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Oct12019 by JBNo Comments

‘Go at them!’ – Van Persie hits out at Emery’s game plan in Arsenal’s draw with Man Utd

Premier League

Robin van Persie has criticised the tactics of Arsenal head coach Unai Emery as his team played out a 1-1 draw in the Premier League with Manchester United at Old Trafford on Monday evening. Van Persie featured as a forward for both sides, but he was left astounded that the north London outfit did not approach the match with a more positive attitude given the struggles of their opponent. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He was disappointed, particularly, to see a lack of intensity in their play at both ends of the pitch. “Even though it’s away, it doesn’t matter, this is a big game. Just go at them and try to win the ball high, play in their half, play positive,” he told Optus Sports. “I would like to see a better game plan. It is like in the firs...

Oct12019 by JBNo Comments

Keane slams Pepe and says Saka looks more like a £72m forward after United draw

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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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Pepe was given another opportunity by Unai Emery to impress from the start at Old Trafford but he was substituted with 16 minutes remaining having struggled to really make an impact in the game. And Keane admits he has not been impressed with the start Nicolas Pepe has made at Arsenal. ‘Disappointed with him since he’s come to the club,’ Keane told Sky Sports. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘Not great body language… okay, so...

Sep182019 by JBNo Comments

Cristiano Ronaldo reveals how close he came to joining Arsenal before Man Utd

Premier League, Seria A, Trending

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 the teenager. However, United were not the first team to show an interest in the Portugal international, with Arsenal already having made an approach for his signature. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ronaldo confirmed in an ITV interview with Piers Morgan that he was close to joining Arsenal: ‘Very close. One step. Seriously. ‘It didn’t happen, but Arsenal, I appreciate what they did for me, especially Arsene Wenger, but footba...

Sep142019 by JB1 Comment

Van Persie hits back at Mertesacker over Arsene Wenger criticism

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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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mertesacker played a key role in three FA Cup victories in the space of three years but the commanding centre-half felt such a talented group of individuals would have won more silverware had Wenger been more ruthless. Van Persie told the Daily Mail: ‘My opinion at first is that loads of ex-players are making a book, it’s sort of fashion to write a book, which I will personally not do. That is his opinion, he can have that. I’m not really going into th...

Sep112019 by JBNo Comments

Mikel Arteta reveals why he didn’t replace Arsene Wenger at Arsenal

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Mikel Arteta has revealed the reasons behind his decision to stay at Manchester City, after discussions with Arsenal and Newcastle United. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 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 taking over from Arsene Wenger as manager, before he chose to remain at City and the Gunners went on to appoint Unai Emery. Arteta was also high on Newcastle United’s managerial shortlist, after Rafa Benitez’s exit earlier this summer window. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, the Spaniard once again decided to stay at the Etihad and continue to work under Pep Guard...

Sep102019 by JBNo Comments

Mkhitaryan opens up about unhappiness at Arsenal before Roma transfer

Premier League, Seria A, Transfer Info

Henrikh Mkhitaryan says he had to leave the Emirates to "get pleasure playing football again", as he signed for Roma on loan this summer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 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 European Qualifier victory over Bosnia on Sunday, felt he had to leave England to find his love for football again. He said: "I have to enjoy playing football, no matter the place. In England, I no longer felt happy. "I got a call from my agent and I wanted to come, because it was a great opportunity for me. I didn't even have a discussion with my agent about money. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle ||...

Sep102019 by JBNo Comments

Samuel Umtiti explains why Arsenal transfer didn’t happen

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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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 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 with a transfer move for Umtiti – among a number of other top centre-backs – but the Frenchman says, to his knowledge, there was never anything of substance to the reports. In an interview with Canal Football Club on Sunday, Umtiti was shown a clip of old Lyon teammate Lacazette trying to set up a reunion at the Emirates, but only burst out laughing. ‘Hones...

Sep62019 by JBNo Comments

The story of Nicolas Pepe’s journey from a goalkeeper to Arsenal’s record signing

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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 seen as being too weak to be an outfield player. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); His dad, Papa Celestine, who was a prison supervisor, would walk him 10km to the park three times every week to be in goal with his local amateur club Solitaire Paris Est. According to Pepe, playing as a goalkeeper at a young age made him a better goal scorer as he understands how they think. “Playing in goal back then helps me a lot now," he said. "I know how a goalkee...

Sep22019 by JBNo Comments

Emery provides update on Lacazette’s injury after Arsenal’s draw with Spurs

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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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 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. However, Alexandre Lacazette scored an impressive solo goal on half-time before Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang poked home an equaliser in the 71st minute and the scores were level. Shortly before Aubameyang’s equaliser, Lacazette pulled up clutching while his hamstring and Unai Emery brought on Mkhitaryan in the place of the forward to see out the remainder of the match. Asked about a possible...

Aug242019 by JBNo Comments

REVEALED: ‘Unimpressed’ Lampard gave David Luiz a ‘b******ing’ before selling defender to Arsenal

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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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 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 incredible start last week as he started in the 2-1 victory against Burnley, but his real test will be at Anfield in Saturday's late kick-off. And while he might have impressed against Burnley, he failed to prove his worth to Lampard during the 5-3 victory against Red Bull Salzburg. According to the Independent, the ex-Derby manager gave Luiz a "b******ing* over his performance, which...