Tag: Southampton

“The Southampton fans have been brilliant to me”

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has been speaking to the Arsenal matchday programme about facing his former side, a club he still holds close to his heart.
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Watch: Claude Puel pre-Arsenal press conference including Arsene Wenger praise

The manager of Southampton, Claude Puel knows Arsene Wenger well and ahead of their meeting he's been filled with praise for his former manager

Southampton man looking to get Arsenal monkey off his back

Steven Davies is aiming for all three points when Southampton travel to the Emirates this weekend as the Premier League resumes while Ryan Bertrand is hoping to return from injury.
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Will Wenger play rotation roulette against Southampton?

Now the transfer window is closed and the international break is at an end, Arsenal can get on with the business at hand.

Ramsey set to return after Southampton clash – report

According to Jeremy Wilson, Aaron Ramsey's return to fitness won't be against Southampton at the weekend.
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Mustafi set to make debut v Southampton

When Shkodran Mustafi went down holding his ankle in Germany's recent 2-0 win over Finland, Arsenal fans feared the worst but apparently he's fine and ready to play against Southampton.
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Forster set to return for Arsenal game

Southampton goalkeeper, Fraser Forster, is reportedly set to make a return to action against Arsenal after shaking off a minor arm injury that kept him out of the England team.

Arsenal fans in state of shock as Iwobi looks to return when Wenger predicted

Hold the press: an Arsenal player - Alex Iwobi - could be on schedule to return when Arsene Wenger initially predicted.

Wilshere linked with loan move to multiple European clubs, West Ham favourites

Jack Wilshere has been linked with a loan move to multiple clubs with West Ham being favourites.

‘Jose Fonte cannot be disturbed by transfer rumours’

Southampton boss, Claude Puel, claims that Jose Fonte isn't disturbed by the speculation surrounding his future with the Saints among new reports linking him with Manchester United.

Wenger willing to pay €9m for Fonte, United not – report

Arsenal are apparently willing to pay €9m for Southampton’s Jose Fonte, and with Manchester United’s Marcus Rojo not leaving the club, some media outlets believe Arsenal have a clear run at the player.

Arsenal and Manchester United used in Southampton super-agent games

On Tuesday it was all over the internet that Arsenal, along with Manchester United, were interested in signing Jose Fonte from Southampton.

Koeman’s move to Everton signals Wenger stay

Ronald Koeman looks set to move from Southampton to Everton in the near future, backing up what Ivan Gazidis said recently about Arsene Wenger staying at Arsenal.

Is Ronald Koeman destined for the Arsenal job?

Southampton manager, Ronald Koeman, is said to be about to turn down the Everton job in favour of waiting for Arsenal.

Arsenal’s season: The five stages of grief

As apathetic as I've become towards Arsenal during the latter stages of this season, let it be known that I am devastated with how we've ended up.
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Arsenal receive boost as Tottenham lose to Southampton

Arsenal have a welcome boost ahead of their match against Manchester City.

‘I asked him to leave Arsenal and come back’

Southampton’s captain, Jose Fonte, has admitted that he talked with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and he asked the former Saint to come back…but the Ox is going nowhere.

Saints captain trying to convince Ox to leave – report

Southampton are apparently keen on luring Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain back to St. Marys with Jose Fonte ‘having a word’ with his former teammate.

Arsenal could have signed Luke Shaw for just £2m

Arsenal could have signed Luke Shaw from Southampton for just £2m, but thought he was a bit pricey. That little bit of information was revealed...

Giroud: There’s a long way to go

It's really easy to overreact after a bad result. Fact of the matter is, Arsenal have picked up just three points from a possible 12...

Stat: Southampton goalkeeper has game of his life against Arsenal – again

It always seems as if opposition goalkeepers have the game of their lives when they play Arsenal and in Fraser Forster's case, it's true. The...

Wenger: We have to respond!

Arsene Wenger urged Arsenal to respond following our disappointing draw against Southampton in the league on Tuesday night. Despite having plenty of chances, we just...

Walcott: We need to beat the first press

It's fair to say the Premier League can struggle with some tactics. Over the past few years, Mauricio Pochettino's sides (Southampton and Spurs) have been...
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Arsenal v Southampton preview: Go marching in

Not even a week after beating Manchester City 2-1 in December, we were all brought right back down to the ground. A Boxing Day trip to...

Team news: Southampton without Davis, Pellè doubtful

The Arsenal squad is almost in full health, and the same can be said of Southampton ahead of their trip to the Emirates Stadium...

Wenger out for revenge against Southampton

Tuesday night sees Arsenal host Southampton with memories of our Boxing Day thrashing still fairly fresh. We haven't really recovered since then, struggling for form...

Southampton make late loan bid for Ox – report

A deadline day dominated by Pep Guardiola and Mathieu Debuchy could become a little more interesting, but probably won't, with the rumour that Southampton...

Why teams like Arsenal need video technology

While it was obvious that the Arsenal gave us a subpar performance and got deservedly beat 4-0 by Southampton, the game offered a clear...

Arsenal’s lingering demons

While our modern definition of hubris may differ from that of the ancient Greeks, it seems higher powers are still perfectly happy to punish...
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Team news: Arsenal unchanged against Southampton

After beating Manchester City on Monday night, Arsène Wenger has decided too as Arsenal look to go top of the Premier League on Boxing...
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Southampton v Arsenal: Can the Gunners keep spirits high?

After Monday night's superb and uplifting win against Manchester City, it has felt very much like Arsenal are favourites for the title. Maybe that should...

Pires would love Wanyama at Arsenal

Currently in Kenya as part of a Barclays Premier League promotion, Robert Pirès has attempted to capture the hearts of the locals by praising...

Walcott: Young players should gain experience in lower leagues

Arsenal and England forward Theo Walcott has encouraged young English players to go down into the Football League to gain first team experience. Arsenal have...

Tottenham lineup Song should Southampton refuse to sell

Reports emerging this weekend are claiming that Tottenham could be set to move for Alex Song should Southampton refuse to sell Victor Wanyama.

Moneyball? Premier League clubs make the most of wealth

Domestically and abroad, Premier League clubs are being ridiculed for the money they are spending. I have seen it on Twitter every day during this...

Chambers shows pride in debut Arsenal and Southampton shirts

Calum Chambers shows his pride in the first shirts he ever wore for club and country.

Wenger: Chambers will develop at Arsenal

by Lewis Ambrose During Tuesday's press conference Arsène Wenger dismissed a rumour linking Calum Chambers with a loan move away from the club. Chambers signed for...

Should Manchester United and Southampton have a Ladies team ?

by Sylvain Jamet Celebrations have now started following England historic third place at the FIFA WC 2015. On the topic of getting women's football to ride...

Arsenal rejected Liverpool’s Nathaniel Clyne

by Lewis Ambrose England international and new Liverpool signing Nathaniel Clyne's career could have turned out very different if only Arsenal had not rejected him. On...

Arsenal running out of midfield options

by Lewis Ambrose No matter where you stand on Mikel Arteta and Francis Coquelin, it seems clear that Arsenal need another midfielder this summer. Arteta has...