Tag: Lee Dixon

Lee Dixon played for Arsenal Football Club. The former English defender joined Arsenal from Stoke City in 1988 for £375,000. Dixon retired as an Arsenal player in 2002. In total, he made 619 appearances for Arsenal and scored 28 goals. He wore the number 2 shirt for Arsenal. Dixon is currently a football pundit on television. He was born on March 17, 1964.

A general view outside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on February 16, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.

Former Arsenal man learned of exit via TV on holiday

Former Arsenal full-back Jason Crowe shares a remarkable tale of discovering his Arsenal exit through TV while on holiday
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William Saliba gets new Arsenal squad number

William Saliba, Arsenal's French international defender, signs a long-term contract, promising an exciting future for the club's defensive line.

How Arsenal won the league at Anfield in 1989

Relive Arsenal's epic 1989 league win, as we unravel the dramatic showdown at Anfield. Experience the spirit of '89 that defined a generation.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang finally signs new Arsenal deal LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 01: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal poses with Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal and the FA Cup Trophy after their teams victory in the Heads Up FA Cup Final match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on August 01, 2020 in London, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

5 of Arsenal’s best-ever January signings

The January transfer window isn't always the best to buy in, but let's take a look at some of Arsenal's top winter signings.

Lee Dixon sends message to NHS staff

Lee Dixon has delivered a message of thanks to NHS staff as he hopes to help convince more people to stay at home as the sun shines and the temptation to run free grows in many despite the dangers.

Grimandi: The way ex-players treat Wenger is wrong

Gilles Grimandi, a former Arsenal player and current scout for the club who remains close to Arsene Wenger, thinks his ex-teammates are wrong to call for the manager's departure.

Dixon: Bould struggles in training and Bellerin won’t listen

Steve Bould struggles to influence training at Arsenal, according to former teammate Lee Dixon.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 03: Shkodran Mustafi of Arsenal gestures during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Everton at Emirates Stadium on February 3, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Dixon: Neville told me he couldn’t give Mustafi away at Valencia

Lee Dixon claims Gary Neville told him he couldn't even give Shkodran Mustafi away when he was manager of Valencia, before Arsenal spent £30m on the defender.

Lee Dixon: Wilshere should be the first name on the team sheet

Lee Dixon believes that Jack Wilshere is Arsenal's most important player and should be the first name on the team sheet.

Legends praise Wenger’s longevity

David O'Leary, Alan Smith and Lee Dixon believe that Arsene Wenger's record of Premier League games managed will never be surpassed.

Lee Dixon absolutely nails it about Arsenal and Liverpool’s ‘spirit’

Lee Dixon hit the nail on his head with his post-match tweet following Arsenal's 3-3 draw against Liverpool on Friday.

Dixon: Liverpool’s attack is better than it was in August

Lee Dixon thinks Arsenal need to be wary of Liverpool's attacking players on Friday, as they're playing even better than they were back in August.
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Lee Dixon explains how he signed for Arsenal ‘out of the blue’

Lee Dixon has revealed how his move from Stoke to Arsenal came about.

Dixon: Arsenal players don’t have the desire to beat Spurs anymore

Lee Dixon thinks the intensity of the North London derby has died down, and Arsenal don't have enough desire to win the fixture anymore.

Dixon: Wilshere needs to figure out his best position before he can play for...

Lee Dixon says it will be tough for Jack Wilshere to get into the England team, because nobody knows where he should play in it.

Dixon explains in excruciating detail why Arsenal won’t win another title

Lee Dixon doesn't believe that this current Arsenal side have the right mentality.

Lee Dixon: Press criticism inspired us to 1989 title victory

Lee Dixon says press criticism worked in the Gunners favour back in 1989, when pundits wrote off their title hopes.

Dixon: Sanchez and Özil would’ve been sold under George Graham

Lee Dixon thinks Arsenal should've sold Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Özil, in the same way Michael Thomas was sold to Liverpool back in 1991.

Dixon wanted Wenger to leave after FA Cup final

Arsene Wenger should have left the club after the FA Cup final, says Lee Dixon.

Dixon: Arsenal’s problems are unfixable

Lee Dixon thinks the current situation at Arsenal under Arsène Wenger is beyond repair, after another loss at the weekend.
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Lee Dixon: That was the worst Arsenal performance I’ve seen live

Lee Dixon has joined fellow ex-Arsenal players in slating the Gunners' performance on Sunday at Anfield.

Lee Dixon: Alexis is difficult to work with

Arsenal legend Lee Dixon has claimed that Alexis Sanchez is difficult to work with.

Lee Dixon hits out at Arsenal players over treatment of fans at Tottenham

Lee Dixon was less than impressed by a number of Arsenal players who refused to go across to acknowledge the away fans at White Hart Lane on Sunday.
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Dixon: Ozil needs to be more like Dele Alli

Lee Dixon reckons that if Mesut Ozil had Dele Alli's nastiness, he'd be 10x the player he is now.
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Wenger thinks it’s time to go says Lee Dixon

Former Gunner, Lee Dixon, now believes that Arsene Wenger knows it's time to leave Arsenal after being beaten by Bayern Munich 5-1 on Wednesday night.

Dixon: Bellerín could become one of Arsenal’s best ever

As far as Arsenal right-backs go, Lee Dixon takes some beating. Dixon appeared 619 times for the club during his 15 years in north London...

Ian Wright: All of this back five were underrated

In an exclusive interview with Squawka, Ian Wright admitted that he believes Tony Adams, Lee Dixon, David Seaman, Nigel Winterburn and Steve Bould were all underrated, with David Hillier being the most undervalued player he's ever shared the pitch with.

Dixon: Adams said I was ‘one heck of a full-back’

On Tony Adams' birthday, Lee Dixon has spoken about his admiration for the centre-back and his favourite memory with the captain. The two Englishman played...

Dixon refutes Neville’s criticism of Wenger

Lee Dixon supports Wenger in light of Gary Neville's criticism.