Ian Wright Archives ⋆ LSU

Oct22022 by JBNo Comments

Ian Wright says Arsenal duo are ‘playing like they have Infinity Stones’ after Spurs win

Premier League

Ian Wright says Arsenal duo Gabriel Martinelli and William Saliba are ‘playing like they have Infinity Stones’ and singled out Ben White for huge praise. Arsenal legend Wright could not hide his delight at the Gunners players after they helped Mikel Arteta’s team beat Tottenham in Saturday’s north London derby. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 3-1 win extends Arsenal’s lead at the top of the Premier League table, with the club winning seven of their opening eight top-flight games. Zaha hits back at Reece James after Chelsea star suggested he had him ‘on lock’ Angry Joel Matip slams Liverpool players after Brighton draw Fabregas reveals the ‘only question mark’ over Arsenal’s title challenge after Spurd win It also brought Tottenham's un...

Feb112022 by JBNo Comments

Ian Wright speaks on Arsenal indiscipline & names ‘favourites’ for fourth place

Premier League

Ian Wright has hit back at claims Arsenal have a ‘disciplinary problem’ after they beat Wolves, despite Gabriel Martinelli becoming their fourth player sent off in only six matches in the 1-0 victory. Gabriel Magalhaes broke the deadlock in the first half and the visitors survived a barrage of late attacks to seal all three points with only 10 men on the field, their third away win on the spin in the Premier League. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Arsenal had to dig deep to secure a win after Martinelli was shown a bizarre red card for two bookable offences in the same passage of play in the 69th minute of the game. Rooney claims Sir Alex Ferguson ‘got out of Man Utd as quick as he could’ Pep Guardiola names the the best team in the world Michael ...

Jan212022 by JBNo Comments

Ian Wright hits out at Cristiano Ronaldo after Brentford strop

Premier League

Ian Wright has criticised the behaviour of Cristiano Ronaldo during Wednesday’s game at Brentford, and alarmed supporters by suggesting it’s ‘not a good sign’. The Manchester United forward was taken off with twenty minutes to go in their 3-1 victory over Brentford, and it prompted a furious reaction from the 36-year-old. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Portugal international uttered some choice words in the direction of Ralf Ragnick before he angrily threw his coat to the floor and sat on the steps, rather than in the dugout. Antonio Conte makes promise to Tottenham players if they beat Chelsea this weekend Alexander-Arnold fires warning to Chelsea after Liverpool reach Carabao Cup final Klopp singles out ‘outstanding’ Arsenal player after Li...

Jan142022 by JBNo Comments

Ian Wright names the Chelsea star who Tuchel can’t afford to drop

Premier League

Ian Wright has named Mason Mount as the Chelsea player Thomas Tuchel cannot afford to drop and says they can beat Manchester City this weekend if N’Golo Kante delivers. Chelsea’s title hopes could be over if they fail to secure three points at the Etihad on Saturday, with Man City eyeing a 13-point lead at the top of the table. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Blues have drawn four of their last five league games to fall way behind City, but Wright says Chelsea have an ‘unbelievable chance’ of defeating Pep Guardiola’s side if Kante produces one of his eye-catching displays. Tuchel reveals his mistake vs Man City & reason why Chelsea are behind Cristiano Ronaldo explains why he clashed with some Man Utd players ‘Chelsea could easily let Man...

Nov272021 by JBNo Comments

Ian Wright praises Arsenal duo & slams Aubameyang for ‘unforgivable’ miss vs Newcastle

Premier League

Ian Wright had special praise for Gabriel Martinelli and Aaron Ramsdale after Arsenal’s 2-0 win over Newcastle, but blasted Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for what he described as an ‘unforgivable’ miss in the first half. Bukayo Saka broke the deadlock with a good finish in the 56th minute and Martinelli doubled Arsenal’s advantage with a superb volleyed effort just moments after coming on as a second-half substitute. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Gunners held firm to secure maximum points and strengthen their hold on fifth place in the Premier League while Eddie Howe’s Newcastle remain rooted to the bottom of the table, still yet to win any game this campaign. Arsenal suffer Bukayo Saka injury blow ahead of Man Utd game Ralf Rangnick to make bizarr...

Aug192021 by JBNo Comments

Ian Wright says ‘frightening’ Man Utd player will become a superstar

Premier League

Arsenal legend Ian Wright has tipped Mason Greenwood to enjoy a breakthrough campaign at Manchester United and says the player can become one of the stars of the Premier League. Greenwood opened his account for the campaign in the 5-1 victory over Leeds United last week. He has now scored 30 goals in 106 games for his club since breaking into the first team in 2019. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Greenwood’s superb form at United earned him a place in Gareth Southgate’s provisional squad for Euro 2020, but he had to pull out due to a pre-existing injury. Thomas Tuchel makes decision over Trevoh Chalobah’s future at Chelsea Man Utd to make Pogba ‘highest-paid player on a huge £400,000-per-week deal’ Raphael Varane opens up on relationship with Pog...

Aug182021 by JBNo Comments

Ian Wright says Chelsea star Trevoh Chalobah reminds him of Van Dijk

Premier League

Former Arsenal player Ian Wright says Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah reminds him of Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk. Chalobah, who has been sent out on loan for the past three years, impressed during his Premier League debut as Chelsea beat Crystal Palace on Saturday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 22-year-old defender capped off an excellent display by scoring his first goal for the London club, a piledriver from range, before dropping to his knees. And Wright believes the Chelsea star has everything it takes to reach the very top. He said on Ringer FC’s Wrighty’s House podcast: ‘Watching him against Arsenal [in pre-season] I was thinking, ‘wow, maybe it’s just a pre-season friendly he looks good’. I watched him against Villarreal [in the Supe...

Jul22021 by JBNo Comments

Ian Wright sends message to Arsenal & Arteta over Granit Xhaka transfer

Transfer Info, Premier League, Seria A

Ian Wright says there is ‘no way’ Arsenal should be selling Granit Xhaka based on his form at the Euros but concedes the club have rarely seen the best from a player who now seems to be heading to Roma. Xhaka is expected to join the Serie A club after Switzerland’s Euros campaign, bringing an end to his five-year stint at the Emirates. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The midfielder has had a turbulent spell in north London, playing more than 200 matches for the gunners but often flattering to deceive and falling out with the club’s supporters along the way. He has had an outstanding European Championship campaign, however, and Wright claims he was ‘magnificent’ in Switzerland’s win over France earlier in the week. Xhaka’s display was bittersweet for Wr...

May122021 by JBNo Comments

Man City vs Chelsea: Ian Wright predicts team to win the Champions League

UEFA, Premier League

Former Arsenal and England player Ian Wright has now tipped Pep Guardiola's Manchester City to win this year’s Champions League. Manchester City will face Chelsea in Champions League final on May 29. While the blues overcame 13-time winners, Real Madrid to book a final, Guardiola's side defeated PSG in the semi-final. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A victory for Man City will be their first ever and a third for their manager while Chelsea is going for their second Champions League title. MORE: Ian Wright criticise ‘lazy’ Chelsea star despite Tuchel praise Solskjaer sends strong transfer message to Man Utd board after City title win Fernandes names the best nine players in the Premier League Manchester City have also clinched their fifth Premier ...

May102021 by JBNo Comments

Wayne Bridge hits back at Ian Wright over criticism of ‘lazy’ Timo Werner

Premier League

Former Chelsea defender Wayne Bridge has rubbished claims that Timo Werner is ‘lazy’ after Ian Wright criticised the player after his performance against Manchester City. Although Chelsea came from behind to win at the Etihad on Saturday – potentially getting a huge psychological advantage going into the Champions League final – Werner endured another difficult game. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He was flagged offside three times in the match, spurning several chances in the process, and former Arsenal player Wright was not impressed. ‘You need to look at the runs he makes. He needs to get back onside. He doesn’t get onside,’ said Wright on Match of the Day. ‘He’s got so much space. For me that’s just lazy. It’s lazy work. He’s running straight offside...