Arsenal fell to their second defeat in a week at the hands of league leaders Chelsea, who now have a 12-point gap on the Gunners. An early Marcos Alonso goal, which saw Hector Bellerin forced off injured in the process, was added to by Eden Hazard’s impressive second-half solo effort. Former Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas […]
Arsenal frontman Olivier Giroud believes that Sunday’s 2-0 win over struggling Aston Villa shows that they are contenders for the Premier League title. The Frenchman scored a penalty early in the first half to give the Gunners the lead as they returned to the top of the table. Giroud also hit a hat-trick in midweek […]
Arsenal full-back Hector Bellerin is convinced that Arsene Wenger’s side already have sufficient quality in the squad and that there is no need to make any additions to the team in the January transfer window. Despite the club’s current injury crisis which leaves midfield duo Francis Coquelin and Tomas Rosicky facing lengthy spells on the […]
Arsenal vice-captain Per Mertesacker has revealed in an interview with Arsenal Player that he believes right-back Calum Chambers has a ‘great chance’ of becoming the Premier League’s best in the future. The 20-year-old has been ever-present in the Arsenal defence, playing at centre-back as well as in his primary position of right-back, and has made […]
Spanish playmaker Santi Cazorla has insisted that Vincent Del Bosque is the right man to lead Spain at next summer’s European Championships, after the current champions confirmed their place in France with a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Luxembourg. The 30-year-old scored twice in Friday’s game against Luxembourg and has heaped praise on Del Bosque, confirming […]
Under-fire Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina could push for a move away from the club in January if he is left out of the team to face German giants Bayern Munich, according to Arunava Ray of the International Business Times. The Colombian received criticism from the fans after his performance against European minnows Olympiacos cost Arsene […]
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry feels that this season will be the club’s best chance of winning the Premier League for the first time since the Invincible season of 2003/04 after the Gunners cruised to a 3-0 victory over fellow title challengers Manchester United. Speaking on Sky Sports after the victory, the Frenchman said that Arsenal must […]
In-form Arsenal forward Theo Walcott believes that his side’s 3-0 victory over Manchester United on Sunday shows that the Gunners are capable of winning the Premier League. Arsene Wenger’s men displayed signs of weakness in performances against West Ham and Chelsea earlier this season, but the England international feels that they made a statement of […]
Injury-plagued Theo Walcott wants to silence fans’ doubts about how much of a contribution he makes to the team by playing in any position that manager Arsene Wenger asks him to. The England international, who has been selected in Roy Hodgson’s squad for the nation’s upcoming European Qualifiers against San Marino and Switzerland, has struggled […]
Francis Coquelin’s explosive entrance to the first-team last season left fans pondering the question of how he transformed from a sporadic squad player to an instrumental part of Arsene Wenger’s side. The Frenchman has gifted all of the credit to the technical ability of fellow midfielder Santi Cazorla. “It is easy to play alongside Santi […]
Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey says ‘it’s important to have a balance’ between a player’s commitment to football and personal life off the pitch. The Welsh wizard maintains the fact that he gives ‘everything’ whilst he’s on the pitch, but feels that family should be a priority for players when they are at home. “I’m not […]
Arsenal midfielder Gedion Zelalem has agreed a deal to join Scottish Championship side Rangers on a season-long loan, according to Raman Bhardwaj of STV Sport. The 18-year-old has made two appearances for the FA Cup holders, but is yet to consistently hold a regular place in Arsene Wenger’s match-day squad because of the presence of […]