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 believes Wenger doesn’t trust Ozil anymore
Martin Keown has claimed that Mesut Ozil can't be trusted by Arsene Wenger anymore.
Keown criticises Walcott despite brace
Martin Keown criticised Theo Walcott's performance against BATE Borisov despite scoring twice.
Keown compares Reiss Nelson to Neymar
Martin Keown has compared Reiss Nelson to Neymar after his performance against BATE Borisov.
Keown: Wenger can’t trust Özil anymore
Arsenal legend Martin Keown thinks that Arsène Wenger can no longer trust playmaker Mesut Özil, and claims that's why he was left out of Monday's Premier League clash with West Bromwich Albion.
Keown: Wenger can turn Lacazette into a better player
While former Arsenal defender, Martin Keown, rates Alexandre Lacazette, he reckons that Arsene Wenger can make him even better.
Keown: Elneny was a standout performer
Martin Keown has praised Mohamed Elneny after his showing against West Brom, calling the Arsenal midfielder a "standout" performer at the Emirates.
Keown: Arsenal some way off Man City and Man Utd
Martin Keown believes that Arsenal are still some way off Manchester United and Manchester City in the Premier League.
Keown on what Wilshere needs & which midfield is at risk
Martin Keown has explained what Jack Wilshere must do if he wants to get back into the Arsenal team.
Martin Keown: Attendance not about trophy, it’s about Arsenal
Martin Keown thinks that the League Cup still has plenty of advantages, and that the low attendance at the Emirates was more a sign of where Arsenal are at than the competition itself.
Martin Keown: Alexis not dropped but should heed warning
Martin Keown says he understands why Arsène Wenger hasn't started Alexis Sanchez in a Premier League game so far this season.
Keown: Arsenal much better without Alexis or Özil
Arsenal legend Martin Keown says the Gunners "were much better" without Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez against Chelsea on Sunday.
Keown: I had no idea what Theo Walcott was doing
Martin Keown has criticised Theo Walcott after his performance against Cologne last night.
Martin Keown: Arsenal left it too late with Lemar deal
Martin Keown says that Arsenal left it too late to sign Thomas Lemar, but that the Gunners may not have seemed particularly attractive in the first place.
Martin Keown: Oxlade-Chamberlain has no excuse not to deliver now
Martin Keown says that Oxlade-Chamberlain needs to deliver at Liverpool now after forcing through a £40m move to the Merseyside club.
Keown: Cazorla will be given every opportunity to get back to his best
Martin Keown has compared his own injury struggles at the end of his career to Santi Cazorla's current problem but insists that the 32-year-old will be given every opportunity to bounce back.
Martin Keown: Arsenal are in a crisis
Arsenal legend Martin Keown has claimed the Gunners are in a "crisis" following Sunday's 4-0 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield.
Keown: Alexis and Lacazette can give Arsenal cutting edge
Martin Keown can't wait to see Alexis and Lacazette in action together on the pitch, and says they can give Arsenal a real cutting edge.
Keown: Arsenal need Alexis back to face Liverpool
Arsenal legend, Martin Keown, is looking forward to Arsenal having their key player, Alexis Sanchez, back in the team to face Liverpool on Sunday.
Reaction following intense criticism of Ozil’s performance
Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil came in for a lot of criticism for his performance against Stoke City in Saturday evening's defeat at the Britannia Stadium.
Keown continues Ozil criticism
Martin Keown has continued to lay into Mesut Ozil and believes he doesn't want to be at Arsenal.
Wenger defends Ozil from Gerrard and Keown criticism
Arsene Wenger has defended Mesut Ozil after his performance against Stoke.
Martin Keown latest lazy pundit to slam Mesut Ozil
Martin Keown has said that Arsenal cannot afford to carry Mesut Ozil following their defeat to Stoke.
Keown: Arsenal didn’t look like champions
Martin Keown has said that Arsenal didn't look like champions during their 1-0 defeat to Stoke yesterday.
Per Mertesacker unsure how to take Martin Keown comment
Per Mertesacker has talked about Martin Keown’s comments about the German’s FA Cup final performance in an interview with the Guardian.
Keane: There was a general hatred against Arsenal
Roy Keane has talked about the rivalry between Arsenal and Manchester United, revealing there was a "general hatred" between the clubs' players and staff.
Keown: Alexis and Özil are heading for the exit door
Arsenal legend Martin Keown believes the Gunners won't be able to stop Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Özil leaving the club.
Martin Keown doesn’t think Arsenal can keep Alexis long-term
Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown doesn't think the Gunners can keep hold of forward Alexis Sanchez beyond this season.
Keown: Wenger won’t let Alexis leave
Martin Keown believes that Arsene Wenger will stick to his guns and won't allow Alexis Sanchez to sign for Manchester City this summer.
Keown: Koscielny filling big boots of Tony Adams and Sol Campbell
Arsenal legend Martin Keown has stated his belief that Laurent Koscielny is in the same class as former defenders Tony Adams and Sol Campbell.
Keown tells Holding to “fight for his place” next season
Arsenal youngster Rob Holding has had a solid first season for the Gunners, and club legend Martin Keown has offered his advice to help him continue to improve.
Keown: It’s been a problem at Arsenal for 6 or 7 years
Martin Keown believes that Arsenal's switch to a 3-4-3 formation has helped minimise the opposition's ability to counter-attack, which the Gunners have had a problem with for 'six or seven' years.
Keown: Arsenal will keep Wilshere
Martin Keown believes Arsenal will renew Jack Wilshere's contract this summer.
Keown says Wilshere will “certainly” be offered a new deal from Arsenal
Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown believes midfielder Jack Wilshere will be offered a new deal to ensure he stays at the Emirates Stadium past next summer.
Martin Keown delivers message to Kylian Mbappe
Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown has stated his admiration for Monaco's teenage forward Kylian Mbappé, describing him as a mix of Nicolas Anelka and Thierry Henry.
Keown: “Arsenal right to sell overindulged Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez
Arsenal legend Martin Keown has said Arsenal would be right to sell star duo Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez.
Mertesacker has awkward encounter with Martin Keown and slams his other critics
Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker had a somewhat frosty encounter with former Gunner Martin Keown in the aftermath of last weekend’s FA Cup final victory, reluctantly hugging him after having been heavily criticised by the ex-centre-back prior to Saturday’s clash at Wembley.
Ex-Arsenal pundit: He was magnificent
Former Arsenal defender, Martin Keown, was full of praise for Per Mertesacker following his 'magnificent' performance in the Gunners' 2-1 FA Cup final win over Chelsea on Saturday.
Keown hits out at Alexis’ disruptive behaviour
On a weekend when Arsenal are set to play their third FA Cup Final in four seasons, former Gunner, Martin Keown, has revealed his thoughts on the club's talisman, Alexis Sánchez and his reported disruptive attitude.
Martin Keown: “Arsenal have been too nice to Ozil and Alexis”
Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown accuses Arsenal's star duo Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez of unprofessional behaviour.
Keown: Wenger has to lose some of his control in the club
Martin Keown recently gave an exclusive interview to Arsenal Fan TV in which he spoke about the FA Cup final, Stan Kroenke, Alisher Usmanov, Arsene Wenger and more.