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Chelsea legend Didier Drogba trolls Arsenal after Willian’s exit

Chelsea legend Didier Drogba trolls Arsenal after Willian’s exit

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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 to tear up his contract at the end of August so he could join Corinthians. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Willian, like many players who have swapped west London for Arsen, endured a rather disappointing career with the Gunners. Cristiano Ronaldo reveals the role Sir Alex Ferguson played in Man Utd return Saul Niguez reveals why he left Atletico and which Chelsea player was key to move Saul Niguez sends message to...
‘Fat’ Willian pre-season picture explained after Arsenal fans blast winger

‘Fat’ Willian pre-season picture explained after Arsenal fans blast winger

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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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Willian was the source of frustration for many Arsenal faithful as images from the match appeared to show him out of condition. However, appearances can be deceiving at times as pictures from Thursday’s training session showed Willian with a leaner physique. Well, according to fans who had attended Arsenal’s first pre-season match, Willian was wearing a weighted vest underneath his shirt which he removed after he was taken off at the break. The former Chelsea star was seen putting...
Arsenal flop Willian keen on a return to Chelsea this summer

Arsenal flop Willian keen on a return to Chelsea this summer

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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 transfer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, Willian's reputation has plummeted during a poor season at Arsenal. Though he enjoyed a promising debut against Fulham on the first day of the campaign, it's been a disappointing period at the club so far. Willian signed a three-year contract at Arsenal last year but, after his failure to adapt at the Emirates, a report from Sky Sports claim that he is eyeing a return to we...
Arteta praises Willian & names three Arsenal players who stepped up

Arteta praises Willian & names three Arsenal players who stepped up

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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 a goal from Tielemans. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But they went into half-time with the lead; David Luiz levelled the scores, through a cross from Willian, and then Lacazette got a goal from the penalty spot. Arsenal scored a third in the second half, with Willian teeing up Pepe for a tap-in, and they enjoyed a comfortable 3-1 victory. When asked about Willian’s return to form, Arteta said: ‘Yeah he was really good and we hav...
‘He lacked understanding’ – Willian opens up on problems with Antonio Conte at Chelsea

‘He lacked understanding’ – Willian opens up on problems with Antonio Conte at Chelsea

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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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But several senior players at the club clashed with Conte towards the end of his tenure, while the Italian manager also fell out with the club’s board. Willian deleted Conte from a team celebration photo after Chelsea’s FA Cup victory in 2018. And the Brazil international believes the Inter Milan boss ‘lacked understanding’ with his players. ‘Look, I think he’s a great coach. A great coach, he has some ideas, he works a lot tactically, the defensive part as well,’ Willian told UOL...
Willian reveals he ‘really wanted to stay’ at Chelsea

Willian reveals he ‘really wanted to stay’ at Chelsea

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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 Chelsea. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The attacker has failed to score for his new team, although he provided an assist off the bench in Arsenal’s fightback against Benfica in the UEFA Europa League. Willian admitted he would not have moved to Arsenal at all, had he and the blues been able to reach an agreement to extend his stay at Stamford Bridge. ‘It was difficult to make that decision, it wasn’t easy,’ he told UOL. ‘Because, as you said, the rivalry betwe...
Arteta explains why Willian has struggled at Arsenal

Arteta explains why Willian has struggled at Arsenal

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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 for the club against Fulham. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, the Brazilian has struggled to replicate that form since – he has failed to add to those early goal contributions. But the Arsenal manager is not worried by his dip in form. Arteta believes a lack of pre-season, rotation in attack and the time required to develop relationships with his new team-mates have all been major contributing factors to his poor form. ‘I think he started really w...
Willian explains ‘frustrating’ element of Mikel Arteta’s tactics

Willian explains ‘frustrating’ element of Mikel Arteta’s tactics

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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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Arteta's approach is different from what Willian has been used to previously, though, as the Arsenal boss has adopted the disciplined 'positional game' approach of his former superior Pep Guardiola. But while the manager's style has provided some new challenges for the 32-year-old, Willian says he is relishing working with him. "It’s been a cool, new experience. I hadn’t worked with a coach with that mindse...
Mikel Arteta confirms Arsenal’s penalty taker

Mikel Arteta confirms Arsenal’s penalty taker

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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 in a 3-0 victory over Fulham. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Willian, who signed for Arsenal on a free transfer from Chelsea, had a hand in all the goals as they ran riot at Craven Cottage and showed he could be an important player as Arsenal look to make a top-four finish. His move to the Emirates raised the question over whether he would be the player tasked with taking penalties this campaign, after proving hims...
Ex-Chelsea star Oscar reveals David Luiz & Willian have urged him to join Arsenal

Ex-Chelsea star Oscar reveals David Luiz & Willian have urged him to join Arsenal

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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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 29-year-old midfielder now playing for Chinese Super League team Shanghai SIPG but says he wants to return to Europe once his £400,000-per-week contract ends in 2024. Oscar concedes he would welcome the opportunity to play for Chelsea once again but claims Willian and David Luiz have been urging him to make the move to Arsenal. ‘They called me, they had to call me. Because we have good communication,’ Oscar told Fox Sports. ‘Sometimes I talk to them. They said, ...
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