Nia Griffiths Archives: 03/2017

Like most of the footballing world, Arsene Wenger admitted that he’s ‘surprised and disappointed’ by the sacking of Claudio Ranieri from Leicester City.

Arsene Wenger confirmed in his pre-Liverpool presser that Santi Cazorla is most likely sidelined for the rest of the season.

Mesut Ozil has revealed in his autobiography (released 16 March) that Pep Guardiola is the reason he didn’t sign for Barcelona and instead went to Real Madrid.

Annoyingly, rumours linking Alexis Sanchez to Juventus are refusing to die as Chilean fans of the forward ‘gather’ to protest against him staying at Arsenal.

It’s emerged that German publication have been given the rights to serialise Mesut Ozil’s autobiography, which is out on 16 March.

Kieran Gibbs reckons that Danny Welbeck is fitter and stronger than ever.

Edward Joseph ‘Ted’ Drake was one of Arsenal’s most prolific goalscorers of all time, scoring 42 goals in total during the 1934/35 season alone.

Arsenal have agreed a trial for 17-year-old wonderkid, Marcelo Allende.

Petr Cech swears that this is the first season his penalty-saving technique hasn’t been working.

Arsenal are reportedly yet to open talks with Kieran Gibbs, Jack Wilshere and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, despite the trio only having 18 months left on their current deals.

Lukas Podolski has officially announced that he’ll be joining Japanese side, Vissel Kobe.

On 2 March 2002, Dennis Bergkamp scored a goal so beautiful, it’s gone down in history as one of the best Premier League goals ever.

On Wednesday, there was supposed to be a fan protest for those who are against the Chilean staying at Arsenal.

During Arsene Wenger’s pre-Liverpool presser on Thursday morning, the boss was once again grilled about his future at Arsenal.

Arsene Wenger delivered the latest team news in his press conference ahead of Arsenal’s trip to Liverpool.

Arsenal return from a welcome break to Premier League action this weekend against Liverpool.

According to Italian journalist, Valentina Fass, Massimiliano Allegri could move to Arsenal in the summer but it’s not something he’s talking about personally.

Alexis Sanchez has been Arsenal’s best player this season.

In case you didn’t know, Arsenal’s Japanese forward, Takuma Asano, is quite the speedster; in fact, he’s almost as quick as Theo Walcott and Hector Bellerin.

Per Mertesacker has described being at Arsenal as a “blessing” following his return to the first team squad.