Arsenal News Archives: 12/2017

Arsene Wenger was impressed with the way his side shut out West Ham on Wednesday night, and pointed out defensive duo Rob Holding and Calum Chambers as the top performers.

Arsenal’s young Gunners delivered impressive showings in the Carabao Cup, helping the team progress to the semi-finals and to the cusp of some silverware.

Arsène Wenger was pleased to see Danny Welbeck back in the goals against West Ham, as the Englishman played his first 90 minutes since August.

Arsene Wenger has said that Francis Coquelin should be fine for Friday’s game against Liverpool, after he limped off in Tuesday’s Carabao Cup meeting with West Ham.

Tim Sherwood thinks Alexis Sanchez has thrown in the towel, although he still thinks Arsenal are better off with the Chilean in the squad this season.

Tomas Rosicky retires from professional football, having spent more than 1000 days on the sidelines in an injury-laden career for Sparta Prague, Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund.

Former Gunner and founder of the Arsene Wenger fan club, Stewart Robson, reckons that, surprise surprise, Arsenal made a big mistake by not selling Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil over the summer.

Chelsea hero John Terry has revealed that the prospect of having to mark Thierry Henry used to keep him up the night before his side faced Arsenal.

Eddie Nketiah believes pre-season training with the first-team helped him improve, and he says he aspires to play against the best players in the world on a regular basis.

Arsene Wenger has praised Arsenal’s young talent and has stressed the need to give them chances in the first team. 

After a shakeup of the WSL Tier 1 and Tier 2 structure, the January transfer window could be a busy affair with many clubs already making movements in the market.

Arsenal included seven academy players in first-team training on Monday, ahead of the Gunners’ League Cup quarter-final against West Ham United.

Garth Crooks believes Mesut Ozil leaving Arsenal would guarantee Alexis Sanchez parting company too, which could affect the Gunners’ chances of a top-four finish.

Supporters’ Trusts of Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham, Chelsea, West Ham, Manchester United and Newcastle have backed a petition against broadcasting companies’ fixture changes.

For Petr Cech, it’s only a matter of time before Alexandre Lacazette starts scoring for Arsenal again, having endured a recent slump in form.

Kevin Friend has been appointed referee for Arsenal’s Carabao Cup quarter-final clash against West Ham, and it’s good news for the Gunners considering past performances.

The back four could be a more permanent solution to our goalscoring problems, and manager Arsene Wenger revealed Arsenal might continue in this formation for the season.

Arsene Wenger has confirmed that Theo Walcott is now 100% fit and will play against West Ham in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday.

Arsene Wenger has spoken about the importance of squad rotation ahead of Arsenal’s Carabao Cup match against West Ham.

Arsene Wenger believes that Mesut Ozil is currently enjoying his best run of form since signing for Arsenal in 2013.