Tag: Freddie Ljungberg

Freddie Ljungberg played for Arsenal Football Club. The former Swedish midfielder joined Arsenal in 1998 from Halmstads BK for £3m. Ljungberg left Arsenal for West Ham in 2007. In total, he made 328 appearances for Arsenal and scored 72 goals. Ljungberg wore the number 8 shirt for Arsenal and was a part of the Invincibles squad that won the League without losing a match. He is married to Natalie Foster. Ljungberg was born on April 16, 1977. He acted as Arsenal’s Interim Head Coach from November 2019 – December 2019.

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 09: Freddie Ljungberg, Interim Manager of Arsenal during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Arsenal FC at London Stadium on December 09, 2019, in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

Arsenal player ratings vs West Ham: Front three save the day

Arsenal finally got a win on the board against West Ham on Monday, coming from behind in a 10-minute blitz at the London Stadium.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 09: Nicolas Pepe of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his sides second goal with Saed Kolasinac during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Arsenal FC at London Stadium on December 09, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Arsenal players remember how to football + 11 other things from West Ham win

It was the team all Arsenal fans wanted, for a little while at least, so there was much excitement ahead of the game followed by a lot of sadness, some jubilation and a weird sense of disbelief that Arsenal actually managed to win a match.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 09: Kieran Tierney of Arsenal leaves the pitch following an injury during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Arsenal FC at London Stadium on December 09, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Kieran Tierney taken to hospital as Freddie gives Hector Bellerin update

Kieran Tierney was taken to hospital on Monday night after he appeared to dislocate his shoulder.
SWANSEA, WALES - SEPTEMBER 24: Mikel Arteta, Assistant coach of Manchester City looks on during the Premier League match between Swansea City and Manchester City at Liberty Stadium on September 24, 2016 in Swansea, Wales. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Pep Guardiola wants Mikel Arteta to stay but says he’s ready to manage ‘now’

Pep Guardiola has no problem recommending Mikel Arteta as his successor at Manchester City when his contract expires in 2021, claiming the Spaniard is ready to manage 'now' as Arsenal circle.
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Press get naughty as Freddie Ljungberg calls on senior players to deliver

Freddie Ljungberg has called on his senior players to deliver against West Ham on Monday night as he faces the prospect of guiding Arsenal into double figures without a win.
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Emile Smith Rowe should be in the first-team squad on Monday

Emile Smith Rowe played another 60 minutes for the u23s on Friday, and he showed why he's too good for youth football.
Arsenal's Swedish Interim head coach Freddie Ljungberg (L) speaks with Arsenal's Uruguayan midfielder Lucas Torreira during the English Premier League football match between Norwich City and Arsenal at Carrow Road in Norwich, eastern England on December 1, 2019. (Photo by Lindsey Parnaby / AFP)

Arsenal predicted lineup vs West Ham: Tierney and Pepe to return

Arsenal face West Ham United on Monday, looking for a win after nine consecutive games without one.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: Freddie Ljungberg caretaker Arsenal coach during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brighton & Hove Albion at Emirates Stadium on December 5, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Ego, cowards & 21 other things I noticed as Arsenal messed up again

Arsenal against Brighton was a lot of things, few of them good as we moved closer to the relegation zone with our first home league defeat of the season, so here are 23 things I noticed from Thursday night.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: Freddie Ljungberg caretaker Arsenal coach during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brighton & Hove Albion at Emirates Stadium on December 5, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Arsenal Player Ratings vs Brighton: Only 1 player lived up to expectations

Arsenal's first home game under Freddie Ljungberg ended in disappointment as Brighton won 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday.

Freddie Ljungberg suggests Leeds should play Eddie Nketiah more

Freddie Ljungberg says he feels sorry for Eddie Nketiah so far this season, suggesting he wants the loanee to get more chances.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Nicolas Pepe of Arsenal runs past Ryan Bertrand of Southampton during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Southampton FC at Emirates Stadium on November 23, 2019, in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Freddie Ljungberg: Nicolas Pepe is a very good player and an important one

Freddie Ljungberg insists Nicolas Pepe is a very good player and an important one to Arsenal, and he just needs to adapt after his transfer from France.
NORWICH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 01: Interim Manager of Arsenal, Freddie Ljungberg looks on during the Premier League match between Norwich City and Arsenal FC at Carrow Road on December 01, 2019 in Norwich, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)

Andries Jonker: Arsenal should hire Freddie permanently

Andries Jonker thinks Arsenal should hire Freddie Ljungberg permanently, claiming he fits the club's style of football.
Saint-Denis, FRANCE: Arsenal midfielder Feddie Ljungberg (R) and manager Arsene Wenger give a press conference at Stade de France in St Denis, 16 May 2006 on the eve of the UEFA Champions league final being played in the French capital 17 May between English side Arsenal and Spanish team Barcelona.AFP PHOTO / ODD ANDERSEN

Arsene Wenger ‘always happy’ and ‘available’ to help Freddie Ljungberg and Arsenal

Arsene Wenger has revealed that he will, of course, help Freddie Ljungberg should the Swede get in touch.
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Robert Pires looks on during an Arsenal training session ahead of their Champions League Group F match against Napoli at London Colney on September 30, 2013 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)

Robert Pires: The team is still sick – they need the right medicine

Robert Pires says the Arsenal team are still sick from all the things that have gone wrong this year, and they need the right medicine.
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Episode 225: Ready, Steady, Freddie

In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew,  Anita, Paul, and Dan review the adios to Unai, statements from Josh, and Freddie's...
NORWICH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 01: Interim Manager of Arsenal, Freddie Ljungberg looks on during the Premier League match between Norwich City and Arsenal FC at Carrow Road on December 01, 2019 in Norwich, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang gives his opinion on Freddie Ljungberg

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang gives his opinion on Freddie Ljungberg, saying he didn't have enough time to sort things out ahead of Sunday's game, but believes the interim boss will be good for the team.
NORWICH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 01: Interim Manager of Arsenal, Freddie Ljungberg looks on during the Premier League match between Norwich City and Arsenal FC at Carrow Road on December 01, 2019, in Norwich, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Player ratings vs Norwich City: Arsenal have to come from behind to draw in...

Arsenal came from behind twice to draw against Norwich City in Freddie Ljungberg's first game in charge, though they really needed a win.
Arsenal's Swedish Interim head coach Freddie Ljungberg gestures on the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Norwich City and Arsenal at Carrow Road in Norwich, eastern England on December 1, 2019. (Photo by Lindsey Parnaby / AFP)

22 things I noticed as Arsenal bring back the banter era against Norwich

Freddie Ljungberg's first match as Arsenal manager didn't result in a win but it did give us a lot more entertainment, so here are 22 things I noticed during the game.

Bacary Sagna: Situation with Unai Emery’s departure is a bit sad

Bacary Sagna says the departure of Unai Emery and the situation surrounding his sacking is a bit sad, and he thinks Arsenal need more stability.

Per Mertesacker joins Freddie Ljungberg coaching team: Gilberto Silva responds to rumours he will...

Freddie Ljungberg will be alongside Per Mertesacker in the Arsenal dugout this weekend, but Gilberto Silva says he's had no contact over joining the team yet.
Freddie Ljungberg after his first club interview as Arsenal head coach (Photo via Twitter)

Freddie Ljungberg sends message to Arsenal fans in first club interview as coach

Freddie Ljungberg has sent a message to the Arsenal supporters in his first interview with the club as interim head coach.

Freddie Ljungberg: I’m proud and excited – we have some very good football players...

Freddie Ljungberg has described being appointed as Arsenal's interim head coach as a 'great honour', but admits he doesn't know how long he'll be in charge.
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Freddie Ljungberg’s first starting lineup: Predicted XI vs Norwich City

Freddie Ljungberg takes up the reins as Arsenal's interim head coach on Sunday, as the club travel to Norwich City for a Premier League clash.
Arsenal's Spanish head coach Unai Emery gestures on the touchline during their UEFA Europa league Group F football match between Arsenal and Eintracht Frankfurt at the Emirates stadium in London on November 28, 2019. - Unai Emery's troubled tenure at Arsenal ended with him being sacked on November 29, 2019 less than two years after being appointed with the club on their worst run since 1992 having failed to win for seven matches. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal told Kroenkes to sack Emery after Southampton game, flew to USA

Raul Sanllehi and Vinai Venkatesham reportedly recommended that the club sack Unai Emery after the draw against Southampton last weekend.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City speaks with the media during a Press Conference at The Academy Stadium on September 30, 2019 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Arsenal defender compared Freddie Ljungberg to Pep Guardiola in February

Arsenal youth defender Daniel Ballard spent the year playing under Freddie Ljungberg last season, and he compared the club's new head coach to Pep Guardiola.
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Freddie Ljungberg “I was literally shaking”

In an interview given to the Arsenal matchday programme, Freddie Ljungberg revealed how it felt to sign, play and score for Arsenal while watching fans, even policemen, sport red mohawks in his honour.

Media Roundup: Who will be Arsenal’s next long-term manager?

On Friday morning, Arsenal announced the news that Unai Emery had been sacked, and Freddie Ljungberg will take over on an interim basis.
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: Arsenals' Swedish midfielder Frederik Ljungberg celebrates his first goal against Fulham during their premier league match at Craven Cottage in west London, 11 September 2004. Arsenal currently leads 3-0. AFP PHOTO / ODD ANDERSEN

Freddie Ljungberg’s 72 Arsenal goals: Watch them all here

Freddie Ljungberg scored 72 goals in 317 appearances for Arsenal, and if you want, you can watch them all here.
Arsenal first team assistant coach, Swedish former player Freddie Ljungberg look son during the UEFA Europa League Group F football match between Arsenal and Standard Liege at the Arsenal Stadium in London on October 3, 2019. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Freddie Ljungberg promises to return Arsenal fans’ smiles

Freddie Ljungberg promises to return smiles to the glum faces of Arsenal fans after he was announced as our interim manager following the sacking of Unai Emery on Friday.
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What to expect from Freddie Ljungberg: From a close follower of his u23 team

Arsenal have appointed Freddie Ljungberg as interim head coach, taking charge temporarily whilst the club search for a long-term successor to Unai Emery.
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Freddie Ljungberg’s goal is to be Arsenal head coach says former teammate

Freddie Ljungberg's goal is to become Arsenal's head coach someday, according to former Gunner Anders Limpar and with Unai Emery's sacking, he's one step closer.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 04: Joe Willock of Arsenal looks on during the Joan Gamper trophy friendly match between FC Barcelona and Arsenal at Nou Camp on August 04, 2019 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Joe Willock: Ljungberg keeps me grounded, encourages me and helps me improve

Back in October, Joe Willock admitted his most recent England u21 performance wasn't his best, but he knows Freddie Ljungberg will help him learn from it.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Unai Emery, Manager of Arsenal walks off the pitch at half time during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal FC at Old Trafford on September 30, 2019 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Official: Unai Emery sacked by Arsenal – Freddie Ljungberg to take over

Unai Emery has been sacked by Arsenal after a run of poor performances and results left the club with no other option.

Freddie Ljungberg and Steve Bould could take over from Unai Emery

Freddie Ljungberg and Steve Bould have been tipped to step in for Unai Emery if the Spanish head coach gets sacked in the coming weeks.

Nigel Winterburn: The Arsenal squad will have to get used to it

Nigel Winterburn has been speaking about the situation at Arsenal with Unai Emery while also looking ahead to Arsenal's game against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup.

David Ornstein: Freddie Ljungberg expected to take temporary charge if anything happens with Unai...

The logical feeling is that Freddie Ljungberg would get the interim Arsenal head coach job if anything happened with Unai Emery, according to David Ornstein.
Bukayo Saka (Photo via Twitter / ArsenalAcademy)

Unai Emery insists there’s no translation issue with him and Bukayo Saka

Unai Emery insists there's no translation issue with him and Bukayo Saka, even if he does get Freddie Ljungberg to help out sometimes.
FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 19: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal applauds the fans after the UEFA Europa League group F match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Arsenal FC at on September 19, 2019 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. (Photo by Christian Kaspar-Bartke/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Watch: Arsenal’s bench players react to Aston Villa comeback goals

Arsenal completed a 10-man comeback against Aston Villa on Sunday, coming from behind twice to win the match.
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Unai Emery: We are very happy with Freddie Ljungberg, he’s a Gunner!

Unai Emery says Arsenal are very happy with Freddie Ljungberg, and the former u23 coach helps to give them an advantage with the young players.
BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND - MARCH 29: Freddie Ljungberg, Manager of Arsenal gives Jordi Osei-Tutu of Arsenal instructions during the Premier League 2 match between Arsenal and West Ham United at Meadow Park on March 29, 2019 in Borehamwood, England. (Photo by Harriet Lander/Getty Images)

Major shakeup: New contract signed as coaches swap roles at Arsenal

Freddie Ljungberg has reportedly signed a new contract formalising his new role at the club with an announcement expected at the start of the week.