Tag: Michael Owen

Arsenal at war with referees Daily Mail Arteta criticism

Claims of PGMOL media pressure after Arsenal VAR complaint raises questions

Reports of pundits being asked to reduce criticism of referees following Arsenal's contentious defeat to Newcastle ignite a media and football debate.
Arsenal at war with referees Daily Mail Arteta criticism

Daily Mail wage war on Arsenal and Arteta

With claims being made phone calls were made to instruct pundits to tone down their criticism of match officials following Arsenal's recent defeat to Newcastle United, the Daily Mail's media machine has kicked into gear
(Top L-R) Arsenal's Japanese defender #18 Takehiro Tomiyasu, Arsenal's Brazilian striker #09 Gabriel Jesus, Arsenal's German midfielder #29 Kai Havertz, Arsenal's Brazilian defender #06 Gabriel Magalhaes, Arsenal's French defender #02 William Saliba, Arsenal's Spanish goalkeeper #22 David Raya, (bottom L-R) Arsenal's English midfielder #07 Bukayo Saka, Arsenal's Belgian midfielder #19 Leandro Trossard, Arsenal's English midfielder #41 Declan Rice, Arsenal's Norwegian midfielder #08 Martin Odegaard and Arsenal's Ukrainian defender #35 Oleksandr Zinchenko pose before the UEFA Champions League Group B first leg football match between RC Lens and Arsenal FC at the Bollaert Stadium in Lens, northern France, on October 3, 2023. (Photo by Sameer Al-Doumy / AFP) (Photo by SAMEER AL-DOUMY/AFP via Getty Images)

Pundits single out Arsenal star for criticism after Lens defeat

Arsenal suffer a 2-1 loss against Lens in a Champions League match, sparking pointed critiques from Michael Owen and Martin Keown on Oleksandr Zinchenko's performance.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 13: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal in action during the UEFA Europa League Group E match between Arsenal and Qarabag FK at Emirates Stadium on December 13, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Saka compared to Ronaldo by pundit

We don’t often pay attention to what Michael Owen has to say but as he’s said something nice about one of our youngsters, I’m going to allow it.

Owen: I think West Ham could be the winner against Arsenal

Michael Owen predicts Arsenal to drop at least two points at the London Stadium on Wednesday, as he thinks losing Aaron Ramsey is too much of a blow for the Gunners.
Former England football player Michael Owen arrives at Anfield for the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Swansea City at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on January 21, 2017. Picture: Anthony Devlin/AFP/Getty Images

Michael Owen tips United to beat Arsenal despite home dominance

Michael Owen believes Manchester United will beat Arsenal on Saturday evening.

Michael Owen and Robbie Savage talk nonsense about Arsenal

Michael Owen believes there's no reason for Alexis to stay at Arsenal, while Robbie Savage claims Arsenal are a "million miles" away from the Premier League title.
Former England football player Michael Owen arrives at Anfield for the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Swansea City at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on January 21, 2017. Picture: Anthony Devlin/AFP/Getty Images

Owen: Sanchez and Giroud will probably play against FC Köln

Michael Owen expects Alexis Sanchez and Olivier Giroud to be brought back in for Arsenal's Europa League match against FC Köln on Thursday.
Former England football player Michael Owen arrives at Anfield for the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Swansea City at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on January 21, 2017. Picture: Anthony Devlin/AFP/Getty Images

Owen: Arsenal, Spurs and Everton will miss out on top four

Michael Owen has predicted that Arsenal, Tottenham and Everton will miss out on the top four this season.

Owen says Lacazette will win Golden Boot

Michael Owen has predicted that Alexandre Lacazette will win the Golden Boot this season.

Michael Owen believes “Wenger out” crowd could harm Arsenal

Michael Owen believes the Wenger Out crowd could be a negative influence at Arsenal this upcoming season.

Michael Owen uses dodgy logic to predict West Brom v Arsenal

Arsenal travel to West Brom this weekend under a load of pressure and Michael Owen thinks it will be too much for the Gunners to bear using some seriously dodgy logic.
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Arsenal and Iwobi – Iike Fabregas – only better

Have Arsenal learned the lessons from overplaying youngsters?

Owen thinks Hazard is better than Alexis

Michael Owen is not known for his intelligent and insightful remarks as a pundit. There's a good reason for that. His latest claim isn't exactly...

England striker includes Arsenal players in Dream XI

by Lewis Ambrose Former England striker and current BT Sport pundit Michael Owen has told FATV (the official FA YouTube channel) the best XI selected...

Former United striker criticises Welbeck sale

by Lewis Ambrose Former Manchester United striker Michael Owen has said that the club were wrong to allow Danny Welbeck to join Arsenal last summer. Welbeck...

Hypocritical Michael Owen should pack it in

by Lewis Ambrose We all contradict ourselves from time to time, but it takes the biscuit to completely switch your opinion over the course of...

Ozil: How does he compare?

How does the much-maligned Mesut Ozil compare to others in the Premier League?

Pundit defends comments that Liverpool man is better than Ozil

Michael Owen doesn't know when to just keep quiet and he's making a bad situation worse.