Arsene Wenger Archives: 01/2018

Arsene Wenger feels there’s greater clarity in the squad now that Alexis Sanchez has joined Manchester United.

Former Arsenal striker Jay Bothroyd is delighted the Gunners are in the Carabao Cup final, but feels it sums up Arsene Wenger’s demise, as it was considered a throwaway competition.

Arsenal still haven’t made a formal approach for West Brom and Northern Ireland defender Jonny Evans, with transfer deadline day now less than a week away.

The League Cup doesn’t always get the best reception from football fans nowadays, but that doesn’t mean the competition isn’t worth winning.

Arsene Wenger is looking forward to another trip to Wembley in February, Arsenal’s 10th visit in the last four years, after the Gunners beat Chelsea in the Carabao Cup semi-finals.

Jack Wilshere thinks Arsene Wenger got his formation wrong in the first-half against Chelsea, but says the team showed good character in the second period.

Arsenal have had a second bid for Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang rejected, days after manager Arsene Wenger admitted not being confident of agreeing a deal.

Arsene Wenger has discussed where Henrikh Mkhitaryan could fit into his Arsenal side, revealing the midfielder could operate in a deeper central role.

Arsene Wenger feels Arsenal have been unfairly singled out by the media despite actually winning silverware, compared to those who don’t win trophies but get better treatment from the press.

Arsene Wenger is confident that Henrikh Mkhitaryan can put his Manchester United struggles behind him and perform for Arsenal.

Arsene Wenger insists that Arsenal are the only Premier League team to field four or five players that have come through the ranks at the club.

Arsene Wenger insists that Arsenal aren’t the favourites going into their League Cup tie against Chelsea, but points out that the Gunners will try and take advantage of playing at home.

Sometimes it’s hard to be an Arsenal fan. Who am I trying to kid, most of the time it’s f**king awful, but some times are worse than others.

Apart from Calum Chambers in October, the last person at Arsenal to sign a new contract was Arsene Wenger. Chambers is the only player in 12 months to put pen to paper.

Arsene Wenger didn’t give anything away about how close Arsenal are to signing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, admitting the Gunners aren’t close to a deal yet.

Arsene Wenger insists that Arsenal are still busy in the transfer window, saying the Gunners are open to strengthening their squad in the remaining days.

Arsene Wenger predicts that Arsenal’s League Cup clash against Chelsea on Wednesday will be far more ‘spectacular’ than the first leg at Stamford Bridge.

Arsene Wenger admits Alexis Sanchez came with the Arsenal team to the hotel the night before Crystal Palace, but left after the club agreed the Henrikh Mkhitaryan swap deal.

Arsenal have officially waved goodbye to Alexis Sanchez, and Arsene Wenger couldn’t help but have a dig at the 29-year-old’s ‘great contract’ at Manchester United in Tuesday’s presser.

Arsene Wenger admits Arsenal lost a world class player when Alexis Sanchez moved to Manchester United, but says they’ve gained one in return in Henrikh Mkhitaryan.