Tag: Joel Campbell

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Loan watch: Szczesny clean sheet, Asano assists

A few of Arsenal's loanees featured this weekend, with Wojciech Szczesny earning a clean sheet for Roma and Takuma Asano creating an assist during a routine VfB Stuttgart win the highlights.
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Campbell linked with permanent switch to Sporting – report

Joel Campbell, currently on his fifth loan spell away from the Emirates, has impressed in patches of good form for Sporting.
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Loan watch: Nwakali excellent again, Campbell struggles

A roundup of all the Arsenal players on loan who have been involved so far this weekend
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Loan watch: Wilshere excels, Nwakali shines and rare starts others

A number of Arsenal players got rare starts this weekend while Jack Wilshere excelled once again for Bournemouth.
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Goals galore for Arsenal players on international duty

Alexis Sanchez proved that hamstrings are just something mortals have to worry about by netting a brace against Uruguay as Joel Campbell also grabbed a couple of goals for Costa Rica.
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Stunning tricks, first goals, superb passes + more – Arsenal international round-up

With the international break in full swing, we take a look at the first-team players (including those out on-loan) who were called up to their respective countries in recent days.
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Arsenal on international duty – who’s playing, where and when

We're now into the third international break of a season that isn't even three months old, so who will be going where and for what?
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Loan watch – Goal and assist for Campbell in 3-0 win

Joel Campbell helped himself to a goal and an assist as Sporting CP beat Arouca 3-0 on Sunday evening.
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Loan watch: Crowley, Toral and Nwakali among those who feature

There were more minutes for Arsenal's crop of talent, both senior and youth, players currently out on-loan across Europe.
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Fans in Portugal turning on Joel Campbell

According to reports coming from Portugal, Joel Campbell is struggling while on loan at Sporting because he can't seem to gel with manager, Jorge Jesus', plans.
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Loan watch: Crowley and Campbell score, Huddart earns clean sheet

It was a better week for Arsenal's crop of players out on-loan, especially Dan Crowley, who followed up his goal against Coventry with another well-taken finish against Port Vale in one of Saturday's 3pm kick-off's.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Joel Campbell of Arsenal in action during The Emirates FA Cup Sixth Round match between Arsenal and Watford at the Emirates Stadium on March 13, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Watch: Joel Campbell’s trickery wins penalty that he scores to beat Russia

Joel Campbell won and scored an injury-time penalty to give Costa Rica a dramatic 4-3 win over Russia in a friendly that took place on Sunday.

Loan watch: Campbell dropped, Asano encouraging

There were mixed feelings for two of Arsenal's loanee players over this past week, with Joel Campbell's poor performance against Rio Ave meaning he was left on the substitutes' bench for Sporting's 4-2 win against Estoril Friday evening.

Loan watch: Campbell and Szczesny feature but both succumb to defeat

Joel Campbell (Sporting) and Wojciech Szczesny (Roma) both started for their respective loan sides, but neither were on the winning team this past Sunday.
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Joel Campbell keen to ‘continue working’ after Champions League disappointment

After Sporting lost 2-1 to Real Madrid in the Champions League, Joel Campbell made it clear that although it's not the best result, he wants to keep working.

Loan watch: Campbell makes brief appearance as Sporting lose to Madrid

Joel Campbell's loan club, Sporting, lost against Real Madrid 2-1 in the Champions League.
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Loan watch: Campbell scores as minutes limited elsewhere

Joel Campbell was Arsenal's only loanee to start and complete the full 90 minutes on Saturday - and he netted a goal in Sporting's 3-0 victory over Moreirense.

Boa Morte: He will be better for Arsenal

Luis Boa Morte has said that Joel Campbell will be ‘better for Arsenal’ after his loan spell with Sporting CP this season.

Quick watch: Campbell makes a little fan very happy

Joel Campbell has given a young fan a moment he will never forget when he not only gave him his shirt after the game, but he put it on for him.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Joel Campbell of Arsenal in action during The Emirates FA Cup Sixth Round match between Arsenal and Watford at the Emirates Stadium on March 13, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Campbell: I deserved to play more at Arsenal

Joel Campbell has claimed that he deserved to play more at Arsenal and you’d be hard pushed to find any fans who disagree with you.

Loan watch: Szczesny’s Roma throw away two-goal lead, Campbell plays for Sporting (videos)

Arsenal loanees, Wojciech Szczesny and Joel Campbell both featured for their temporary clubs on Sunday.
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Friday Arsenal recap: Mustafi and Perez almost complete, defender out + more

The big news on Friday was that Shkodran Mustafi and Lucas Perez look as if they're about to sign for Arsenal very soon.

Wenger: Joel Campbell is a ‘victim of squad size’

Arsene Wenger spoke about Joel Campbell's loan move to Sporting during his pre-Watford presser on Friday and described the Costa Rican as a 'victim of squad size'.

Joel Campbell: ‘I was uncomfortable not playing’

Joel Campbell has revealed why he left Arsenal to spend the season on loan at Sporting and it's pretty much exactly what we all suspected.
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Long read: Arsenal – the kings of comedy

This week has, even by Arsenal's standards, been one of high comedy. A few observations

Campbell trains with Sporting as he’s handed ‘cursed’ shirt

Joel Campbell will wear the number 7 shirt at Sporting, a move that has left some Sporting fans worried that he will be affected by the curse which seems to follow the shirt.
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Monday Arsenal recap: What’s the deal with Mustafi? Griezmann + more

With very little in the way of actual news, we got stuck into the deep, depressing world of Arsenal gossip, including the latest on Shkodran Mustafi.

Bryan Ruiz welcomes Joel Campbell to Sporting

Bryan Ruiz welcomed Joel Campbell to his new club, Sporting, after the forward completed his move to the Portuguese team this weekend.

“I came to be champion!” says Campbell after move

Joel Campbell has admitted that he joined Sporting to become a ‘champion.'
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Joel Campbell of Arsenal in action during The Emirates FA Cup Sixth Round match between Arsenal and Watford at the Emirates Stadium on March 13, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

‘He was the player I wanted’ says Jesus as Campbell deal is made official

Sporting’s manager, Jorge Jesus, has said that Joel Campbell was a player he wanted when he was manager of Benfica, but refused to be drawn further on the issue because the deal wasn't complete.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Joel Campbell of Arsenal in action during The Emirates FA Cup Sixth Round match between Arsenal and Watford at the Emirates Stadium on March 13, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Campbell expected to complete move this week as he flies to Portugal – report

Joel Campbell is expected to complete his loan move to Sporting Club de Portugal next week after the media in the country reported that he has already arrived in the country and is expected to undergo a medical some time after the weekend.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Joel Campbell of Arsenal in action during The Emirates FA Cup Sixth Round match between Arsenal and Watford at the Emirates Stadium on March 13, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Sporting Lisbon reignite interest in Joel Campbell – report

Sporting Lisbon have reportedly reignited their interested in Joel Campbell.

Player ratings v Viking FK: Campbell, Cazorla and Oxlade-Chamberalin all shine during emphatic pre-season...

Another pre-season win for Arsenal against Viking FK saw moments of brilliance from a few Gunners.

Player ratings v Lens: Ox and Campbell shine despite dopey defence

Our first pre-season match is behind us, how did our players do?

Look: Campbell and Chambers train – both likely to start v Lens

Joel Campbell and Calum Chambers look likely to start against Lens after sharing pictures of them training on Thursday.

After all that, Joel Campbell’s staying?

The media have been claiming that Joel Campbell is set to be released by Arsenal this summer but the forward has other plans.

What does transfer tumbleweed teach us?

For many Arsenal fans, the summer transfer window is like an establishing shot from a Clint Eastwood western.
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Friday recap: Arsenal midfielder deal confirmed, coach signed, targets missed + more

Well, here we are, another Arsenal-less weekend with nothing much but nonsense to discuss.

Three players on verge of leaving

Arsenal are on the verge of letting three youngsters go – Joel Campbell, Wellington Silva and Tafari Moore. Wellington Silva posted a picture of himself...

Campbell out, Ospina benched

Joel Campbell and Costa Rica are heading home from the Copa America after the end of the group stages while David Ospina watched on from the bench as Colombia lost 3-2 to Joel’s team in Houston, Texas.