Tag: FC Cologne

MOENCHENGLADBACH, GERMANY - MARCH 11: Borussia Moenchengladbach fans let off flares outside the stadium after the Bundesliga match between Borussia Moenchengladbach and 1. FC Koeln at Borussia-Park on March 11, 2020 in Moenchengladbach, Germany. For the first time in the history of the German Bundesliga the match is played behind closed doors as a precaution against the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). (Photo by Jörg Schüler/Bongarts/Getty Images)

German players test positive in blow to Premier League re-start plans

Three players at FC Cologne have tested positive for Covid-19, striking a major blow to the Bundesliga's plans to be the first major football league to return and highlighting just how far the Premier League are from being able to comeback, despite all their bluster in the press.

FC Köln release statement confirming Horn won’t join Arsenal this summer

FC Köln released a statement on Thursday officially confirming that Timo Horn won't leave the club this summer, even if they get relegated.

Why Arsenal wore blue vs Östersund and will be glad to wear red at...

The curse of the blue kit struck again on Thursday, as Arsenal lost 2-1 to Östersunds FK, but why were the team wearing it at home in the first place?

1 from 21 and unbeaten: What are the best and worst kick-off times for...

Arsenal are unbeaten in the last 19 Premier League 3pm Saturday kick-offs at home, but what's their record like in other kick-off times, home and away this season?

Good news for Arsenal as Horn could be signed for cheap

Arsenal could reportedly sign German keeper Timo Horn for just £4.5m if Cologne are relegated from the Bundesliga this season.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 26: A general view outside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Arsenal and Leicester City at the Emirates Stadium on April 26, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Arsenal announce they’ve apprehended ticket touts and cancelled 200 memberships

Arsenal revealed the apprehension of nine suspected ticket touts and the cancellation of 200 memberships in bid to combat mis-sold tickets.

Holding: Mertesacker said he knew Cologne player would dive

After Arsenal's 1-0 defeat away to FC Cologne on Thursday evening, Rob Holding revealed that Per Mertesacker had known Sehrou Guirassy was going to dive, which is why he pulled out of the challenge.
WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND - MARCH 18: Danny Welbeck of Arsenal warms up prior to the Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Arsenal at The Hawthorns on March 18, 2017 in West Bromwich, England. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)

He’s in good shape: Wenger reassures Arsenal fans after Welbeck sub

Arsene Wenger insists that Danny Welbeck is in 'good shape' after the forward was subbed off at half time during Arsenal's 1-0 Europa League defeat to FC Cologne.

Arsene Wenger hails FC Cologne’s ‘fanatic’ spirit after Arsenal defeat

Arsene Wenger praised FC Cologne following their 1-0 win against Arsenal on Thursday evening.

Arsenal player ratings: Ainsley Maitland-Niles shines during poor display in Cologne

Arsenal finish top of their Europa League group but it almost seems as if we didn't want to.

Another lacklustre Europa League display sees Arsenal punished in Cologne

Another Europa League game and another pretty dull performance from Arsenal's fringe players.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 14: David Ospina of Arsenal celebrates after Hector Bellerin of Arsenal scored the 3rd arsenal goal during the UEFA Europa League group H match between Arsenal FC and 1. FC Koeln at Emirates Stadium on September 14, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Official teams: FC Cologne v Arsenal

Arsenal and FC Cologne's official teams have been announced ahead of the second Europa League clash.

Nicholas predicts Arsenal’s Europa League meeting with Koln

Charlie Nicholas reckons that Arsenal will beat FC Cologne on Thursday evening... but only just.

Wenger: Cologne right to stick by their manager despite struggles

Cologne may be in poor form, but Wenger expects a tough match against them. He also said the club made the right choice to stand by their manager.

Wenger: We always want to win regardless of team selection

Arsene Wenger wants to see a strong performance from his second choice eleven against Cologne, and won't accept anything less.

Wenger to play more experienced team against Cologne

Arsene Wenger says we'll see a more experienced team play against Cologne in tonight's Europa League clash.

Arsenal must keep momentum: FC Cologne preview

Arsenal face FC Cologne for the second time this season on Thursday night after already earning automatic qualification to the next round of the Europa League.

Wenger: Welbeck could start against Koln

Arsene Wenger has delivered the latest Arsenal team news ahead of their Europa League clash against FC Cologne on Thursday evening.

Cologne to appeal UEFA sanctions from Arsenal clash

Cologne plan on appealing UEFA's punishment for their role in the crowd trouble in September's Europa League clash with Arsenal.

Arsenal cancel ‘thousands’ of memberships after Cologne fan trouble

Arsenal have apparently cancelled around 1,000 memberships following the fan trouble that took place before the Gunners' Europa League clash against FC Cologne.
Lukas Podolski

Podolski wants Cologne return

Lukas Podolski wants to play for Cologne again someday.

UEFA issue their ruling after Cologne fan trouble at Arsenal

Cologne have been fined £53,000 by UEFA for the crowd trouble caused at the Emirates Stadium, while Arsenal escaped punishment.

UEFA inspector to seek answers over Arsenal v Cologne crowd trouble

UEFA have appointed an ethics and disciplinary inspector to investigate what happened to cause the crowd trouble during Arsenal's Europa League clash with Cologne on 14 September.
Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 113: Bridge over troubled water?

In this latest edition of the Daily Cannon podcast, Matthew is joined by Stephen and Ross to discuss the draw at Chelsea and ponder the long-term prospects if/when Alexis and Özil leave.

Walcott admits being offside too much, ‘jokes’ it’s his teammates fault

Theo Walcott has joked that it's his team-mate's fault that he was constantly offside against Cologne.

What punishment do Arsenal face from UEFA?

Arsenal have been charged by UEFA following Thursday night's crowd trouble, so what punishment can they expect?

Hartson slams Ospina for Cordoba goal

John Hartson has slammed David Ospina for his role in Jhon Cordoba's goal for Cologne.

UEFA charge Arsenal and Cologne after Europa League trouble

Arsenal and Cologne have both been charged by UEFA after crowd trouble caused their Europa League kick-off to be delayed by 60 minutes.

Five fans held by police after last night’s crowd trouble

Five fans were held by police following the crowd trouble at the Emirates Stadium last night. 

Bellerin: We started a bit with cold feet but then after it just worked

Hector Bellerin has given his verdict following Arsenal's 3-1 win over Cologne last night.
Arsenal player ratings

Poldoksi would have been proud of that: Arsenal player ratings v Cologne

Arsenal opened their Europa League campaign with a 3-1 win over FC Cologne last night.ac

‘Not all fans’ – Bundesliga journalist tries to clarify what really happened with Koln...

Bundesliga journalist, Archie Rhind-Tutt, has taken to Twitter in an attempt to change the narrative building around Koln fans that they went on a ‘rampage’ through London, saying that the overwhelming majority enjoyed the game peacefully and were not aware that stadium arrangements in England were different to what they are used to in Germany.

Kolasinac trolls Koln as he kickstarts Arsenal’s comeback – with goals

Arsenal made their bow in the Europa League and wasted no time in showing the competition exactly what it can expect from the side with the highest co-efficient by a distance.

Arsenal v FC Koln kick-off delayed – latest updates

Arsenal’s game against Koln has been delayed by at least one hour after thousands of German fans turned up without tickets, blocking Arsenal fans from entering the stadium.

Official team news – Arsenal vs FC Koln: Alexis starts, Wilshere on bench

Jack Wilshere returns to the Arsenal first-team for the first time in 13 months, while Alexis Sanchez, Olivier Giroud and Theo Walcott will make up the attack in tonight’s Europa League clash.

Arsenal fans predict win for the Gunners over FC Köln

Arsenal fans are predicting a win for the Gunners against FC Köln in the opening match of their Europa League campaign.

Ex-Arsenal and FC Koln striker Tony Woodcock backs the Gunners to beat other former...

Former Arsenal and FC Koln forward Tony Woodcock has backed the Gunners to beat his other old club in this evening's Europa League meeting at the Emirates.

Arsenal fans believe winning the Europa League is more realistic than a top-four finish

Arsenal fans think the Gunners have a better chance of winning the Europa League than finishing in the top four of the Premier League this season, according to a Twitter poll.

Wenger: Top-four is the best way to qualify for the Champions League

Arsène Wenger says his preferred method of qualification for the Champions League would be to finish in the top-four of the Premier League, rather than risk qualification by winning the Europa League.

Giroud says Arsenal have at least two good teams in the current squad

Speaking ahead of Arsenal's Europa League clash with, Olivier Giroud spoke of the depth Arsène Wenger's side currently has, saying they could field two strong teams.