And you thought the first team was thin for defenders?
Martin Angha took to twitter, and Arsenal wrote on the official site, that the young Swiss defender has agreed to a pre-contract agreement with FC Nurnberg of the German Bundesliga. I had the privilege, although very briefly, of meeting the young defender at London Colney in November after a tough loss to West Ham. He’s […]
Arsenal’s top 5 performers this Premier League season – Number 2: Mikel Arteta
Mikel Arteta was always seen as a big fish in a little pond whilst he was plying his trade with Everton, and since jumping to a larger club the Spaniard has certainly proved to be more than good enough. Arteta oozes class and he has been a massive part of Arsenal’s challenge for the top […]
Arsenal target rejects Russia move
French centre back Adil Rami has rejected the approaches of Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala. According to ESPN Soccernet, the Valencia defender has turned down a summer move to the Dagestan based club, opening up the possibility of a move to the Premier League. Despite still having 2 years of his current contract to run, Rami has suggested […]
Arsenal’s top 5 performers this Premier League season – Number 3: Per Mertesacker
The giant German is one of the players to have come under constant scrutiny this campaign and can sometimes appear to do no right. However, if you look at the statistical breakdown then you can see how important he has been to the north London outfit. He is vastly experienced in topflight football and has […]
Casillas open to Arsenal move
Interesting noises coming from The Metro today as they claim out of favour Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas could be the subject of a bidding war between Arsenal and Liverpool this coming summer. It is no secret now that Mourinho views Casillas as inferior to new goalkeeper Diego Lopez and it looks as though sitting on the bench doing nothing, rather […]
Another goalkeeper under the spotlight following Arsenal interesting
Stoke’s Asmir Begovic is the latest to be linked to the apparent vacancy between the sticks for Arsenal as their search continues for a first choice goalkeeper. And the Daily Mail report that they have already made tentative steps towards signing the impressive Potter but have been quoted a £15million offer is needed.
Arsenal target prefers move to Italy than Emirates
Despite the player recently throwing down a ‘come and get me’ message to English clubs, Inter Milan now lead to race to sign St Ettiene forward Pierre-Emerick Aubemyang, talksport reports. Both Arsenal and Newcastle have been linked with the 23-year-old, who has earned himself an ever growing reputation this term with 17 goals in 30 Ligue 1 appearance. Little wonder that […]
Arsenal’s top 5 performers this Premier League season – Number 4: Jack Wilshere
Wilshere is often dubbed the next England captain, mainly because his passion for football and his determination to succeed in every single game. His fighting spirit is often contagious too, forcing the best out of his teammates.
Has player power gone too far?
Earlier this season, Theo Walcott declared that signing a new contract was dependent upon whether Arsenal would play him as a striker. He initially turned down a lucrative 5 year contract extension and claimed that the issue was not the money but whether he would be used in his preferred position.
Wenger speaks out on Szczesny absence
Emirates Stadium supremo Arsene Wenger has moved quickly to refute any possibility of an underlying meaning in ‘keeper Wojcech Szczesny’s absense from the side in their fixture against West Bromwich Albion this weekend. The Polish number one was not even named among Arsenal‘s match day squad as the Gunners ran out 2-1 winners at The Hawthorns. Instead, Vito […]