Tag: Rafa Benitez

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 07: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal embraces Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal after the Premier League match between Arsenal and Watford at Emirates Stadium on November 07, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

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.
WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 01: Rafael Benitez, Manager of Everton ahead of the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Everton at Molineux on November 01, 2021 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

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.
Everton v Sheffield United - Everton's Dominic Calvert-Lewin during the Premier League match at Goodison Park, Liverpool. Picture date: Sunday, May 16, 2021. Copyright: Gareth Copley

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.
Monaco's French head coach Thierry Henry looks on during the French L1 football match between Lyon (OL) and Monaco (ASM) on December 16, 2018, at the Groupama Stadium in Decines-Charpieu near Lyon, central-eastern France. (Photo by ROMAIN LAFABREGUE / AFP)

Thierry Henry 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.

Rafa Benitez admits 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.
Lanus' midfielder Miguel Almiron celebrates after scoring the team's second goal against San Lorenzo during an Argentina First Divison football final match at the Momnumental stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on May 29, 2016. / AFP / ALEJANDRO PAGNI (Photo credit should read ALEJANDRO PAGNI/AFP/Getty Images)

Newcastle United ‘desperate’ to sign Miguel Almiron

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 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 UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: Unai Emery, Manager of Arsenal looks on ahead of the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal FC at St. James Park on September 15, 2018 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Benitez praises Emery and explains what he’s 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.
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Press roundup: City cleared, unsporting v Tottenham, promotion, administration & Arsenal 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.
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Episode 143: The 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.
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: Arsenal team captain Patrick Vieira (L) and manager Arsene Wenger wave from the open-top bus carrying the winners of the British Premier League Championship, Arsenal players and their families, on its way to Islington Town Hall,16 May 2004, as part of the Club's victory celebration. (MARTYN HAYHOW/AFP/Getty Images)

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 Perez and Wilshere

Newcastle have reportedly approached Arsenal over signing Lucas Perez and Jack Wilshere.

Report: Wilshere ‘resigned’ to leaving Arsenal as host of European 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.
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Lucas Perez of Arsenal looks on during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Southampton and Arsenal at St Mary's Stadium on January 28, 2017 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Report: Deportivo confident of landing Lucas, Benitez annoyed

Deportivo are reportedly looking increasingly likely to re-sign Lucas Perez this summer and Rafa Benitez is said to be pretty miffed.

Benitez jokes with 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 Newcastle interest in Lucas

Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez has admitted that he is interested in Arsenal forward Lucas Perez.
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Lucas Perez of Arsenal looks on during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Southampton and Arsenal at St Mary's Stadium on January 28, 2017 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

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.
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Newcastle want Calum Chambers on loan

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

Newcastle interested and not interested in Kieran Gibbs

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 bid for Arsenal’s Olivier Giroud

Newly-promoted Newcastle United have reportedly made a £22m bid to sign Arsenal and France striker Olivier Giroud this summer.

Report: Newcastle linked with Gibbs

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.

Rafa Benitez focused on Newcastle not Arsenal

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...

Benitez: Alexis and Welbeck are dangerous

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...

Benitez rules out Benzema sale

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....

Wenger waiting for unsettled Benzema

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 of Madrid star

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...

Benitez to try for Koscielny – report

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...