Tag: Sunderland AFC

What next for Chuba Akpom?

After five loans across England, the next few months could be crucial for Chuba Akpom's development as well as his next career choice.

Arsenal expected to make approach for Sunderland’s Jordan Pickford

With Wojciech Szczesny looking set to complete a permanent move to Italy this summer and David Ospina signing for Fenerbahce, should Sunderland's Jordan Pickford bite the bullet and take his chances at Arsenal?

How many minutes did Arsenal give to English players this season?

Arsenal disappointingly ranked 17th out of all Premier League teams this season for the most minutes given to English players.

Arsenal may have to triple Everton’s bid to sign Sunderland’s Jordan Pickford

Arsenal will reportedly have to triple Everton's "insulting" £8m bid to stand a chance of signing Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford this summer.

Wenger: My players are relentless

Arsène Wenger praised his 'relentless' side for increasing the pressure after a promising performance against Sunderland which helped them seal all three points.

Photos: Ozil invites brain tumour sufferer Charlie to watch Sunderland game

Having already been praised for inviting 11-year-old brain tumour sufferer, Charlie, into his private box to watch Arsenal against Sunderland in midweek, behind-the-scenes pictures have emerged with the German and one of his biggest fans after our 2-0 win over Sunderland.
Petr Cech

Cech believes low attendance in Sunderland clash was down to previous postponement

Petr Cech is convinced that the Emirates' low attendance on Tuesday night during Arsenal's 2-0 win over Sunderland was down to the match being postponed.
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 tactics

Tactics: Özil and Xhaka pull the strings as Arsenal beat Sunderland

Mesut Özil and Granit Xhaka evidently didn’t read the script that Tuesday night’s home win over Sunderland was to be an end of season dead rubber played at walking pace by both sides.

Did referee mess up backpass rule in Arsenal v Sunderland?

Was referee Roger East right to award an indirect free-kick to Sunderland for Nacho Monreal's 'backpass' on Tuesday night? Petr Cech isn't so sure... and he's not the only one.

Arsenal set new Premier League record against Sunderland

Arsenal set a new Premier League record for shots taken against Sunderland on Tuesday night.

Fan boycott doesn’t bother Arsene Wenger

The Emirates apparently had around 10,000 empty seats during Arsenal's 2-0 win over Sunderland but Arsene Wenger insists it's no big deal.

Wenger: Arsenal have no need for Jordan Pickford

Arsene Wenger insists that Arsenal aren't in pursuit of Sunderland's Jordan Pickford because the club already has enough goalkeepers.

‘Lazy’ Mesut Ozil sets new Premier League record v Sunderland

Often unfairly branded as 'lazy', Mesut Ozil proved that he's anything but during Arsenal's 2-0 win over Sunderland on Tuesday.

David Moyes gets himself in a tizzy over Wenger comments

David Moyes has managed to get himself all worked up over Arsene Wenger's recent comments regarding teams outside of the top six giving up by this stage of the season.

Wenger on ‘devil’ Alexis, Arsenal’s turning point, Everton defeat, Sunderland & more

Arsene Wenger met with the press after Arsenal's 2-0 win over Sunderland at the Emirates on Tuesday night.

He ghosted around like Casper on a turbo cloud

At times, it was a frustrating evening at the Emirates on Tuesday night with Arsenal still bringing the bants, despite the season being nearly...

Arsenal player ratings: Alexis and banter win out at the Emirates

At times, it was a frustrating evening at the Emirates on Tuesday night with Arsenal still bringing the bants, despite the season being nearly over.

Arsenal v Sunderland: Misery compared

Arsenal welcome Sunderland to the Emirates for the penultimate league game of the season.

Predicted Arsenal 3-4-3 v Sunderland: Alexis, Koscileny out, Walcott, Gabriel back

Arsenal welcome Sunderland to the Emirates for the penultimate league game of the season. With the Black Cats already relegated, Arsene Wenger knows he can rotate for this game, but the question is, will he?
Jermain Defoe

Arsenal hoping win over Black Cats brings them luck in Champions League race

Stoke were comfortably seen off on Saturday and now it's already-relegated Sunderland for Arsenal on Tuesday.

Arsene Wenger gives positive Alexis Sanchez update ahead of Sunderland

Arsene Wenger claims that Alexis Sanchez should be fit to face Sunderland on Tuesday.

City to offer Denayer in swap deal for Alexis

According to a recent report, Manchester City are prepared to use defender Jason Denayer in a player-plus-cash deal to sign Alexis Sánchez this summer.

David Moyes warns Sunderland man against move

David Moyes has warned Sunderland goalkeeper, Jordan Pickford, against moving to a club in which he wouldn't be number one.
Arsenal fans

Arsenal tickets v Sunderland on general sale as fans vote with their feet

Arsenal have been forced to put tickets for their clash against Sunderland on general sale.

Injury League: Sunderland back on top, Arsenal without 3 for Manchester United

Sunderland have reclaimed the top of the Injury League table from Hull following their relegation while Arsenal are without three heading into their clash with Manchester United on Sunday.

Everton now favourites to sign keeper linked with Arsenal

Everton have become favourites to sign Sunderland goalkeeper, Jordan Pickford.

Everton ready to ‘break the bank’ to stop Arsenal landing Sunderland star

Everton are reportedly ready to throw everything but the kitchen sink at Sunderland goalkeeper, Jordan Pickford, to entice him to their club.

OTD Arsenal beat Sunderland on way to 3rd Double

On 30 March 2002, Arsenal beat Sunderland 3-0 on the way to their third Double.
Jordan Pickford

Arsenal after Sunderland goalkeeper – report

Arsenal are reportedly interested in Sunderland goalkeeper, Jordan Pickford.
Injury League

Injury league – Arsenal maintain fourth place but Everton closing, Sunderland still top

Arsenal remain in fourth place in this season’s Premier League injury league, however it is likely that Everton will overtake them next week if Arsenal can avoid any new injuries.
Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 67: The start of the long goodbye

Stephen is joined by Paul to discuss the wins over Reading and Sunderland, and look forward to games against Ludogorets and Spurs. They also wonder...
Arsenal tactics

Tactics: There’s always a plan B

When something isn’t going your way, you either try to work harder to make it happen, or you try to work smarter; in the final 25 minutes against Sunderland on Saturday, Arsenal did a bit of both.

Giroud: We finished the job really well

Olivier Giroud made his Premier League return a memorable one as a second-half substitute with a well-taken brace in Arsenal's 4-1 win away against Sunderland on Saturday.
Arsenal youth

Match review: Arsenal u23s 4-0 Sunderland

Goals from Reiss Nelson, Kaylen Hinds, Chris Willock and a Stephy Mavididi penalty were more than enough to sink an overwhelmed Sunderland side as Arsenal's crop of u23 players returned to winning ways after a frustrating defeat away in Manchester on Monday.

Awful refereeing sees Alexis end with crazy stat in Arsenal win over Sunderland

Martin Atkinson did not have a good game on Saturday afternoon when he took charge of Arsenal’s trip to Sunderland.

Elneny leads the way v Sunderland

Mohamed Elneny came in for a lot of criticism for his pairing with Francis Coquelin in last week’s draw against Boro, but the Egyptian really stepped things up this week against Sunderland.
Olivier Giroud scores v Sunderland

Wenger – Giroud is ‘mentally absolutely fantastic’

Arsene Wenger hailed Olivier Giroud as having an ‘absolutely fantastic’ mentality after the Frenchman scored two goals with his first two touches against Sunderland.
Arsenal player ratings

Arsenal player ratings v Sunderland – Alexis world class as super sub Giroud shines

Arsenal should have been out of sight against Sunderland in the first half.
Arsene Wenger

Wenger – This is why it was important Arsenal beat Sunderland

Arsene Wenger believes that it was important that Arsenal defeated Sunderland on Saturday after the disappointment of last weekend.