Arsenal History Archives: 12/2022

Arsene Wenger ‘went absolutely mental’ says Jeremie Aliadiere when Arsenal got smashed 6-1 by Manchester United which isn’t entirely surprising given we all did the exact same.

Denis Suarez is not enjoying a good time and has not played all season after refusing to leave Celta Vigo.

Arsene Wenger surprised everybody by turning up at Arsenal v West Ham at the Emirates on Boxing Day and after the game, Mikel Arteta explained why the club kept it quiet that Wenger would be making his first return to the club and how he hopes it is the start of something more.

Former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira has criticised Emi Martinez for his ‘gesture’ after he picked up the Golden Glove award at the Qatar World Cup.

Despite still being the Belgium assistant head coach, Thierry Henry is looking for a project that would allow him a return to management.

Arsene Wenger admits he’s very happy for former Arsenal goalkeeper Emi Martinez, who will play in the World Cup final this weekend.

Former Arsenal Head of International recruitment, Francis Cagigao, will not renew his contract with the Chilean FA as he looks to return to Europe following an offer that saw his salary drop by 30%.

For reasons not every Arsenal fan understands, I like to keep an eye on what players and coaches get up to when they leave Arsenal, so here’s a round-up of what some ex-Gunners have been up to this week.

Former Arsenal striker Chuba Akpom has won the Championship’s Fans’ Player of the Month award for November, as his strong form continues.

Dani Ceballos is not giving up his Real Madrid dream despite his contract rapidly running out and there being no new offer on the table.

The World Cup in Qatar has delivered many things this winter but Thierry Henry will come out of the tournament with two of his French records in the hands of other players.

Former Gunner Nico Yennaris has been back at London Colney with Arsenal in recent weeks working on his recovery from injury.

Samir Nasri’s son is reportedly an Arsenal supporter, and the former Gunner told fans that proves he doesn’t hate his old club.

Barcelona are reportedly ready to sell Hector Bellerin in January if they can find a buyer, meaning they will make more money from another player they got from Arsenal for free while under contract.

Galatasaray are considering selling Lucas Torreira with the midfielder seemingly keen to move in the first window since he left Arsenal on a permanent deal.

Sven Mislintat has left Stuttgart at the end of his contract after rejecting an extension and is being heavily linked with a return to the Premier League with Liverpool.

Real Betis still want to sign Dani Ceballos from Real Madrid but in order to do so they will need to sell one or two of their bigger named players, both of whom have been linked with Arsenal.

Ivan Gazidis will leave AC Milan on 5 December after joining the Italians in 2018 when he left Arsenal.

Former Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny joked that he’ll probably get banned after a bet with Lionel Messi during Poland’s match against Argentina.

Former Gunner Tomas Rosicky was in attendance as the Arsenal u21s faced Sparta Prague in the Premier League International Cup on Wednesday.