Arsenal News Archives: 05/2019

Bukayo Saka has had an incredible season with the Arsenal academy, and he only seems to be getting better as he goes on.

Arsenal have signed a partnership agreement with National Geographic to “highlight the tourism opportunities that our official partner, Visit Rwanda, has to offer.”

Arsenal u18s fell to a disappointing final defeat to Derby on Tuesday, after a fantastic season overall, but Bukayo Saka still made his mark on the game in style.

Joe Willock and Eddie Nketiah both joined up with the first-team squad travelling to Valencia on Wednesday, as they continue to work their way into Unai Emery’s plans.

Arsenal have appointed Ken Gillard as their permanent u18s coach.

Arsenal’s academy stars are shining brightly for England at the u17 European Championship so far, with a number of goal contributions despite the team struggling overall.

Per Mertesacker thinks football may not be ready, still, for ‘homosexuality’, and I have to say his assessment is probably right on the money.

Per Mertesacker says it’s a ‘great honour’ for him to get the chance to work at Arsenal, despite the fact he was originally planning to return to Germany.

Arsenal face Derby in the U18 Premier League Playoff Final on Tuesday, in a match to decide the overall champions of the country this season.

Arsenal blew their lingering chances of a top-four finish with a frustrating draw against Brighton on Sunday, turning their final league game of the season into a dead rubber.

With a month to go before the opening game of the Women’s World Cup featuring France v South Korea, here are my predictions on the possible winners.

Arsenal have confirmed the return of the Emirates Cup this summer, though the format will be different from previous years.

18-year-old striker Tyreece John-Jules held a Q&A on his Instagram account this weekend, which might help those who don’t know much about him to get a better idea.

Reiss Nelson got another substitute appearance for Hoffenheim on Saturday, as he continues to see his minutes limited under Julian Nagelsmann.

Speaking before Arsenal’s game against Brighton on Sunday, Alex Iwobi has said he does not focus on negative fans and is hopeful of sealing fourth place.

Alex Iwobi says he’s happy with the progress he’s made this season, and he doesn’t really pay any attention to his critics.

The thought of Watford beating Manchester City in the FA Cup final may seem hilarious but if that happens and Arsenal finish sixth in the league they are in for shortened pre-season and extra games in the Europa League.

Arsenal’s Pauline Peyraud-Magnin has been chosen by Corinne Diacre to be one of France’s three keepers in their 23-player squad that will try to emulate the men’s team that won the World Cup last summer.

Sam Greenwood scored and Miguel Azeez started as the England u17s drew 1-1 against France in their opening game of the u17 European Championships on Saturday.

Mesut Özil has spoken out to defend Unai Emery’s first year with Arsenal, despite critics of the head coach growing more outspoken after recent performances.