Arsenal News Archives: 09/2017

Arsene Wenger has said he will gradually rebuild Jack Wilshere’s fitness with lower intensity games before he’ll get more minutes in the Premier League.

Arsene Wenger revealed he and Sir Alex Ferguson have a positive relationship these days, a far cry to how the pair used to be before the ex-Manchester United manager’s retirement.

Arsenal recorded their lowest attendance for a first-team fixture at the Emirates Stadium in Wednesday night’s League Cup meeting with Doncaster Rovers.

Per Mertesacker has admitted Arsenal’s Carabao Cup clash with Doncaster Rovers on Wednesday night was “difficult”.

Kieran Gibbs will make his return to the Emirates Stadium on Monday just four weeks after leaving the club, and Arsene Wenger has admitted it will be odd seeing the ex-Arsenal man in a West Brom shirt.

Alexis Sanchez is expected to start against West Bromwich Albion on Monday night, after manager Arsene Wenger confirmed the 28-year-old “should be ready now.”

Arsene Wenger is hoping Arsenal forward Danny Welbeck will be fit in time for the trip to face Watford in October, after the English international picked up an injury on the weekend.

Per Mertesacker was happy to see Jack Wilshere make his first start for Arsenal in over year on Wednesday, with the Gunners enjoying a 1-0 win over Doncaster Rovers in the Carabao Cup.

Reiss Nelson, Joe Willock and Josh Dasilva all featured for Arsenal on Wednesday night, and Arsene Wenger believes they’ve learned about the intensity of senior football and how there’s no room for error.

Arsene Wenger has revealed Theo Walcott is carrying a knock after receiving a kick in Wednesday’s Carabao Cup victory over Doncaster Rovers.

Josh Dasilva became the 845th player to represent Arsenal when he came on against Doncaster on Wednesday night.

Arsene Wenger has admitted that Arsenal lost their cohesion during the 1-0 victory over Doncaster in the third round of the Carabao Cup.

Arsenal defender Calum Chambers will be out of action for a number of weeks after picking up a hip injury in Wednesday’s Carabao Cup victory over Doncaster Rovers.

Per Mertesacker believes games like Wednesday’s Carabao Cup clash against League One side Doncaster Rovers are exactly the kind of tests needed for the young players.

Ivan Gazidis has officially joined UEFA’s Executive committee.

England women’s manager Mark Sampson has ‘stepped down’ after alleged “inappropriate and unacceptable behaviour” during his time at Bristol Academy has been brought to the FA’s attention.

After narrowly beating Doncaster Rovers 1-0 at the Emirates on Wednesday evening, Arsenal have been drawn against Norwich in the fourth round of the League Cup.

Arsenal have announced their starting line-up against Doncaster Rovers.

Gary Neville wants Manchester United to try and sign Alexis Sanchez.

Per Mertesacker has revealed that he often leaves the dressing room early at training as, if there’s anything to discuss with the coaches, this is when he does it.