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I decide when to leave, not others – Ozil to Arsenal

Ihesiulo Grace 13 August 2020 0

Ozil on Wednesday said he decides when to leave Arsenal not others, even as the club is keen to get rid of the big chop Mesut Ozil’s salary is causing the club. Daily Times reports that Mesut Ozil fell out of Favour with previous Arsenal boss, Unai Emery but took charge in December and has […]

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Atiku, Aregbesola, Sam Adeyemi, others celebrate Arsenal’s F.A Cup triumph

Ihesiulo Grace 2 August 2020 0

Congratulatory messages have been pouring in from different parts of the world for English club side, Arsenal F.C., after it won it defeated Chelsea when its captain, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, struck twice to beat Chelsea 2-1 in the final on Saturday. it was Arsenal’s 14th F.A Cup win. Prominent Nigerians including religious leaders and politicians as […]

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Arsenal Clinch 14th FA Cup in dramatic comeback against Chelsea

Ihesiulo Grace 1 August 2020 0

Arsenal have defeated West London rivals, Chelsea, to seal a record extending 14th FA Cup title. The North London side made a sloppy start to the game, conceding on the 5th minute after Olivier Giroud had set up American sensation, Christian Pulisic, who struck home with an unerring finish. READ ALSO: Arteta Speaks On Aubameyang’s […]

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Arteta Speaks On Aubameyang’s Stay at Arsenal

Ihesiulo Grace 31 July 2020 0

Mikel Arteta believes that tomorrow’s FA Cup final will not be Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s final game for the club. The Arsenal skipper has been the subject of intense transfer debate in recent times, and it is rumoured that Saturday’s FA Cup final could be his final act for the London club. READ ALSO: Why Arsenal needs […]

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Why Arsenal needs FA Cup more than Chelsea – Fabregas

Ihesiulo Grace 31 July 2020 0

Spanish professional footballer, Cesc Fabregas will be a keen observer of the FA Cup final when two of his former clubs, Arsenal and Chelsea, go head to head. Fabregas had suggested he would rather see Arsenal win the FA Cup because the north London club “needs it more”. The former Arsenal midfielder explained that ”Arsenal […]

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Arsenal move to seventh on the table after a 4-0 home win

Ihesiulo Grace 1 July 2020 0

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored a brace to guide his side to a 4-0 home win over Norwich in a Premier League match played at the Emirates on Wednesday night.  The Gunners, playing their first home match since the restart, took a 2-0 lead in the first half, with the captain opening the scoring before Granit Xhaka […]

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Breaking: Talent teenager, Bukayo Saka signs long-term with Arsenal

Ihesiulo Grace 1 July 2020 0

Bukayo Saka has put pen to paper on a new long-term contract with The Gunners. The contract was  communicated via Arsenal’s website: “The 18-year-old has been with us since the age of seven and has come through the ranks at our Hale End academy. He has made an impressive impact this season and has now […]

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David Luiz signs new Arsenal deal

Ihesiulo Grace 25 June 2020 0

David Luiz has signed a new one-year contract with Arsenal. A pre-season signing from Chelsea, David Luiz has endured mixed form with the Gunners and produced an error-strewn display in last Wednesday’s loss to Manchester City before being sent off. Despite that, technical director Edu described the experienced defender as a key player for the […]

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Sterling shines as Man city registers easy 3-0 win over Arsenal

Ihesiulo Grace 17 June 2020 0

Manchester City registered an easy 3-0 win over Arsenal at Eithad Stadium on Wednesday. The EPL match saw Raheem Sterling opening the scoring at the stroke of half time before Kevin De Bruyne added the second through a penalty kick and Phil Fodden wrapped up the three points deep in injury time. Substitute David Luiz […]

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How Arsenal, Charlton Athletic friendly ended

Ihesiulo Grace 7 June 2020 0

London – Arsenal returned to action for the first time on Saturday since the 2019/2020 English Premier League (EPL) was stopped because of the COVID-19 pandemic. They beat Charlton Athletic 6-0 in a friendly at an empty Emirates Stadium. Premier League clubs were this week given the all-clear to play friendlies ahead of the scheduled […]

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David Luiz confirms Benfica transfer talks

Ihesiulo Grace 30 May 2020 0

David Luiz confirms he has held talks with Benfica president Luís Filipe Vieira over a return to the club. The Brazilian stay at the club was coming to a close at the end of the season after signing a 12-month deal with Arsenal from Chelsea with an option to extend the stay for another 12 months. Arsenal […]

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Arsenal signs Norwegian teenager George Lewis

Ihesiulo Grace 30 May 2020 0

Arsenal FC have signed Norwegian teenager, George Lewis from Fram Larvik. According to the club’s sporting director Jostein Jensen, the 19-year-old will join the Gunners on a free next season after impressing on trials at the beginning of March. “Yes, we can confirm that (Lewis has signed an Arsenal contract). I have been told that […]

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Sir Chips Keswick retires as Arsenal chairman

Ihesiulo Grace 29 May 2020 0

Premier League side Arsenal has confirmed Sir Chips Keswick has retired from his position as Arsenal chairman. Chips who has been in Arsenal’s board since 2005, was appointed as the club’s chairman seven years ago when Arsene Wenger was still the head coach of the Gunners. Chips is set to leave this summer, the north London club has […]

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Arsenal players set to return to training on Monday

Ihesiulo Grace 26 April 2020 0

Arsenal players are expected back in training on Monday at their London Colney training ground. According to reports, it will be a partial re-opening with this being a cautious step towards normality amid the Covid-19 shutdown. READ ALSO: Why John Ogu joined Al-Adalah The training ground’s 10 pitches, which have been maintained by a skeleton […]

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Arsenal announce 12.5% pay cuts for players, coaching staff

Ihesiulo Grace 20 April 2020 0

London –  Arsenal’s players and coaching staff have agreed a 12.5% salary cut due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Premier League club said in a statement on Monday. Several Premier League clubs have furloughed employees since the new coronavirus outbreak while others have said their players have accepted wage deferrals, but Arsenal are the first club […]

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Aubameyang: Barcelona warned against signing player

Ihesiulo Grace 17 April 2020 0

Rivaldo has warned Barcelona over making a move for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as he questions whether the Arsenal captain will fit in Catalans’ system.  Barcelona attempted to secure Aubameyang’s services during the January transfer window and the LaLiga giants still remain interested in the striker. READ ALSO: UEFA exco to meet as uncertainty continues The

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Arsenal’s Martinez open to exit

Ihesiulo Grace 16 April 2020 0

Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez is open to leaving the London club, and a return to former team Independiente might be possible. READ ALSO: When football returns I want to win La Liga, Champions League – Quique Setién Martinez has spent time out on loan at six different clubs during his Arsenal career, including Wolves, Getafe, […]

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Coronavirus: Arsenal in fear of financial meltdown

Ihesiulo Grace 13 April 2020 0

Arsenal players’ wages might be cut due to the club’s financial position, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The current suspension of the Premier League has caused hysteria among the top clubs with potentially huge financial ramifications. READ ALSO: Covid-19: NFF To Distribute Yams To Nigerians – Pinnick  It seems Arsenal is preparing for the worst and […]

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Arsenal willing to pay up to £25m for Orkun Kokcu

Ihesiulo Grace 20 March 2020 0

Arsenal is willing to offer £25 million for Orkun Kokcu. The 19-year-old has had a fairly decent season with Feyenoord, scoring three goals and providing six assists in 35 appearances across all competitions this season so far. READ ALSO: Breaking: Former Aston Villa ace Whittingham passes on A recent report from Spanish newspaper La Razon states that […]

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Why I left Arsenal, Nigerian defender Ajayi reveals

Ihesiulo Grace 19 March 2020 0

Nigerian defender Semi Ajayi has revealed why he left the Premier League side Arsenal for Cardiff City after just two seasons at the Emirates.  Ajayi, the promising academy product who left Arsenal in 2015 and joined Cardiff City has revealed he was in search of first-team football. The 26-year-old revealed he was spotted by the Gunners while […]