Arsenal History Archives: 03/2018

Wojciech Szczesny has revealed that it was ‘clear’ he had to leave Arsenal and that once he knew that, Juventus’s offer was ‘very easy’ to accept.

Former Arsenal youngster, Jay Bothroyd, has admitted that he only learned how to head a ball when he left Arsenal and that there used to be fights every day in training.

Yaya Sanogo is finally starting to find his feet again up front after a turbulent few years, and not a moment too soon for new club Toulouse FC.

Liam Brady says Alexis Sanchez isn’t the easiest of characters in the dressing room, but he got away with it at Arsenal early on because of what he was doing on the pitch.

Arsenal fans haven’t shown much sympathy for Alexis Sanchez after the Chilean forward revealed his transfer to Manchester United has been “very rough” so far.

Olivier Giroud says he had no choice but to leave Arsenal after Arsene Wenger decided to bring in Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the winter window.

When Alexis Sanchez left Arsenal for Manchester United in January, Arsenal fans warned their northern counterparts that Alexis was a great player but he gives the ball away so much he drives you crazy.

Sol Campbell thinks the ‘Invicibles’ wouldn’t be afraid of playing against Manchester City’s current side, and claims too many Premier League teams are at the moment.

Arsene Wenger says he’s glad that Arsenal fans gave Theo Walcott such a good reception on his return to North London, and expects the same when Olivier Giroud comes back.

If you’re an Arsenal fan who delights in schadenfreude then Alexis Sanchez’s move to Manchester United must taste very sweet indeed.

Arsenal have announced two charity matches against Real Madrid, following the success of the legends match against AC Milan Glorie in 2016.

John Hartson says he understands why the media are linking Brendan Rodgers to a move to Arsenal, but says he expects the 45-year-old to stay in Scotland for another season.

Mathieu Debuchy is frustrated once again after he was ignored for a France recall despite excelling since leaving Arsenal.

Patrick Vieira has admitted that the idea of managing at Arsenal interests him ‘one day’ as anyone with a connection to the club and some managerial experience continues to be linked with a position that isn’t even vacant yet.

Francis Coquelin’s season with Valencia is over already after the midfielder suffered a nasty injury in training.

Francis Coquelin is set for surgery after the former Arsenal man ruptured his Achilles in training.

Sol Campbell thinks England need a player like Jack Wilshere, and says the midfielder should be on the plane to Russia this summer if he can stay fit.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan is Arsenal’s best performing player at the club, according to WhoScored, after a bright start to his new life in London.

Manchester United fans haven’t taken long to turn on Alexis Sanchez and when Rio Ferdinand had a dig at the player for looking like a stranger in his new side, they agreed.

Arsenal legend Ray Parlour urges the club to hold onto Hector Bellerin, and says he wouldn’t even take £50m for the full-back.