The Stand Archives: 10/2016

Earlier this week, Arsene Wenger claimed that he has two world class keepers in Petr Cech and David Ospina. Our resident goalkeeping expert, Helen Trantum, disagrees.

Reading Jack Wilshere’s interview with the Daily Mail, it’s impossible not to think of it as a 2,000 word exit interview.

Why does the Emirates rarely look full?

Sir Alex Ferguson has urged everyone not to forget about Arsenal in the title race.

It was once said of Arsène Wenger that he was an unlucky manager.

Its that time of year again. A new season, and soon enough a new edition of Football Manager and I’m going to show you how to be Invincible.

Laurent Koscielny has revealed where he wants to finish his footballing career.

Laurent Koscielny has spoken about what Arsene Wenger has done for him since signing for Arsenal in 2010 and it’s actually pretty moving.

With six wins out of six, Arsenal are currently the form team in the Premier League.

South Wales’ finest once again gave Arsenal a scare in our own back yard.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain believes that the side that can handle the big games the best will be the one that lifts the Premier League title at the end of the season – and he’s backed Arsenal to do it.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and his dad were guests on Goals on Sunday this weekend and they both admitted that a host of clubs had tried to sign the Ox when he was ready to leave Southampton.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain was a guest on Goals on Sunday this weekend and when addressing questions about his future he admitted that he could look to move on if he doesn’t get regular football.

There are three things that always occur at this time of year in the world of football; International fixtures suck the life out of everyone, illuminous yellow balls are used in games for no good reason whatsoever, and reports start emanating from Barcelona that state that they’re interested in signing an Arsenal player. Again.

Arsene Wenger explained during his interview with Ian Wright, Sol Campbell and William Gallas that although youth in a squad is good, experience is crucial.

Arsenal will be hoping to avoid new manager syndrome when they host Swansea this weekend.

Emmanuel Petit was talking with Le vestiaire show from SFR Sport about his time at Arsenal and this time had a few words on Dennis Bergkamp and Martin Keown.

Per Mertesacker admits that he’s uncertain whether he’ll be at Arsenal next season once his contract runs out but his fitness is his priority right now.

Gareth Southgate’s team tinkering may have some long-term pluses for Arsenal.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has admitted that although he’s happy to play for Arsenal on the wing, he’s naturally more of a midfielder.