Arsenal
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One of this summer’s biggest transfer sagas has now been concluded. Norwegian international Martin Odegaard has joined Arsenal on a permanent deal, having spent the second half of last season on loan at the Emirates. The signing was officially announced by the North London club early on Friday morning. The total value of the deal…
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In years gone by it has been difficult to know exactly what Arsenal’s recruitment policy has been. In trying to build squads under three different coaches the Gunners have oscillated between scout-focused, stat-driven and contacts-led approaches to name but a few in recent transfer windows with none having the desired effect. With the seeming apathy…
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Liverpool and Manchester United have proposed ‘Project Big Picture’ that would reduce the Premier League to 18 teams, and place the controlling power in the hands of the biggest clubs. According to the Daily Telegraph, some of the proposals include scrapping the League Cup and Community Shield, plus 25 percent of the Premier League’s annual revenue going to…
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Arsenal have reminded the first-team squad of their physical-distancing responsibilities after four senior players were pictured in violation of the government’s guidelines. Alexandre Lacazette, David Luiz, Nicolas Pépé and Granit Xhaka have all been spoken to after being photographed in three separate situations in recent days. It is the latest of several incidents in which…
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Arsenal continue to wait for a Barcelona move for their striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, according to The Sun, and despite their desire to keep hold of the Gabon international, they have put a price on his head: 50 million pounds (around 60 million euros). Aubameyang, 30, has a contract with Arsenal until 2021. For that reason, in…
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The Muslim Council of Britain criticized the Gunners for distancing themselves from Mesut Ozil’s comments amid fears over the impact their lack of support would have on other Muslim Premier League stars, including Mo Salah, Sadio Mane, Paul Pogba, N’Golo Kante, Riyad Mahrez and Ozil’s team-mate, Granit Xhaka. Harun Khan, secretary general of the MCB,…
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Mesut Ozil has been backed by Donald Trump’s right-hand man in his denouncement of China’s persecution of Muslims but has been told to stick to football by Yaya Toure. Mike Pompeo, the US secretary of state, made a surprise intervention in the diplomatic storm that led to Arsenal’s match against Manchester City on Sunday being…
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Arsenal have finally sacked coach Unai Emery following the club’s defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday. In the wake of Arsenal’s disappointing Europa League loss which extended their winless run to seven games in all competitions, Josh Kroenke released a statement on behalf the Arsenal board and owners, Kroenke Sports & Entertainment. “Our most sincere…
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Arsenal were able to salvage what would have been a totally disappointing outing on Saturday, having drawn 2-2 with Southampton in their Premier League fixture. Arsenal currently have 18 points from 13 EPL games, a result which falls below previous records in 1994-95 (19), 2012-13 (20), 2014-15 (20) and 2006-07 (22) seasons. The seeming lack of improvement has angered…
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Unai Emery’s time at Arsenal could soon be up if reports crediting the Premier League club with an interest in Luis Enrique prove correct. News of Arsenal’s interest in Enrique emerged after their 2-0 loss to Leicester City which football pundits believe might be the end of Unai Emery’s tenure. The Gunners failed to win for…
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Arsene Wenger has revealed just how close Arsenal came to signing Lionel Messi from Barcelona in 2003. The Gunners brought Cesc Fabregas over from the Catalan capital the same year and Wenger regrets not persisting with a deal to sign Messi too. “You have to live with regrets in life, you know,” Wenger told beIN…
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As Mesut Özil trudged, head bowed, around the pitch at the end of it all in Baku, it was pertinent to wonder what has become of him and where it all goes from here. He is the lost playmaker. His once proud joy in the assist, his once delicate ability to be the subtle architect of a…
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Manchester United will be looking to build on Wednesday’s progression to the Champions League quarter-finals when facing Arsenal in the Premier League this Sunday evening. Here are some of the essential stats you need to know ahead of the big game at the Emirates Stadium, which kicks off at 16:30 GMT The Reds have won…
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On his return from injury, Henrikh Mkhitaryan sprung back to action on Monday night and was a major contributor to Arsenal Under-23’s trashing of West Ham United in their Premier League 2 encounter. Mkhitaryan, who wore a No. 7 jersey, showcased great talent at Meadow Park under guidance from Freddie Ljungberg although the match was…
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Arsenal said in an official statement that they are heartbroken but “fully respect” Petr Cech’s resolve to retire at the end of this season. Cech, who had stints with Chelsea, Rennes and Sparta Prague, joined Arsenal for a fee of £10 million in 2015, winning an FA Cup and two FA Community Shields with the…
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Unai Emery has said his star player, Mesut Ozil, will not get preferential treatment at Arsenal just because he’s the highest-earner. Image: Mesut Ozil and Unai Emery Emery insists that Ozil has a bright future at the Emirates although the Germany international was an unused substitute during Arsenal’s quarter final defeat to Tottenham in…
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