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Bukayo Saka, Arsenal star opened to playing for Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 23 December 2019 0

Arsenal youngster Bukayo Saka has said neither England nor Nigeria has approached him on his international career but he is open to playing for either country. “I am always thinking about it but I haven’t made a decision yet,” “No-one has been in touch but when I make a decision you will find

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Arsenal considers Kelvin Volland move

Ihesiulo Grace 23 December 2019 0

Arsenal are considering a January move for Bayer Leverkusen forward Kevin Volland.The 27-year-old is said to have been watched by Gunners scouts in a handful of recent matches and is expected to be among the names put to new head coach Mikel Arteta. READ ALSO: 1966 World Cup winner Martin Peters dies aged 76 Volland […]

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Everton vs Arsenal dull English Premier League clash

Ihesiulo Grace 22 December 2019 0

Liverpool – Everton were held to a 0-0 home draw by Arsenal on Saturday in a dull English Premier League (EPL) clash. However, the result did take a back seat to the development where both clubs named new managers to revive their fortunes within 24 hours. Carlo Ancelotti, named as the new Everton manager barely […]

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Arsenal meets Man City coach, Mikel Arteta over manager role

Ihesiulo Grace 17 December 2019 0

Arsenal have held a meeting with Manchester City coach Mikel Arteta to discuss their managerial vacancy. Gunner’s chief executive Vinai Venkatesham is thought to have met the Spaniard in the north-west of England after both flew north following City’s 3-0 win at Emirates Stadium on Sunday. READ ALSO: CAF Award: Rohr picks Mane, Salah ahead […]

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Everton approach former Arsenal boss Unai Emery

Ihesiulo Grace 10 December 2019 0

Former Arsenal boss, Unai Emery has been approached about the Everton job. READ ALSO: Female sport veterans distribute netball equipment to FCT School An informal meeting was held in London and it is thought Emery wants more time to think about his next move following his dismissal as Arsenal head coach. Emery is keen to […]

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Mauricio Pochettino opens door to Arsenal move

Ihesiulo Grace 3 December 2019 0

The former Tottenham Hotspur boss visited former club Newell’s Old Boys in his homeland at the weekend and made clear that he is looking for an immediate return to the touchline. Mauricio Pochettino has opened the door on an instant return to the Premier League, declaring himself ready to dive straight back into management. READ […]

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It has been a year and a half full of emotions, says Unai Emery

Ihesiulo Grace 30 November 2019 0

Sacked Unai Emery has said that It has been a year and a half full of emotions, of great moments and some other more bitter ones. Unai Emery in a letter to all Arsenal fans and Arsenal employees also said he was grateful to all Arsenal employees for the way they have treated him. He […]

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Breaking: Arsenal sack Unai Emery

Ihesiulo Grace 29 November 2019 0

Arsenal has sacked its head coach Unai Emery Arsenal announced the sacking saying today that the decision has been taken to part company with its head coach Unai Emery and his coaching team. Speaking on behalf of the Arsenal board and our owners Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, Josh Kroenke said: “Our most sincere thanks go to Unai and his colleagues […]

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Arsenal legend named alongside Messi, Ronaldo in the greatest Champions League XI

Ihesiulo Grace 27 November 2019 0

UEFA have named their all-time Champions League XI and there’s room for one Arsenal legend. European football bosses have compiled an ‘Ultimate XI’ from the players who have made the fans’ Team of the Year the most times since the vote began in 2001. READ ALSO: Man City open to Sterling contract talks and are […]

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Granit Xhaka: Arsenal boss Unai Emery says midfielder could return against Southampton

Ihesiulo Grace 22 November 2019 0

Arsenal head coach Unai Emery says Granit Xhaka could return against Southampton on Saturday for his first appearance since being stripped of the club captaincy. Xhaka has not featured since being involved in an altercation with the club’s supporters when he was substituted in a home draw against Crystal Palace last month. READ ALSO: Dina […]

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Aubameyang considers barca move

Ihesiulo Grace 22 November 2019 0

Arsenal striker – and now club captain – Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is exploring the possibility of joining Barcelona when his contract at the Emirates expires in the summer of 2021. READ ALSO: AC Milan and Napoli ‘lining up January transfer’ for Arsenal’s Lucas Torreira The Gabonese is considered to be one of the best forwards in […]

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Record crowd watches Arsenal beat Tottenham in Women’s Super League

Ihesiulo Grace 18 November 2019 0

Tottenham’s new billion-dollar stadium attracted a record crowd for women’s soccer in England with 38,262 fans watching a historic north London derby between Tottenham and Arsenal Sunday. The game was a new high for the Women’s Super League (WSL), surpassing the 31,213 who packed in to watch Manchester City’s win over Manchester United in September.

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Arsenal’s Granit Xhaka goes house hunting in Milan as January transfer draws closer

Ihesiulo Grace 13 November 2019 0

The 27-year-old, Xhaka is reported to checking out houses in Milan as he prepares for a switch to Italy from Arsenal in the January transfer window. The Swiss is out of favour in north London following his furious reaction to being booed by supporters in the draw against Crystal Palace , and he was stripped of […]

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Arsenal approach Juventus defender Demiral

Ihesiulo Grace 12 November 2019 0

Arsenal have made contact with the representatives of Juventus defender Merih Demiral with a January transfer possibly in the pipeline, according to reports. Demiral joined Juventus from Sassuolo in the summer for £16.2million but has made just one league start under Maurizio Sarri. READ ALSO Former Tunisia captain Radhi Jaidi to coach in USA The […]

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Unimpressive Arsenal suffers defeat again

Ihesiulo Grace 10 November 2019 0

Leicester ( UK) – Jamie Vardy and James Maddison struck second-half goals as Leicester City beat an unimpressive Arsenal 2-0 at the King Power Stadium on Saturday to move into second place in the Premier League. Leicester have 26 points and are above Chelsea on goal difference, leading champions Manchester City by a point ahead […]

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Europa League: Arsenal held as Guimaraes grab last -gasp equaliser

Ihesiulo Grace 7 November 2019 0

Arsenal conceded a stoppage-time equaliser as they were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw at Portugal’s Vitoria Guimaraes in Europa League Group F on Wednesday. The Premier League club looked to be on course for victory when defender Shkodran Mustafi headed home Nicolas Pepe’s 80th-minute free kick. READ ALSO Furious Inter coach Conte lambasts club […]

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Xhaka to leave Arsenal after captaincy loss?

Ihesiulo Grace 6 November 2019 0

Granit Xhaka is likely to leave the club in the January transfer window after being stripped of the Arsenal captaincy. Xhaka was stripped by Arsenal manager Unai Emery of the captaincy and left him out of the Premier League side’s squad for their Europa League game against Portugal’s Vitoria. READ ALSO First African player to […]

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First African player to captain Arsenal Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang ?

Ihesiulo Grace 6 November 2019 0

‘We have now Aubameyang, Hector, Lacazette and Ozil – they are the four captains, and first is now Aubameyang.’ The first African player to captain Arsenal Aubameyang. The first African to double as club and national team captain Aubameyang  The first non-European skipper for Arsenal Aubameyang Nigerian pastor Omoregie in ‘sex slavery’ ring on trial […]

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Why Unai Emery stripped Granit Xhaka of Arsenal captaincy

Ihesiulo Grace 6 November 2019 0

London – Arsenal manager Unai Emery has stripped Granit Xhaka of the captaincy and left him out of the Premier League side’s squad for their Europa League game against Portugal’s Vitoria. “I had a meeting with him and told him he is no longer in the captain’s group,” the Mirror website quoted the Spaniard as […]

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Arsenal sacks eight staff members

Ihesiulo Grace 5 November 2019 0

Arsenal have sacked eight members of staff as part of an extensive behind-the-scenes overhaul, according to reports. Among those to leave the north London club is head of youth scouting Steve Morrow, who was told he is no longer needed in his role. READ ALSO Pundits lash Jose Mourinho as Arsenal axe Emery Morrow represented […]