Arsenal News Archives: 09/2016

Joel Campbell was Arsenal’s only loanee to start and complete the full 90 minutes on Saturday – and he netted a goal in Sporting’s 3-0 victory over Moreirense.

Jack Wilshere made his competitive debut for AFC Bournemouth during their 1-0 victory over West Bromwich Albion in one of Saturday’s 3pm kick-offs.

Shkodran Mustafi was delighted with the win against Southampton and his first chance to play in front of the Arsenal home crowd after he made his debut on Saturday.

Mesut Ozil is no fool, he knows what happened on Saturday against Southampton.

The FA has finally uploaded the players’ list on their website, so we now have a good idea of the players registered to play for the Arsenal reserves this season.

Arsene Wenger admitted that both Lucas and Shkodran Mustafi were ‘surprised’ by the pace and commitment of the Premier League but has back the duo to adapt.

As Laurent Koscielny lay on the ground holding his face, Bobby Madley let play amble on only to then point to spot and give a penalty we’ve been denied a thousand times in recent seasons.

Shkodran Mustafi has been speaking to the Arsenal matchday programme ahead of this weekend’s Premier League game against Southampton.

Per Mertesacker has written his first set of notes for the Arsenal matchday programme and it’s safe to say he’s more than a little chuffed with the whole thing.

Once upon a time, Jose Mourinho’s full-on obsession

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has given an interview to the matchday programme and part of that involved being asked if he spoke to any other players when he was shifted onto the left.

With the return of the Premier League comes the return of the press conferences and some actual news.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has been speaking to the Arsenal matchday programme about facing his former side, a club he still holds close to his heart.

In a move that has baffled many people, UEFA are changing how they distribute the TV money from the Champions League with larger chunks going to the clubs who have actually won it or the European Cup.

Arsene Wenger met with the press on Friday morning and they tried to get him to criticise Granit Xhaka after the midfielder was sent off for Switzerland against Portugal.

The shirt sales results from last season are in and only one side that will compete in this season’s Champions League outsold Arsenal.

Arsene Wenger has once again made a mockery of press reports claiming there is a doubt over Jack Wilshere’s Arsenal future by saying he hopes he remains with Arsenal for the rest of his career.

Arsene Wenger met with the press on Friday morning ahead of the return of the Premier League this weekend and Southampton’s arrival at the Emirates.

Hang on, hang, we’re nearly there, we’ve nearly made it through the tedium.

Jose Baxter, who played with Shkodran Mustafi at Everton believes the German is a ‘perfect fit’ for Arsenal and is a player whose talent was immediately evident.