiano Ronaldo reveals how close he came to joining Arsenal before Man Utd
Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that he was just ‘one step away’ from joining Arsenal before he made a move to Manchester United in 2003. The Portuguese superstar was signed by the Red devils from Sporting in ’03 for £12.24m after the two teams met in a pre-season friendly and United were captivated by […]
Van Persie hits back at Mertesacker over Arsene Wenger criticism
Robin van Persie has hit back at his former Arsenal teammate Per Mertesacker over his comments about Arsene Wenger. The Dutchman played in the same Arsenal side as the former Germany international for a solitary campaign before his acrimonious exit to Manchester United. Mertesacker played a key role in three FA Cup victories in the space of three years but […]
Mikel Arteta reveals why he didn’t replace Arsene Wenger at Arsenal
Mikel Arteta has revealed the reasons behind his decision to stay at Manchester City, after discussions with Arsenal and Newcastle United. After calling time on his playing career with Arsenal, Arteta began his path as a coach under Pep Guardiola at Manchester City in 2016. Last year, the 37-year-old held talks with the gunners about […]
Mkhitaryan opens up about unhappiness at Arsenal before Roma transfer
Henrikh Mkhitaryan says he had to leave the Emirates to “get pleasure playing football again”, as he signed for Roma on loan this summer. He joined Arsenal from Manchester United in 2018, and scored just eight goals in 39 league matches during his time in London. The winger, who scored two goals in his country’s […]
Samuel Umtiti explains why Arsenal transfer didn’t happen
Barcelona player Samuel Umtiti has laughed off reports that Arsenal tried to sign him over the summer despite Alexandre Lacazette making a plea for him to join. Arsenal head coach Unai Emery was eager to strengthen his defence during the summer transfer window and eventually signed David Luiz from Chelsea in an £8million deal on deadline day. Arsenal had been linked […]
The story of Nicolas Pepe’s journey from a goalkeeper to Arsenal’s record signing
Nicolas Pepe became Arsenal’s record signing this summer window after a sensational campaign with Lille that saw him chased by some of the biggest sides in the world. Born in 1995 to Ivorian immigrants in Mantes-la-Jolie, west of Paris – his fragile body frame meant he was selected to be in goal as he was […]
Emery provides update on Lacazette’s injury after Arsenal’s draw with Spurs
Arsenal manager Unai Emery has confirmed that the hamstring injury Alexandre Lacazette sustained during the club’s 2-2 draw with Tottenham is not a serious one. Tottenham appeared to be in control of the London derby after goals from Christian Eriksen and Harry Kane gave Spurs a two-goal lead in the opening 40 minutes against Arsenal. […]
REVEALED: ‘Unimpressed’ Lampard gave David Luiz a ‘b******ing’ before selling defender to Arsenal
Chelsea head coach Frank Lampard reportedly ripped into David Luiz before his transfer move to Arsenal where he criticised one of his performances in pre-season. The 32-year-old defender was allowed to join the Gunners on deadline day after the Brazilian was deemed surplus to requirements at the club. Luiz got his Arsenal career off to an […]
Emery confirms Nicolas Pepe could start against Liverpool
Arsenal manager Unai Emery suggested he is ready to hand their record signing Nicolas Pepe a first Arsenal start in Saturday’s Premier League game with Liverpool. The Ivory Coast winger arrived in a deal that could reach a reported €80 million from Lille in the close season but has been limited to substitute appearances in victories over Newcastle and Burnley. Arsenal […]