Nia Griffiths Archives: 12/2016

Alexis Sanchez didn’t score against Stoke City but he created the most chances out of anyone else on the pitch.

Theo Walcott is now a member of the 100 club.

Although there’s no question that Petr Cech is, or at least once was, one of the best goalkeepers in Europe, his lack of saved penalties is disturbing.

It may not surprise you to learn that Granit Xhaka completed the most passes out of any other player on the pitch during Arsenal v Stoke.

Arsene Wenger was on hand post-match after Arsenal beat Stoke 3-1 at home on Saturday afternoon.

Arsenal never really got out of 2nd gear against Stoke because they didn’t have to.

Arsene Wenger had his say on Stoke’s penalty that was given against Arsenal in the 29th minute of the Premier League match.

In the 29th minute Stoke got awarded a penalty by referee, Lee Mason, but should it have been given?

Arsene Wenger praised the quality of Arsenal’s bench after Iwobi came on in the 69th minute to score their third goal against Stoke.

Speaking after Arsenal’s comfortable 3-1 win over Stoke City, Arsene Wenger revealed an aspect of the Gunners’ game that was key to their victory.

Another game, another comfortable win: this is fun, isn’t it?

One rumour still doing the rounds is that Julian Draxler is leaving Wolfsburg in January and making his way to Arsenal.

Per Mertesacker has revealed how much being Arsenal captain means to him.

Arsene Wenger believes that part of the reason Alexis Sanchez has become such a good striker this season is because he took advantage of Olivier Giroud’s absence.

After Arsenal performed well against FC Basel midweek, I think a couple of players will get rewarded with starts against Stoke on Saturday.

Olivier Giroud recently took part in Arsenal’s official Youtube channel’s segment known as ‘Arsenal Albums’, in which the players go through pictures from their footballing past and explain them.

Good news everyone: Hector Bellerin is back in full training!

Speaking to Arsenal’s official website, Nacho Monreal remarked that the Gunners are privileged to have players like Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil at the club.

Spanish football expert (sort of), Guillem Balague, has confirmed that Mesut Ozil will NOT be returning to his former club, Real Madrid.

Mario Balotelli has dared to compliment Arsenal and the media are having a field day.