Tag: Swansea City

Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 79: Are Arsenal Getting Back on Track?

In this latest edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew is joined by Anita to discuss the win at Swansea and the burgeoning...
Arsene Wenger

Top 10 photos from the Premier League this weekend

It was an eventful weekend in the world of football, not just on the pitch but in the stands as well.
Alex Iwobi v Swansea

Iwobi explains Wenger’s halftime instructions at Swansea

Alex Iwobi has revealed that Arsene Wenger instructed them to be more ruthless in the second half – advice they clearly heeded.
Paul Clement, Swansea manager

Swansea boss convinced Ki’s dive against Arsenal was a penalty

Paul Clement was left frustrated after his side’s defeat to Arsenal and was less than impressed at Mike Jones for booking Ki Sung-Yeung instead of awarding his side a penalty.
Alex Iwobi v Swansea

Player focus – Alex Iwobi & D. Flection – Arsenal’s deadly duo

Alex Iwobi managed to score not just one but two deflected goals against Swansea to seal Arsenal's 4-0 win on Saturday.
Alexis Sanchez scores v Swansea

Player focus – Alexis on fire but should forward be punished for strop v...

As usual, Alexis Sanchez was brilliant for Arsenal during their 4-0 win away to Swansea on Saturday but there was a downside to his afternoon.
Mesut Ozil and Alex Iwobi

Player focus – Mesut Ozil back in business against Swansea

After missing out on our Premier League clashes against Crystal Palace and Bournemouth because he had the flu, Mesut Ozil returned to his rightful place in Arsenal's starting lineup against Swansea.
Olivier Giroud v Swansea

New signing D. Flection wins it for Arsenal as Alexis huffs like a child

Arsenal moved into the top four, for a few hours at least, with a comprehensive win at the Liberty, completing a season double over Swansea for the first time since they returned to the top flight (2011).
Luciano Narsingh

Calf injury rules out Swansea’s latest signing from Arsenal game

Swansea City have completed the signing of Dutch international winger, Luciano Narsingh, from PSV Eindhoven but he will not face Arsenal.
Arsenal v swansea

Match preview: Swansea City vs Arsenal

Having battled hard to emerge victorious despite trailing at Deepdale last Saturday in the FA Cup, it's back to business in the Premier League for Arsène Wenger's side.

Since we last met – Swansea v Arsenal

Arsenal face Swansea this weekend, so what has happened since the side's last met in October?
Referee Mike Jones

Mike Jones referee preview: Swansea v Arsenal

Mike Jones will take charge of Arsenal’s game at Swansea, a referee who prefers to let the game ‘flow’ rather than stopping it for annoying things like fouls.

Arsenal opposition injury report – Swansea

Arsenal travel to Swansea this weekend for their Premier League match.

Loan watch: Wilshere sparkles as Bournemouth bully Swansea

Jack Wilshere continued to impress in AFC Bournemouth colours during his last outing on New Year's Eve against managerless Swansea.
Mesut Ozil

5 worst Arsenal moments of 2016

As painful as it is, with 2016 coming to an end, it's time to look back at some of our not-so-great moments.

Long read: Swansea show Arsenal’s strengths and frailties

South Wales' finest once again gave Arsenal a scare in our own back yard.
Arsenal tactics

Tactics: Höw May We Assist Yöu?

For many, the highlight of Saturday’s win against Swansea was birthday boy Mesut Özil’s sumptuous volley.
Granit Xhaka

Should Granit Xhaka really have been sent off against Swansea?

Was Jon Moss right to send off Granit Xhaka?

Player ratings v Swansea City – Mesut Ozil celebrates birthday in style as Theo...

Arsenal's 3-2 victory over Swansea wasn't easy but thanks to goals from Theo Walcott and Mesut Ozil, we did it.

Wenger – We were a bit lucky against Swansea

Arsene Wenger has admitted his side got a bit lucky against Swansea and bemoaned how a positive afternoon almost turned into a nightmare.

Arsenal hold on to beat Swansea after terrible red card decision

Arsenal returned from the international break and picked up where they left off - with all three points despite Jon Moss's efforts to ensure Swansea left the Emirates with something.

Official teams: Arsenal v Swansea

The tedium of the interlull is finally over and Premier League football is back with us.
Arsenal match preview

Arsenal v Swansea preview – Gunners aim to extend unbeaten run

With the international break finally over, it's back to business for Arsenal ahead of an intriguing month, not only for title aspirations, but equally a direct aim to finish top of Group A in the Champions League.
Arsenal predicted lineup

Predicted Arsenal XI v Swansea City – Rest for Alexis?

As Alexis, as well as others, have only just returned from international duty, it's likely that we'll see an ever-so-slightly rotated squad against Swansea.

Infograph: Opposition preview – Swansea City

Swansea haven't had the best form recently but could they turn this around against Arsenal on Saturday?

Watch: Arsene Wenger pre-Swansea press conference

On Thursday, Arsene Wenger gave his pre-Swansea press conference.

Bob Bradley: Playing at Emirates will a career highlight

The new Swansea boss, Bob Bradley, has admitted ahead of his team's Premier League clash with Arsenal that facing the Gunners will be a career highlight.

Wenger: Swansea killed our chances of winning League last season

Arsene Wenger didn't shy away from Arsenal's poor record against Swansea during his presser on Thursday morning.

Wenger: Bob Bradley is not a beginner

Arsene Wenger has spoken about new Swansea manager, Bob Bradley, ahead of our clash on Saturday and made it very clear that he recognises the American manager's experience.
Arsenal team news

Team news: Ozil and Coq available, Ramsey and Giroud still out

Arsene Wenger has confirmed that Francis Coquelin and Mesut Ozil will be available to face Swansea on Saturday but Aaron Ramsey and Olivier Giroud miss out again.
Paul Williams Santi Cazorla

Squad strength key against Swansea

Arsenal will be hoping to avoid new manager syndrome when they host Swansea this weekend.
NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: Lucas Perez (L) of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's third goal with Chuba Akpom of Arsenal during the EFL Cup Third Round match between Nottingham Forest and Arsenal at City Ground on September 20, 2016 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Lucas reportedly ready to return after interlul

Lucas Perez will reportedly be back in action for Arsenal's Premier League clash against Swansea on the 15th October.

Alexis called up for Chile, could miss Swansea

Alexis Sanchez has been called up for Chile's World Cup 2018 Qualifiers against Ecuador and Peru, which means he could miss our Premier League clash against Swansea.
arsenal transfer window

Arsenal to resort to signing Wilfried Bony? Doubtful

According to the Daily Star, Arsenal are reportedly ready to bid £30m for Manchester City striker, Wilfried Bony.

Arsenal face nightmare December – 2016/17 fixture list leaked

If this leaked 2016/17 fixture list is to be believed, Arsenal face a hellish December.

Arsenal ready to sign Ashley Williams – again

Arsenal are reportedly ready to sign Ashley Williams from Swansea for the 20th time this decade as we supposedly hunt for a Per Mertesacker replacement.

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.

Fabianski no problem helping Tottenham despite Arsenal allegiances

Lukasz Fabianski has admitted that he has no problem in helping Tottenham to the title even though his former Arsenal ties means that he should know a lot better than that.

Fabianski: I have to help Spurs to the title

Safe from relegation with Swansea City, there will be some Arsenal fans urging goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski to just let Leicester City win on Saturday afternoon.

Wenger puts pressure on referee ahead of north London derby

Arsenal were relatively poor on Wednesday when they absolutely had to win, but the officials hardly helped. The first Swansea goal came after an obvious foul...