Arsenal News Archives: 01/2017

Laurent Koscielny will not play at the weekend against Preston North End because of the cramps he picked up on Tuesday night but he was likely going to get a rest anyway.

The former Arsenal Ladies player, Jo Potter, was hit by a sexist comment, while collecting her football ticket at Nuneatown Town on New Year’s Day.

Considering the confusion and surprise that his move had on many when announced in January two years ago now, it’s clear to see that Krystian Bielik has progressed well under the radar in Arsenal’s youth ranks since his £2.7m move.

Francis Coquelin believes that 2017 can be Alex Iwobi’s big year.

In this latest edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew is joined by Helen and Sylvain to discuss the wins over West Brom and…

Petr Cech believes that Chelsea’s brilliant form in the Premier League proves that anything can happen and, therefore, should give Arsenal hope during their own title run.

Following Arsenal’s comfortable 2-0 win over Crystal Palace on New Year’s Day, Arsene Wenger looked ahead to his side’s clash two days later away to Bournemouth.

Dan Crowley has completed his loan move to Dutch side, Go Ahead Eagles, and will spend the second half of the season there.

Ex-Arsenal striker, Benik Afobe, has pulled out of the Africa Cup of Nations ahead of Bournemouth’s clash against his former team.

During the 2010/11 season, I had an interesting experience sharing a Nando’s lunch with three internationals manager in Borehamwood.

Jack Wilshere continued to impress in AFC Bournemouth colours during his last outing on New Year’s Eve against managerless Swansea.

Calum Chambers started his 13th Premier League match as a Middlesbrough player and it’s evident that the 21-year-old has benefited from regular minutes in England’s top flight.

Arsene Wenger was unsurprisingly happy after his side’s win over Crystal Palace but try as they might, Sky Sports could not get him to gush over Olivier Giroud’s goal as much as they wanted him to.

Every story has a beginning and for Arsenal, it all starts in 1886 with a group of men, a whip round and an obvious choice for the team’s name

With the likes of Alex Iwobi breaking into the first team and Chuba Akpom on the fringes, who else should we look out for in 2017?

Per Mertesacker has spoken to the matchday programme about the frustration Arsenal fans feel – over timewasting by opposition players!

Arsene Wenger believes his side were ‘relentless’ against West Brom after two disappointing matches in the week before.