Lukas Podolski has never made a secret of his admiration for former side Arsenal, and he took to Twitter ahead of tonight’s Europa League meeting to tell the fans he’s “still in love” with the London club.
Arsène Wenger says that Jack Wilshere was initially a bit off the pace after coming back from his injury, but that now he’s getting stronger and closer to first team action.
Arsène Wenger says that this week’s matches against FC Köln and Chelsea are the perfect opportunity to show the Gunners can cope with Europa League football this season.
Sky Sports pundit Charlie Nicholas believes the real test is yet to come for Alexis Sanchez, when the Gunners travel to face Chelsea on Sunday, rather than tonight’s Europa League clash with FC Koln.
Arsene Wenger likened Jack Wilshere’s extensive injury history to a person having suffered a car crash, intimating there may be psychological issues that have yet to be resolved.
Arsenal begin their Europa League campaign with the visit of FC Koln to the Emirates Stadium on Thursday evening.
Arsenal welcome Bundesliga side FC Koln to the Emirates Stadium in the Europa League group stages on Thursday night.
FC Köln goalkeeper Timo Horn has revealed that he’s a bit of an Arsenal fan, while explaining why he turned down the chance to play for Liverpool when they approached him as a teenager.
Frank Lampard thinks Arsenal fans may find it a bit weird being in the Europa League after so many years of Champions League football, but he says supporters need to get behind the team now.
Fans think Chelsea are going to make light work of Arsenal on Sunday, after the Blues demolished Qarabag 6-0 in their opening Champions League game.
Arsene Wenger has revealed Arsenal midfielder Francis Coquelin will be out of action for three weeks, having picked up a hamstring injury in Saturday’s 3-0 win over Bournemouth.
Arsene Wenger could leave out seven first-team players for Thursday’s Europa League clash, with Petr Cech, Laurent Koscielny, Alexandre Lacazette, Danny Welbeck, Mesut Ozil, Granit Xhaka and Aaron Ramsey all missing training.
Arsenal fans have been reacting to the news that Jack Wilshere could be set to return for the Gunners on Thursday, and generally the response seems to be pretty positive.
Hector Bellerin has said that Arsenal have all their attention on FC Köln, as the Europa League could ensure future participation in the Champions League.
FC Köln manager Peter Stoger has labelled Arsenal “clear favourites” for Thursday’s European encounter.
According to reports, 20,000 FC Köln fans are planning to make the trip from Germany to London for Arsenal’s Europa League match on Thursday.
Laurent Koscielny will miss Arsenal’s opening Europa League game due to suspension.
Arsene Wenger admits that the home crowd could influence his team selection for Thursday’s game against FC Koln.
Around 20,000 FC Koln fans are allegedly trying to get hold of tickets for their Europa League clash against Arsenal despite only 2,900 being available.
Arsenal and FC Köln plan to share footage with each other to help prepare for the first match of the Europa League campaign.