Tag: Bernd Leno

Bernd Leno is a goalkeeper who plays for Arsenal Football Club.

The German goalkeeper arrived at Arsenal in 2018 from Bayer Leverkusen for £19.2m and earns around £100,000-per-week or £5,200,000-per-year. Leno wears the number 1 shirt. He was born on March 4, 1992.

WATFORD, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: Watford fans walk outside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Watford FC and Arsenal FC at Vicarage Road on September 15, 2019 in Watford, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s best and worst players against Watford named

Arsenal threw away a two-goal lead against Watford, allowing the side bottom of the table an embarrassing 28 shots, but who was Arsenal's best and worst players on the day?
CARSON, CALIFORNIA - JULY 17: Bernd Leno of Arsenal London gives instructions during the 2019 International Champions Cup match between Arsenal London and FC Bayern Muenchen at Dignity Health Sports Park on July 17, 2019 in Carson, California. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Darren Bent: Bernd Leno is one of the best goalkeepers in the league

Darren Bent thinks Bernd Leno is developing well with Arsenal and turning into one of the Premier League's top goalkeepers.
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Emi Martinez believes he has the quality to take Bernd Leno’s number one spot

Emi Martinez is motivated to win Arsenal's number one spot this season, and he thinks the only thing holding him back is a lack of game time.
LEICESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 28: Bernd Leno of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Arsenal FC at The King Power Stadium on April 28, 2019 in Leicester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Bernd Leno: Arsenal is a world club and THE club here in London

Bernd Leno says Arsenal are the premier club in London, ahead of Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur around the world.
DUBLIN, IRELAND - SEPTEMBER 05: Granit Xhaka of Switzerland celebrates the goal of Fabian Schar during the UEFA Euro 2020 qualifier between Republic of Ireland and Switzerland at Aviva Stadium on September 05, 2019 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

7 senior appearances, 1 withdrawal, 2 injuries: Arsenal international break roundup

The international break is over for the Arsenal contingent away with their countries, so here's a quick roundup of how it all went.

Bernd Leno: It’s hard to sit on the bench for Germany, you have to...

Bernd Leno has admitted his disappointment at not being the first-choice option for Germany, though he concedes that has a lot to do with the strength of the alternatives.
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Full fixture list for Arsenal’s 8 internationals over the break

Eight Arsenal players have been called up by their country's senior team this international break, so let's have a look at when they're all in action.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 01: Arsenal fans show their support during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on September 01, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Who shone and who stunk for Arsenal against Tottenham?

Arsenal could only manage a 2-2 draw against Tottenham on Sunday so who was our best player and who stunk the place up?
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - AUGUST 11: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal (obscured) celebrates with teammates as Nacho Monreal jumps on top after scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal FC at St. James Park on August 11, 2019 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

No clear best player but the worst is obvious: Arsenal August player ratings

August's football is already over and while it is still relatively early, we're starting to get a feel for how Unai Emery wants his team to line up and play.
CARSON, CALIFORNIA - JULY 17: Bernd Leno of Arsenal London gives instructions during the 2019 International Champions Cup match between Arsenal London and FC Bayern Muenchen at Dignity Health Sports Park on July 17, 2019 in Carson, California. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts/Getty Images)

He’s got to be better: Tony Cascarino talks nonsense about Arsenal star

Tony Cascarino, who continues to be paid as a 'football expert', has picked out Bernd Leno as a major week spot at Arsenal despite the keeper being ranked as one of the best in the Premier League in his first season in England.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 02: Bernd Leno of Arsenal makes a save during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal FC at Wembley Stadium on March 02, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Confirmed: Bernd Leno takes number 1 shirt for 2019/20 season

Bernd Leno has taken the vacant number one shirt at Arsenal following Petr Cech's retirement, as confirmed by the club shop website.
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Arsenal make decision on number 2 keeper for next season

Despite Petr Cech leaving and Arsenal being linked with a host of players, The Sunday Mirror reported this weekend that the club will not be bringing in a new shot-stopper this summer.
LEICESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 28: Bernd Leno of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Arsenal FC at The King Power Stadium on April 28, 2019 in Leicester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Bernd Leno pulls out of Germany squad with injury

Bernd Leno has pulled out of Germany's squad for the upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers against Belarus and Estonia, due to a recurring problem with his thumb.

No room for sentiment, Arsenal must start Bernd Leno against Chelsea

We’ve all been so wrapped up in hating the location of the Europa League final that we’d almost forgotten there’s a game of football still to be played.

Bernd Leno: I’m eager to start the Europa League final

Bernd Leno says he's eager to play in the Europa League final against Chelsea on Wednesday, regardless of the sentiment surrounding Petr Cech and his former club.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Unai Emery, Manager of Arsenal reacts during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 Second Leg match between Arsenal and Stade Rennais at Emirates Stadium on March 14, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s Top 5 Players of the Season for 2018/19

With the Premier League season drawing to a close today, we're taking a look back at Arsenal's top five Players of the Season for 2018/19.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 02: Unai Emery, Manager of Arsenal gives instructions during the UEFA Europa League Semi Final First Leg match between Arsenal and Valencia at Emirates Stadium on May 02, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Has Unai Emery answered these 6 questions?

In September, shortly after Unai Emery's reign at Arsenal began, I asked six questions that I then totally forgot about. Coming across the article again, I thought it time we have a look to see if he has answered any of those questions satisfactorily in his first season.
WATFORD, ENGLAND - APRIL 15: Bernd Leno of Arsenal gathers the ball during the Premier League match between Watford FC and Arsenal FC at Vicarage Road on April 15, 2019 in Watford, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Bernd Leno confident of top 4 finish before latest moronic Arsenal display

Before Wolves, Bernd Leno believed Arsenal could finish in the top four despite there only being a handful of games left and Arsenal being unable to stop playing like morons.
WATFORD, ENGLAND - APRIL 15: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal closes down Ben Foster of Watford and scores the winning goal during the Premier League match between Watford FC and Arsenal FC at Vicarage Road on April 15, 2019 in Watford, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

What Bernd Leno said to Ben Foster after Aubameyang’s goal

Bernd Leno told Ben Foster not to feel too bad about conceding in the way he did to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang because the Gabonese striker is ‘too quick'.
WATFORD, ENGLAND - APRIL 15: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal closes down Ben Foster of Watford and scores the winning goal during the Premier League match between Watford FC and Arsenal FC at Vicarage Road on April 15, 2019 in Watford, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Bernd Leno told Ben Foster not to blame himself for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang goal

Bernd Leno told Ben Foster it wasn't his fault he conceded to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on Monday night, as the Arsenal striker is just too quick.
HUDDERSFIELD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 09: Unai Emery, Manager of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Huddersfield Town and Arsenal FC at John Smith's Stadium on February 9, 2019 in Huddersfield, United Kingdom. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Unai Emery’s first-choice XI since arriving at Arsenal becomes clear

It may not seem like it at times but Unai Emery has a first-choice Xi that many will find surprising.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 02: Bernd Leno of Arsenal makes a save during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal FC at Wembley Stadium on March 02, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Bernd Leno wins Arsenal Player of the Month award

Bernd Leno is glad to have the support of the Arsenal fans after they voted him the club's Player of the Month for March.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 10: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on March 10, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Bernd Leno admit what motivated them to beat Manchester United

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Bernd Leno have admitted that they found extra motivation for Sunday's game thanks to Jesse Lingard's celebration in January.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 10: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on March 10, 2019, in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Five Arsenal stars make Teams of the Week after Manchester United victory

Five different Arsenal players made it into various Teams of the Week after their 2-0 victory over Manchester United at the weekend.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 02: Bernd Leno of Arsenal makes a save during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal FC at Wembley Stadium on March 02, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Wojciech Szczesny reacts to Bernd Leno’s North London derby double save

Bernd Leno's double save against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday has drawn praise from the club's former goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, which has pleased some Arsenal fans.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 24: Laurent Koscielny of Arsenal acknowledges the fans following the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Southampton FC at Emirates Stadium on February 23, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Laurent Koscielny makes Jamie Redknapp’s TOTW but teammates surprisingly snubbed

Laurent Koscielny made it into Jamie Redknapp's Team of the Weekend for the most recent round of fixtures, but a couple of others were surprising absentees.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 27: Bernd Leno of Arsenal celebrates his sides fourth goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and AFC Bournemouth at Emirates Stadium on February 27, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Assessed: The 4 players up for Arsenal’s February Player of the Month

Alexandre Lacazette, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Bernd Leno and Sead Kolasinac are all up for Arsenal's Player of the Month award this month.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 27: Henrikh Mkhitaryan of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team's second goal with his team mates during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and AFC Bournemouth at Emirates Stadium on February 27, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Player ratings vs Bournemouth: Arsenal score five in dominant victory

Arsenal smashed Bournemouth 5-1 on Wednesday night, taking full advantage of the opportunity to add to their points tally and goal difference ahead of matches against Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United.

Arsenal make goalkeeping decision ahead of next season

Arsenal will not be signing Keylor Navas in the summer and Bernd Leno is set to continue as the club's number one.

Deyan Iliev injury leaves Arsenal very reliant on fitness of Bernd Leno and Petr...

Deyan Iliev picked up an injury in Arsenal's 4-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Friday, which leaves the club very light in the goalkeeping position.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Bernd Leno of Arsenal looks on during his warm up prior to the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Fulham FC at Emirates Stadium on January 1, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Bernd Leno talks about the differences between Bundesliga and Premier League football

Bernd Leno spoke to the German media about the differences between the Bundesliga and the Premier League last week, and he admitted the average game is more difficult in England.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Bernd Leno of Arsenal looks on during his warm up prior to the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Fulham FC at Emirates Stadium on January 1, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

“That’s on an extreme level” Bernd Leno on the differences between Arsenal and Bayer Leverkusen

Bernd Leno has given an exclusive interview to Sport Bild [£] in which he talks about the differences between life in the Premier League at Arsenal and the Bundesliga with Dortmund.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 29: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Cardiff City at Emirates Stadium on January 29, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Player ratings vs Cardiff: Arsenal grind out 2-1 win despite shaky performance

Arsenal managed to grind out a victory over Cardiff City on Tuesday night, but it wasn't as easy as it should've been for Unai Emery's side.
Arsenal's Spanish head coach Unai Emery gestures on the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Cheslea at the Emirates Stadium in London on January 19, 2019. (Photo by Ian KINGTON / IKIMAGES / AFP)

Unai Emery to make 5 changes: Predicted Arsenal lineup vs Cardiff City

Arsenal are looking to bounce back from their FA Cup exit against Manchester United with victory over Cardiff City in the Premier League on Tuesday.

Arsenal want Emil Audero

Arsenal are reportedly interested in Sampdoria's 22-year-old goalkeeper, Emil Audero, after they were turned down by Brazao who will move to Inter Milan in the summer.
Arsenal's Spanish head coach Unai Emery gestures on the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Cheslea at the Emirates Stadium in London on January 19, 2019. (Photo by Ian KINGTON / IKIMAGES / AFP)

Unai Emery to make 2 changes: Predicted Arsenal lineup vs Manchester United

Arsenal face Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium in the fourth round of the FA Cup on Friday, coming off the back of a league victory over Chelsea.

Arsenal want another 22-year-old from Sampdoria

Arsenal are reportedly interested in Sampdoria's 22-year-old goalkeeper, Emil Audero, after they were turned down by Brazao who will move to Inter Milan in the summer.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 19: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal celebrates scoring his teams first goal with Granit Xhaka and Aaron Ramsey during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on January 19, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Arsenal fight hard for convincing win: Player ratings vs Chelsea

Arsenal bounced back from a disappointing defeat against West Ham United to beat Chelsea convincingly at the Emirates Stadium and keep their top four hopes alive.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Fulham FC at Emirates Stadium on January 1, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Arsenal 4-1 winners despite some nervy moments: Player ratings vs Fulham

Arsenal finished their first game of the new year 4-1 winners against Fulham at the Emirates Stadium, a scoreline which doesn't quite reflect how close the game was at times.
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)

3 changes: Predicted Arsenal lineup vs Fulham

Arsenal can't dwell on their defeat to Liverpool for too long, as they have a game against Fulham at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday to kick off 2019.