Arsenal don’t really shoot from outside the box – everybody from the fans, to opponents, to the tea lady’s cat at Merthyr Tydfil Rugby Club knows as much. So imagine the surprise when Arsene Wenger conceded in his pre-Sunderland press conference that Alexis Sanchez’s willingness to have a go from beyond the 18-yard line had … Continue reading Arsene Wenger acknowledges Arsenal need to be ‘more dangerous’ with shots outside the box
Arsene Wenger says his players “do not want to play in a negative environment” as the Gunners prepare to welcome West Bromwich Albion to the Emirates on Thursday. At his pre-match press conference today, Arsene was asked about the dark mood among fans and whether his side would be able to cope with the atmosphere … Continue reading Arsenal boss says his side ‘do not want to play in negative environment’
It was great to see Jack Wilshere back in action again for the Under 21 side last night (Monday) albeit in a 2-1 defeat to West Brom. It was another small step on the road to a first team return for Jack but it was capped with a quite superb goal for the young Gunners … Continue reading Jack Wilshere could be a light in Arsenal’s gathering darkness
Arsenal will need to be mindful of the threat posed by Crystal Palace as they arrive at the Emirates on Sunday with nothing to lose. The Eagles are far enough clear of the relegation scrap that they can afford a free shot at an Arsenal side which finds itself caught between chasing Tottenham and avoiding … Continue reading Preview: Aerial threat will be key as Arsenal seek return to winning ways against Crystal Palace
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
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