Arsenal History Archives: 09/2017

Paul Merson believes that while Alexandre Lacazette is good, Alvaro Morata is top class.

John Hartson believes Arsenal must win the Europa League if they want to qualify for the Champions League.

Kolo Toure has retired from playing to take up a coaching role at Celtic.

Martin Keown has criticised Theo Walcott after his performance against Cologne last night.

John Hartson has slammed David Ospina for his role in Jhon Cordoba’s goal for Cologne.

Former Arsenal and FC Koln forward Tony Woodcock has backed the Gunners to beat his other old club in this evening’s Europa League meeting at the Emirates.

Lukas Podolski has never made a secret of his admiration for former side Arsenal, and he took to Twitter ahead of tonight’s Europa League meeting to tell the fans he’s “still in love” with the London club.

Sky Sports pundit Charlie Nicholas believes the real test is yet to come for Alexis Sanchez, when the Gunners travel to face Chelsea on Sunday, rather than tonight’s Europa League clash with FC Koln.

PSV Eindhoven forward Donyell Malen says his decision to leave Arsenal this summer was as a result of potential opportunities in the Dutch Eredivisie.

West Bromwich Albion manager Tony Pulis has admitted ex-Arsenal defender Kieran Gibbs cost even less than the fee being reported.

Former Arsenal midfielder Abou Diaby has insisted that he’s not given up on football yet, and has no plans to retire. He says he wants to work on his body to prepare for a January move to a new club.

Ex-Gunner Julio Baptista played for Bolton Wanderers’ u23 squad amid rumours that he’s set to join the club permanently.

Thierry Henry thinks Oxlade-Chamberlain has taken a risk moving to Liverpool, since he hadn’t managed to prove himself at Arsenal in the first place.

Ray Parlour believes most players would “snap your hands off” for the contract Arsenal are offering Alexis Sanchez, although the Chilean is so far resisting.

Alexandre Lacazette is already showing why Arsenal spent a club record fee to sign him from Lyon, and plenty of people around the club have noted how good he could be for the Gunners.

Tony Adams says that Jack Wilshere should’ve said ‘no’ to a Bournemouth loan, and that’s what he would’ve done in Wilshere’s position.

Ray Parlour believes that the Arsenal legends are right to criticise the club.

Thierry Henry has questioned Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s ability following his move to Liverpool. 

The more Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain speaks about his decision to leave Arsenal for Liverpool, the more damning it looks for the Gunners.

Gabriel has revealed that he left Arsenal because he didn’t understand why he wasn’t getting more time on the pitch.