Arsenal History Archives: 04/2017

Tyrell Robinson has joined Watford on trial.

On 13 April 2009, Kolo Toure demanded a transfer following a falling out with Arsenal teammate at the time, William Gallas.

On 12 April 2014, Arsenal beat Wigan 4-2 on penalties in the FA Cup semi-final.

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has spoken to Sky Sports about his opinion on who is this year’s manager of the season, and there won’t be many surprised by his choice.

On 11 April 2009, Alex Song scored his first Premier League goal for Arsenal.

Niall Quinn is the latest pundit to talk about this apparent ‘power shift’ that’s supposed to be going down in north London.

At the end of March, we reported on Tony Adams becoming Granada FC’s sporting director but he’s now been appointed manager. Here’s how.

Tony Adams has been appointed the manager of Granada after it was reported he would become their new sporting director.

Former Gunner, Charlie Nicholas, reckons that Aaron Ramsey won’t have a place at Arsenal if Mesut Ozil stays.

On 10 April 2011, Jens Lehmann was brought on as an emergency substitute against Blackpool after Manuel Almunia was injured in the warmup.

On 9 April 2004, Arsenal came back from 2-1 down to Liverpool at Highbury to win 4-2.

Andy Cole, who started life as a footballer at Arsenal before making a name with himself with Newcastle United and Manchester United, has undergone a kidney transplant.

On 8 April 2001, Arsenal beat Spurs 2-1 in the FA Cup semi-final at Old Trafford.

Paul Merson reckons that Arsenal will struggle to cope with Crystal Palace’s attack on Monday and the Premier League match will end in a draw.

On 7 April 1980, Arsenal played their fourth game in 11 days against Spurs at White Hart Lane and still managed to win 2-1 despite numerous first team chances.

Sol Campbell believes that Arsenal need to do everything in their power to keep hold of Alexis Sanchez.

Thierry Henry has revealed that he can’t see Arsenal finishing in the top four this season.

On 6 April 2004, Chelsea beat Arsenal 2-1 in the Champions League quarter-final.

On 5 April 1987, Arsenal beat Liverpool 2-1 in the League Cup final in order to lift the trophy for the first time.

Paul Merson believes that Arsenal would have ‘have no qualms’ in selling Alexis Sanchez to Chelsea to avoid losing him for free next season.