Arsenal News Archives: 01/2018

Armenia manager Artur Petrosyan is happy that Henrikh Mkhitaryan has made the move to Arsenal and believes he will become a better player under Arsene Wenger.

Rachel Yankey feels efforts should be made to increase the number of female coaches, and hopes that Phil Neville’s appointment as England Women head coach will raise the sport’s profile.

Arsenal have entered a partnership with cryptocurrency company CashBet.

Rachel Yankey doesn’t see much wrong with Phil Neville being appointed England Women head coach, and hopes to see a former female footballer in the men’s game.

Nacho Monreal is looking forward to another cup final at Wembley after helping Arsenal see off Chelsea in the Carabao Cup semi-final.

Arsene Wenger feels there’s greater clarity in the squad now that Alexis Sanchez has joined Manchester United.

Granit Xhaka says it’s a big honour to play alongside Jack Wilshere, and thinks he can learn a lot from such a talented midfielder.

Arsene Wenger thinks there’s less focus on Nacho Monreal’s fantastic recent performances because the Spaniard just quietly gets about his work without fuss.

Arsene Wenger is looking forward to another trip to Wembley in February, Arsenal’s 10th visit in the last four years, after the Gunners beat Chelsea in the Carabao Cup semi-finals.

Jack Wilshere thinks Arsene Wenger got his formation wrong in the first-half against Chelsea, but says the team showed good character in the second period.

Santi Cazorla is hopeful of playing football again next year provided he has no more setbacks. It’s a blow for Arsenal given his absence could now stretch to more than two years.

Ainsley Maitland-Niles has spoken about playing as a full-back in training, and taking what he’s learned from Per Mertesacker into the first-team.

Arsene Wenger has discussed where Henrikh Mkhitaryan could fit into his Arsenal side, revealing the midfielder could operate in a deeper central role.

Arsene Wenger feels Arsenal have been unfairly singled out by the media despite actually winning silverware, compared to those who don’t win trophies but get better treatment from the press.

New England Women manager Phil Neville deleted his Twitter account after certain tweets were found. He’s since issued an apology and the FA have another fiasco on their hands.

Kelechi Nwakali has returned to MVV Maastricht on loan after struggling for regular game time at VVV Venlo.

Arsenal Women forward Danielle Carter says she’s fully focused on domestic matters after returning from a Spanish training camp with England.

Arsene Wenger is confident that Henrikh Mkhitaryan can put his Manchester United struggles behind him and perform for Arsenal.

In the age of astronomical transfer fees, Arsenal legend Ian Wright believes swap deals like Alexis Sanchez and Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s will become the norm, along with massive wages.

Arsene Wenger insists that Arsenal are the only Premier League team to field four or five players that have come through the ranks at the club.