Jamie Einchcomb Archives: 12/2017

Arsene Wenger has explained why he had kept Sead Kolasinac out of the starting eleven until recently. 

Arsene Wenger has confirmed that Alexis Sanchez was in Paris over Christmas, and that talks with Jack Wilshere about a new contract will start next month.

Arsenal should face little competition for Hirving Lozano if they’re serious about having him replace Alexis Sanchez, with Liverpool’s spending likely to rule them out of signing another player.

Liverpool typically go to Southampton when they need a signing, but which club has Arsenal signed the most players from?

Barcelona could rival Arsenal for CSKA Moscow midfield Aleksandr Golovin, according to reports. 

Everton are set to sign Besiktas striker Cenk Tosun after giving up on Olivier Giroud.

Arsenal could join a host of clubs who are interested in Ajax forward David Neres, according to reports. 

Roy Hodgson is happy that Christian Benteke is back to lead the line for Crystal Palace, despite his poor record against Arsenal. Benteke was absent…

Arsenal were apparently offered Virgil van Dijk for £6m back when he was a Celtic player.

Arsene Wenger wants his team to find a better balance between and attack and defence going into the new year. 

Petr Cech gave his shirt to a young supporter after Arsenal’s 1-1 draw with Southampton earlier this month, no doubt making the fan’s Christmas.

Jack Wilshere has said he has a lot of respect for Roy Hodgson and is looking forward to playing against him in tonight’s Premier League meeting.

Tony Cascarino feels Manchester United could prise Alexis Sanchez away from Arsenal, just as they did with Robin van Persie in 2012.

Alexis Sanchez stopped off in Paris, leading to rumours of Paris Saint-Germain talks, before it was quickly revealed he was on his way back from a family visit in Chile.

With links to Burnley’s James Tarkowski and West Brom’s Jonny Evans, it appears Arsenal are prioritising signing a centre-back in January.

Manchester United are prepared to offload Henrikh Mkhitaryan to Borussia Dortmund, but he wants to remain in England, potentially paving the way for an Arsenal approach?

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho believes he needs to spend even more money despite already outspending most of his rivals.

Arsenal usually win when they play Crystal Palace, but they will have a difficult time extending that run on Thursday given recent form.

Arsenal have a few injury concerns and a clogged schedule to deal with as they travel to Selhurst Park, but the starting eleven shouldn’t be too different from the Liverpool clash.

BBC pundit Mark Lawrenson believes Arsenal and Crystal Palace will score in Thursday’s Premier League clash, but feels it will be a close affair.