Tag: Rob Holding

Rob Holding plays for Arsenal Football Club. The English defender arrived at Arsenal in 2016 from Bolton for £2m and earns around £25,000-per-week or £1,300,000-per-year. Holding wears the number 16 shirt for Arsenal. He was born on September 20, 1995.

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 01: Captain Manuel Almunia of Arsenal lifts the winners' trophy after the Emirates Cup match between Arsenal and Celtic at Emirates Stadium on August 1, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Arsenal injury update ahead of Lyon match

The Arsenal pre-season show hits London this weekend as the Emirates Cup returns and the Gunners face Lyon, but who is injured and unlikely to play?
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - JULY 26: Rob Holding of Arsenal during the Arsenal Training Session at London Colney on July 26, 2019, in St Albans, England. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Rob Holding back in training: Arsenal hopeful he can feature in pre-season

Rob Holding is back in full training, and Arsenal are hopeful he can play a part in pre-season, according to reports.
COMMERCE CITY, CO - JULY 15: Arsenal manager Unai Emery waves to fans at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on July 15, 2019 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Timothy Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Unai Emery wants captain’s role for academy player

Unai Emery has said he'd like a young English player to be one of his five captains next season but, unlike some are suggesting, what he said probably rules out Rob Holding.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: Rob Holding of Arsenal acknowledges the fans after the UEFA Europa League Group E match between Arsenal and Vorskla Poltava at Emirates Stadium on September 20, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Henry Browne/Getty Images)

Arsenal set to offer Rob Holding contract extension despite injury

Arsenal are set to offer Rob Holding a contract extension at the club, despite his long-term injury this season, according to reports in the English media.
Arsenal Emile Smith Rowe celebrates his scoring during UEFA Europa League, Group E, football match Vorskla FC vs Arsenal FC at the Olympiyski Stadium in Kiev on November 29, 2018. (Photo by SERGEI SUPINSKY / AFP / Getty Images)

Rob Holding’s Instagram video suggests Emile Smith Rowe has suffered injury setback

Emile Smith Rowe appears to be back out injured and working on his fitness, based on a video on Rob Holding's Instagram story.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 03: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal celebrates after he scores his sides first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Liverpool FC at Emirates Stadium on November 3, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

2 changes: Predicted Arsenal lineup vs Liverpool

Arsenal travel to league leaders Liverpool on Saturday, with the ominous task of trying to bounce back from a draw against Brighton by getting a result against the most in-form team in the country.
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Unai Emery to make 6 changes: Predicted Arsenal lineup vs Burnley

After 22 games without a defeat, Arsenal have suffered two on the bounce, and they need to get back to winning ways against Burnley on Saturday.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal celebrates scoring from the penalty spot during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on December 1, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Unai Emery to make 11 changes: Predicted Arsenal lineup vs Southampton

Arsenal face Southampton on Sunday, looking for another three points to keep their fight for a top-four spot going.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: Rob Holding of Arsenal acknowledges the fans after the UEFA Europa League Group E match between Arsenal and Vorskla Poltava at Emirates Stadium on September 20, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Henry Browne/Getty Images)

Arsenal confirm surgery for Holding

Arsenal have confirmed that Rob Holding underwent surgery to repair his ruptured anterior cruciate ligament.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 08: Unai Emery, Manager of Arsenal gives a thumbs up during the UEFA Europa League Group E match between Arsenal and Sporting CP at Emirates Stadium on November 8, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Unai Emery admits it would be a ‘good option’ for Arsenal to sign a...

Unai Emery says that it would be a 'good option' for Arsenal to sign a centre-back in January after the team have had trouble with the position so far this season.
Arsenal's English midfielder Emile Smith Rowe (L) is chsed by Brentford's English defender Ezri Konsa during the English League Cup third round football match between Arsenal and Brentford at the Emirates Stadium in London on September 26, 2018. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP)

Unai Emery to make 9 changes: Predicted Arsenal lineup vs Qarabag

Arsenal take on Qarabag at the Emirates Stadium in the final game of the Europa League groups stages, with progression to the knockout rounds...
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Arsenal get double injury boost ahead of Qarabag and Southampton, surgery scheduled for another

Arsenal welcomed Mesut Ozil and Aaron Ramsey back to full training before the games against Qarabag in the Europa League and Southampton in the Premier League.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: Rob Holding of Arsenal acknowledges the fans after the UEFA Europa League Group E match between Arsenal and Vorskla Poltava at Emirates Stadium on September 20, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Henry Browne/Getty Images)

Rob Holding’s surgery, rehab, potential problems and prognosis explained

Rob Holding now faces six to nine months on the sidelines, but will he be the same player when he returns?
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Arsenal don’t have a recall clause in Calum Chambers’ Fulham contract

Arsenal don't have the option to recall Calum Chambers from his loan spell at Fulham, according to reports this week.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal celebrates scoring from the penalty spot during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on December 1, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Unai Emery to make 2 changes: Predicted Arsenal lineup vs Huddersfield Town

Arsenal face Huddersfield Town on Saturday, with a good chance to move back into the top four after Wednesday's draw at Old Trafford.

Defensive errors all around decide relatively disappointing draw: Player ratings vs Manchester United

Arsenal could only manage a draw against Manchester United on Wednesday, despite taking the lead twice at Old Trafford in an injury-filled controversy-ridden encounter.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Aaron Ramsey of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on December 1, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Unai Emery to make 3 changes: Predicted Arsenal lineup vs Manchester United

Arsenal travel to Old Trafford to face Manchester United on Wednesday, after a confidence-inspiring victory over local rivals Tottenham Hotspur at the weekend.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal celebrates after scoring during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on December 02, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Aubameyang and Torreira shine in impressive comeback victory: Player ratings vs Spurs

Arsenal put Tottenham Hotspur back in their place with a 4-2 win on Sunday afternoon, coming from behind in the second half to secure the victory.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Unai Emery, Manager of Arsenal gives his team instructions during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Arsenal and Blackpool at Emirates Stadium on October 31, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Unai Emery to make full 11 changes: Predicted lineup vs Spurs

Arsenal host Tottenham Hotspur in the first North London derby of the season, and the first since Arsene Wenger left the club over the summer.
BOLTON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 30: Arsenal's Rob Holding (r)looks on during the Checkatrade Trophy group match between Bolton Wanderers and Everton under-23s at Macron Stadium on August 30, 2016 in Bolton, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Rob Holding wasn’t afraid of Diego Costa and he isn’t afraid of Harry Kane

Rob Holding is looking forward to playing against Harry Kane on Sunday as the Englishman looks to start his first north London derby.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 03: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal warms up prior to the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Liverpool FC at Emirates Stadium on November 3, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Torreira, Leno, Iwobi and Holding nominated for Arsenal’s November Player of the Month

Lucas Torreira, Bernd Leno, Alex Iwobi and Rob Holding have all been nominated for Arsenal's Player of the Month award for November.
Arsenal Emile Smith Rowe celebrates his scoring during UEFA Europa League, Group E, football match Vorskla FC vs Arsenal FC at the Olympiyski Stadium in Kiev on November 29, 2018. (Photo by SERGEI SUPINSKY / AFP / Getty Images)

Smith Rowe and Willock step up to star for the first team: Player ratings...

An Arsenal team of second-string players and youth stars had no trouble at all breezing past FC Vorskla on Thursday, winning the match 3-0 in Kiev.

Unai Emery to make 9 changes: Predicted Arsenal lineup v Vorskla

Arsenal face FC Vorskla in the Europa League on Thursday, with the chance to top the group with a win, but an upcoming North London derby to keep in mind.
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Sead Kolasinac of Arsenal celebrates his team's second goal during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal FC at Vitality Stadium on November 25, 2018 in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Kolasinac returns to form in hard-fought win: Player ratings vs Bournemouth

Arsenal finally got back to winning ways on Sunday after three consecutive league draws, beating high-flying AFC Bournemouth 2-1 at the Vitality Stadium.
LISBON, PORTUGAL - OCTOBER 25: Sokratis Papastathopoulos of Arsenal applauds fans after the match during the UEFA Europa League Group E match between Sporting CP and Arsenal at Estadio Jose Alvalade on October 25, 2018 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Unai Emery to make 2 changes: Arsenal predicted lineup vs Bournemouth

After another international break draws to a close, Arsenal restart their club action with a match away to Bournemouth on Sunday, looking to get back to winning ways after three league draws.
BOLTON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 30: Arsenal's Rob Holding (r)looks on during the Checkatrade Trophy group match between Bolton Wanderers and Everton under-23s at Macron Stadium on August 30, 2016 in Bolton, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Rob Holding: I knew I was part of Emery’s plans

Rob Holding has admitted he almost left Arsenal in the summer, but thankfully he only meant on loan.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 28: Hector Bellerin of Arsenal during the warm up before the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal FC at Selhurst Park on October 28, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

How is he still an Arsenal player? Arsenal defender ratings

With another interlull underway, let's take a quick look at how the players have been faring this season so far.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 08: Unai Emery, Manager of Arsenal gives a thumbs up during the UEFA Europa League Group E match between Arsenal and Sporting CP at Emirates Stadium on November 8, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s top 10 players of the season so far – according to the stats

Three months and three international breaks into the season, let's have a look at Arsenal's top performers for the campaign so far, according to WhoScored's analysis.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 11: Adama Traore of Wolverhampton Wanderers shoots as Bernd Leno of Arsenal attempts to save during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium on November 11, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Bernd Leno shines as Arsenal scrape a frustrating draw: Player ratings v Wolves

Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday, in a disappointing result despite coming back from behind late on.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 03: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal celebrates after he scores his sides first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Liverpool FC at Emirates Stadium on November 3, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

9 changes: Predicted Arsenal lineup v Wolves

Arsenal host Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on Sunday, in the last game before the final international break of 2018.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 08: Referee Gediminas Mazeika and Henrikh Mkhitaryan of Arsenal stand over Danny Welbeck of Arsenal as he is injured during the UEFA Europa League Group E match between Arsenal and Sporting CP at Emirates Stadium on November 8, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Player ratings v Sporting CP: Midfielders struggle to create in drab draw

Arsenal drew 0-0 in a very frustrating Thursday night clash with Sporting CP, which nonetheless left the Gunners in an extremely strong position to top the group.

9 changes: Predicted Arsenal lineup v Sporting Lisbon

Arsenal host Sporting Lisbon on Thursday, after a good result against Liverpool kept their unbeaten run going over the weekend.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: Rob Holding of Arsenal acknowledges the fans after the UEFA Europa League Group E match between Arsenal and Vorskla Poltava at Emirates Stadium on September 20, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Henry Browne/Getty Images)

Damn! Rob Holding makes BBC Team of the Week

Rob Holding made Garth Crooks' Team of the Week after his stellar defensive display against Liverpool on Saturday.
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Arsenal player ratings vs Liverpool: Lucas Torreira and Granit Xhaka star

Arsenal came back from 1-0 down to draw against Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, in an encouraging display for Unai Emery's side.

11 changes: Predicted Arsenal lineup v Liverpool

Arsenal host Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, in their first big-six clash since mid-August.

Injury blow & 8 changes: Predicted Arsenal lineup vs Blackpool

Arsenal face Blackpool at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday, looking to get back to winning ways after a frustrating draw against Crystal Palace.
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Holding: Emery wanted to bring a winning mentality to Arsenal

Rob Holding says that Unai Emery told the Arsenal players when he arrived that he wanted to bring a winning mentality to the club, and that's helping them go into games with confidence.
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Emery, Leno and his teammates assess the goalkeeper’s Premier League debut

Unai Emery, Rob Holding and Bernd Leno all gave their thoughts on the goalkeeper's debut Premier League performance after the win over Watford on Saturday.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 01: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his sides second goal with Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Stoke City at Emirates Stadium on April 1, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Listed: The 18 Arsenal players back in training this week

A month and a half after the 2017/18 season came to an end, 18 Arsenal players return to training this week.
SAN JOSE, CA - JULY 28: Joel Campbell #28 of Arsenal FC kicks the ball up field against the MLS All-Stars during the first half of the AT&T MLS All-Star Game at Avaya Stadium on July 28, 2016 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Arsenal put 2 forwards up for sale but refuse to sell 2 fringe defenders

Arsenal are prepared to let Joel Campbell and Lucas Perez leave the club this season but two players expected to leave could stay.