Ajax have succeeded in doing what few European giants excel at these days. While the likes of Porto and Sporting did show a knack for developing young talents and then selling them for big amounts, they rarely held on to those starlets and attained success through them. However, the Dutch giants are doing precisely that…
Four Premier League giants are set to compete for the services of Harry Maguire. The talented centre-back looks set to play his final game for Leicester City this weekend, as he is expected to be snatched away by a bigger club come summer. Maguire was heavily impressive for England during their 2018 World Cup campaign,…
Something has been amiss at Manchester United ever since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was appointed as the full-time manager of the club. The flair and attacking prowess that the Norwegian brought to the United side has been waning considerably with the last few games, seeing United being horribly unable to convert chances into the back of…
Three Premier League giants have expressed their interest in signing RB Leipzig sporting director Paul Mitchell. Mitchell has amassed quite a reputation in world football, having been responsible for discovering numerous world-class talents at his current as well as former clubs. Whilst at Southampton, he unearthed talents like Sadio Mane, Dusan Tadic and Graziano Pelle.…
It’s Arsenal that will next face up against Manchester United, who will be looking to keep their incredible away game record under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer intact. Unai Emery could be in for an awful week if the Emirates tastes defeat. Let us have a look at how both teams are likely to lineup for the…
Man City effectively reinstated themselves in the race to defend their Premier League crown by defeating Arsenal 3-1 at home. A sublime Sergio Aguero hattrick aptly summarized the game while the Gunners only had a Laurent Koscielny goal as consolation for the harrowing away fixture. Completely dominated by City, Arsenal are now placed in a…
Alexis Sanchez was a popular man on the weekend, as he returned to the Emirates for some FA Cup action, but this time as a Manchester United player. The Chilean international was part of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s starting XI for the big game, which eventually saw the away side emerging victorious with a scoreline of…
Manchester United forward Jesse Lingard was once again on the scoresheet against Arsenal. The versatile player scored his second successive goal against the Gunners across all competitions this season. United beat Arsenal 3-1 at the Emirates to progress into the fifth round of the competition. Following the win, the Englishman posted a photo on Instagram,…
Manchester United’s latest visit to the Emirates was a fruitful one, as the Red Devils rioted 3-1 against the Gunners to qualify further into the FA Cup. The Mancunian side benefited through goals from Alexis Sanchez, Jesse Lingard, and Anthony Martial, while Arsenal had a consolation strike through Aubameyang. The London giants will certainly be…
Manchester United emerged supreme in London, as they defeated Arsenal 3-1 to qualify for the next stage of the FA Cup. Rapid first-half goals from former Gunner Alexis Sanchez and Jesse Lingard set the tone for the game, after which an Aubameyang goal seemed to put the home side back in the driving seat for…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s Manchester United made it 8 wins out of 8 on Friday, as the Red Devils beat Arsenal 3-1 to proceed to the next round of the FA Cup. Goals from Alexis Sanchez, Jesse Lingard, and Anthony Martial got the job done for the Mancunians, with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s goal late in the first…
Manchester United travel to London for their FA Cup encounter against Unai Emery’s Arsenal side this Saturday. Alexis Sanchez is set to feature against his former side for the first time, after a spell on the sidelines. Sanchez moved to United in January 2018 in a swap deal involving Henrikh Mkhitaryan, who switched to the…
Even as the present winter transfer window runs into its final days, one can’t help but think about the many January transfers of the previous year. In particular, it is the swap deal of Alexis Sanchez and Henrikh Mkhitaryan that stands out, largely due to the exchange not working out as either club would have…
Several European clubs are said to be monitoring Juan Mata’s situation at Manchester United, reports the Mirror. The 30-year-old is in the final year of his current deal at the Old Trafford outfit, which leaves him free to discuss terms and sign a pre-contract with interested parties in the ongoing January transfer window. The decorated…
The FA Cup hosts yet another tasty encounter, as Manchester United take on Arsenal on Friday. The Red Devils are in fiery form under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, and their unbeaten streak will come under challenge at the Emirates. Arsenal, fresh from their thrashing of Chelsea, will also be eager to put down their old rivals…
Alexis Sanchez has reportedly been impressing his fellow teammates in training lately. It has been a year since the Chilean international swapped places with Henrikh Mkhitaryan to secure a mega move to Manchester United. However, things haven’t quite worked according to plan for the 30-year-old, who has remained inconsistent – be it due to injuries,…
Manchester United have ruled out any possibility of defender Eric Bailly leaving the club this month. According to reports, United’s long-time rivals Arsenal had enquired about the Ivory Coast international, but the Old Trafford unit rejected the move. The Gunners wanted to sign Bailly on loan until the end of the season with a view…
All good things have to come to an end, and the same is true for endearing football careers. Aaron Ramsey’s tenure at Arsenal has been an intriguing one, with injuries and circumstances often halting what could have been a stellar career. During the Gunners’ latest Premier League outing against Fulham, the Welshman had found the…
Manchester United are packed in midfield, and that means that certain players have been preferred less than the others. One such case is with young Brazilian Andreas Pereira. The versatile midfielder was loaned out to Sevilla last season, and he dictated the proceedings there. The 22-year-old was kept in the squad this term by former manager…
With Mesut Ozil seeming to find it incredible hard to retain Unai Emery’s trust at Arsenal, a departure seems imminent. However, the German nevertheless occupies a crucial spot in the Gunners squad and here are some of the players that could replace him: 1. Isco Age: 26-year-old Potential Transfer Fee: £80m The Spaniard is…
Manchester United are prepared to let go of Eric Bailly, so as to fund a move for another centre-back. The Ivory Coast international has made just nine appearances for the Premier League outfit so far. He had failed to receive any game-time whatsoever post October 6, until his recent appearance against Arsenal. Now, the Gunners…
Manchester United hosted Arsenal at Old Trafford in the Premier League during an entertaining encounter that ended 2-2. The Red Devils came back twice, with Arsenal being gifted goals from poor mistakes, the first by De Gea, the second via a Rojo own goal. However, Anthony Martial and Jesse Lingard were able to ensure that…
Arsenal were able to come out of Old Trafford with a 2-2 draw to their name. The Gunners gave in a mixed performance during the fixture, and were arguably gifted both their goals through mistakes from Manchester United – the first from De Gea’s carelessness, and the second through an own-goal from Marcos Rojo. In…
A draw yet again for Manchester United, their third in a row now, but one that occurred in an electric fixture. The Gunners had a strong game at Old Trafford, with a David De Gea error gifting Mustafi the opener before Anthony Martial was able to equalize later in the first half. The second period…
Manchester United take on Arsenal at Old Trafford in what will be a crucial fixture for both sides. The Gunners will come into the game fresh off the high of thrashing their rivals Spurs earlier in the week, while the Red Devils are yet to string together a convincing run of games. The longevity of…
Arsenal and Manchester United are all set to collide in a gigantic Premier League fixture this coming Wednesday. The two clubs have been through largely different sort of campaigns so far this season. While Unai Emery’s men have only risen and improved, Jose Mourinho and co. have consistently dwindled and hit new lows. Emery has…
Manchester United will face a real challenge in keeping one of their rising stars at the club, The Mirror are reporting. They claim that midfielder Andreas Pereira could be set for a move as early as January, with former Premier League champions Arsenal and Chelsea interested in the Brazilian. The report suggests that Pereira only has…
Jose Mourinho’s season has been full of countless worries so far, and the biggest of them is probably losing the trust of many players in the locker room. While many may argue that this has been slowly changing in the past few weeks, one name still perfectly fits into the rumours of disruption and lack…
Aaron Ramsey is set to become a free agent at the end of this season, and a move to the Bundesliga could be on the cards. Arsenal have made multiple attempts to tie down the Welsh International with a new contract. But Ramsey is adamant on running down his current deal, as he looks to…
Arsene Wenger’s brilliant tryst with Arsenal ended in many sighs, for the Premier League had lost the last of a kind. There simply weren’t any more gaffers of the caliber to last through lows and high for 22 years, and the Frenchman did so with a class that was in a league if his own.…
Juan Mata has been one of Manchester United‘s most important players lately, having bailed the team out on not one but two occasions within the space of a month. Not only did he play a part in helping the Reds mount a successful 3-2 comeback against Newcastle United in the Premier League, but his sensational…
An exciting top-four clash between Arsenal and Liverpool at the Emirates ended in a dramatic 1-1 draw. The game was predictably electric, and the result has ensured that Liverpool still remain unbeaten and atop the Premier League table, with the Reds enjoying a stunning goal from James Milner that was raptly equalized by the efforts…
After years of service to Arsenal, Aaron Ramsey has confirmed that this season would be his final one with the Gunners. The Welsh midfielder had been a source of much creativity for the side during Wenger’s reign and now it will be interesting to see how they go about replacing him. Here are 5 possible…
Arsenal have certainly avoided doing a ‘Manchester United‘, as their shift in managers has not led to a major downfall. Following the departure of Arsene Wenger as the boss after almost two and a half decades, many thought the new man in charge would face a tough time in getting them back to the glory…
In the game of football, mentor figures go a long way in shaping the careers of talents, and their impact is one that even the biggest of stars seldom forget. For Juan Mata, there have been a number of figures to choose from, with Jose Mourinho, in particular, being a gaffer for whom he undoubtedly…
Arsenal may be scoring goals for fun at the moment, but their manager Unai Emery doesn’t quite seem satisfied with what he has at his disposal. The Daily Star are now reporting that the Spaniard is looking to add to his ‘arsenal’ with the presence of his compatriot Juan Mata. The current Manchester United midfielder hasn’t…
Robin van Persie has hinted that he could retire from professional football at the end of this season. The former Arsenal and Manchester United striker, who now functions for his youth club Feyenoord, has scored a grand total of 259 club goals and 50 international goals and counting across his various tenures. He also won…
Alexis Sanchez has had a spell to forget at Manchester United so far, but his recent cameo might have finally given the fans reason to believe that things are about to change. In what was probably a must-win game for the club as well as Jose Mourinho, Sanchez came off the bench and scored a…
Manchester United may be in the market in January to sign some top defenders, but one defender of their own could be on his way out of the club, Mirror are reporting. The report suggests that Eric Bailly could be the unfortunate party that is asked to leave Old Trafford come January, as United look…
Arsenal finally tasted victory in their Premier League campaign, as they were able to hold West Ham United to a 3-1 defeat on Saturday. While West Ham struck first-blood with Arnautovic scoring in the 25th minute, a first half equalizer from Monreal, an unfortunate own-goal from Issa Diop, and an injury time winner from Danny…
They say word of mouth is king when it comes to making a decision, and while this is true in today’s consumerist world of purchasing products and services, it also holds heavy weight when one’s future destination is on the line. It goes without saying that alumni of institutions and former players at clubs become…
Manchester United are interested in making a move for Arsenal star Aaron Ramsey, as per reports. Jose Mourinho feels that Ramsey would be a pivotal addition to the midfield, despite the side having a host of players in this area. As per a report in The Sun, United could make a January move for the Wales…
Arsenal weren’t able to get the momentum they wanted during the London Derby earlier this week, as Chelsea edged past them to win 3-2 at Stamford Bridge. Goals from Pedro and Morata looked to set the Blues to a trademark Sarri victory before Arsenal brought the game back with crucial goals from Mkhitaryan and Iwobi.…
Premature predictions may seem a bit far-fetched when the first kick of the new season hasn’t even occurred yet. Regardless, the business side of the great game, coupled with the mentality of players and gaffers often gives one the ability to paint a close to accurate picture of the Premier League table at the end…
Mark your dates, football aficionados, for the Premier League is on the cusp of returning. The English campaign has been a source of brilliance, entertainment, and excitement over the years, and this season promises to be no different. In fact, the players that come to amaze week in and week out have never looked more…
Mesut Ozil has been a man who has courted much attention over the last few weeks. The German announced his retirement from international football, following much backlash over his political involvement with Turkey. The situation transpired to reveal details of racism and marginalization of the 29-year-old, with the footballing world providing support to the Arsenal…
Social media has blown up since Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil controversially decided to hang up his International boots and bring an end to a glittering career with Germany. The circumstances surrounding the retirement are bizarre to say the very least, and have hit home the narrative that politics and football are a horrible combination. Ozil’s…
Manchester United U21 goalkeeper Dean Henderson has agreed to sign a new contract amid interest from multiple clubs. Jose Mourinho is known for his unwillingness to promote players from the youth side. But at Manchester United, it has been different, as he has tried to give ample opportunities for youngsters to prove themselves. Apart from…
Yaya Toure is a free agent following his exit from Manchester City post the 2017-18 season, after having spent 8 seasons at the club. The Ivory Coast international, who played a mammoth 316 games for City, did not enjoy much game time under manager Pep Guardiola since the Spaniard took over the reins in 2016.…
Sokratis has reportedly rejected Manchester United in favour of a move to Arsenal. On Monday, the Gunners announced the signing of Stephan Lichtsteiner, who made 257 appearances for Juventus over the past seven seasons, winning the Serie A title in each of them, on a free transfer. However, Unai Emery is set to continue to make…
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Arsenal plays in the Premier League – a competition the Gunners have won 13 times. They are also the only club to have gone through an entire 38-match season unbeaten. The club has also won 13 FA Cups, 2 League Cups, 15 Community Shields, a UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup, and an Inter-Cities Fairs Cup.
Some of the biggest names in European football have played at Arsenal. Their Invincibles Team of 2002 consisted of star players like Thierry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp, Patrick Vieira, Sol Campbell, Ashley Cole, Fredrik Ljungberg, and Robert Pires, amongst others. Top-class players such as Mesut Ozil, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, and Nicolas Pepe continue to play at the Emirates club.
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