Nicklas Bendtner goes from Lord to Emperor
Nicklas Bendtner has decided to upgrade his nickname.
Arsenal History Archives: 04/2017
OTD Arshavin scores 4 at Anfield
On 21 April 2009, Arsenal’s new forward, Andrey Arshavin, scored four goals at Anfield.
OTD Arsenal make UEFA Cup final
On 20 April 2000, Arsenal beat Lens away 2-1, sending themselves through to the UEFA Cup final.
Emmanuel Frimpong: Nicklas Bendtner is a bit like Zlatan
Emmanuel Frimpong has likened Nicklas Bendtner’s confidence to Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s.
Adams’ managerial tenure with Granada off to forgettable start
Tony Adams’ start to life as Granada manager couldn’t have been much worse – a comprehensive home defeat, the wrong records broken, and morale deflated during a key stage of the La Liga campaign.
OTD Toure sends Arsenal to Champions League final
On 19 April 2006, Arsenal faced Villarreal at Highbury in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final.
Meet George Armstrong, Arsenal’s greatest number 7?
Just under 130 men and women have pulled on the number 7 shirt at Arsenal since shirt numbers first became a thing, introduced by our very own Herbert Chapman who had to fight the FA who were opposed to such a radical notion.
Theirry Henry proves why he can’t coach at Arsenal now
Thierry Henry believes that Arsenal are no longer a big draw for top talent in his recent S*n column.
Tony Adam’s first Granada match goes badly
Tony Adams has only been Granada’s manager for five minutes and he’s already suffered his first defeat.
OTD Arsenal score 2 against Tottenham at White Hart Lane
On 17 April 1985, Arsenal beat Tottenham 2-0 at White Hart Lane.
Merson: Wenger will announce his decision at the end of the season
Paul Merson believes that Arsène Wenger will sign a contract extension once the current season is finished.
OTD Arsenal win at Old Trafford for 1st time since 1930
On 16 April 1962, Arsenal recorded their first win at Old Trafford since 1930.
Merson: Middlesbrough v Arsenal ‘should be a brilliant game’
Paul Merson is probably the only person on this planet that seems excited about Arsenal’s match against Middlesbrough on Monday night.
OTD Bergkamp scores final Arsenal goal
On 15 April 2006, Dennis Bergkamp scored his final ever goal for Arsenal.
Charlie Nicholas calls on Wenger to clarify his future
Former Arsenal star, Charlie Nicholas, has urged Arsenal and Arsene Wenger to stand up and ‘face the music’ during one of the worst periods in the club’s history.
Overmars comments cause Wenger curiosity
Marc Overmars has confirmed that he’s open to returning to Arsenal in the future but also pointed out that he’s just signed a new contract with Ajax.
Wright: If Arsenal wanted me, I’d do ANYTHING
Ian Wright has described the situation at Arsenal, in which everyone answers to Arsene Wenger, as ’embarrassing’.
OTD Arsenal lose heavily to Middlesbrough
On April 14 2001, Middlesbrough beat Arsenal 3-0 at Highbury.
Keown: Arsenal players ‘not strong enough’ to deal with loss of Wenger’s ‘warmth’
Martin Keown believes that by not being open about his plans for the future, Arsene Wenger is affecting the ‘feelgood factor’ of Arsenal and, in turn, negatively influencing the players.