Martin Keown played for Arsenal Football Club. The former English defender joined Arsenal in 1980 and made his first team debut in 1984 on loan at Brighton & Hove Albion. His Arsenal debut came in 1985. Keown left Arsenal for Aston Villa in 1986 for £200,000, but returned to Arsenal in 1993 from Everton for £2m. In total, he made 449 appearances for Arsenal and scored 8 goals. Keown wore the number 5 shirt for Arsenal, but he wore several other numbers as well during his time at the club. He was part of the Invincibles squad that won the league without losing a match. Keown is currently a pundit on tv and radio. He was born on July 24, 1966. He is the father of footballer Niall Keown.
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Keown: Sanchez and Ozil have been overindulged
Martin Keown is against selling Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil in January, but feels Arsene Wenger has overindulged them.
Keown: It’s looking like beginning of the end for Wenger
Martin Keown believes that Arsenal's recent performances are the beginning of the end for Arsene Wenger.
Keown: Wilshere should take Xhaka’s spot when Ramsey’s back
Martin Keown thinks Granit Xhaka should be worried about his position when Aaron Ramsey returns, thanks to Jack Wilshere's promising recent form.
Keown claims Mourinho only wants Ozil to annoy Wenger
Martin Keown believes Jose Mourinho wants Mesut Ozil because he hates Arsene Wenger.
Keown: Wenger can redeem himself by winning Europa League
Former Gunner Martin Keown reckons that Arsene Wenger can redeem himself this season by winning the Europa League.
Keown: I think there’s healthy competition between Giroud and Lacazette
Martin Keown acknowledges that while there's competition between Olivier Giroud and Alexandre Lacazette for a place in Arsenal's starting line-up, it's entirely healthy and good for both strikers.
Keown: It looks like the end of this chapter for Wenger
Martin Keown believes that Arsene Wenger is close to leaving Arsenal after 21 years in charge.
Keown: Wenger sees Wilshere as a special player
Former Arsenal defender, Martin Keown, has revealed that Arsene Wenger sees Jack Wilshere as a special player and even treats the 25-year-old like his own son.
Keown: Arsenal defenders should be embarrassed Monreal is ahead of them
Martin Keown says Arsenal centre-backs should be embarrassed that Nacho Monreal is starting ahead of them.
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.
On TV: Keown reacts as he’s told son scored own goal
Jason Mohamed informed Martin Keown during Saturday's edition of BBC show, Final Score, that his son scored an own goal.
Keown: He’s the one player in this group who can break into that A...
Martin Keown heaped praise on Jack Wilshere after the midfielder's sharp performance against BATE Borisov on Thursday night.
Keown: Arsenal will be deflated after Man Utd defeat
Martin Keown says the Arsenal team will feel 'deflated' after Saturday's defeat to Manchester United. He's called on the Gunners to react in the next two away games.
Keown sits on the fence about Arsenal’s penalty controversy
Martin Keown has given his verdict on Arsenal's controversial penalty, empathising with Burnley manager Sean Dyche who was annoyed at the decision.
Keown: Wenger will drop the youth players to win Europa League
Martin Keown thinks Arsène Wenger will swap youth for experience in the later stages of the Europa League this season.
Keown: Nelson can be something special
Martin Keown thinks Reiss Nelson looks like a special talent.
Keown says Coquelin wants to add goals to his game and explains why
Arsenal legend, Martin Keown, reckons that Francis Coquelin needs to add goals to his game if he's going to have a chance of breaking into the Gunners' first team.
Keown: Ozil needs to be challenged every week to perform
Arsenal legend Martin Keown reckons that Mesut Ozil has to perform every week in order to prove himself.
Keown: I think the North London derby will be a high-scoring draw
Martin Keown thinks that the North London derby will end in a draw, although he's hoping there will be goals.
Arsenal’s top 5 hard men: Where does Sead Kolasinac rank?
Sead Kolasinac is a pretty hard player but where does he rank in Arsenal's top five?
Keown: Time for Wilshere to return to the starting eleven
Jack Wilshere will bring creativity back to Arsenal's midfield, according to Martin Keown.
Keown hails Wilshere’s brilliance & vision, so why give Ozil such a hard time?
Martin Keown has heaped praise on Jack Wilshere's vision just weeks after laying into Mesut Ozil.
Keown wonders if Ozil was playing for a move
Martin Keown has questioned whether Ozil is playing for a move after his improved performance against Everton.
Keown: This is what Arsenal are saying about Jack Wilshere behind the scenes
Jack Wilshere is playing better than ever before in training.
Keown: Wilshere sees what mere mortals can only dream of
Martin Keown may have given some over-the-top praise to Jack Wilshere.
Keown: Deeney told me about two Arsenal players he wasn’t happy with
Martin Keown mentioned on BT Sport that Watford striker, Troy Deeney, told him the names of two Arsenal players the 29-year-old was disappointed in.
Keown hails Giroud for outstanding Europa League goal
Arsenal legend Martin Keown was rather impressed with Olivier Giroud following his superb goal for the Gunners on Thursday night.
Keown fumes at Arsenal’s “non-existent” defending against Red Star
Martin Keown reckons that Arsenal were lucky to get away with their 'non-existent' defending against Red Star Belgrade on Thursday evening.
Keown: Arsenal need to address concerns after being called out
Former Gunner Martin Keown says that Arsenal have to respond following Troy Deeney's 'cojone' comments.
Keown: Arsenal need more physical players
Martin Keown feels Arsenal need more signings like Sead Kolasinac.
Keown: Arsenal need more of a steeliness and a determination
Martin Keown has questioned the steeliness and determination of the current Arsenal players after their spineless 2-1 defeat to Watford on Saturday.
Keown: Wenger should take note of Deeney’s criticism of Arsenal
Former Gunner Martin Keown reckons that Arsene Wenger needs to listen to Troy Deeney's criticism of Arsenal, whether he likes it or not.
Keown continues attacking Mesut Ozil
Martin Keown has found way to pin Arsenal's defeat against Watford on Mesut Ozil.
Keown ‘astonished’ Ozil could stay at Arsenal
Martin Keown claims he's 'astonished' by the notion that Mesut Ozil could stay at Arsenal.
Wenger must demand final flourish from Alexis Sanchez
Martin Keown believes that Arsene Wenger must demand a final flourish from Alexis Sanchez seeing as the Chilean is likely to leave Arsenal either in January or on a free next summer.
Keown: Arsene Wenger doesn’t respect the defensive side of the game
Former Gunner, Martin Keown, believes that Arsene Wenger hasn't won a Premier League title since 2004 because he doesn't respect the defensive side of the game enough.
Keown: Sanchez will improve now he knows he can leave in January
Alexis Sanchez will improve now he knows he can leave in January, according to Martin Keown.
Özil posts gym work updates after bizarre Keown claims
Mesut Özil has posted a couple of Instagram updates showing all the hard work he's putting into his recovery, after being accused of testing Arsène Wenger by Martin Keown.
Keown: Ozil has downed tools
Martin Keown has accused Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil of downing tools, suggesting the German playmaker has given up due to his impending exit next summer.
Keown admits past battles between Arsenal and Man Utd were fiercely contested
Martin Keown has reflected on previous clashes between Arsenal and Manchester United, two teams at the peak of their powers and going all out to win silverware.