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Arsenal to target Wolves star Diogo Jota in the summer

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Arsenal has entered the race to sign Wolver Hampton Wanderers star Diogo Jota in the summer. Jota is attracting attention from teams in Europe following his impressive outing with his club this season where he has bagged 15 goals in all competitions. According to Sportsmail, Jota who can

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Premier League calls off Man City v Arsenal match over coronavirus

Ihesiulo Grace 11 March 2020 0

Wednesday’s match between Manchester City and Arsenal has been postponed “as a precautionary measure,” the Premier League said, announcing the first match in the top competition to be called off due to the novel coronavirus. The league said that the decision followed the announcement on Tuesday that the owner of English second-tier club Nottingham Forest

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Lucas Torreira set to miss rest of season with ankle fracture

Ihesiulo Grace 9 March 2020 0

Lucas Torreira is unlikely to play again this season after Arsenal confirmed he will miss up to 10 weeks as he recovers from a fractured ankle. The Uruguay midfielder was taken off on a stretcher early on during the 2-0 FA Cup win at Portsmouth last week and was later seen leaving Fratton Park on […]

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Dangote must pay £2bn for Arsenal takeover

Ihesiulo Grace 7 March 2020 0

Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote has been told how much it will cost to buy Arsenal. The Nigerian billionaire has previously stated his desire to buy the North London club. Dangote says he is focusing on other interests at the moment but is targeting next year as a possible date to launch his bid for the […]

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Arsenal advance to FA Cup quarter-finals with 2-0 Portsmouth win

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Arsenal are the first side to qualify for the FA Cup finals with a 2-0 win over third tier League One side Portsmouth on Monday night. Early in the first half, Lucas Torreira was stretchered off the pitch after a strong tackle from Portsmouth’s James Bolton, where the Uruguayan midfielder rolled his ankle awkwardly.  Even […]

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What Ighalo did as Manchester United, Wolves, Roma move into last 16

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Manchester (UK) – Manchester United and Wolverhampton Wanderers cruised into the Europa League last 16 round with emphatic aggregate wins on Thursday, but while AS Roma squeezed through, Sporting and Porto were eliminated. Manchester United breezed to a 6-1 aggregate win over Club Bruges after a 5-0 return leg rout of the Belgians at Old […]

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Aubameyang goals give Arsenal 3-2 win over Everton

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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice to earn Arsenal a 3-2 English Premier League (EPL) win over Everton on Sunday, extending the Gunners’ unbeaten start to 2020. READ ALSO: Arsenal fans react amid talks of Aubameyang to Barcelona The victory moved them back into the battle for European places and also lifted Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal side up […]

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Arsenal legend lauds Chelsea’s brilliant signing of Hakim Ziyech

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Arsenal legend Ian Wright believes Chelsea pulled a ‘brilliant’ coup in completing the signing of Ajax’s Hakim Ziyech.  Chelsea announced the capture of the 26-year-old on Thursday afternoon, with the player expected to move to Stamford Bridge in the summer.  READ ALSO: Kobe Bryant: NBA Names All-Star Award To Honour legend Wright believes Chelsea

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Lacazette ends goal drought as Arsenal crush Newcastle United 4-0

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London – Substitute, Alexandre Lacazette ended his goal drought as Arsenal secured their first Premier League win since New Year’s Day with a 4-0 victory over Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. Lacazette had gone nine games in all competitions without a goal before he found the target with a mis-hit shot in […]

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Arsenal’s Europa League squad

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Arsenal signed Cedric Soares and Pablo Mari in January and the two have already been added to the squad list. Striker Eddie Nketiah who was recalled from loan at Leeds United, is also in the list of additions. READ ALSO: Adepoju joins calls to bring back Ighalo to Super Eagles Here is the squad, Goalkeepers […]

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Teenager Saka helps Arsenal into FA Cup fifth round

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Arsenal teenager Bukayo Saka scored one goal and set up another as the Londoners sealed a place in the FA Cup fifth round with a 2-1 win over Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on Monday. Left-back Saka and striker Eddie Nketiah netted inside 26 minutes as Arsenal’s much-changed lineup made a dominant start and fought […]

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Arsenal targets Bruno Guimaraes as target

Ihesiulo Grace 15 January 2020 0

The Gunners have been scouting Guimaraes, along with Chelsea, but may not move for the midfielder until the summer, though Benfica could force their hand after already submitting a bid. Arsenal are interested in signing Athletico Paranaense star Bruno Guimaraes, according to the Brazilian club’s president. READ ALSO: Lobi’s Alimi joins Tunisian club Paranaense chief

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Arsenal send defender Mavropanos on loan

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English Premier League side Arsenal has sent defender Dinos Mavropanos to Bundesliga 2 side FC Nuremberg on loan for the remainder of the season. The Greece international has found games hard to come by since his arrival at the club in 2018 from Greek side PAS Giannina. READ ALSO: Everton sign teenage defender Jarrad Branthwaite […]

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Aubameyang desperate to take Arsenal back to the top

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London – Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has said he remains committed to the club and wants to help them challenge for major honours. The statement is to dispel speculation that the Gabon striker might want to leave the misfiring north London side. Arsenal sit 10th in the 2019/2020 English Premier League (EPL) after 21 games, […]

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We didn’t expect to beat Leeds in FA Cup – Arsenal’s Nelson

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London – Arsenal’s Reiss Nelson scored early in the second half to secure a 1-0 win over battling Championship leaders Leeds United in the FA Cup third round at The Emirates on Monday. Nelson put a near full-strength home side ahead in the 55th minute, scrappily side-footing the ball into the net after the Leeds […]

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Arteta sends warning to Aubameyang, Arsenal captains

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has sent out a warning to club captains including Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The Spaniard, who is on his second week in charge of the Gunners, has demanded 100 percent commitment from his ‘group of leaders’ as exit rumors linking the Gabon international with an exit gather pace. READ ALSO: Arsenal In talks […]

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Arsenal In talks for Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng

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English Premier League side Arsenal FC is interested in the services of Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng according to Sky Sports in Germany. Arsenal had enquired about a probable transfer fee, loan possibilities and the player’s wages with the 31-year-old centre-back, who can also play at full-back, said to be looking for a transfer this […]

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Knee surgery keeps Arsenal’s Chambers out for months

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London – Arsenal defender Calum Chambers is expected to be out for six to nine months after he underwent surgery on Thursday for a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament, the English Premier League side said. Chambers suffered the injury to his left knee in the 2-1 defeat to Chelsea on Sunday. Arsenal said the surgery was […]

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New year is new opportunity for Arsenal to improve, Arteta says

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New Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said the new year presents his side with a real chance to “build something important’’. Arsenal’s 2-0 win over Manchester United on New Year’s Day was their first under Arteta, who took over as manager on Dec. 20. Jahanbakhsh stunner helps Brighton hold Chelsea to 1-1 draw The win lifted […]

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Arteta’s Arsenal draw at Bournemouth

Ihesiulo Grace 27 December 2019 0

Bournemouth (UK) – A second-half equaliser from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang gave Mikel Arteta a point in his first game as Arsenal manager as his side came back from a goal down to draw 1-1 with Bournemouth in the Premier League on Thursday. The two sides came into the game in poor form, with Bournemouth having lost […]