Arsenal News Archives: 12/2016

2016 has been a memorable year for Arsenal’s youth teams but who have been the real standouts?

As it is traditional to have an end of the year review, here are my Arsenal Ladies player awards for the 2016 season.

When Petr Cech was asked recently to pick his highlight of 2016 he had to go back to 2015 to find it.

Aaron Ramsey has admitted that his season so far has been ‘frustrating’ as he continues to suffer injury problems.

Earlier this week, Olivier Giroud hinted that he is set to sign a new contract with Arsenal. Should he? Should Arsenal even be offering him one?

As expected Arsenal Ladies have released Emma Byrne and Rachel Yankey at the end of their contracts.

Arsene Wenger met with the press on Friday morning and, as usual, they had to ask about the situation with the contracts of a few players.

When Arsene Wenger met with the press on Friday morning ahead of the game against Crystal Palace, one of the journalists asked about Mesut Ozil after the German made his 100th Premier League appearance for Arsenal.

Arsene Wenger believes that it will be ‘absolutely marvellous’ if Chelsea beat Arsenal’s winning run record.

Wojciech Szczesny has sung Roma manager, Luciano Spalletti’s, praises in Italy recently.

Petr Cech has taken some time to look back over 2016 and one of the things about Arsenal that’s stood out for him was their unity.

Hector Bellerin shared a picture on social media of himself, Alexis Sanchez, Olivier Giroud, Mesut Ozil and Santi Cazorla on a plane.

It probably won’t come as much of a shock to anyone, but according to research carried out by the BBC, only 23.4% of Arsenal transfer rumours actually come true.

Granit Xhaka recently looked back over 2016, starting at Borussia Mönchengladbach and ending with Arsenal.

Recently, a Tottenham official spoke to L’Equipe about their new stadium and how they aim to create a better atmosphere than the Emirates.

Danny Welbeck started full training again with the rest of the Arsenal squad on Friday and it’s great to see he’s suffered no setbacks thus far.

With Arsenal’s busy festive period well and truly underway, let’s take a look at the players out and when we can expect them back.

Petr Cech believes that all Arsenal need to do this season is win over 87 points in order to be successful in the Premier League.

With Olivier Giroud’s Arsenal contract set to run out in 18 months, reports have already started to do the rounds regarding his future in north London.

Arsene Wenger thanked the Arsenal fans in attendance at the Emirates on Boxing Day.