Tag: Chris Sutton

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 31: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, reacts during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Arsenal FC at Craven Cottage on December 31, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Pundits agree what Arsenal need after latest defeat

As Arsenal face challenges in the Premier League, pundits agree that the team urgently needs to sign a new striker to boost their title chances
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BBC pundits praise Arsenal’s ‘quiet’ & ‘amazing start’

Discover how Arsenal's solid defence has become a key factor in their Premier League success, with insights from Conor Coady, Chris Sutton, and Rory Smith.
LEEDS, ENGLAND - MARCH 11: A detailed view of a phone with the BBC News website displaying a story of Gary Lineker is seen inside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Leeds United and Brighton & Hove Albion at Elland Road on March 11, 2023 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Which 15 BBC pundits said Arsenal would flop this season?

Arsenal have defied predictions by finishing second in the 2022-23 Premier League. BBC pundits had them down and out - they couldn't have been more wrong.
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 31: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta looks on during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Arsenal FC at American Express Community Stadium on December 31, 2022 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s bid for record season meets Brighton’s historic campaign

Previewing Arsenal v Brighton clash as the Gunners chase a record season while Brighton seek to uphold their impressive campaign.
Former Blackburn Rovers player Chris Sutton is seen on the pitch ahead of the English FA Cup quarter-final replay football match between Blackburn Rovers and Liverpool at Ewood Park in Blackburn, north west England on April 8, 2015. PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images

Pundit calls Mikel Arteta a ‘clown’

Mikel Arteta's touchline behaviour has come under scrutiny once again, with former player Chris Sutton branding him a "clown" for his animated displays during matches.
Bukayo Saka holding the Player of the Match award with England (Photo via England on Twitter)

Pundit argues Saka is world’s best right-winger

Chris Sutton believes Bukayo Saka is the best right winger in the world this season, after Saka's Player of the Match performance for England.
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND: Moises Caicedo of Brighton & Hove Albion applauds fans after the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Brighton & Hove Albion at Friends Provident St. Mary's Stadium on December 26, 2022. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

Chris Sutton calls Moises Caicedo ‘stupid’ for ‘copying’ Trossard

Moises Caicedo's efforts to leave Brighton for Arsenal (or Chelsea) have been criticized by Chris Sutton as 'stupid' and Sutton certainly is a person intimately familiar with that state of being.
Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta reacts during the UEFA Europa League Group A football match between Arsenal and Bodoe/Glimt at The Arsenal Stadium in London, on October 6, 2022. (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal will hammer Liverpool 4-1 says pundit

Chris Sutton doesn't have the best reputation amongst Arsenal fans but his latest prediction, mad as it might seem will have quite a few smiling at the very least.
25 Oct 1998: Chirs Sutton of Blackburn Rovers in action during the FA Carling Premiership match against Arsenal at Ewood Park in Blackburn, England. Arsenal won the game 2-1. \ Shaun Botterill /Allsport

Forward admits having to hide from Arsenal players after match

Chris Sutton has said that he had to hide in the toilets at Highbury to avoid the wrath of Arsenal players after his unsportsman-like behaviour in 1997.
Former Blackburn Rovers player Chris Sutton is seen on the pitch ahead of the English FA Cup quarter-final replay football match between Blackburn Rovers and Liverpool at Ewood Park in Blackburn, north west England on April 8, 2015. PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images

Sutton: Wenger is not kidding anyone any more

Chris Sutton believes Arsenal are no longer an attractive destination for top players, and questions why Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang would even sign.
Former Blackburn Rovers player Chris Sutton is seen on the pitch ahead of the English FA Cup quarter-final replay football match between Blackburn Rovers and Liverpool at Ewood Park in Blackburn, north west England on April 8, 2015. PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images

Sutton: Wenger’s team selection was arrogant beyond belief

Chris Sutton thinks Arsene Wenger's team selection against Nottingham Forest was arrogant, and says the Arsenal manager should've picked his strongest team.
Former Blackburn Rovers player Chris Sutton is seen on the pitch ahead of the English FA Cup quarter-final replay football match between Blackburn Rovers and Liverpool at Ewood Park in Blackburn, north west England on April 8, 2015. PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images

Sutton: Wilshere isn’t better than Arsenal’s current options

Jack Wilshere stands a chance of starting for Arsenal against West Ham, but Chris Sutton doesn't believe he's better than what Arsenal already have.
Former Blackburn Rovers player Chris Sutton is seen on the pitch ahead of the English FA Cup quarter-final replay football match between Blackburn Rovers and Liverpool at Ewood Park in Blackburn, north west England on April 8, 2015. PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images

Sutton calls out Keown for unfair criticism of Özil

Chris Sutton has leapt to the defence of Mesut Özil, and called out Martin Keown for his relentless criticism of the German.
Former Blackburn Rovers player Chris Sutton is seen on the pitch ahead of the English FA Cup quarter-final replay football match between Blackburn Rovers and Liverpool at Ewood Park in Blackburn, north west England on April 8, 2015. PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images

Sutton: Lacazette should have been awarded a penalty

Chris Sutton says Arsenal should have been awarded a penalty against Southampton, after Alexandre Lacazette was tripped in the area when taking a shot.

Sutton: Why is Mertesacker starting over Holding?

Chris Sutton has questioned why Per Mertesacker was chosen over Rob Holding against Southampton.
Former Blackburn Rovers player Chris Sutton is seen on the pitch ahead of the English FA Cup quarter-final replay football match between Blackburn Rovers and Liverpool at Ewood Park in Blackburn, north west England on April 8, 2015. PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images

Sutton: Arsenal’s title hopes have absolutely gone

Former Celtic and Blackburn striker, Chris Sutton, believes that Arsenal's title hopes are well and truly dead after their 1-1 draw away to Southampton on Sunday afternoon.
Former Blackburn Rovers player Chris Sutton is seen on the pitch ahead of the English FA Cup quarter-final replay football match between Blackburn Rovers and Liverpool at Ewood Park in Blackburn, north west England on April 8, 2015. PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images

Sutton: I hope Celtic draw Arsenal and wham them

Celtic have dropped down into the Europa League, and Chris Sutton says he hopes they draw Arsenal and beat them.

Pundit destroys Theo Walcott and ‘uninspiring’ captaincy choice

Chris Sutton completely laid into Theo Walcott following his performance in the Europa League against Red Star Belgrade.

Sutton: Alexis must play

Chris Sutton believes that Alexis Sanchez must play after Arsenal refused to sell him in the summer.
Former Blackburn Rovers player Chris Sutton is seen on the pitch ahead of the English FA Cup quarter-final replay football match between Blackburn Rovers and Liverpool at Ewood Park in Blackburn, north west England on April 8, 2015. PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images

Sutton: Luiz can have no complaints

Chris Sutton thinks that Chelsea's David Luiz fully deserved his red card against Arsenal on Sunday, even if Alexis Sanchez did wind him up after coming off the bench.

Chris Sutton brands Stan Kroenke a ‘joke’ for not sacking Wenger

Chris Sutton has called Stan Kronke a 'joke' for not sacking Arsene Wenger.
Former Blackburn Rovers player Chris Sutton is seen on the pitch ahead of the English FA Cup quarter-final replay football match between Blackburn Rovers and Liverpool at Ewood Park in Blackburn, north west England on April 8, 2015. PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images

Chris Sutton: Stan Kroenke is a joke for not sacking Wenger

In an appearance on BBC 5 Live's Monday Night Club, Chris Sutton called Stan Kroenke "a joke" for not getting rid of Arsène Wenger earlier in the summer.

Chris Sutton: Arsenal need to sign a leader to compete

Arsenal need to sign a leader if they are to challenge for major honours this season, according to Chris Sutton.
Former Blackburn Rovers player Chris Sutton is seen on the pitch ahead of the English FA Cup quarter-final replay football match between Blackburn Rovers and Liverpool at Ewood Park in Blackburn, north west England on April 8, 2015. PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images

Sutton: Arsenal will end up short like every season

Former Chelsea striker and football pundit Chris Sutton has predicted Arsenal not to win the Premier League title this season.

6 greatest things Mesut Ozil has done in an Arsenal shirt

Since signing for Arsenal from Real Madrid in 2013, what are some of the greatest things that Mesut Ozil has done?
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Episode 86: Batman and bobbins – Bayern, Lincoln, protests + more

In this latest edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew is joined by Helen to discuss Bayern, Lincoln, protests and everything in-between. Including Chris Sutton. And Christian Bale.

Chris Sutton’s fury at Mesut Ozil shove delights Arsenal fans

Mesut Ozil has a reputation for being a bit of a lightweight so when the German barged a Lincoln City player of the ball Chris Sutton was apoplectic.

Does Chris Sutton go too far with Walcott criticism after England performance?

Chris Sutton was less than impressed with Theo Walcott's 62-minute performance for England during their 0-0 draw against Slovenia on Tuesday night.