Tag: Matteo Guendouzi

Matteo Guendouzi plays for Arsenal Football Club. The French midfielder arrived at Arsenal in 2018 from Lorient for £7m and earns around £40,000-per-week or £2,080,000-per-year. Guendouzi wears the number 29 shirt for Arsenal. He was born on April 14, 1999.

Arsenal's French midfielder Matteo Guendouzi waves to the crowd at the end of the English Premier League football match between Leicester City and Arsenal at King Power Stadium in Leicester, central England on November 9, 2019. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)

Watts: I’ll be very surprised if Guendouzi isn’t sold now

Matteo Guendouzi will probably leave the club this summer after responding poorly to what Mikel Arteta wants, according to Charles Watts.
Arsenal's French midfielder Matteo Guendouzi (2R) challenges winning goalscorer Brighton's French striker Neal Maupay after the English Premier League football match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Arsenal at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, southern England on June 20, 2020. - Brighton won 2-1. (Photo by Richard Heathcote / POOL / AFP)

Guendouzi committed to finishing the season with Arsenal

Matteo Guendouzi is still focusing on finishing the season with Arsenal before assessing his options this summer, according to a report.
Arsenal's French midfielder Matteo Guendouzi waves to the crowd at the end of the English Premier League football match between Leicester City and Arsenal at King Power Stadium in Leicester, central England on November 9, 2019. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)

Jamie Redknapp defends Matteo Guendouzi over Neal Maupay comments

Ever since Matteo Guendouzi had a go at Neal Maupay after Arsenal's defeat at Brighton, he hasn't been seen near the Arsenal squad.
SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 21: Matteo Guendouzi of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Arsenal FC at Bramall Lane on October 21, 2019 in Sheffield, United Kingdom. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Real Madrid believe Matteo Guendouzi can succeed at Bernabéu

Matteo Guendouzi could well be on his way out of Arsenal this summer with the player said to be open to a move, Mikel Arteta not best impressed with his attitude and Real Madrid willing to bring him to Spain.
Arsenal's French midfielder Matteo Guendouzi gestures to supporters as he leaves after the English Premier League football match between Burnley and Arsenal at Turf Moor in Burnley, north west England on February 2, 2020. - The game finished 0-0. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)

Matteo Guendouzi open to leaving Arsenal this summer

Matteo Guendouzi is open to leaving Arsenal this summer, and they aren't completely against cashing in, according to reports in France.
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - JUNE 20: Matteo Guendouzi of Arsenal confronts Neal Maupay of Brighton and Hove Albion during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Arsenal FC at American Express Community Stadium on June 20, 2020 in Brighton, 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 Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Arsenal get a lucky break with Martin Atkinson and PGMOL

Matteo Guendouzi will not be charged by the FA for grabbing Neal Maupay around the throat in what seems a rather nice change of fortune for Arsenal.
Arsenal's French midfielder Matteo Guendouzi arrives at the ground ahead of the English Premier League football match between Burnley and Arsenal at Turf Moor in Burnley, north west England on February 2, 2020. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP via Getty Images)

Arteta will speak to Guendouzi over Maupay incident

Mikel Arteta says he'll need to speak to Matteo Guendouzi over his actions after the match against Brighton on Saturday.
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - JUNE 20: Referee Martin Atkinson speaks to Matteo Guendouzi of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Arsenal FC at American Express Community Stadium on June 20, 2020 in Brighton, 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 Gareth Fuller/Pool via Getty Images)

Guendouzi facing ban for post-match Maupay clash

Matteo Guendouzi is facing a possible ban after his clash with Neal Maupay following the game against Brighton over the weekend.
Arsenal's French midfielder Matteo Guendouzi gestures to supporters as he leaves after the English Premier League football match between Burnley and Arsenal at Turf Moor in Burnley, north west England on February 2, 2020. - The game finished 0-0. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)

Guendouzi: Nothing should start up again until virus is gone

Matteo Guendouzi thinks Premier League clubs shouldn't even restart training, let alone matches, until the Covid-19 situation is over.
Arsenal's Spanish head coach Mikel Arteta is seen ahead of the English FA Cup fifth round football match between Portsmouth and Arsenal at Fratton Park stadium in Portsmouth, southern England, on March 2, 2020.

Arsenal to undergo another major clearout this summer

Arsenal are expected to undergo yet another major clearout this summer to make way for the players Mikel Arteta wants to bring in to form his own squad.
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Arsenal Tuesday briefing: Mari threat, Admirable Nelson, bothering Troy Deeney & more

Arsenal beat Portsmouth in the FA Cup on Monday evening so with most of the news centering around that, let's look at the stories doing the rounds today.
Arsenal's French midfielder Matteo Guendouzi gestures to supporters as he leaves after the English Premier League football match between Burnley and Arsenal at Turf Moor in Burnley, north west England on February 2, 2020. - The game finished 0-0. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)

Guendouzi & Willock among the world’s priciest u21 CMs

Matteo Guendouzi and Joe Willock are two of the most valuable u21 central midfielders in the world, according to Transfermarkt valuations.
SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 21: Matteo Guendouzi of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Arsenal FC at Bramall Lane on October 21, 2019 in Sheffield, United Kingdom. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

David Ornstein explains what went on with Guendouzi in Dubai and Arteta’s new stance

In his Monday column for The Athletic, David Ornstein claims that Matteo Guendouzi has landed himself in hot water more than once at Arsenal since the arrival of Mikel Arteta.
Pablo Mari with Arsenal (Photo via Twitter / PabloMV5)

Arsenal team news for Olympiacos: Mari, Özil, Torreira

Arsenal travel to Greece for their game against Olympiacos on Thursday, and Pablo Mari is among those available for selection.
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Episode 235: Can we have more of that please?

Stephen fills in for Matthew this week. He and Anita celebrate Arsenal's glorious return to the top half of the table after dominating Newcastle...
Arsenal's French midfielder Matteo Guendouzi arrives at the ground ahead of the English Premier League football match between Burnley and Arsenal at Turf Moor in Burnley, north west England on February 2, 2020. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP via Getty Images)

Why Guendouzi’s dispute with Arteta isn’t a problem

Mikel Arteta suggested Matteo Guendouzi wasn't training or behaving well enough to make the Arsenal squad on Sunday, but that doesn't have to be a big problem.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 01: Matteo Guendouzi of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on September 01, 2019, in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Arsenal planning to offer Guendouzi contract extension

Arsenal are planning to offer Matteo Guendouzi a wage increase this summer, extending his current deal which expires in 2022.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal applauds after the Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal FC at Old Trafford on September 30, 2019 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

2 Arsenal midfielders at risk of Manchester United ban

Granit Xhaka and Matteo Guendouzi could find themselves missing Arsenal's first game of 2020 against Manchester United if they get booked against Chelsea on Sunday.
Arsenal's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (R)bcelebrates scoring his team's first goal with Arsenal's Brazilian striker Gabriel Martinelli during their UEFA Europa league Group F football match between Arsenal and Eintracht Frankfurt at the Emirates stadium in London on November 28, 2019. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP via Getty Images)

2 big injury doubts for Arsenal ahead of Chelsea match

Arsenal host Chelsea in what will be Mikel Arteta's first home game as Arsenal head coach so who's fit and who's not?
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.
Arsenal's French midfielder Matteo Guendouzi waves to the crowd at the end of the English Premier League football match between Leicester City and Arsenal at King Power Stadium in Leicester, central England on November 9, 2019. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)

What happened to Matteo Guendouzi’s new contract?

During the summer, it was reported that Matteo Guendouzi was set to get a new Arsenal contract to reflect his importance to the first team but there has been nothing mentioned since, so what happened?
GUIMARAES, PORTUGAL - NOVEMBER 06: Matteo Guendouzi of Arsenal reacts during the UEFA Europa League group F match between Vitoria Guimaraes and Arsenal FC at Estadio Dom Afonso Henriques on November 06, 2019, in Guimaraes, Portugal. (Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images)

Arsenal nominate trio for Player of the Month award

After a dire November for Arsenal, the club had the unenviable task of picking out nominees for Player of the Month this week.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang with Gabon (via FEGAFOOT)

Arsenal Senior International Break Roundup: Xhaka goal, Aubameyang assist, Kolasinac injury and more

Arsenal's internationals had one of the quietest international breaks in recent times, with limited appearances and even fewer goal contributions.
France's midfielder Matteo Guendouzi takes part in a training session at the French national football team training base in Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines on September 2, 2019, as part of the team's preparation for the upcoming Euro-2020 qualifiers matches. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

Thierry Henry: Matteo Guendouzi gives Didier Deschamps a nice problem

Thierry Henry says Matteo Guendouzi is giving Didier Deschamps a nice problem, but the former Gunner doesn't know if the midfielder will make the France squad next summer.
Ivory Coast's forward Nicolas Pepe (L) kicks the ball during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) Round of 16 football match between Ivory Coast and Mali at the Suez Stadium in the north-eastern Egyptian city on July 8, 2019. (Photo by Khaled DESOUKI / AFP / Getty Images)

Full chronological international fixture schedule for Arsenal players over the break

A number of the Arsenal squad have headed out on international duty over the current break, so let's have our usual look at when they'll all be in action.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 30: Matteo Guendouzi of Arsenal is challenged by Harvey Elliott of Liverpool during the Carabao Cup Round of 16 match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield on October 30, 2019 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

4 best and 2 worst: Arsenal October player ratings

Arsenal played six matches in October, winning three, losing two (one on penalties), and drawing one, scoring 15 and conceding 10 in the process, but who was the overall best and worst players from the month in Arsenal's October player ratings?
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 01: Matteo Guendouzi of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on September 01, 2019, in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Matteo Guendouzi nominated for a second young footballer award

Matteo Guendouzi has been nominated for another young footballer award, the Kopa Trophy, as well as the Golden Boy award.
Eddie Nketiah scores his second goal of the night for the England u21s

Injuries, debuts, goals and assists: Comprehensive Arsenal player roundup from the international break

Another international break is now over, with 18 Arsenal players featuring for their countries at youth or senior level this time around.
Arsenal's French midfielder Matteo Guendouzi (L) holds the shirt of Aston Villa's Egyptian midfielder Trezeguet as he runs into the penalty area during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium in London on September 22, 2019. (Photo by Tolga AKMEN / AFP)

Matteo Guendouzi makes final Golden Boy shortlist

Matteo Guendouzi has made the final 20-man shortlist for this year's Golden Ball award.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Matteo Guendouzi of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on September 22, 2019, in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Premier League introduce Young Player of the Season award: Which Arsenal players are eligible?

The Premier League have introduced a Young Player of the Season award for this season, so let's have a look at the Arsenal stars who are in contention for it.
Gabon's forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang attends a training session of the Gabon national team in Libreville on January 20, 2017 during the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations football tournament in Gabon. / AFP / GABRIEL BOUYS / Getty Images

The international break so far: Arsenal senior and youth roundup

13 Arsenal players have featured for their countries at youth or senior level over the international break so far, so let's have a look at how things are going.
France's midfielder Matteo Guendouzi takes part in a training session at the French national football team training base in Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines on September 2, 2019, as part of the team's preparation for the upcoming Euro-2020 qualifiers matches. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

Video: Matteo Guendouzi provides assist for France u21s in Euro qualifier win

Matteo Guendouzi provided an assist for the France u21s as they thrashed Azerbaijan 5-0 in their Euro u21 qualifier on Thursday.
MONACO, MONACO - FEBRUARY 18: Arsene Wenger winner of the Laureus Lifetime Achievement award speaks on stage during the 2019 Laureus World Sports Awards at the Salle des Etoiles, Sporting Monte-Carlo on February 18, 2019 in Monaco, Monaco. (Photo by Simon Hofmann/Getty Images for Laureus)

Arsene Wenger names 3 players with fantastic potential at Arsenal

Arsene Wenger has named Matteo Guendouzi, Joe Willock and Reiss Nelson as players in the Arsenal squad with 'fantastic potential'.

11 Arsenal youth international call-ups: Plus their full chronological fixture schedule

England have today announced all the call-ups for their youth sides over the international break, with a number of Arsenal players involved.
Arsenal's French midfielder Matteo Guendouzi warms up ahead of the English Premier League football match between Everton and Arsenal at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north west England on April 7, 2019. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)

Why opposition fans hate Matteo Guendouzi and Arsenal fans love him

On this week's Daily Cannon Weekly podcast, episode 215, host Matthew Wade took a look at why Matteo Guendouzi might be annoying opposition supporters, and why we love him for it.
Arsenal's French midfielder Matteo Guendouzi applauds supporters on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on September 30, 2019. - The game finished 1-1. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP / Getty Images)

Ian Wright: Matteo Guendouzi should have been captain over Granit Xhaka

Ian Wright thinks Matteo Guendouzi is driving the Arsenal team forward at the moment, and the 20-year-old was a worthier candidate for the captaincy than Granit Xhaka.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal embraces Calum Chambers of Arsenal after the Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal FC at Old Trafford on September 30, 2019, in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

David Luiz: We aren’t just giving chances to young players – they’ve earned them

David Luiz says Arsenal's young players have earned their chances with the hard work they're putting in, and it's not fair to suggest they're being gifted opportunities.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Ashley Young of Manchester United battles for possession with Bukayo Saka of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal FC at Old Trafford on September 30, 2019, in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Player ratings vs Manchester United: Saka stars as Arsenal come from behind to draw

Arsenal came from behind to draw against Manchester United on Monday night in a scrappy match that never really lived up to the hype.
France's midfielder Matteo Guendouzi takes part in a training session at the French national football team training base in Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines on September 2, 2019, as part of the team's preparation for the upcoming Euro-2020 qualifiers matches. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

2 Arsenal first teamers make Golden Boy shortlist

Reiss Nelson and Matteo Guendouzi have been named on the 40-strong Golden Boy shortlist, although with only 1% of the vote between them, it seems a long shot that either will win it.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Matteo Guendouzi of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on September 22, 2019, in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Stats show Matteo Guendouzi’s huge influence on Aston Villa game

Matteo Guendouzi's performance had a massive impact on Arsenal's comeback win over Aston Villa, and a look at the stats proves as much.