Tag: Steve Nicol

DORTMUND, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 12: William Saliba of France runs with the ball during the international friendly match between Germany and France at Signal Iduna Park on September 12, 2023 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images)

Arsenal 22yo set for rare international start – 2nd in a year

William Saliba is expected to come into the France starting lineup against Greece on Tuesday night, with the French media anticipating wholesale changes.
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Kai Havertz of Arsenal celebrates with teammate Martin Oedegaard after scoring the team's third goal from a penalty during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal FC at Vitality Stadium on September 30, 2023 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images)

Pundit blasts Arsenal for ‘unprofessional’ moment in 4-0 win

ESPN pundit Steve Nicol believes Arsenal were unprofessional for allowing Kai Havertz to take a penalty in the weekend win over Bournemouth.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 17: Alberto Moreno (L), Georginio Wijnaldum (R) and Sadio Mane of Liverpool laugh during a Liverpool training session at Melwood Training Ground on September 17, 2018 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Mark Robinson/Getty Images)

Liverpool legend hopes Liverpool 26-year-old goes to Arsenal

Liverpool legend Steve Nichol hopes Alberto Moreno signs for Arsenal because he's a bit rubbish.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 29: Mesut Ozil of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his sides fourth goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Huddersfield Town at Emirates Stadium on November 29, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Nicol: Ozil will sign a new deal but Giroud will leave Arsenal

Former Liverpool defender and ESPN FC pundit, Steve Nicol, reckons that Olivier Giroud will leave Arsenal in January but Mesut Ozil, as recent reports claim, will stay.

Nicol: People pick on Özil for fun, he always gives 100%

Steve Nicol has leapt to the defence of Mesut Özil, after the German's performance on Saturday led some to ask why he can't do it every week.

Steve Nicol: Arsenal would end up mid-table without Özil and Alexis

Steve Nicol thinks that Arsenal would be a mid-table side without Mesut Özil and Alexis Sanchez, despite some recent claims to the contrary.

Steve Nicol: Arsenal’s performance against Chelsea was worrying

Steve Nicol thinks that Arsenal's performance against Chelsea raised a worrying question for manager Arsène Wenger.

Steve Nicol: Alexis Sanchez wouldn’t be an upgrade on Philippe Coutinho

Steve Nicol says that Alexis Sanchez wouldn’t be an upgrade on Philippe Coutinho for Liverpool.

Steve Nicol: Lacazette will get Arsenal back in the top-four

Steve Nicol believes Alexandre Lacazette will help Arsenal back into the top-four this season.

Nicol: “Giroud must leave Arsenal”

ESPN pundit Steve Nicol has said that Olivier Giroud must leave Arsenal if he wants to play next season.
Real Madrid's Colombian midfielder James Rodriguez celebrates after scoring a goal during the Spanish league football match Granada FC vs Real Madrid CF at Nuevo Los Carmenes stadium in Granada on May 6, 2017 (SERGIO CAMACHO/AFP/Getty Images)

Arsenal told to sign £65.6m Real Madrid man pundit agrees ‘they don’t need’

Arsenal should make an effort to sign Real Madrid's creative midfielder James Rodriguez, with speculation suggesting he'll leave this summer.

Steve Nicol: Smalling will join Arsenal this summer

According to pundit Steve Nicol, Chris Smalling is set to leave Manchester United this summer and Arsenal will make a move to sign the England centre-back.