Tag: Burnley

SWANSEA, WALES - JANUARY 30: Petr Cech of Arsenal reacts after Jordan Ayew of Swansea City (not pictured) scored his sides second goal during the Premier League match between Swansea City and Arsenal at Liberty Stadium on January 30, 2018 in Swansea, Wales. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Petr Čech 9th best keeper this season

Petr Čech is the ninth best goalkeeper in the Premier League this season, according to the CIES Football Observatory's analysis.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Hector Bellerin of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his sides second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on January 3, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Bellerin covers 3rd-most ground in Premier League

Hector Bellerin has covered the third-most ground in the Premier League so far this season, but is this necessarily a good thing?

Burnley make ‘fresh attempt’ to sign Holding – and Arsenal should let them

Burnley remain interested in signing Rob Holding on loan, but Arsenal want to keep him for the rest of the season. 

Holding could go on loan to Burnley should Arsenal sign Evans

Burnley are hoping to sign Rob Holding on loan should Arsenal sign Jonny Evans from West Brom.

The reason Arsenal have joined Man City in the race for Tarkowski

Arsenal and Manchester City are after Burnley defender James Tarkowski in a bid to improve their home-grown quota, according to reports.
Rio Ferdinand

Video: Rio Ferdinand tells Arsenal fans to “shut up and sit in your place”

Rio Ferdinand has told Arsenal fans to shut up and sit in their place, after being overtaken by Burnley on Tuesday night.

Newcastle could beat Arsenal to Casillas’ signature

Newcastle United have been linked with a move for Porto goalkeeper Iker Casillas, a player Arsenal were previously rumoured to be interested in.

Cech hoping Burnley victory can see Arsenal shed poor away form

Petr Cech hopes that Arsenal have managed to escape their run of poor form on the road this season with their last-minute away win against Burnley at Turf Moor on Sunday.

Not again: Defour frustrated with another late Arsenal penalty

Burnley midfielder, Steven Defour, admits that although he didn't see Arsenal's penalty from the bench on Sunday, he's frustrated that this has happened three times in a row now.

Media watch: Glaring difference between the Telegraph’s coverage of Arsenal and Manchester City

There was a notable difference in the way the Telegraph covered Arsenal and Manchester City on the weekend.
Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 123: Stuff you, Rio Ferdinand

In this latest edition of the Daily Cannon podcast, Matthew is joined by Helen to bask in beating Burnley, as well as consider the Kolasinac contradiction and Mustafi's comeback.

Koscielny: I don’t know about the penalty decision

Laurent Koscielny had his say on Arsenal's penalty against Burnley, admitting he didn't see it well in normal time, but feels these incidents will go for and against you over the season.

Wenger: This is what Ramsey told me about the penalty

Arsene Wenger claims that Aaron Ramsey didn't 'throw himself to the ground' against Burnley.

Wenger: I want to congratulate my three centre-backs

Arsene Wenger has praised Shkodran Mustafi, Laurent Koscielny and Nacho Monreal for keeping a clean sheet against Burnley on Sunday.

Čech: Burnley are so dangerous at home

Petr Čech says he can see why Burnley have been doing so well this season, and was delighted Arsenal managed to overcome the Clarets at Turf Moor.

Fans slaughter Ozil after he pulls out late of Burnley win

While some Arsenal fans just shrugged off Mesut Ozil's illness on Sunday as a stroke of bad luck, many were less than impressed with the German's apparent weakness when it comes to germs.
Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown.

Keown sits on the fence about Arsenal’s penalty controversy

Martin Keown has given his verdict on Arsenal's controversial penalty, empathising with Burnley manager Sean Dyche who was annoyed at the decision.

Wenger: We should have had a penalty for a foul on Bellerin

Arsene Wenger has no doubts about the late penalty against Burnley, and feels referee Lee Mason missed a penalty shout on Hector Bellerin.

Wenger: Ozil was late departure and could miss Huddersfield clash

Arsene Wenger has revealed that Mesut Ozil will 'certainly' be short for Arsenal's clash against Huddersfield on Wednesday.

Koscielny: Burnley win more important than Spurs game

Beating Burnley was more important than beating Tottenham, says Laurent Koscielny.

Wenger: It was 100% a penalty

Arsene Wenger insists that referee Lee Mason made the right decision by awarding Arsenal a penalty during their 1-0 win over Burnley.

Did nothing but fall over: Arsenal Player ratings after dramatic Burnley win

Arsenal managed a big win against Burnley thanks to a late Alexis Sanchez penalty, but how did the players do individually?

Arsenal silence Burnley boo boys with late drama & gritty display to take 4th

Arsenal needed a late penalty to beat a resilient Burnley but came away from Turf Moor with all the points, moving up to 4th place.
Alexis scores against Burnley

Arsenal need to bring their bottle to Turf Moor: Burnley preview

Who would have predicted that a trip to Turf Moor in November would be such a huge match for the Gunners?

Predicted Arsenal 3-4-3: Wenger turns to Tottenham slayers for trip to Turf Moor

Arsenal are expected to field their "A" team against Burnley on Sunday after fieding the "Bs" in Germany.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 02: Jack Wilshere of Arsenal reacts to going down injured during the UEFA Europa League group H match between Arsenal FC and Crvena Zvezda at Emirates Stadium on November 2, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

5 things that could wrong for Arsenal against Burnley

Arsenal will come up against high-flying Burnley on Sunday afternoon and there are any number of things that could go wrong.
Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson. Picture: Bryn Lennon/Getty Images

Merson: You just don’t know what will happen with Arsenal

Paul Merson has high hopes for Arsenal's performance against Burnley on Sunday but even he knows where it could all go wrong for the Gunners.

Which team faces the most shots before conceding a goal?

After talkSPORT compiled a list of the number of shots each team concede before letting a goal in, we're taking a look at where Arsenal feature in the list, and why that might be.

Joey Barton: Mourinho made better summer signings than Wenger

Joey Barton thinks that Manchester United manager José Mourinho made the best signings of the summer, much better than Arsène Wenger fared with Arsenal.

Arsenal to play Doncaster Rovers in Carabao Cup third round

Arsenal will host League One side Doncaster Rovers in the third round of the Carabao Cup.
Arsenal's English defender Carl Jenkinson celebrates scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Norwich City and Arsenal at Carrow Road in Norwich on May 11, 2014. (LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP/Getty Images)

Newcastle enter four-club race for Jenkinson

Newcastle are said to be among four clubs interested in signing Carl Jenkinson.

Everton drop interest in Chambers as they close in on Michael Keane

Everton will no longer pursue Arsenal defender Calum Chambers as they're closing in on Burnley's Michael Keane this summer.

Luton Town learn from Wilshere loss

The loss of Jack Wilshere has taught Luton Town some valuable lessons.

Everton could turn their attentions to Calum Chambers

Everton could go after Arsenal centre-back Calum Chambers if they're unable to sign Burnley's Michael Keane this summer.

Which Arsenal games could be affected by a Europa League hangover?

The fixtures for the 2017-18 Premier League were announced today, and Arsenal now know who they'll be facing after their Europa League excursions.

How many minutes did Arsenal give to English players this season?

Arsenal disappointingly ranked 17th out of all Premier League teams this season for the most minutes given to English players.
Sean Dyche

Sean Dyche: This is how I’d get the Arsenal job

Burnley boss, Sean Dyche, believes that if he's got any chance of becoming Arsenal manager one day, he's got to gain more experience first.
Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 80: The Anthony Taylor Lovefest

In this latest edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew and Anita review the Burnley game and ponder Xhaka's penchant for a two-footed lunge.
Arsene Wenger ban for actions against Anthony Taylor

What sort of ban will Wenger get?

Arsene Wenger has been charged with misconduct by the FA, so what sort of punishment and ban is he facing?

Long read: Wenger, Arsenal and some actual mental strength

Did Arsenal show their fabled 'mental strength' for real this weekend?