Arsene Wenger reminded his players of the need to win their Champions League group ahead of their first ever tie in Bulgaria. Arsenal face Ludogorets in Sofia on Tuesday a fortnight after thrashing them 6-0 in London. They are without injured quartet Theo Walcott, Santiago Cazorla, Hector Bellerin and Nacho Monreal but will be expected […]
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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits he had some doubts about the Gunners ability to beat Sunderland on Saturday after the Gunners had momentarily blown their lead. The Gunners led 1-0 through Alexis Sanchez, but a Shkodran Mustafi error let Duncan Watmore in on Petr Cech. The goalkeeper had to chop down Watmore, and Jermain Defoe […]
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is growing in confidence in front of goal after his brace secured a 2-0 win over Reading in the EFL Cup. The 23-year-old has scored five goals in 12 appearances in all competitions this season and, despite only making three Premier League starts so far, Wenger is confident […]
Arsene Wenger rued Arsenal’s unusual lack of creativity as they were held to a goalless draw by Middlesbrough. The Gunners’ boss was celebrating his 67th birthday as they fought for their seventh consecutive league win but an impressive performance from Boro goalkeeper Victor Valdes and a lack of creativity in midfield kept the game goalless. […]
Arsenal summer signing Lucas Perez has admitted he expected to play more of a ‘starring role’ at the club after arriving in the Premier League in a £17 million deal from Deportivo Coruna. The 28 year-old has only started two games – scoring twice in the EFL Cup wictory over Nottingham Forest – after netting […]
Arsene Wenger says Arsenal are finally in a position to win the Premier League title. The Gunners have won seven games on the bounce and look like they could go the distance this season. Arsenal haven’t won the title since 2004 but Wenger – who has described the Premier League as a ‘jungle’ – believes […]
Arsene Wenger insists Arsenal’s confidence has helped his side overcome the psychological struggles from previous seasons after they thrashed Ludogorets 6-0 in the Champions League. Mesut Ozil stole the show with a second-half hat-trick after Alexis Sanchez and in-form Theo Walcott put Arsenal 2-0 up. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain also got on the scoresheet as the Gunners […]
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has admitted he might have to reconsider his Arsenal future in a bid to play first-team football. The England international has failed to play more than 30 games in the Premier League in any of his five full seasons at the Emirates. While he has featured six times in the league this season, […]
Arsene Wenger says Arsenal will not be appealing against Granit Xhaka’s red card in their 3-2 victory over Swansea. The 24-year-old was dismissed after 70 minutes for a challenge on Modou Barrow but despite classing the decision as “a little harsh”, Wenger will not be challenging the decision made by referee Jon Moss. Wenger said: […]