Saturday’s visit to Upton Park is a do-or-die fixture for an Arsenal side clinging on to title ambitions. There’s no question – it’s going to be a real test for the Gunners, the like of which they have scarcely faced at Upton Park for a generation. It would not be unkind to say that West … Continue reading It’s now or never for Arsenal as they face testing trip to in-form West Ham
Arsene Wenger says that he has spoken to Jack Wilshere about newspaper stories linking him to a nightclub fracas but believes that the matter has been blown out of proportion by journalists. The midfielder was pictured being questioned by police in the early hours of Sunday morning after he was apparently involved in a verbal … Continue reading Arsene Wenger reveals he has spoken to Jack Wilshere about alleged nightclub fracas
Arsenal ace Alexis Sanchez has revealed that his dip in form this season has stemmed from his fear of suffering another injury. The Chilean forward was sidelined for two months after picking up a hamstring strain in a 1-1 draw at Norwich City in November – a game in which he was manhandled, quite literally, … Continue reading Is there more to Arsenal star’s dip in form than just a fear of injury?
Arsenal centre back Per Mertesacker has spoken of his “disappointment” at finding himself on the bench in recent weeks – but insists he is staying positive and is ready should he be called upon again. The 31-year-old World Cup winner last turned out for the Gunners into the 2-1 FA Cup defeat to Watford on … Continue reading Per Mertesacker still has future at Arsenal despite ‘disappointment’ at dropping to the bench
Arsenal have been closely linked with a move for Borussia Monchengladbach captain Granit Xhaka, with reports suggesting that the club has sent scouts to monitor the Swiss on numerous occasions this season. Ever coy, Arsene Wenger would not be drawn on his interest in the 23-year-old midfielder directly but, perhaps tellingly, did not outright deny … Continue reading Who is Granit Xhaka and what would he bring to Arsenal?
Scarcely more than two weeks after that FA Cup game, Arsenal were back facing Watford at the Emirates, with the omens in their favour, and the same clamour for victory. First time around, they ballsed it up, quite spectacularly it must be said. So what changed between the two games to allow the Gunners to … Continue reading Where did this Arsenal side come from and how did they beat Watford?
Arsenal picked up where they left off before the international break with a superb win over Watford at the Emirates. All the talk before the game was about getting a result, and righting the wrongs of the FA Cup reverse, and the team did that, and then some. They wanted this win – that much … Continue reading Arsenal keep slim title hopes alive with 4-0 win over Watford
So how do you solve a problem like Watford? Frankly, it really shouldn’t be that difficult. It’s not as if the Hornets are laying waste to all who stand before them, tearing through the Premier League and defying expectation week after week. Looking at the league table, they are probably just about where they should … Continue reading Preview: Arsenal must shake off FA Cup nightmare as they prepare to host Watford in Premier League
With the international break done and dusted, our attention returns once more to the Premier League and, in particular, the early team news as Arsenal prepare to welcome Watford to the Emirates. Mercifully, it seems as if all of our international players emerged unscathed from this latest round of fixtures, with no fresh injury concerns … Continue reading Long-awaited news on Jack Wilshere and other injury updates as Arsenal prepare to host Watford
Arsenal announced today (Wednesday) that Egyptian international Mohamed Elneny had been voted the club’s player of the month for March. And a richly deserved award it is, too. The January signing has proved, in the last month, to be an astute piece of business from Arsene Wenger, picked up for a reported fee of £7million … Continue reading Arsenal star Mohamed Elneny picks up richly-deserved player of the month award
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