Arsenal ended Manchester United’s 25-match unbeaten run in the Premier League and kept up their hopes of securing a place in the top four. After a largely uneventful first half, Granit Xhaka opened the scoring with a deflected shot from distance, which looped over goalkeeper David de Gea. And they doubled their lead three minutes … Read more
Arsene Wenger says managers must be “careful” when criticising their own players and “control what you say”. Wenger’s Arsenal side face Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United on Sunday (kick-off 16:00 BST), battling to reach the Premier League’s top four places. Mourinho has questioned the desire of defenders Luke Shaw, Chris Smalling and Phil Jones to return … Read more
This weekend sees some blockbusters coming in England. But would they live up to the billing? And a few thoughts on key issues around the Premier League. The Emirates game may not be that good The big game this Premier League weekend is supposed to be at the Emirates, involving Arsenal and Manchester United. But … Read more
Arsene Wenger says managers must be “careful” when criticising their own players and “control what you say”. Wenger’s Arsenal side come up against Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United on Sunday, battling to reach the Premier League’s top four places. Mourinho has questioned the desire of defenders Luke Shaw, Chris Smalling and Phil Jones to return from … Read more
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has said that he “hates” himself more than any of his critics do when his side loses. Wenger has come in for plenty of criticism this season, with Sunday’s 2-0 loss to Tottenham — which ensured Arsenal will finish below their rivals in the Premier League for the first time since … Read more
Christian Fuchs should have been booked for throwing the ball at Alexis Sanchez “on purpose” during Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Leicester, says Arsene Wenger. As Leicester chased an equaliser, defender Fuchs took a throw-in and seemingly aimed the ball at Sanchez. The Chilean, who went down theatrically after a short delay, was booked for standing … Read more
Chelsea playmaker Eden Hazard believes to win the Premier League title his side need to win five of their remaining six games beginning with Southampton on Tuesday. The 26-year-old Belgian and his teammates will have to refocus after the delight of beating main title rivals Tottenham 4-2 in their FA Cup semi-final on Saturday, perhaps … Read more
Alexis Sanchez’s scrambled extra-time winner secured Arsenal an FA Cup final date with Chelsea – and ensured Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will end a season without a trophy for the first time in his coaching career. Sanchez settled a contentious semi-final 11 minutes into the extra period after Manchester City failed to clear Mesut … Read more
The crushing defeat will lead to renewed calls for Arsene Wenger to consider his future in the Gunners’ hot-seat. Andros Townsend scored in the 17th minute to put his side in a deserved lead. The hosts’ performance improved further in the second half, and though Arsenal dominated possession, it wasn’t enough to prevent a second … Read more
The French forward has become something of a forgotten man, with his last competitive appearance coming almost 12 months ago for Charlton Arsenal could have been forgiven for forgetting that Yaya Sanogo existed, with the French striker having drifted a long way off the radar. Handed a competitive debut in August 2013, shortly after being … Read more
The Gunners boss is adamant that his star man wants to stay at Emirates Stadium but suggests that finding a financial agreement is proving difficult Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has reiterated that Alexis Sanchez wants to stay at the club, but concedes finances are proving a stumbling block. Alexis is out of contract in 2018 … Read more
The Gunners boss has hit back at supporters that demonstrated outside the club’s London Colney training ground on Tuesday Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has ridiculed a fan protest outside the club’s training ground, claiming the move was a waste of time and energy. The unrest at Emirates Stadium has been growing this season with the … Read more
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says his side’s struggles this season prove finishing in the Premier League’s top four is “not as easy as it looks”. The Frenchman has led the Gunners to a top-four spot and Champions League qualification for the past 20 seasons. But with 10 games left, they are currently in sixth place, … Read more
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says his side’s struggles this season prove finishing in the Premier League’s top four is “not as easy as it looks”. The Frenchman has led the Gunners to a top-four spot and Champions League qualification for the past 20 seasons. But with 10 games left, they are currently in sixth place, … Read more
There was wide gamut of sporting action over the weekend and 3news.com’s Yaw Ofosu Larbi picks his five major highlights. Conventional wisdom is that the English Premier League title is Chelsea’s to lose. Crystal Palace ripped that conventional wisdom apart on Sunday with a well executed comeback win over Chelsea. The Blues still sit pretty … Read more
Arsene Wenger rubbished the notion that he could give up management if his two-decade reign at Arsenal ends, saying that “retiring is for young people”. The 67-year-old is yet to announce whether he will sign a new contract at the Emirates Stadium this summer, but in the build-up to Sunday’s Premier League clash at home … Read more
Arsene Wenger insists he will not be heading into retirement any time soon as his future as Arsenal manager hangs in the balance. At 67 years of age, the Frenchman may be approaching a career crossroads. Amid calls for him to be moved out of Emirates Stadium, Wenger is approaching the end of his current … Read more
Arsenal’s transfer policy has been slammed by Emmanuel Petit, with the Gunners accused of panic buying in recent years. Throughout Arsene Wenger’s reign, a close eye has been kept on the club’s bank balance. That was understandable during a period in which the Premier League heavyweight moved home from Highbury to Emirates Stadium. They have, … Read more
Arsenal forward Alex Iwobi wants Arsene Wenger to remain as manager and says criticism of the Frenchman is “unfair”. Wenger, 67, has been criticised by some fans after Arsenal slipped to sixth in the Premier League following four defeats in their past five games. A 10-2 aggregate loss to Bayern Munich in the Champions League … Read more
Mesut Ozil believes he is often “singled out” at Arsenal when the club are on a bad run of form. The German has come under scrutiny for some of his performances this season, with the club currently sixth in the Premier League and facing an uphill battle to qualify for the Champions League. The future … Read more