Tag: Middlesbrough

Arsenal told to pay £25m for Ben Gibson

If Arsenal want to sign Middlesbrough defender, Ben Gibson, they'll reportedly have to cough up £25m.

Chambers will be “on another level” for Arsenal next season

Arsenal's Calum Chambers believes he'll be “on another level” when he returns for pre-season, after a season of invaluable experience at a high level.

Stoke City make £12m bid for previous Arsenal-target Ben Gibson

Stoke have reportedly decided to test the waters with a £12m bid for Middlesbrough defender, Ben Gibson.
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Champions League-bound RB Leipzig among host of clubs linked with Chambers

Calum Chambers is reportedly attracting attention from a host of clubs as his Arsenal future hangs in the balance.

Everton could turn their attentions to Calum Chambers

Everton could go after Arsenal centre-back Calum Chambers if they're unable to sign Burnley's Michael Keane this summer.

Does Calum Chambers have an Arsenal future?

Last season, Calum Chambers would have been excused for believing his Arsenal career was shot.

Arsenal, Liverpool, Southampton: Who needs Ben Gibson more?

Middlesbrough defender Ben Gibson has been heavily linked with a move to Arsenal, Southampton and Liverpool but out of the three clubs most interested, who needs the central defender more?

Everton fancy Calum Chambers on permanent deal

Everton are reportedly considering a £15m move for Calum Chambers as their spending spree continues.

New Premier League kick-off time proposals criticised by fan groups

The Premier League's proposed 19:45 kick-off time has been criticised by fan groups.

Garry Monk desperate to keep Ben Gibson at Boro

Middlesbrough manager, Garry Monk, is desperately trying to ward off the advances of Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool for defender, Ben Gibson.
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Newcastle want Calum Chambers on loan

Newcastle are interested in taking Calum Chambers on loan for the season.

How many minutes did Arsenal give to English players this season?

Arsenal disappointingly ranked 17th out of all Premier League teams this season for the most minutes given to English players.
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Rob Holding reflects on journey from relegation to FA Cup winner

From relegation with Bolton Wanderers to winning the FA Cup with Arsenal, Rob Holding has come a long way.

Player focus: Chambers busy but Liverpool impress in comfortable home victory

Calum Chambers started and completed the full 90 minutes in Middlesbrough's 3-0 away defeat against Liverpool.

Arsenal players contact Chambers ahead of Liverpool showdown

Middlesbrough manager, Steve Agnew, is expecting Calum Chambers to be getting plenty of texts from his Arsenal teammates ahead of Boro's trip to Liverpool.

Middlesbrough set to frustrate Arsenal and Chelsea by keeping star despite relegation

Relegated Middlesbrough are reportedly determined to keep hold of Ben Gibson despite interest from Arsenal and Chelsea.

Liverpool don’t need ‘special motivation’ against Middlesbrough says Klopp

Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, claims that his side don't need any 'special motivation' against Middlesbrough on Sunday.

Arsenal linked with surprise £55m Premier League double signing

According to a report in the Daily Star, Arsenal have been linked with a surprise plan to sign both Leicester winger Riyad Mahrez and Middlesbrough defender Ben Gibson this summer.

Arsenal’s Champions League hopes rest on relegated Middlesbrough after West Ham lose

Arsenal's hopes of finishing in the top four this season all rest on relegated Middlesbrough after Liverpool beat West Ham 4-0 at the London Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
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Loan watch: All but one feature as Toral makes return

Four out of five players featured for their respective loan sides in Friday and Saturday's round of fixtures across Europe.

Loan watch: Chambers excellent as Boro battle for City draw

Calum Chambers continued his recovery from a foot injury and excelled during Middlesbrough's enthralling 2-2 draw with Manchester City on Sunday afternoon.

Player focus: Boro humiliated on Chambers’ first-team return

It couldn't have been much worse for Calum Chambers on his first-team return as Middlesbrough were comprehensively beaten 4-0 away by AFC Bournemouth .
Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 91: We can’t do optimism: Middlesbrough, new formations, Manchester City + more

In this latest edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew is joined by Stephen and Sylvain to pore over the win at Middlesbrough: 3 at the back? Walcott on the naughty step? Will we see the same against Man City at Wembley?
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Tactics: How Arsenal used Middlesbrough as their Manchester City testing ground

There are two schools of thought regarding Arsenal’s formation switch ahead of Monday night’s 2-1 win over Middlesbrough at the Riverside.

Player focus: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain excels in unfamiliar role

In our match preview, I stressed the importance of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain starting against Middlesbrough. He didn't disappoint.

Why formation is not what Arsenal need to change

Arsenal changed their formation for the game against Middlesbrough and while they got the points, they convinced no-one their problems were behind them.

How sh*t must you be, we’re winning away: Arsenal fans react to game v...

Arsenal went to Middlesbrough with six changes to their lineup and a back three for the first time in 20 years, looked a total shambles, yet managed to come away with all three points.
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Oxlade-Chamberlain must start: Middlesbrough v Arsenal preview

After a forgettable 3-0 away defeat against Crystal Palace last Monday, Arsenal will be looking to atone for their errors in another away fixture - against Steve Agnew's inconsistent Middlesbrough side.

Predicted Arsenal 4-2-3-1 v Middlesbrough: Welbeck dropped

It’s Arsenal time again and this time it’s a trip to 19thplaced Middlesbrough which is striking terror into the hearts of Arsenal fans everywhere.
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170 goals: Middlesbrough v Arsenal since they last met

Arsenal travel to Middlesbrough on Monday night hoping to arrest a slide of four successive away defeats.
Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson. Picture: Bryn Lennon/Getty Images

Merson: Middlesbrough v Arsenal ‘should be a brilliant game’

Paul Merson is probably the only person on this planet that seems excited about Arsenal's match against Middlesbrough on Monday night.

OTD Arsenal lose heavily to Middlesbrough

On April 14 2001, Middlesbrough beat Arsenal 3-0 at Highbury.

Middlesbrough without 4 for Arsenal visit

Struggling Middlesbrough play host to a fragile Arsenal team on Monday 17 April but what sort of side will they be able to field?
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Middlesbrough want £30m for centreback Arsenal want to convert

Middlesbrough have reportedly slapped a £30m price tag on the head of Ben Gibson as they try to hang on to their talented defender.
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Pochettino wants Calum Chambers

Spurs manager, Mauricio Pochettino, is reportedly monitoring Calum Chambers' situation at Arsenal.
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Chambers crowned Boro’s January Player of the Month

Calum Chambers has been handed Middlesbrough's Player of the Month award for January.

Calum Chambers out injured this weekend

Calum Chambers will not play for Middlesbrough this weekend against Stoke as he continues to recover from a foot injury.
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Injury update – Calum Chambers

Calum Chambers was not included in the Middlesbrough squad that lost 1-0 at Palace on Saturday as he is out with a foot problem.
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Chambers booked as Middlesbrough beat Oxford in FA Cup

Calum Chambers started and picked up a yellow card as Middlesbrough made hard work of their FA Cup tie with Oxford.
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OTD Giroud scores brace against Boro in FA Cup fifth round

On this day in 2015, Arsenal beat Middlesbrough 2-0 in the fifth round of the FA Cup on our way to Wembley.