Arsenal History Archives: 01/2018

Do you ever lay there awake at night wondering what on earth became of Yaya Sanogo?

Thierry Henry gave a pep talk to Bournemouth players ahead of Arsenal’s game against the Cherries, according to Eddie Howe.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has rejected Samir Nasri’s appeal against a doping investigation, allowing UEFA to continue looking into the former Arsenal midfielder who faces a four-year ban.

Francis Coquelin paid for his own private plane to Valencia to speed up his transfer to the club, according to the Frenchman’s new manager in Spain.

David O’Leary, Alan Smith and Lee Dixon believe that Arsene Wenger’s record of Premier League games managed will never be surpassed.

Charlie Nicholas would welcome Arsene Wenger going upstairs after his managerial career, but has questioned who would be picking the new manager.

Francis Coquelin was unwanted at Arsenal, but could shine under Marcelino at Valencia.

Charlie Nicholas says Arsenal’s current off-field issues stem from years of lacking ambition and failing to make progress.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has highlighted the differences between Arsene Wenger’s and Jurgen Klopp’s approach to pressing.

Francis Coquelin is looking forward to making a fresh start at Valencia after several years at Arsenal and admits that Santi Cazorla and others helped him with his decision.

Francis Coquelin completed his move to Valencia, and the 26-year-old insists that he’s ready for a fresh start.

Thierry Henry believes Arsene Wenger had a plan in mind when he left Alexis Sanchez out of the starting line-up against Chelsea in the League Cup semis.

Arsenal legend Ian Wright has risked the wrath of Gooners by suggesting that Mesut Ozil would really be able to shine at Manchester United.

Like most Gooners, Ian Wright was pretty confused when he saw Alex Iwobi’s name on Arsenal’s team sheet on Wednesday night.

Former Arsenal defender Gabriel Paulista says he thinks Alexis Sanchez or Mesut Özil will stay at the club this season, but not both.

Former Gunner Stathis Tavlaridis says new signing Konstantinos Mavropanos has everything it takes to succeed, and he’s sure the 20-year-old will make it to the first-team.

Petr Cech signed for Arsenal in 2015, as Wojciech Szczesny was moved on by Arsene Wenger. But which goalkeeper has since performed better?

Arsenal legend Bob Wilson has revealed that his 11-year career in north London might never have happened if manager Bertie Mee had had his way.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is still Arsenal’s highest rated player on Whoscored this season, despite having left the club for Liverpool after playing three matches in August.

Martin Keown thinks the uncertain futures of Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez are leaving a bad smell at the club.