Tag: Stoke City

Mark Hughes

Watch: Stoke City boss – This could be Arsenal’s year

Speaking to the press ahead of Stoke's trip to Arsenal on Saturday, manager Mark Hughes claimed that he believes this could indeed be the year the Gunners win the title.
Mark Hughes

Mark Hughes aims to replicate Manchester United result against Arsenal

Stoke City boss, Mark Hughes, is hoping to replicate the Potters' draw away to Manchester United earlier in the season against Arsenal on Saturday.
Ryan Shawcross

Shawcross ruled out of Arsenal trip

Ryan Shawcross has been ruled out of Stoke's trip to Arsenal on Saturday.
Arsene Wenger v PSG

Watch: Wenger’s pre-Stoke press conference in full

Arsene Wenger spoke to the press on Thursday morning ahead of Arsenal's Premier League clash with Stoke City.
Hector Bellerin

Team news: Bellerin faces fitness test ahead of Stoke

Arsene Wenger revealed that there are no new injuries going into Arsenal's Premier League clash against Stoke City.

Stoke star – Granit Xhaka needs to do this

Stoke’s Xherdan Shaqiri has been handing out some advice to Granit Xhaka about settling into life in England.
Jack Wilshere Stoke v Bournemouth

Player focus: Analysing Wilshere’s fantastic Bournemouth performance at Stoke

Following his impressive display against Sunderland last time out, Jack Wilshere continued where he left off with another standout playmaking performance as Bournemouth narrowly prevailed away against Stoke on Saturday.

Stoke man admits learning a lot from Aaron Ramsey

Stoke’s Joe Allen has named Aaron Ramsey as one of the player’s he’s learned a lot from during his time as a footballer.

Calum Chambers ready to go on loan… just about anywhere – report

Calum Chambers is reportedly pushing for a loan move out to Spain or Italy.

Brozovic basically linked with all the Premier League clubs

Although Juventus and Arsenal have been the main clubs linked with Inter Milan midfielder, Marcelo Brozovic, it now appears two other Premier League teams have entered the race.

Barcelona eye up Robin van Persie to be fourth choice striker

With Thomas Vermaelen likely to be leaving, Barcelona are considering recruiting Robin van Persie for a place on their bench in a spot specifically reserved for former Arsenal players.

Arsenal watching Sobhi as Stoke make bid – report

Arsenal are said to be looking at 18-year-old Ramadan Sobhi as Stoke make a bid for the Al Ahly player according to reports that emerged on Sunday and were picked up across the globe on Monday.
Arsenal stats

Leicester and Watford penalty kings as Arsenal receive Premier League’s lowest total

It has not gone unnoticed that Leicester have won a lot of penalties this season and Arsenal have not, but what price those penalties given and denied?
from Arsenal's opposition

Tottenham move within touching distance of title

A win against Stoke City puts Spurs just five points behind League leaders, Leicester.

Charlie Adam reckons Arsenal are too laid back

All around Nice Guy, Charlie Adam, reckons that Arsenal are too quiet on the pitch and that we need someone to give us a...

Which is the worst ground for Arsenal to visit?

Much has been made recently of Arsenal’s record at Stoke. We’ve faced them in the league eight times since they were promoted to the top...
Paul Williams Santi Cazorla

Alexis and Ozil boost for Arsenal

Alexis and Mesut Özil's return to first team action could not be coming at a better time. For weeks now, the Arsenal starting XI, at least...

Stoke chairman condemns Ramsey chants, sort of

Peter Coates, Stoke’s chairman, has said that he doesn’t approve of the type of chant Stoke fans were aiming at Aaron Ramsey on Sunday...

Injuries catching up with Arsenal, but two out of six ain’t bad…

In the context of the season it's hard to know how to feel about the last week's results. The draw at Anfield felt like...

Cech aims for Chelsea win to stay top of league

Petr Cech took to Twitter on Monday morning to thank everyone for his man of the match award at the weekend and then rally...

Player Focus: Aaron Ramsey saves the day against Stoke

Aaron Ramsey's last minute goal line clearance took Arsenal back to the top of the Premier League following a goalless draw at Stoke City. In truth, there wasn't...

Photo: Ramsey shows he’s not bothered about Stoke trolls

Aaron Ramsey was, once again, booed by Stoke fans for daring to have his leg broken by Ryan Shawcross when he was just a teenager. The...

Wenger hopes Stoke fans look at themselves on TV after vile Ramsey chants

Arsene Wenger said that the Stoke fans, when they hear themselves on TV after Sunday's match, will hopefully not feel proud of the chants...

Arsenal go top against Stoke but problems are clear for all to see

Arsenal reclaimed top spot in the Premier League, but only just, as they recorded their second draw in a row at the Britannia on...
Arsenal team news

Ozil out, Elneny in – Official Stoke v Arsenal teams

Arsenal travel to Stoke today knowing that three points will take them back to the top of the table ahead of Leicester City and...

What went wrong? Jermaine Pennant off to Singapore

When you ask what went wrong with Jermaine Pennant, the simple answer is he had a bad attitude. His failure as a top level professional...
Helen Trantum column

Why Arsenal must beat Pulis’s New Orc Army

I have a special relationship with Stoke City Football Club. No, not that kind of special relationship! Quite the opposite in fact. Every time we face...

Was Butland good, or were Arsenal bad?

Arsenal peppered the Stoke City goal with attempts on Saturday, but was Jack Butland really that good? The English goalkeeper managed to keep Arsenal at...

Why we all loved Gabriel smashing Arnautovic

We shouldn't like it, but we did. When Gabriel smashed his arm across the face of Stoke's Marko Arnautovic, Gooners the world over smiled. Some...

Watch: Hughes says Arsenal were sharper

Stoke City manager Mark Hughes was disappointed with his side's showing as Arsenal won at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday. It was Stoke's eight game...

Wenger says he will rotate Walcott and Giroud

Arsenal's 2-0 defeat of Stoke City on Saturday afternoon saw both Theo Walcott and Olivier Giroud on the scoresheet. Both forwards have been criticised for...

Arsenal 2-0 Stoke: Walcott and Giroud net as Gunners dominate

A goal in each half from widely criticised forwards Theo Walcott and Olivier Giroud gave Arsenal all three points against Stoke on Saturday. Mesut Özil...

Result: Arsenal breeze past Stoke in easy win

Arsenal defeated Stoke at the Emirates on Saturday afternoon, easily dealing with the Potters and leaving with all three points after a 2-0 win. Despite being told...
Arsenal team news

Official teams: Arsenal v Stoke

I usually start these posts with 'Arsenal welcome to the Emirates' but it's Stoke, and they aren't welcome. The Gunners will be hopeful of...

Arteta praises Stoke’s transfer business

Arsenal's captain, Mikel Arteta, has praised Stoke for the business they have done over the summer. With talents you wouldn't normally associate with Stoke arriving,...
Helen Trantum column

Who will be Stoke’s villain on Saturday?

Earlier this year, I got into something of slanging match with a Stoke fan. The subject in question was whether Charlie Adam is a thug...

Bojan and Walters available for Arsenal game

Stoke City travel to Arsenal with a couple of suspensions, but a near clean bill of health. The Potters have a dismal record at the...
Arsenal predicted lineup

Predicted XI to face Stoke: Gabriel or Per?

A rare thing, Arsenal saw an international break come and go with no new injury concerns. In fact, with Per Mertesacker returning Arsène Wenger now...
Arsenal match preview

Arsenal v Stoke: Can we smash the Potters?

Following the international break, Arsenal are finally back in action this weekend. Arsène Wenger's side will be looking for a first home win of the...

Wenger: Stoke have many players that can give us problems

Ahead of Arsenal's match against Stoke on Saturday, Arsene Wenger sang the Potters' praises, claiming that he believes their technical ability has greatly improved...