Arsene Wenger
Arsene Wenger: Eden Hazard can’t replace Ronaldo
Real Madrid still haven’t seen the real Eden Hazard, according to formal Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger – but even when they do, he still won’t replace Ronaldo. Hazard registered his first La Liga goal and assist in Madrid’s last match before the international break, a 4-2 victory over Granada which kept Zinedine Zidane’s side top […]
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 […]
Wenger writes off Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s ‘Immature’ Man Utd youngsters
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger fears Manchester United’s current group of youngsters lack the potential to emulate the side’s celebrated class of ’92. Players like Ryan Giggs, David Beckham and Paul Scholes all graduated from the club’s academy to play important roles in a decade of Premier League dominance under Sir Alex Ferguson at United. […]
‘Salah is obsessed with finishing’: Arsene Wenger hits out at Liverpool forward for being too greedy
Former Arsene Wenger has given his verdict on the Mohamed Salah-Sadio Mane saga, believing the Egypt forward is “too obsessed” with scoring and needs to improve his decision making. Liverpool head coach Jurgen Klopp was forced to play down Mane’s angry display after being substituted in the 3-0 victory at Burnley last week. The Senegal international, who scored […]
Wenger reveals Sarri’s biggest problem at Chelsea
Arsene Wenger believes Chelsea’s lack of pace under Maurizio Sarri is costing them and feels too much pressure is being placed on Eden Hazard. Sarri made an encouraging start as Chelsea head coach as his side went 12 matches unbeaten at the beginning of the Premier League campaign. But a dip in form over the […]
Bayern Munich fuel Wenger rumours by calling shock press conference
Bayern Munich have sent Arsenal fans into a frenzy by announcing that a shock press conference will take place on Friday. The German giants appointed Niko Kovac as their new head coach in the summer and the 47-year-old got off to a good start, leading the team to seven wins on the bounce at the […]
Aubameyang: Arsenal stagnated under Arsene Wenger
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has conceded that Arsenal “stagnated” towards the end of Arsene Wenger’s reign at the club, and he is now looking forward to a new start under Unai Emery. After 22 years of stability and continuity in London, the managerial baton at Arsenal has changed hands this summer. Former Paris Saint-Germain boss Emery has […]
Arsene Wenger reveals how he stopped Arsenal from losing Mesut Ozil to PSG
Arsene Wenger has revealed that he helped prevent Arsenal from missing out on the signing of Mesut Ozil. The Germany international made the surprise £42.4 million move to the Arsenal from Real Madrid in 2013. Wenger admits Ozil’s transfer, which was officially completed on deadline day, was at risk from Paris Saint-Germain as they expressed […]
Henry concedes regrets over his relationship with Wenger
Thierry Henry believes Arsene Wenger deserves a trophy for the way in which he has dealt with pressure over the course of his 22-year tenure. Henry was highly criticised last week when he failed to attend Wenger’s farewell at the Emirates Stadium, fulfilling his contractual obligations with Sky sports. The Arsenal record goalscorer has appeared […]
Laurent Koscielny ruled out until December after Achilles surgery
Laurent Koscielny has undergone surgery on an Achilles tendon and will miss the World Cup and not return to training until December this year. It is a major blow to Arsene Wenger’s successor at Arsenal, with the club already looking for a way to deal with the retirement of Per Mertesacker this summer and now […]