Tag: Danny Welbeck

Watford vs Arsenal – betting tips and predictions

Vyom Chaudhary

Arsenal will have to overcome their defensive injury-crisis when they make a short visit to Watford on Saturday evening. The Gunners are undefeated in their last seven fixtures in all competitions, and they have won six of them. In the league, they have picked up ten points from their last four fixtures and currently find themselves in the fifth spot in the table. Arsene Wenger’s side have shore up their defence and have picked up four consecutive clean sheets after their 4-0 defeat at Liverpool. However, Wenger could be without…

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Arsenal step up their pursuit of a new striker

Vyom Chaudhary

Some media outlets are reporting that Arsenal have stepped up their pursuit of a recognised striker after Danny Welbeck was ruled out for nine months with an injury. The Gunners announced that Welbeck has undergone surgery on his knee for the injury he suffered during the 2-2 draw with Manchester City and will be out for a minimum of nine months. The Telegraph has reported that the North London club are currently scouting Juventus’s Alvaro Morata, AZ Alkmaar’s Vincent Janssen and Inter Milan’s Mauro Icardi among others in the transfer…

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Arsenal star out for Euro 2016, Twitter laughs

Vincent Van Genechten

Danny Welbeck will miss Euro 2016 due to a knee injury. The Arsenal and England striker injured his right knee in the Gunners’ 2-2 draw against Manchester City on Sunday and will be out for nine months. His absence will be missed in France… Here is a look at England’s top goalscorers under Roy Hodgson. More on Welbeck’s injury: https://t.co/dhQ4nejoUl pic.twitter.com/EItHd27EmE — Sky Sports News HQ (@SkySportsNewsHQ) 11 mei 2016 …however, Twitter mainly laughed about another Welbeck injury. Wenger already looking forward to unveiling Welbeck’s return in Jan 2017 as…

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Man City vs Arsenal – Premier League preview and team news

Stephen Donovan

After seeing their hopes of being crowned champions of Europe dashed in midweek, Manchester City now need to refocus their attention on sealing a top four finish in the Premier League and defeat at home to Arsenal will only increase anxiety. Just one goal saw City lose to Real Madrid in the semi-final of the Champions League. That is respectable, but there still must be a tinge of regret at the lack of threat they posed at the Bernabeu on Wednesday. For a match that meant so much to the club,…

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Arsenal score beautiful team goal against Everton [Video]

Vincent Van Genechten

Arsenal took home a solid 2-0 win a Goodison Park against Everton, with goals from Danny Welbeck and Alex Iwobi. Especially the first Gunners’ goal was a beauty to watch, as Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil slashed through the Toffees’ defence, before setting up Welbeck to score.

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Arsenal vs Swansea – Premier League preview and team news

Stephen Donovan

After more disappointment at the weekend, Arsenal have a must-win game against relegation battlers Swansea City as they attempt to regain their composure in the title race. Few seemed willing to look beyond Arsenal as clear favourites for their visit to Manchester United, who were severely depleted by injuries a forced to field a number of youngsters. However, they did not get going throughout and ended up on the end of a deserved defeat which has led to a great number of doubts being raised over their mentality. For all…

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Man Utd vs Arsenal – Premier League preview and team news

Stephen Donovan

Arsenal will be aiming for a third Premier League win in succession to boost their title hopes as they head to Manchester United, who need to find a run of form quickly if they are to bridge the widening gap to the top four. There was an air of resignation around manager Louis van Gaal after his United side lost at Sunderland a fortnight ago in a game where they were quite simply outfought by a team that seemed to just want the points more. It left the Dutchman to…

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Arsenal gossip: Wenger hits out at fans over transfer deals but Gunners pledge aid to help refugee crisis

Steve Green

Friday’s biggest Arsenal news and transfer rumour roundup. Arsenal will donate £1 for every ticket sold during their match with Stoke City this weekend – to help the refugee crisis, the Metro reports. The football world has been quick to offer support to people seeking refuge from war-torn areas in the Middle East and Africa, and Uefa are hopeful of raising around £2m after the first round of Champions League fixtures next week. Arsene Wenger has defended his decision not to sign another striker and insists he didn’t lie about…

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Arsenal gossip: Arsene Wenger once interested in Real Madrid job, while Jack Wilshere’s return looms

Jordan Harris

Here is Thursday’s news and gossip concerning Arsenal: Former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has revealed that Arsene Wenger was once interested in leaving the Gunners for the Bernabeu, the Daily Express report. However, his preference to build a side saw him remain with the north London outfit. “I imagine that anyone – be it a coach or a player – at some time in their career is interested in coming to a club like Real Madrid, especially when you have been at a club for fifteen years, or however…

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Arsenal gossip: Key trio close in on return and striker deal given January go-ahead

Steve Green

Wednesday’s biggest Arsenal news and transfer rumour roundup. Juventus are ready to let Simone Zaza go in January, with Arsenal interested in the 24-year-old striker, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes. The striker spent last season with Sassuolo, and linked up with Juve over the summer. The Gunners are confident forward Danny Welbeck, 24, will play again this year – despite England boss Roy Hodgson suggesting he would be out for six months, The Sun reports. Arsenal are now hopeful of having Welbeck back in the squad in time for Christmas.…

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Arsenal news: Welbeck out for six months claims England manager, and Barcelona chasing Gunners target

Jordan Harris

Here is Monday’s news and gossip concerning Arsenal: Roy Hodgson has claimed that Gunners forward Danny Welbeck is set to miss the next six months after having surgery on his left knee, the Independent report. The England manager admitted that he was worried about whether he would be able to select him for his squad for Euro 2016. “Now I hear it’s another six months, so I can only hope that Danny recovers a bit quicker and hits the ground running,” he said. Barcelona have included Leicester City winger and…

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England boss Roy Hodgson admits he’s worried for Arsenal and Liverpool striker pair

Jordan Harris

Roy Hodgson has admitted that he is starting to become concerned that neither Danny Welbeck or Daniel Sturridge will be fit enough to be included in England’s squad for Euro 2016, according to the Daily Mirror. The Mirror report that Welbeck has recently undergone knee surgery, and while Arsenal have suggested that he will be unavailable until Christmas, Hodgson believes it could be six months before the former Manchester United man is back. Meanwhile, Liverpool striker Sturridge has not featured for his country for over a year, and only made…

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(Tweets) Arsenal fans angry with Arsene Wenger after news of Danny Welbeck’s injury

Steve Green

Arsenal fans today learned that striker Danny Welbeck is out for several months thanks to going under the knife t correct a knee injury. This now leaves The Gunners painfully short of options up front and the anger at Arsene Wenger for not making a move during the summer transfer window is now at an all-time high. Welbeck out for months. What u gotta say about this WENGER? Kmt. No signings. One striker for the season again. @Arsenal disgrace. — Dat Guy (@VassGunner14) September 3, 2015 Anyone who defends what…

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Arsenal suffer injury blow as striker Danny Welbeck ruled out ‘for months’

Steve Green

Arsenal have been dealt a huge blow to their title ambitions this season after learning that Danny Welbeck faces months on the sidelines after undergoing knee surgery, the BBC reports. The 24-year-old initially sustained the injury back in April (via BBC), seeing his his first campaign with the club stall after just eight goals in 34 appearances. “The injury to his cartilage did not respond as well as hoped and the decision was taken last week for him to undergo surgery,” read a statement on the club’s official website. “Danny…

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Arsenal news: Wenger hints at transfer activity, and talks held over Barcelona target

Jordan Harris

Here is Thursday’s news and gossip concerning Arsenal: Arsene Wenger has hinted that he plans to do some deals in the transfer market before the window shuts next week, according to the Daily Express. The Gunners have only signed one player so far, but the boss has suggested that that situation may change soon. “You have specific targets but as well sometimes you get an idea from somebody where you didn’t know that a player that you like was available,” he explained. One player that may be coming to the…

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Arsenal news: Edinson Cavani bid planned, but journalist claims Benzema deal imminent

Jordan Harris

Here is Sunday’s news and gossip concerning Arsenal: Italian journalist Emanuele Giulianelli has claimed that Karim Benzema’s move to the Emirates is basically done and will be completed next week, according to the Metro. Giulianelli claimed that the Real Madrid man will wear the number nine shirt for the Gunners. However, frustrations over the Benzema saga has seen Arsene Wenger put Paris Saint-Germain forward Edinson Cavani at the top of his wishlist, the Metro report. The Gunners are prepared to make a £35.5m bid for the Uruguayan if they fail…

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Arsenal gossip: Striker set for Italian departure and Wenger welcomes star man back

Steve Green

Friday’s biggest Arsenal news and transfer gossip. Joel Campbell is reportedly close to sealing a transfer to Serie A side Palermo after the club’s president jetted into London for talks with the Arsenal striker, the Metro reports. The Costa Rica forward has failed to establish himself in Arsene Wenger’s side after joining the club in 2011 and spent the second half of last season on loan at Villarreal. Danny Welbeck is still at least three weeks away from a return for Arsenal after a frustrating battle with a knee injury…

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Which of the Premier League heavyweights boasts the strongest second XI? Man United, Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea analysed

Jordan Harris

With the new Premier League season in its infancy, fans of each club will get to see their side’s strongest XI, and start dreaming of where that talented crop can take them. However, it is when the campaign is truly in full swing, and injuries begin to become a factor that the title favourites will become more obvious. With that in mind, here’s a look at some of the top flight’s heavyweights’ second XI: Chelsea While most sides would kill for a front two like Chelsea’s, there are serious concerns…

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Besiktas line up ambitious move for Arsenal’s Danny Welbeck

Steve Green

The Metro are reporting that Arsenal striker Danny Welbeck is being lined up as a surprise target for Turkish giants Besiktas. Having sold former Premier League favourite Demba Ba to Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua (via BBC) they are now in the market for a new striker, and have reportedly targeted the England international to fill the gap. According to Turkish newspaper Aksam, the Besiktas hierarchy are confident of landing the former Man United man for a fee in the region of £7-10.6million. Having only arrived at The Emirates Stadium last…

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Arsenal could have Alexis Sanchez back in time for second game of the season

Steve Green

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has praised the fitness of star player Alexis Sanchez by claiming that he could be in line for a return in time for the second game of the season, the Daily Star reports. The Chilean was tipped to miss out the early part of the action until September as he rests up following his success at this summer’s Copa America. However, though he has missed the club’s pre-season trip to Singapore, Wenger has revealed that he has stepped up the playmaker’s return ahead of schedule. “Alexis…

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Arsenal gossip: Cech debut SET and £43m Higuain bid made

Steve Green
cech arsenal

Thursday’s biggest Arsenal news and transfer rumour roundup. New Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech, 33, is set to make first appearance for the Gunners in Singapore after Arsene Wenger named an almost full-strength squad for the Barclays Asia Trophy next week, The Guardian reports. Youngsters Daniel Crowley and Chris Willock have also been included in the travelling party. Arsenal’s signing of Cech could help the Gunners contend for the title, believes his former Chelsea team-mate Frank Lampard. Speaking to The Sun, Lampard has backed his former teammate to shine at the…

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Arsenal forward Danny Welbeck suffers setback in recovery from knee injury

Steve Green

Arsenal star Danny Welbeck has suffered yet another setback in his bid to overcome a serious knee injury, according to the Daily Star. READ MORE: Arsenal News and Gossip Former Arsenal striker REJECTS £21.4m move back to the Premier League Everton planning surprise bid for former Arsenal first-teamer The England international has been out of action since April, meaning he missed out on the club’s FA Cup success, and will now also sit out of the club’s pre-season tour of Asia. The Mirror is reporting that Welbeck has aggravated the…

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Arsenal duo Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain & Danny Welbeck attend Wireless festival with Saints star

Mohamuud Jama

Arsenal duo Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Danny Welbeck have landed on home soil after their holidays and decided to attend the Wireless Festival with Southampton’s Ryan Bertrand. SEE MORE: Arsenal transfer news Arsenal legend has a warning for Petr Cech Arsenal move for sensational striker Oxlade-Chamberlain spent his holidays in Dubai and America, but with pre-season set to start next week, the 21-year-old is ready to get into shape ahead of the new campaign. The England duo enjoyed an extended break following the culmination of the club season after missing the…

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Arsenal 2015/16 kit launch: Gunners stars show off new strip at the Emirates

Steve Green

Arsenal have finally unveiled their new strip for the 2015/16 season with a lavish launch at the Emirates Stadium on Monday. READ MORE: Arsenal Transfer Rumours Arsene Wenger’s worst ever XI Arsene Wenger’s FIVE biggest mistakes as Arsenal boss Gunners legend Thierry Henry was the one to show the strip off to the hefty crowd in north London as he was the centre of attention, mixing with the fans and entertaining those that couldn’t be there and had to watch online. And after Henry’s opening act, current Gunners stars Hector…

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