Tag: BATE Borisov

Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 184: The top four trophy’s back on!

In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew analyses wins against BATE & Southampton, looks at the impact of our tactical shift,...
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 21: Unai Emery, Manager of Arsenal celebrates his team's first goal, an own goal scored by Zakhar Volkov of FC BATE during the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 Second Leg match between Arsenal and BATE Borisov at Emirates Stadium on February 21, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Player ratings vs BATE Borisov: Arsenal complete comfortable comeback with 3-0 win

After a terrible round-of-32 first leg against BATE Borisov made fans nervous of an early Europa League exit, Arsenal breezed through the second without any problems.
Arsenal's Spanish head coach Unai Emery gestures during the UEFA Europa League round of 32 first leg football match between FC BATE Borisov and Arsenal FC in Borisov outside Minsk on February 14, 2019. (Photo by Sergei GAPON / AFP / Getty Images)

Unai Emery to make 4 changes: Predicted Arsenal lineup vs BATE Borisov

After the calamitous performance in Belarus last week, Unai Emery needs to make a few changes if he wants to turn things around and progress to the last-16 of the Europa League.
Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 183: Questions being asked

In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew and Helen to talk through losing to BATE on a cowfield, the importance of Iwobi, the case of the defence, and the Ozil elephant.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 24: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team's third goal during the Premier League 2 game between West Ham United and Arsenal at London Stadium on August 24, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Harriet Lander/Getty Images)

Freddie Ljungberg: Eddie Nketiah is ready for BATE Borisov if he gets the call

Arsenal u23 manager Freddie Ljungberg thinks Eddie Nketiah is ready to play against BATE Borisov on Thursday if the young striker gets the call from Unai Emery.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 19: Petr Cech of Arsenal during the Carabao Cup Quarter Final match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspurat Emirates Stadium on December 19, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Petr Cech highlights the biggest problem with team’s performance against BATE Borisov

Speaking after Arsenal's embarrassing 1-0 defeat to BATE Borisov, Petr Cech said the problem was that the team didn't look like they would've scored if they'd played for hours more.
Arsenal's Spanish head coach Unai Emery gestures during the UEFA Europa League round of 32 first leg football match between FC BATE Borisov and Arsenal FC in Borisov outside Minsk on February 14, 2019. (Photo by Sergei GAPON / AFP / Getty Images)

Player ratings vs BATE Borisov: Arsenal screw up 1st leg and leave themselves tough...

Arsenal suffered a frustrating and rather embarrassing 1-0 defeat to BATE Borisov in the first leg of their Europa League round-of-32 clash on Thursday.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Unai Emery, Manager of Arsenal gives his team instructions during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Arsenal and Blackpool at Emirates Stadium on October 31, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Unai Emery to make 3 changes: Predicted Arsenal lineup vs BATE Borisov

Arsenal travel to Belarus to face BATE Borisov on Thursday, in the first leg of their Europa League round-of-32 tie.
LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 15: Aleksandr Hleb of FC BATE Borisov reacts during a press conference at BayArena on September 15, 2015 in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Bongarts/Getty Images,)

Hleb re-signs with BATE Borisov, hopes to play ‘club of my heart’ Arsenal

Aleksander Hleb has renewed his contract with BATE Borisov and can't wait to face Arsenal in the Europa League, the 'club of his heart'.
Former Portuguese football player Ricardo Carvalho shows the slip of Arsenal FC during the draw for the round of 32 of the UEFA Europa League football tournament at the UEFA headquarters in Nyon on December 17, 2018. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)

Arsenal face ‘staffing crisis’ for Europa League tie

Arsenal are reportedly facing a ‘staffing crisis’ due to the early nature of their Europa League last-32 kick-off time against BATE Borisov.
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Arsenal set to face BATE Borisov again in Europa League Round of 32

Arsenal have drawn BATE Borisov in the Europa League Round of 32, after facing the Belarussian side in last year's competition.

Why Arsenal wore blue vs Östersund and will be glad to wear red at...

The curse of the blue kit struck again on Thursday, as Arsenal lost 2-1 to Östersunds FK, but why were the team wearing it at home in the first place?
Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 125: Waking up late again

In this latest edition of the Daily Cannon podcast, Matthew is buoyed by beating BATE, sighs about a Saints stalemate, and is hopeful about being hosted by the newly happy Hammers.
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3 Arsenal stars make Europa League team of the week

Theo Walcott, Jack Wilshere and Mathieu Debuchy have all made UEFA's Europa League team of the week after being involved in Arsenal's 6-0 victory over BATE Borisov.
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Mohamed Elneny describes feeling of scoring at Emirates

On Thursday night, Mohamed Elneny scored his first goal at the Emirates and needless to say the 25-year-old was thrilled.

How does Arsenal’s record attendance v BATE compare to other poor turnouts?

A record low crowd came out to see Arsenal thrash BATE Borisov on Thursday night but just how bad was it?

Keown: He’s the one player in this group who can break into that A...

Martin Keown heaped praise on Jack Wilshere after the midfielder's sharp performance against BATE Borisov on Thursday night.

Arsene Wenger responds to new Arsenal record set against BATE

Arsene Wenger insists that he respects Arsenals fans' decision not to show up for the Gunners' Europa League clash against BATE Borisov on Thursday evening.

Wenger on beating BATE, Jack’s form and low Emirates turnout

Arsene Wenger has reacted to the win over BATE Borisov, the form of Jack Wilshere and Theo Walcott, and the record low turnout at the Emirates Stadium.
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When Jack and Theo play like this, they tear teams apart: Arsenal player ratings...

Arsenal battered BATE Borisov 6-0 in the Europa League in Thursday night in one of the best performances from Arsene Wenger's men so far this season.
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This could be a cricket score! Emphatic Arsenal batter BATE Borisov – with goals

Arsenal managed to completely tear BATE Borisov apart during their final Europa League group stage match.

Gunners hoping to shine in dead rubber clash: BATE Borisov preview

Arsenal take on BATE Borisov for the final game of the Europa League group stage on Thursday night, but it's unlikely Arsene Wenger will name a youthful side.
Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 124: How to explain the inexplicable

In this latest edition of the Daily Cannon podcast, Matthew is joined by Anita and Stephen to review the week's action.
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Arsenal sell over 50,000 tickets for dead rubber fixture against BATE Borisov

More than 50,000 fans have bought tickets for Arsenal's final Europa League game against BATE Borisov, despite nothing riding on the outcome.

Charlie Gilmour surprised Wenger chose him for Europa League trip

Charlie Gilmour admits that he was surprised to be included in Arsene Wenger's squad to face BATE Borisov, but he's ready to play for the first team.
Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 115: We all live in a Nacho Monreal world

In this latest edition of the Daily Cannon podcast, Matthew is joined by Anita and Helen beating BATE and Brighton, Giroud joining the 100 club, and the potential importance of Alex Iwobi and Jack Wilshere.

Rob Holding explains why he only scored one against BATE

Rob Holding was delighted with his first competitive goal for Arsenal.

Wenger hails Arsenal Wilshere after ‘outstanding’ game against BATE

Arsene Wenger has praised Jack Wilshere again and hopes he is finally over his injury problems.

Theo Walcott welcomes Olivier Giroud to the 100 club

Theo Walcott took straight to Twitter following Arsenal's 4-2 win over BATE Borisov on Thursday night to congratulate his teammate on his landmark achievement.

Player focus: Giroud has 5 shots and nets 100th against BATE Borisov

Olivier Giroud has finally scored his 100th Arsenal goal.

Player focus: Wilshere proves he’s still got it yet again v BATE Borisov

Jack Wilshere played another 90 minutes for Arsenal against BATE Borisov on Thursday and proved once again that he's still got it.

Player ratings: Wilshere dazzles as Young Guns impress against BATE Borisov

Arsenal beat BATE Borisov 4-2 in the Europa League on Thursday night but while some players were brilliant, others let the team down by making basic mistakes.

Fans applaud Young Guns as Arsenal clinch frenetic away win against BATE Borisov

It's not often that Arsenal fans get to enjoy a straight-forward, comfortable win against European opposition.

Official teams: BATE Borisov v Arsenal

Arsenal line up to face BATE Borisov in their second Europa League match of the season.
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Wenger could hand these four players their European debut

Arsene Wenger could be set to hand four Arsenal youngsters their European debut on Thursday night against BATE Borisov.
Barcelona's new player Belarus international midfielder Alexander Hleb gives a press conference on July 16, 2008 at the Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona during his official presentation. Hleb signed for Catalan giants Barcelona from English Premiership side Arsenal for 15million euros on a four year contract which will see him team up again with another former Gunner in Thierry Henry. Picture: JOSEP LAGO/AFP/Getty Images

Hleb: I’m a neutral for tonight but Arsenal are in my heart

Alexander Hleb says he's a neutral for Arsenal's Europa League clash with BATE Borisov tonight, but admits he still holds affection for the Gunners.

Yermakovich: I expect a competitive match against Arsenal

BATE Borisov manager Aleksandr Yermakovich is expecting tonight's Europa League meeting with Arsenal to be competitive, and revealed how keen he is to meet Arsene Wenger.

Wenger: I hope racism will not happen at Borisov

Arsène Wenger says he doesn't expect to have any issues with racism when his side face BATE Borisov on Thursday night, and is hoping such an occurence doesn't happen.
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7 changes: Predicted Arsenal 3-4-2-1 v BATE Borisov sees major rotation

While Arsenal are expected to field a strong-ish team against BATE Borisov, it's likely that it won't be that dissimilar to the starting XI we saw in the League Cup against Doncaster Rovers and will probably be quite different to the side that beat West Brom 2-0 on Monday.

Nicholas: Arsenal will win away to BATE

Former Gunner Charlie Nicholas reckons that Arsenal will win away to BATE Borisov on Thursday night as a result of fielding a strong team.