Willian Borges
Chelsea legend Didier Drogba trolls Arsenal after Willian’s exit
Chelsea legend Didier Drogba could not resist trolling Arsenal after Willian left the club with the team sitting in last place in the Premier League, telling him his ‘mission’ had been successful. The Brazilian star moved to north London from Chelsea last summer on a free transfer and agreed a £220,000-per-week salary, though he decided […]
‘Fat’ Willian pre-season picture explained after Arsenal fans blast winger
Willian came under fire this week as Arsenal supporters blasted the player for his physique during their pre-season friendly match against Hibernian. The Gunners were beaten 2-1 at Easter Road in their opening pre-season game on Tuesday. But Willian was the source of frustration for many Arsenal faithful as images from the match appeared to show him out of condition. However, […]
Arsenal flop Willian keen on a return to Chelsea this summer
Willian endured a difficult opening campaign at the Emirates following his free transfer from Chelsea in the 2020 summer transfer window. The Brazilian star turned 32 just before the 2020/21 campaign got underway but his form at Chelsea had been of a sufficient enough standard to suggest that the gunners had completed a shrewd free […]
Arteta praises Willian & names three Arsenal players who stepped up
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has praised Willian for overcoming a tough period in his career and feels the winger along with three more players stepped up against Leicester. Fresh from progressing to the next stage of the Europa League, Arsenal faced a difficult trip to the King Power Stadium and were behind early on after […]
‘He lacked understanding’ – Willian opens up on problems with Antonio Conte at Chelsea
Willian has admitted Antonio Conte’s man-management style caused friction between both of them at Chelsea. Conte won the Premier League title in his first campaign at Chelsea and followed it up with success in the FA Cup in his second season. But several senior players at the club clashed with Conte towards the end of […]
Willian reveals he ‘really wanted to stay’ at Chelsea
Willian has conceded he ‘really wanted to stay’ at Chelsea but after failing to agree a deal with the London side he decided to move to Arsenal. The Brazil international moved to the Emirates on a free transfer this summer window and has failed to find the form that made him a popular figure at […]
Arteta explains why Willian has struggled at Arsenal
Mikel Arteta says there are a number of reasons why Willian has struggled for form since joining Arsenal this summer but backed him to become a force for the club. Willian signed for Arsenal on a free transfer from London rivals Chelsea and got off to a good start, providing three assists on his debut […]
Willian explains ‘frustrating’ element of Mikel Arteta’s tactics
Arsenal winger Willian has admitted that there are frustrating elements to playing under Mikel Arteta but says the experience is proving to be a good learning curve. The Brazil international swapped life at Chelsea to move across London in the summer on a free transfer and is already a regular player in Arteta’s team. Arteta’s […]
Mikel Arteta confirms Arsenal’s penalty taker
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirmed Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will remain as the club’s penalty taker this campaign despite the arrival of Willian Borges. Aubameyang signed a new contract this week, committing his long-term future to the club, and helped Arsenal get off to a winning start to the new Premier League campaign by getting a goal […]
Ex-Chelsea star Oscar reveals David Luiz & Willian have urged him to join Arsenal
Oscar has revealed that his former Chelsea teammates Willian Borges and David Luiz have told him to join them at the Emirates. The Brazilian star won two Premier League titles as well as the UEFA Europa League during his four-and-a-half year stint at Chelsea. The 29-year-old midfielder now playing for Chinese Super League team Shanghai […]