Lee Hurley Archives: 09/2016

Alan Pardew has hailed Mathieu Flamini’s leadership and passing ability after signing him on a free while the midfielder said Pardew was key to him signing for Crystal Palace.

Arsenal have reportedly opened contract talks with Hector Bellerin in what should be a pretty straightforward negotiation.

Arsene Wenger has once again made a mockery of press reports claiming there is a doubt over Jack Wilshere’s Arsenal future by saying he hopes he remains with Arsenal for the rest of his career.

Arsene Wenger met with the press on Friday morning ahead of the return of the Premier League this weekend and Southampton’s arrival at the Emirates.

Alex Iwobi has returned to training on schedule and ahead of Arsenal’s game against Southampton, however, Aaron Ramsey is reportedly ‘struggling’ to shake of his hamstring problem.

After rumours that Alexandre Lacazette was about to sign a new contract with a €70m release clause it seems the player has realised that he’s…

The manager of Southampton, Claude Puel knows Arsene Wenger well and ahead of their meeting he’s been filled with praise for his former manager

Hang on, hang, we’re nearly there, we’ve nearly made it through the tedium.

Mesut Ozil has posted to his Facebook to express his pleasure that Mathieu Flamini has signed for Crystal Palace and will, therefore, be staying in London.

Jose Baxter, who played with Shkodran Mustafi at Everton believes the German is a ‘perfect fit’ for Arsenal and is a player whose talent was immediately evident.

Calum Chambers has admitted that he first started thinking about a loan move last season.

Granit Xhaka’s father, Ragip, has demanded an apology for his son after he was called a ‘traitor’ for not opting to play for Switzerland.

If you can judge a player by how well he throws himself into some of the daft things Arsenal ask players to do, then it looks like Granit Xhaka is going to fit right in.

Middlesbrough’s manager, Aitor Karanka, believes that Calum Chambers will return to Arsenal a ‘better player’ after his loan spell with his side.

Eddie Howe has admitted that they are having to manage Jack Wilshere to ensure that he doesn’t suffer any more injury problems which would, of course, negate the entire point of his loan.

PSG’s Serge Aurier, who is a massive Arsenal fan, will not be fit to face the Gunners when they travel to Paris next week to get their Champions League campaign under way.

Eddie Howe has been hailing Jack Wilshere once again, this time discussing how well he’s settled into the dressing room.

Steven Davies is aiming for all three points when Southampton travel to the Emirates this weekend as the Premier League resumes while Ryan Bertrand is hoping to return from injury.

Crystal Palace have increased their ability to shout and point wildly on the pitch by signing former Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini.

Eddie Howe has dismissed the rumours that emerged earlier in the week that Arsenal are lining him up as a successor to Arsene Wenger.