Messi: Arsenal are a very good team
Two Lionel Messi goals at the Emirates Stadium have left Arsenal in a perilous position in the Champions League, but the best player in the…
The Stand Archives: 02/2016
Bellerín: There’s not much between us and Barcelona
Arsenal right-back Héctor Bellerín was superb on Tuesday evening, and he isn’t giving up hope just yet. The smart money says Arsenal are heading out…
Čech rues missed chances
Beaten twice by Lionel Messi in the closing stages of Tuesday’s game, Petr Čech was left exposed by his defence for both goals. The first…
Giroud pinpoints ter Stegen save as crucial moment
With Arsenal on top of Barcelona and creating a number of half chances midway through the second half on Tuesday night, Marc-André ter Stegen sprung…
Wenger: We were very average overall
Arsene Wenger was very critical of his Arsenal team after losing 2-0 to Barcelona. The Champions League match was actually very tight and perhaps the…
Watch: Mertesacker and Ramsey visibly gutted over Barcelona loss
Per Mertesacker and Aaron Ramsey were visibly gutted after our 2-0 loss to Barcelona in the Champions League. Speaking after the match, the two players…
Wenger claims Arsenal are ‘extremely guilty’ after loss to Barcelona
Arsene Wenger has described Arsenal as ‘guilty’ after our 2-0 loss to Barcelona at the Emirates. The match was frustrating but we weren’t bad by…
Wenger refuses to comment on picking Oxlade-Chamberlain to start
Speaking just before kick-off against Barcelona in the Champions League, Arsene Wenger refused to comment on his team choice. The boss controversially chose Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain…
Arsenal fans optimistic ahead of Barca game
MSN are going to tear Arsenal a new one. That’s if you believe the press anyway. There’s been lots of hype around Barcelona’s attacking threat,…
Luis Suarez: Arsenal are one of the best, they deserve respect
Now that the nation’s sweetheart, Luis Suarez, has managed to escape the evil clutches of the British media by fleeing to Barcelona, he appears to have toned…
Alves: Winning is more beautiful than spectacular football
Dani Alves has admitted that Barcelona may have to settle for an ugly win against Arsenal at the Emirates, but it’s still more ‘beautiful’ than…
Wenger talks in circles about Alexis’ ‘zone’ ahead of Barcelona clash
Arsene Wenger loves to talk in circles; sometimes I’m not sure whether he actually understands what he’s saying or whether he’s deliberately trying to confuse his…
Benitez: Alexis and Welbeck are dangerous
Embarassed by Barcelona earlier in the season and ultimately sacked by Real Madrid, maybe Rafa Benitez isn’t the man to listen to. But what if…
Coquelin relishing Iniesta test
Arsenal v Barcelona on Tuesday night will be seen as a series of head-to-head battles by some. Our defence against their unstoppable strikeforce. Sergio Busquets…
Wenger: 0-0 at home isn’t a bad score in Europe
Playing at home first in yet another Champions League last 16 first leg, Arsenal will be hoping to avoid the mistakes of previous seasons. Heading…
Bellerin: I’m proud to wear the Arsenal badge
Hector Bellerin signed to Arsenal from Barcelona at the age of 16 and hasn’t looked back since. Although the right-back appeared as if he would…
Giroud believes strong first leg is key to success against Barcelona
Olivier Giroud reckons if Arsenal can get off to a good start in the Champions League and have a strong first game, it’ll make our…
Wenger urges Arsenal to show ‘nearly perfect’ Barcelona what they’ve learned
Despite Barcelona being as close to perfect as you can get, according to Arsene Wenger, the boss still reckons Arsenal have learned a thing or…
Wenger: Media partly to blame for ‘disgraceful’ fans
During his press conference for Arsenal’s impending clash against Barcelona, Arsene Wenger had his say on the coin throwing seen at the Chelsea v Manchester…
Wenger admits he ‘can’t complain’ about FA Cup replay
After a frustrating 0-0 draw against Hull on Saturday, Arsenal face a replay in the middle of what is already a congested fixtures list but…