Tag: Arsene Wenger

Check out the first EVER Arsene Wenger selfie

Steve Green

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has finally entered the 21st century after taking a selfie in his car. Looking like your technophobic dad, the Frenchman entered the world of internet narcissism, casting off the shackles of convention to imitate his selfie happy players. But what is that? Is it a smile? Is it a duck face? We don’t quite know, that Mona Lisa expression could leave us guessing for a millennia. We love it, what do you think? READ MORE: Arsenal Gossip Arsenal pair Theo Walcott and Santi Cazorla sign new…

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Arsene Wenger explains why Chelsea’s Eden Hazard IS NOT as good as Cristiano Ronaldo

Steve Green

Earlier this week Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho made the claim that Eden Hazard has indeed surpassed Real Madrid megastar Cristiano Ronaldo in terms of quality. The Belgian international enjoyed a standout campaign last term, bagging 14 goals and picking up the PFA Player of the Year award en route to lifting the Premier League title. However, despite his good form and his manager’s insistence that he is as good as the Ronaldo, and his Barcelona counterpart Lionel Messi, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger thinks otherwise. He insists that the 24-year-old will…

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Jose Mourinho starts mind games early by hitting out at Arsenal and Man City bosses

Steve Green

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has taken a swipe at Manchester City’s Manuel Pellegrini and Arsenal’s Arsene Wenger before the season has even started. The Special One hit out at Pellegrini for talking about him while he should be on holiday, while claiming Arsene Wenger is a miser for the way he conducts his transfer business. Pellegrini said in an interview last month in his native Chile that Mourinho is always too busy “taking the credit for everything”, to which the Chelsea manager replied: “When a manager is on holidays and…

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Arsenal gossip: Wenger given £200m transfer war chest and targets TWO world class strikers

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Friday’s biggest Arsenal news and transfer rumour gossip. Arsenal and Tottenham are ready to battle it out for the signature of 26-year-old Borussia Dortmund forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, according to talkSPORT. Manager Arsene Wenger has been linked with a move for the Gabonese international for the better part of a year and may now spring into action. Arsenal director Lord Harris says Arsene Wenger has £200m to play with in the transfer market this summer, according to the Metro. The Gunners have made just one signing this summer with Petr Cech…

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Lord Harris backs Arsene Wenger for Arsenal spending spree

Steve Green

Arsenal director Lord Harris has revealed that Arsene Wenger will be given the funds to sign any player he wants in the summer transfer market and has even hinted that the manager is prepared splash out in the coming weeks, according to the Metro. So far, the Gunners have only opened their wallet once, to spend £11m on Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech (via Daily Telegraph) but have since been linked to a whole host of top names as the summer rolls on. However, Arsenal will be wanting to target a…

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Five reasons why Arsenal will win the 2015/16 Premier League: How Wenger can turn Gunners into title contenders

Steve Green
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Arsenal are always mentioned as contenders for the Premier League title before the season starts, but for one reason or another always seem to fall at a crucial stage at some point during the campaign proper. However, though they have hardly been big movers or shakers in the transfer market just yet, there is a feeling running through the club that suggests they are more up for the challenge this time around, and will make a concerted effort to surpass themselves. Below, we’ve picked out five reasons as to why…

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Arsenal gossip: Bid made for £30m Bundesliga star and ‘keeper set for loan exit

Steve Green

Thursday’s biggest Arsenal news and gossip. Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, 25, has agreed to join Roma on a season-long loan, the Daily Mail reports. The Polish international lost his place in the squad in the second half of last season and Petr Cech’s recent arrival has only diminished his chances of playing even more. Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has accused Manchester United of trying to buy success and abandoning the club’s tradition of youth development in pursuit of short-term glory, The Times reports. Arsenal are in talks with Borussia Dortmund…

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Man United gossip: Zlatan OPEN to Old Trafford switch and Wenger ACCUSES van Gaal of having no youth policy

Steve Green

Thursday’s biggest Man United news and transfer gossip. Paris St-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 33, says his future is in his agent’s hands amid speculation linking him with a move to Manchester United, Sky Sports reports. The moody Swede had previously been linked with a move to Chelsea, but could now look to join United instead. French champions PSG have made an opening £45m offer for Manchester United winger Angel Di Maria, 27, talkSPORT reports. The Argentine looks as though he could be on his way out of Old Trafford this…

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Arsene Wenger pays glowing tribute to Robin van Persie following Turkey move

Steve Green

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has expressed his surprise at Robin van Persie’s decision to leave Manchester United for Fenerbahce, and paid the Dutchman a fine tribute by saying that he is one of the best players he ever managed. The 31-year-old ended his 11-year stint in English football last week when he joined Turkish giants Fenerbahce for the knock down fee of just £4.7m (via the Daily Star) following a frustrating campaign at Old Trafford. Louis van Gaal told the veteran hit man that he would not be featuring prominently…

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Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger insists Mesut Ozil is going nowhere this summer

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has stated that influential playmaker Mesut Ozil will not be leaving the club this summer, according to reports in the Metro. The World Cup winning Germany international has recently been linked with a move to Italian giants Juventus, who are now seeking a replacement for the departed Andrea Pirlo (via Daily Express). However, Wenger is keen to hold onto the 26-year-old, and has responded quickly to the rumours that he will look to cash in on the player this summer. “Ozil is our player,” Wenger said.…

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(Image) Arsenal fan gets ABSOLUTELY MENTAL Arsene Wenger tattoo

Steve Green

Football fans can be prone to getting some bad tattoos, but the love of their respective club just become too much to restrict to wearing a shirt every Saturday afternoon. READ MORE: Arsenal News and Gossip Arsenal make enquiry for Roma defender Arsenal forward sufers setback in recovery from knee injury Sometimes it’s a bad idea, other times it’s a dodgy tattooist, but on this occasion it seems to be both. Out there somewhere, is a fan that thought it’d be a great idea to get a tattoo of a…

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Arsene Wenger VOWS Arsenal will sign ‘top quality players’ in the transfer window

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Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has promised fans that the club will only be looking to bring in the very best players available during the summer transfer window, the Metro reports. READ MORE: Arsenal News and Gossip Arsenal make enquiry for Roma defender Arsenal forward sufers setback in recovery from knee injury The Gunners have already splashed out £11m on Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech (via Sky Sports) and is already being linked to a series of potential signings. Last summer, Wenger splashed out £35m on Alexis Sanchez from Barcelona (via BBC),…

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Arsenal gossip: Gunners given FREE RUN at £20m midfielder and Wenger explains Poldi exit

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Saturday’s biggest Arsenal news and transfer rumours. Arsenal have been given a boost in their pursuit of Southampton star Morgan Schneiderlin after Manchester United may now end their interest in 25-year-old, according to the Daily Express. The Manchester club had seen a £20m bid for the Frenchman rejected, and are now set to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain says he is going to hell and back in preparation for the new campaign, the Daily Star reports. The Gunners star is back training again, working hard to achieve…

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Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger accused of LYING over pursuit of Petr Cech

Steve Green

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has been accused of lying to Wojciech Szczesny about his interest in Chelsea’s Petr Cech, according to Polish goalkeeping legend Jan Tomaszewski. READ MORE: Arsenal News and Gossip Arsenal ready to sign ‘best young player in Africa’ Arsenal offered Lyon star forward but must pay £21m The veteran shot stopper finally completed his move to the Emirates on Monday afternoon, and is widely believed to be ready to bump off David Ospina as the club’s first choice between the sticks for the 2015/16 season. And though…

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Arsenal prepare for arrivals as two departures confirmed

Steve Green

Arsenal have announced the double exit of winger Ryo Miyachi and young defender Semi Ajayi, the Daily Mirror reports. SEE ALSO: Full Arsenal 2015/16 fixture list Leaked images of Arsenal’s 2015/16 away kit David Ospina set for Arsenal exit Japanese international Miyachi has linked up with German side St. Pauli on a three-year deal in order to be given more opportunities at playing regular first team football. The 22-year-old featured for Arsenal in a number of pre-season games, and even managed to hit the net in a 3-1 victory over…

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Arsene Wenger’s five biggest mistakes as Arsenal boss

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Nobody’s perfect, right? We all do little things that annoy somebody no matter how hard we try to please, and Arsene Wenger is no different. READ MORE: Arsenal Transfer Rumours Arsene Wenger’s worst ever XI Over the years, he has committed several cardinal sins while at the helm of the Gunners, and below we’re highlighting his five biggest crimes since taking over back in 1996. Not signing Zlatan Way back in the year 2000, a skinny Swedish kid by the name of Zlatan Ibrahimovic sat in Wenger’s office, dumbfounded as…

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Arsenal ready to pounce for quadruple £85m transfer raid

Steve Green

Arsenal are apparently lining up a stunning £85m quadruple transfer raid this summer that would hopefully see them sign Porto’s Jackson Martinez, Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech, Arturo Vidal and Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin, according to the Metro. READ MORE: Arturo Vidal’s agent meets with Arsenal officials after FA Cup final Arsenal send scouts to check on Sevilla hit man Southampton midfielder wants Arsenal switch Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has identified the foursome as the ideal candidates to help the club reclaim the Premier League title after a lengthy absence. Colombian…

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Theo Walcott seeks Wenger assurances before penning new deal

Steve Green

Arsenal forward Theo Walcott is set to meet with manager Arsene Wenger this week do discuss how and where he will be used next season before committing himself to the club for the long-term future, the Daily Mirror reports. READ MORE: Arsenal Goals and Highlights The 26-year-old has just a year remaining on his current deal worth £90,000-per-week, and will now finally sit down with club representatives to discuss extending his stay at the Emirates. But the England international has more concerns not only over the amount of game time…

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