Tag: Stoke City

Shaqiri: Stoke were scared against Arsenal

Stoke City winger, Xherdan Shaqiri, has admitted that the Potters were scared when Arsenal thrashed them 4-1 last weekend.
Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 95: Double lasagna all round – Southampton, Stoke City, Sunderland + more

In this latest edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Stephen is joined by Helen to discuss the recent victories over Southampton, Stoke, and Sunderland.

Arsenal competing with three other Premier League sides for Jack Butland’s signature

Arsenal are reportedly prepared to compete with Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City for Stoke City goalkeeper, Jack Butland.
Arsenal tactics

Tactics How Arsenal’s new system helped Alexis and Özil shine

Arsenal professionally rode the wave of a 15 minute second half Stoke effort before putting the game to bed and earning a first win in the Potteries since 2010.

Arsene Wenger full of praise for in-form Mesut Ozil

In aftermath of Saturday’s 4-1 win at Stoke City, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was full of praise for playmaker Mesut Ozil who scored a fantastic goal, courtesy of a perfect slide-rule pass from Alexis Sanchez.

9.43/10: Alexis on one leg v Stoke better than everyone

Alexis Sanchez had the highest rating out of everyone else on the pitch during Stoke v Arsenal despite playing - and scoring - on one leg!

‘Absolutely exquisite’ Pundit raves about Arsenal pair after Stoke display

Much like Arsenal fans everywhere, Ray Wilkins could barely contain himself on Saturday after Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil teamed up to net the Gunners' second goal against Stoke.

Player focus: Holding hailed after another impressive display

Rob Holding started his third successive Premier League fixture on Saturday against Mark Hughes' Stoke side and went from strength-to-strength with his defensive display.
Arsenal player ratings

Arsenal player ratings: Giroud smashes Stoke

Arsenal don't win at Stoke, until they do and then they smash some Orcs.

It’s not controversial, it’s cheating! Arsenal fans react to chaotic win over Stoke

Arsenal have managed to close the gap between fifth and fourth to just one point ahead of Liverpool's trip to West Ham on Sunday.

Stoke v Arsenal: Pride, rivalry and Champions league on the line

After back-to-back victories over Manchester United and Southampton, Arsenal will travel to the Britannia with renewed confidence that an unlikely top-four place can still be secure this season.

Predicted 3-4-3 v Stoke: Koscielny and Oxlade-Chamberlain to be risked

It's Stoke time and with the Orcs knowing a win here would end Arsenal's Champions League ambitions, we know it's going to be a tough match even if Mark Hughes says Stoke's thinking won't be that 'personal'.
Hector Bellerin and Theo Walcott

Stoke and Arsenal share unwelcome defeat stat

It's every Arsenal fan's favourite game of the year - Stoke away.

5 main reasons Arsenal and Stoke hate each other

Despite not being obvious rivals in terms of location or league position, Arsenal and Stoke fans hate each other.

Stoke player: Stoke fans should be thankful for Arsene Wenger

Former Stoke defender, Andy Griffin, reckons that Potters' fans should be thankful to Arsene Wenger for fueling their pre-match talks for the last nine years.

Hughes rallies Stoke crowd ahead of Arsenal visit

Mark Hughes and Stoke defender, Marc Muniesa, have been rallying the Potters' home crowd ahead of their clash against Arsenal on Saturday.

Wenger identifies Oxlade-Chamberlain replacement: We transformed him once

Arsene Wenger has revealed that if Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain isn't fit enough to face Stoke on Saturday, Hector Bellerin will start in his place.

Wenger ready for Stoke ‘trouble’ and ‘fight’

Arsene Wenger expects Stoke to give Arsenal plenty of trouble when the Gunners travel to the Bet365 Stadium on Saturday.

Mark Hughes’ pre-Arsenal Stoke press conference in full

Mark Hughes met with the press ahead of Stoke's final home game of the season against Arsenal on Saturday.

Arsenal get double injury boost ahead of Stoke

Arsene Wenger has delivered a double injury boost ahead of Arsenal's trip to Stoke on Saturday.
Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 74: Everyone loves a good ‘coffee machine’

In this latest edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Stephen is joined by Anita and Sylvain to discuss Basel, Stoke City, and Bayern...
Arsenal tactics

Tactics – For whom the Bellerín tolls

All players take an undetermined amount time to return to their best form after coming back from injury.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

Player focus: Oxlade-Chamberlain vs Stoke

After an impressive display against West Ham last weekend, it came as a surprise to me that Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain didn't start against Basel in midweek.
Mark Hughes

Watch: Stoke boss agrees with penalty decision v Arsenal

Stoke boss, Mark Hughes, unsurprisingly agrees with Lee Mason's penalty decision during his team's trip to Arsenal.
Granit Xhaka

Ox and Xhaka celebrate ‘fantastic comeback’ v Stoke

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Granit Xhaka both took to social media following Arsenal's 3-1 win over Stoke on Saturday.
Shkodran Mustafi

Injury update: Shkodran Mustafi’s hamstring

Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger has publicly clarified the length of time that centre-back Shkodran Mustafi will be sidelined for.
Alexis Sanchez

Alexis Sanchez creates more chances than any other player v Stoke

Alexis Sanchez didn't score against Stoke City but he created the most chances out of anyone else on the pitch.
Theo Walcott

Walcott finally joins 100 club

Theo Walcott is now a member of the 100 club.
Petr Cech

Shocking Petr Cech penalty stat

Although there's no question that Petr Cech is, or at least once was, one of the best goalkeepers in Europe, his lack of saved penalties is disturbing.
Granit Xhaka

Granit Xhaka completes more passes than any other player v Stoke

It may not surprise you to learn that Granit Xhaka completed the most passes out of any other player on the pitch during Arsenal v Stoke.

Watch: Wenger post-Stoke comments

Arsene Wenger was on hand post-match after Arsenal beat Stoke 3-1 at home on Saturday afternoon.

Arsenal player ratings v Stoke – Ozil, Ox & Alexis shine as Iwobi proves...

Arsenal never really got out of 2nd gear against Stoke because they didn't have to.
Arsene Wenger

Wenger – It was NOT a penalty

Arsene Wenger had his say on Stoke's penalty that was given against Arsenal in the 29th minute of the Premier League match.
Granit Xhaka

Watch: Was Lee Mason right to award Stoke penalty?

In the 29th minute Stoke got awarded a penalty by referee, Lee Mason, but should it have been given?
Alex Iwobi

Wenger praises Arsenal bench after Stoke win

Arsene Wenger praised the quality of Arsenal's bench after Iwobi came on in the 69th minute to score their third goal against Stoke.
Arsene Wenger

Wenger – This was key to Arsenal beating Stoke

Speaking after Arsenal's comfortable 3-1 win over Stoke City, Arsene Wenger revealed an aspect of the Gunners' game that was key to their victory.

Arsenal cruise to comfortable victory v Stoke despite bizarre penalty

Another game, another comfortable win: this is fun, isn't it?

Infograph: Opposition preview – Stoke

Stoke don't have the best record when traveling to Arsenal but can they put an end to that on Saturday?
Arsenal match preview

Match preview: Arsenal vs Stoke

Arsenal will be keen to extend their unbeaten run with a tough home fixture against Stoke on Saturday, a side that have proven menacing in seasons gone by.
Arsenal predicted lineup

Predicted 4-2-3-1 Arsenal lineup v Stoke – Cech back, Gabriel to stay

After Arsenal performed well against FC Basel midweek, I think a couple of players will get rewarded with starts against Stoke on Saturday.