Out of the Champions League, out of the FA Cup, and 6th in the Premier League – Arsenal are on the verge of having their worst ever season under Arsene Wenger. And with some big teams contesting for this year’s Europa League title, the EFL Cup appears to be the sole possible hurrah for the…
The North London derby is one of the fiercest and most entertaining fixtures in English football, and has been so for almost a whole century. This time around, that was hardly the case, as a rather long 90 minutes ended in favour of Tottenham Hotspur. The scoreline stood at 1-0 after a familiar figure of…
Jack Wilshere and Erik Lamela were involved in a heated war of words at the end of the North London derby, which required players from both sides to step in and pull them away from each other. Lamela, in only his second game since returning from a long-term injury that kept him out for a…
The January transfer window held some of the most exciting business in history – from Philippe Coutinho’s controversial switch to Barcelona, to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang jumping the walls of Borussia Dortmund in a dodgy fashion. And one such deal among those was the stunning swap deal between Arsenal and Manchester United, wherein the clubs exchanged Henrikh…
Arsenal fans can finally breathe, as their nerve-racking wait for the confirmation on Mesut Ozil’s future has finally been delivered, and it was delivered just in time. The World Cup champion had less than 4 months left on his contract with the North London club, and he seemed to have partnered together with Alexis Sanchez…
Deadline day seems to be getting better and better for the Arsenal supporters, as reports of Mesut Özil extending his stay at the Emirates have flooded in right after Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s official announcement as a Gunner. The Gooners have never usually been excited for January windows, as the London outfit hardly seems to do any…
Arsenal are on the verge of reuniting one of the Bundesliga’s finest duos, as their bid to bring Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang back together inches closer to reality. Having secured Mkhitaryan last week after a swap deal, wherein Alexis Sanchez headed the other way, the Gunners have set their sights on the Borussia Dortmund…
There seems to be no respite for Alexis Sanchez once his move to United from Arsenal was confirmed in a straight swap with Henrikh Mkhitaryan. After being criticised by a majority of the club’s fans, some of the pundits, and certain sections of the media, the Chilean star was supposedly aimed at by an Arsenal…
The rather prolonged saga of the swap deal between Arsenal and United is finally over, and has settled down by now. Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Alexis Sanchez have taken each other’s roles at opposite clubs, and coincidentally, the two have swapped their shirt numbers too. Both clubs have a prestigious history to their No. 7 jersey,…
With yesterday’s announcement, Alexis Sanchez is now officially a Mancunian, as Manchester United and the related parties enjoy the completion of the deal. The Chilean is a player worth the insane measure of wages they decided to throw at him. Although it’s sceptical as to whether the superstar would make any difference to the club…
After an incredible turn of events starting nearly two weeks ago, one of the biggest transfer sagas of the season has come to an end. Alexis Sanchez has successfully signed for Manchester United, with Henrikh Mkhitaryan heading to Arsenal in a clean swap deal that saw no money exchanged between the two clubs. After it was…
Arsenal have officially completed the signing of Henrikh Mkhitaryan from Manchester United. The Gunners appeared set to lose their talisman Alexis Sanchez for naught, but Arsene Wenger has successfully turned the unfavourable situation around by securing the services of a talented playmaker in exchange for the Chilean. Mkhitaryan joins the North London outfit in a…
Arsenal are all set to lose Alexis Sanchez, a player who has functioned as the star cog in their brand of football. But what will be the adequate plan of action for the Gunners without the Chilean? Desperate for a top-four finish as well as having to compete in the Europa League, it is the…
Chilean international Alexis Sanchez is nearing the completion of his move to Manchester United from Arsenal, and is said to have arrived at Carrington hours back for a medical. The 29-year-old forward is widely expected to complete his move to the Red Devils on Monday, with Henrikh Mkhitaryan heading in the opposite direction. Media reports…
Arsenal have been preparing for life after the departure of Alexis Sanchez, and it has certainly been paying off. The Gunners had their way with a struggling Crystal Palace in a wonderful display of possession football that ended 4-1 in the favour of the hosts. Goals from Nacho Monreal, Laurent Koscielny, Alex Iwobi, and Alexandre…
Alexis Sanchez is currently having a setback in his career, with his contract dilemma at Arsenal. The United swap deal looked quite promising, however, the move is progressing at a lesser degree owing to huge demands from Henrikh Mkhitaryan, which the Gunners are finding hard to put up with. The Chilean, known for his energy,…
Arséne Wenger provided the latest update on his star playmaker’s future at the Emirates. It’s no secret that Mesut Özil has shown a rather dodgy attitude towards extending his stay in North London, and the kind of attention that he has been received with recently has been just because of that. However, despite strong interest…
Alexis Sanchez is the hottest topic of this transfer window, and Manchester United seem to have already exploited the opportunity from the most unlikely of positions, after bitter rivals Manchester City walked away from negotiations due to the high financial demands. However, the Red Devils have resolved themselves better than their neighbours, and are knee-deep…
The Alexis Sanchez transfer saga seems to be revolving around Henrikh Mkhitaryan, after United sneaked under City’s noses to try and hijack the Arsenal star. A deal which was initially believed to be a cash-plus-player deal is now mooted to be a straight swap between United and Arsenal, with Mkhitaryan being the key factor. The 28-year-old’s agent,…
Arsenal’s longest serving player among the current squad, Theo Walcott, has departed the club after 12 years of service. The Englishman signed for the North Londoners back when he was just 16, and instantly became one of the best young prospects England had to offer back then, after scoring against some big clubs in big…
On Tuesday, the social media was mainly dominated by reports regarding the swap deal between Arsenal and Man Utd, involving their star midfielders Alexis Sanchez and Henrikh Mkhitaryan respectively. The Armenian international’s agent, Mino Raiola, was at his verbal best yet again, as he proclaimed Sanchez to be a part of the Mkhitaryan deal instead…
Arsenal and Manchester United seem to have reached an agreement over a sensational swap of superstars. Reports from the weekend revealed that the Red Devils had successfully hijacked their noisy neighbours’ pursuit of Alexis Sanchez, and had thereby become the frontrunners in the race for his signature. But while the Arsenal talisman’s arrival at Old…
Contract rebel Alexis Sanchez was dropped from Arsenal’s squad that travelled to Vitality stadium on Sunday, and the reason for that isn’t surprising. The 2-1 embarrassment to Bournemouth aside, the Gunners’ faithful are set to go through some pain and witness the departure of one of their best players in recent times, as Arséne Wenger…
Maestros have always reigned triumphant at Old Trafford. Now it seems more and more likely that Alexis Sanchez will be the next big transfer for the Red Devils. But just how much of an impact will the possible move have? Here are 7 things that are bound to happen if United beat City to acquire…
Arsenal have been in the transfer window news off late, as the saga concerning Alexis Sanchez has been doing the rounds besides several other players linked in and out of the club. It indeed seems a busy time for manager Arsene Wenger, as he looks to prepare for the exit of Sanchez, and is said…
Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez finds himself in the centre of all attraction, as eyes are on him regarding which of the Manchester clubs he will join in the coming days. The Chilean international was poised to join Pep Guardiola’s City over the summer, but the deal collapsed on the deadline day. It looked like the…
Valencia have confirmed the signing of Francis Coquelin from Arsenal for a period of 4-and-a-half years, in a transfer that is reported to have cost the La Liga club £12 million. The most staggering feature of his new contract is the eye-catching £71.2 million buyout clause. Sky Sports reported that the 26-year-old had rejected interest…
Manchester United have emerged as the surprise contenders for Arsenal talisman Alexis Sanchez, and they could upset Manchester City through a very surprising exchange deal. According to Sky Italy, the Red Devils have made contact with the Chilean’s representatives to inquire about his availability and interest to make a switch to the red side of…
With either of them failing to find their rhythm, Chelsea’s Carabao Cup semi-final first leg clash with Arsenal ended goallessly. The match resulted in disappointment to supporters, with both of the top-tier clubs not coming up to scratch to claim an upper hand when going on to the second leg. Additionally, they couldn’t even forge…
Underrated by many and adored by the rest of the United fans, Jonny Evans has always been a subject that splits opinion between supporters. However, world-class managers such as Pep Guardiola and Arséne Wenger fall in the latter category, and want to integrate the former United man into their roster. That’s according to BBC, who…
Arsenal have marked their first signing of 2018, as they announce the completion of a move for a Greek starlet. Konstantinos Mavropanos has arrived at the Emirates from PAS Giannina for £2.2million, after having made 16 league appearances for the Superleague Greece club. The centre-back has been showcasing impressive performances at his previous club, which formed…
Arsenal are in the lookout for a winger, and it seems like they could likely land one in the upcoming January transfer window. The London giants have been scouting German side Bayer Leverkusen’s Leon Bailey, and the 20-year-old youngster could soon see himself playing in the Premier League. Bailey has been in very good form…
Arsenal and United are set to go head-to-head for the signature of Juventus defender Daniele Rugani, according to reports in Italy. The Gunners are in desperate need of a quality central defender, with Per Mertesacker set to retire at the end of the season and Shkodran Mustafi’s likely to depart, leaving Laurent Koscielny as the…
Jose Mourinho’s idea of a perfect solution to Manchester United’s struggling defence may just become a reality, as Jonny Evans is ‘expected’ to re-join his old side in January. The Portuguese boss reportedly believes Louis van Gaal committed a mistake selling the Northern Irishman to West Bromwich Albion, and is keen on setting things straight…
Arsenal are readying up a massive £42.3 million bid to sign PSV Eindhoven forward, Hirving Lozano, according to reports. Lozano has been in blistering run of form ever since completing his move to the Dutch side last summer from Pachuca. The Mexican star has netted 10 goals in 12 league games for PSV, and his impressive display…
Mesut Özil has been all over the news recently, with constant links to Manchester United filling the back-pages of daily papers. A number of sources have claimed that the German, whose current contract with Arsenal expires in the summer, is close to signing a new deal with the Gunners, while the club officials themselves have…
Arsenal faced Newcastle United at the Emirates this weekend, which produced one of the best goals the fans will get to witness all season. And following the goal, United legend Phil Neville was seen urging Jose Mourinho to sign Mesut Özil. During the first half of the match, a poor clearance from the visitors saw…
Monaco’s Thomas Lemar came close to joining Arsenal on the Transfer Deadline Day this summer, and his latest Instagram activity will make the Gunners faithful hopeful and excited about his possible arrival to the Emirates in January. The 22-year-old winger was a key member in Monaco’s Ligue 1 title-winning squad, but a host of his…
The transfer plot involving Mesut Ozil continues to thicken, as his contract at the Emirates enters the final lap. The German international has been a key member for Arsenal, and has reportedly already turned down a deal worth £235,000-a-week. Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has already revealed that negotiations with Ozil are on, and the club…
Arsenal are set to launch a final attempt to retain Mesut Ozil. The German World Cup winner will run out of his current contract at the Emirates at the end of this season. Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is positive that he can keep his star midfielder, as he has offered him a deal worth £275,000-a-week,…
Manchester United No. 2 goalkeeper Sergio Romero could be snapped up by Premier League rivals Arsenal in the near future, with the Argentinian not getting many games at Old Trafford. Romero, who was instrumental in helping the club to a maiden Europa League title last season, made 18 appearances in 2016-17. This term too, he…
It’s now or never for Arsenal, who are keen on holding on to superstar Mesut Özil. However, despite keeping the German at the Emirates being among the club’s best interests, the Londoners are willing to sell him should he not sign an extension before the January window opens. According to The Sun, Özil is reportedly…
Manchester City were extremely close to securing the services of Arsenal ace-man Alexis Sanchez last summer, but they failed to materialize the agreement at the last moment of the transfer window. With the Gunners failing to even make it to this year’s UEFA Champions League, the Chilean was desperate to get out of Emirates in…
Despite their club’s embarrassing defeat to Manchester United last weekend, Arsenal fans have found one moment from the match to have a cheeky go at the Red Devils. Former Barcelona man Alexis Sanchez suffered a rather average outing on Saturday, thereby becoming the centre of criticism among the Gooners. The Arsenal faithful have speculated that…
United travelled to North London last weekend to face Arsenal and secured all three points convincingly. But what might hurt the Gunners supporters even more than the loss is this image of Thierry Henry and Paul Pogba. The French midfielder was one of the most vital cogs in Jose Mourinho’s side against the Londoners, especially…
With Mesut Ozil destined to leave Arsenal either in January or as a free agent next summer, his hug and a little chat with Anthony Martial post the Premier League tie against Manchester United has got several fans on social media excited. The 2014 FIFA World Cup winner, who rejected a new deal at Arsenal…
“David De Gea, David De Gea” will probably be the name resonating over and over in the minds of Manchester United supporters, after having emerged victorious against Arsenal. Jose Mourinho’s men travelled to North London to attend a much anticipated fixture at the Emirates this week, and they return to Manchester after ending the Gunners’…
Manchester United finally broke their hoodoo away from home against the big 6, with a brilliant display of defensive resoluteness and counter-attacking in their 3-1 win over Arsenal at the Emirates. The Gunners dominated the game from start to finish, and had the ball for almost the entirety of the match, but were outdone by…
Manchester United will be travelling to Arsenal for tonight’s high profile Premier League fixture, and reports suggest that the encounter is set to create “history”. The two colossal Premier League giants have been fiercely battling it out in England’s top flight for almost a century. The rivalry that was instigated in early 1990s has seen…
With a contract extension deal still not approved, Mesut Ozil’s future at the Emirates remains massively sceptical, and it is safe to assume that the decorated playmaker will leave in the winter or summer window. The prevailing contract is set to expire by the end of this year’s campaign, and Manchester United gaffer Jose Mourinho…
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Arsenal is a football club based in Highbury, London, England. It was founded in the year 1886 as Royal Arsenal FC. Since its formation, the club has managed to establish itself as not just one of the biggest ones in England, but also the entire Europe.
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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