Tag: Rafa Benitez
Rafa Benitez makes inside claim about Arteta and Aubameyang
Rafa Benitez claims Mikel Arteta tried to support Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang at Arsenal for as long as possible, before the striker's eventual departure.
Everton fans plan mass walkout at Arsenal game
Everton fans are planning a mass walkout on the 27th minute of Monday night's game against Arsenal.
Rafa Benitez urges Everton to use Mikel Arteta as example
Everton boss Rafa Benitez believes that Mikel Arteta can serve as an example for his struggling Toffees side.
2 out, 2 doubts, 2 back: Everton team news vs Arsenal
Everton's pre-Arsenal team news update is a mixed bag, with a couple of players returning, two starters out, and two more facing a race to be fit.
Arsenal legend in line for managerial position after Rafa Benitez says no
Thierry Henry could give management another go at Real Betis after Rafa Benitez turned down the chance to return to Spain.
Manager confirms he tried to sign Aaron Ramsey for Liverpool
Rafa Benitez has admitted he tried to sign Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey for Liverpool before the Welshman ended up in North London instead.
Newcastle United ‘desperate’ to sign midfielder said to have agreed Arsenal deal
Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez is said to be ‘desperate’ to sign Atlanta United’s Miguel Almiron, a player who was supposed to be on...
Newcastle manager fined by FA for speaking the truth
Rafa Benitez has been fined £60,000 for his comments about Andre Marriner before Newcastle’s game against Crystal Palace despite simply stating a fact.
Ahead of Arsenal, Troy Deeney admits Watford ‘take turns’ kicking
Troy Deeney admits that Watford took turns kicking Wilfried Zaha yet it is only Rafa Benitez who is facing any punishment.
Newcastle manager charged by FA for stating a fact
Rafa Benitez has been charged by the FA for mentioning that Andre Marriner likes to give Newcastle players red cards, something that is quite hard to deny when you look at the figures.
Newcastle manager explains exactly what Emery is trying to do with Arsenal
Newcastle manager Rafa Benitez says Unai Emery is a good manager, and explains what he thinks the new head coach's plan is for Arsenal this season.
Manchester City cleared, unsporting v Tottenham, promotion, administration & fixtures confirmed
With Arsenal still in media lockdown after their latest defeat, let's take a look at some of the more interesting stories from around the papers.
Arsenal's Egyptian Labrador
In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew and Luke 'enjoy' squeaky bum time in Moscow, giving Rafa a nice birthday, and...
Newcastle without two players heading into Arsenal clash as Gunners rule out key midfielder
Rafa Benitez had some interesting team news ahead of Newcastle's trip down to north London this weekend.
These are the 10 potential successors to Arsene Wenger at Arsenal
Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger still has two years left on his current deal, but that hasn't stopped speculation over who could eventually replace him.
Newcastle targeting Arsenal 28-year-old and 25-year-old in double summer swoop
Newcastle have reportedly approached Arsenal over signing Lucas Perez and Jack Wilshere.
Report: 25-year-old Arsenal man ready to leave with 8 clubs linked
Jack Wilshere is reportedly resigned to leaving Arsenal this summer and there are allegedly a whole host of club waiting to take him off Arsene Wenger's hands.
Report: Rafa Benitez left frustrated as 28-year-old Arsenal man edges closer to Spain move
Deportivo are reportedly looking increasingly likely to re-sign Lucas Perez this summer and Rafa Benitez is said to be pretty miffed.
Newcastle manager discusses meeting with Arsene Wenger about Lucas Perez
Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez has joked about talking to Arsene Wenger about Lucas Perez in a recent meeting.
Rafa Benitez confirms interest in Arsenal 28-year-old
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez has admitted that he is interested in Arsenal forward Lucas Perez.
Newcastle manager working on a “breakthrough” amid rumours of Lucas interest
Rafa Benitez claims that Newcastle are working on a 'breakthrough' in their pursuit of Lucas Perez.
Newcastle United plotting ambitious pursuit of Arsenal centre-back
Newcastle are interested in taking Calum Chambers on loan for the season.
Newcastle both interested and not interested in Arsenal defender
According to a recent report, Newcastle are not actually planning on making a move for Kieran Gibbs this summer while another claims they are.
Newcastle United lodge £22m bid for Arsenal striker
Newly-promoted Newcastle United have reportedly made a £22m bid to sign Arsenal and France striker Olivier Giroud this summer.
Long-serving England international could be on his way to the North-East
Rafa Benitez's newly-promoted Newcastle side are interested in a move to sign Kieran Gibbs as their first-choice left-back this summer, reports suggest.
Newcastle United manager responds to rumours linking him to Arsenal job
Rafa Benitez is only focused on Newcastle after a few media outlets ran a rather curious story claiming Arsenal were considering him and Thierry Henry to take over from Arsene Wenger.
Can Newcastle’s managerial change help them stop Leicester?
Widespread reports across the media suggest Rafa Benitez will be in charge of Newcastle United before too long.
The Spaniard, who has managed huge clubs...
Former Real Madrid boss backs Alexis and Welbeck to shine
Embarassed by Barcelona earlier in the season and ultimately sacked by Real Madrid, maybe Rafa Benitez isn't the man to listen to.
But what if...
Could Rafa’s Madrid departure open the door for January signings?
So, Rafa Benitez is no longer the manager of Real Madrid.
Actually, he might be when you're reading this, but at the time of writing...
Arsenal move for Benzema ruled out
Is a transfer saga even a saga if it was never really going to happen?
Look, I'm sure Arsenal would like to sign Karim Benzema....
Özil transfer suggests Arsène Wenger has an ace up his sleeve
by Lewis Ambrose
As things stand Karim Benzema is Real Madrid's number one striker, and he doesn't know any different.
Everything indicates that the French international...
Arsenal monitoring situation in Madrid as Benzema could leave
by Lewis Ambrose
Arsenal are said to be keenly keeping tabs on the situation in Madrid, as Karim Benzema could become available this summer.
Plenty have said...
Real Madrid to launch bid for Arsenal star defender
by Lee Hurley
Real Madrid will launch a bid to sign Laurent Koscielny after they confirm Rafa Benitez as their manager on 3rd July according to...