Arsene Wenger has not ruled out a return to first team action for both Per Mertesacker and Petr Cech as Arsenal prepare to host Crystal Palace on Sunday). In his pre-match press conference, the Gunners boss revealed the latest team news ahead of his side’s return to Premier League action. He said: “From last Saturday's … Continue reading Could Per and Petr return for Crystal Palace’s visit to the Emirates?
Arsenal’s midfield ace Mesut Ozil says he is “proud” to be in the running for the PFA’s Player of the Year award. The German has enjoyed a stellar season so far – notching up 18 assists and six goals in the Premier League – and his efforts were duly rewarded with nominations from PFA members … Continue reading VIDEO: Enjoy some of Mesut’s moments of magic as he earns spot on PFA shortlist
With just six games remaining in this season’s Premier League, we take a quick look at how Arsene Wenger’s men are likely to shape up against Gunners teams over the last five years. To date, Arsenal have won 17 of their 32 matches, drawn eight and lost seven. They have scored 55 goals and conceded … Continue reading How will this Arsenal side compare to teams of recent past?
After throwing away a two-goal lead at West Ham on Saturday, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger faced renewed calls from fans to ensure that money was spent bolstering his defence this summer. Heading into the game at Upton Park, Arsenal had the third best defence in the league, having conceded 30 goals, but the Gunners slipped … Continue reading Five defensive options for Arsene Wenger to ponder this summer
Arsenal squandered a two-goal lead at Upton Park in a game that ended in a pulsating 3-3 draw. Needing a win in order to keep their faint hopes of winning the Premier League title alive, Arsenal made a scintillating start and went to two up thanks to goals from Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez. But … Continue reading Arsenal’s title hopes all-but over as they squander two-goal lead at West Ham
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?
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