Tag: Arsenal
A Look at How Wayne Rooney Would Fit in Tactically at Arsenal
It was today revealed that Wayne Rooney certainly did hand in a transfer request recently, and his actions resulted in him being omitted from Sir Alex Ferguson’s final home game of his career. Speaking to the BBC, Ferguson confirmed Rooney’s actions and quickly responded to the club’s reaction.”We have refused it.” With Ferguson on his [...]
Arsenal Boss Arsene Wenger Has No Contact With PSG
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has had a roller-coaster season in charge of Arsenal this season, but he still find his side in control of their own Champions League destiny ahead of their two final two matches of the season. A mixed bag of results this year has seen him criticized more so than ever by [...]
Barcelona’s Alex Song Believes Arsene Wenger is the Man for Arsenal
Former Gunner Alex Song believes that Aresnal need to stick it out with manager Arsene Wenger despite the lack of trophies the last eight seasons. Rumors and cries from fans have put extreme pressure on Wenger this season, as Gunners faithful eagerly await some kind of title, with their patience is shrinking. This has also [...]
Will Arsenal’s Confident Attack Lead to Champions League Qualification?
Arsenal was dealt a huge blow when Olivier Giroud lost his bid to overturn his three match ban after his red card against Fulham three weeks ago. The French international player scored seventeen goals since his transfer from French squad Montpellier, and most thought that this would be a concern because of their Premier League [...]
Hector Herrera: Mexico’s Next Big Star
While many people last week were discussing the situation of Mexican international Javier Chicharito Hernandez at Manchester United, another Mexican player made headlines. Hector Herrera, in an interview with Portuguese newspaper O Jogo, stated he’d be joining FC Porto in Portugal next season. “I’ve given my word to Porto,” Herrera, 23, said. “I know that [...]
Arsenal Could Sign Another Goalkeeper to Cover Wojciech Szczesny
Arsenal’s defense has been very impressive for much of 2013. After faltering mid-way through the season the Gunners have stepped in up again. Some of this credit has to be given to goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny. He has been in outstanding form since stepping in after Lukasz Fabianksi cracked a rib against Norwich City. Allowing only [...]
Andre Villas-Boas Responds to Wojciech Szczesny’s Comments
As the race for Champions Leauge football heats up on the pitch, the same can be said off the pitch. If you missed Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny’s comments this week, then you’ll understand why Andre Villas-Boas lashed back at his cross-town rival today. The Arsenal shot-stopper boldly stated that Tottenham “do not have enough quality” [...]
Champions League Qualification: Eden Hazard Available for Chelsea Against Tottenham
Despite missing out in Chelsea’s 1-0 victory at Old Trafford this past weekend, Belgian sensation Eden Hazard is back and available for selection as Chelsea face Tottenham in on the of Premier League’s most vital matches this season. Hazard was one of three Chelsea players unable to take part in their win at United, with [...]
EPL Injury Report: Spurs Limping Into Final Weeks Of The Season
With just a few weeks left in the EPL season, the fight for a top four finish looks like it will come down to the final day of competition. Manchester United has long since wrapped up the title, but the next four teams in the table are neck and neck and still have a lot [...]
English Football Weekly Wrap: Weekend Stutters, Rafa’s Legacy, Promotion Watch
In my weekly column on SWOL, I take a look back at the weekend’s English Premier League and domestic cup action and the talking points that it throws up, as well as any significant news related to English football at large. Follow me @theredarmchair for regular updates throughout the week. EPL Round 36 Recap: United Get Complacent, [...]
Arsenal Goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny: Tottenham Do Not Have Enough Quality
The first serious mind game from Arsenal has started with only two matches remaining in the season. Goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny’s comments that Tottenham do not have enough quality to finish in the top four might be a Kevin Keegan style rant. Only time will tell if it is successful or not. Arsenal have only two [...]
Arsenal News: Arsene Wenger Praises Theo Walcott
At the beginning of the current 2012-13 campaign Theo Walcott’s future at Arsenal was largely unknown. He was linked with moves all over England and Europe from Liverpool to Chelsea and also Juventus. On going contract talks and frustrating negotiations for player, club and fan alike all embroiled into a lengthy transfer controversy that saw [...]
English Premier League: Title May have been Decided but Plenty of Developments Elsewhere in the Standings
Though Manchester United have already sealed the league title this season, Old Trafford was once again the scene of a rather significant scoreline as Chelsea grabbed a hugely important win over the newly crowned Premier League Champions. The win sees the Blues return to third in the standings at a time when the likes of [...]
QPR vs Arsenal: Projected first teams for Loftus Road showdown
Queens Park Rangers have already been relegated from the English Premier League. One of the most active clubs in the past several transfer markets, Rangers can only be disappointed. After assembling on paper what should have been no less than a mid-table club, the club never found their grove and under manager Harry Redknapp they [...]
Arsenal’s Quest To Qualify for the Champions League
Arsenal’s Champions League hopes lie solely in their last three games, and based on their opponents, they have a great chance to advance. The face off against 19th place Queens Park Rangers this weekend and will finish off their season with games against both the 18th and 17th place teams, Wigan Athletic and Newcastle United. [...]
QPR vs Arsenal: Can relegated Rangers pull off an upset?
This Saturday, 4th of May, Queen Park Ranger will host Arsenal for the 36th match-week Both teams arrive to the begging of May with different goals, Arsenal is still fighting for a UEFA Champions League 2013/2014 spot, while QPR already knows its fate. The London team is one point behind Chelsea FC in the race for the third spot. [...]
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