Arsenal News Archives: 12/2017

Darren Burgess, Arsenal’s head of high performance, has been speaking about his decision to join the Gunners this summer, in a rare interview with the media.

Jack Wilshere claims he wants to build upon his partnership with Mesut Ozil on the pitch so is this a hint that one or both midfielders are staying at Arsenal?

Arsenal have invited 40 people who have recently left care to Christmas dinner at the club this year.

Although millions of people worldwide probably take having Christmas with their family for granted, that’s one thing Arsenal won’t be doing this year.

On Friday, Arsene Wenger once again blamed Arsenal’s horrific start against Liverpool on the Gunners’ 3-1 defeat to Manchester United on December 2.

Kelechi Nwakali, who’s currently on loan at VVV Venlo, has sponsored a football tournament in his home town of Eziobodo, Nigeria.

Ivan Gazidis has provided an update on the Arsenal stadium expansion, which is due to start in May and will add up to 780 extra seats.

Alexandre Lacazette has revealed that one of the reasons he came to Arsenal was because he wanted to experience our busy festive period.

Lee Dixon hit the nail on his head with his post-match tweet following Arsenal’s 3-3 draw against Liverpool on Friday.

Alexandre Lacazette told French media that games like the insane affair we witnessed on Friday night between Arsenal and Liverpool were the reason he came to the Premier League.

Vivianne Miedema, along with her Dutch teammates, has been named a federal ‘knight’ by the Royal Dutch Football Association.

Arsene Wenger has defended Arsenal’s record for playing academy graduates, and says he wants to keep giving young players a chance.

Arsene Wenger believes that every player must fight for his place in the team, and has explained the decision to sell Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

Arsenal defender Leah Williamson paid a visit to The Arsenal Hub to see the Girls Football League in action.

Arsene Wenger says Arsenal’s 4-0 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield earlier in the season is one of the results that will hurt him for the rest of his life.

Former Manchester United striker Andy Cole believes Olivier Giroud will be a big miss for Arsenal over the winter period.

Gary Cahill is confident Chelsea will progress in the Carabao Cup despite Arsenal’s recent good record against them.

Jack Wilshere says he wants to stay at Arsenal and help the Gunners achieve their goals, while also putting himself in a position to make an England recall for next summer’s World Cup.

Arsene Wenger has admitted he will need to rotate his squad due to the demanding fixture list in January.

Rob Holding has praised Arsenal’s academy prospects, after the young Gunners impressed against West Ham in Tuesday’s Carabao Cup clash.