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Staying At Arsenal For 22 Years Was A Big Mistake – Wenger

Ihesiulo Grace 18 July 2018 0

Arsene Wenger has admitted staying at Arsenal for 22 years was “perhaps” the biggest mistake of his managerial career. The 68-year-old, who was appointed on October 1, 1996, stepped down as Gunners boss in May after winning three Premier League titles and seven FA Cups. The Frenchman left

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Jack Wilshere Confirms He Is Leaving Arsenal

Ihesiulo Grace 20 June 2018 0

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere says he will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of June. The 26-year-old England international made his Gunners debut in 2008 and has made 197 first-team appearances. However, his future at Emirates Stadium was in doubt following the arrival of new manager Unai Emery. “I felt that […]

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Arsenal Set To Splash £17.5m To Sign David Luiz

Ihesiulo Grace 15 June 2018 0

Arsenal have a £17.5m bid for Chelsea star, David Luiz. Luiz has struggled to get regular game time this season, with the defender spending a large chunk of the campaign on the sidelines due to injury. The 31-year-old made just 16 appearances in all competitions under Antonio Conte this season. French outlet Le10 Sport, reports […]

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Arsenal appoints former PSG manager, Unai Emery as head coach

Ihesiulo Grace 23 May 2018 0

Arsenal have confirmed the appointment of Unai Emery as their new head coach, replacing Arsene Wenger at the Emirates The 46-year-old Spaniard arrives at the club following a two-year spell at PSG. He led the club to a domestic treble this season, but his contract was not extended and was replaced by Thomas Tuchel. Emery […]

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Former Everton star, Mikel Arteta Agrees Deal To Become Arsenal Manager

Ihesiulo Grace 16 May 2018 0

Former Everton footballer and Manchester City assistant manager, Mikel Arteta, has completed his interview process with Arsenal and has agreed verbally to become Arsene Wenger’s successor. According to the UK Independent, Arteta and his representatives have held advanced negotiations with the Gunners and are at a stage where backroom staff and financial packages are being

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Enrique, The Likely Next Arsenal Manager Demands £200m To Buy Players!

Ihesiulo Grace 27 April 2018 0

 “Arsenal could be set for a major overhaul of their squad if former Barcelona manager, Luis Enrique replaces Arsene Wenger.” The Gunners are hunting for their new manager ahead of the summer after Wenger announced decision to step aside. Ex-Barcelona boss, Enrique is the favourite to take the hot seat at the Emirates. It seems, […]

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Arsene Wenger To Leave Arsenal At The End Of The Season

Ihesiulo Grace 20 April 2018 0

Arsène Wenger has issued the following statement: “After careful consideration and following discussions with the club, I feel it is the right time for me to step down at the end of the season. “I am grateful for having had the privilege to serve the club for so many memorable years. “I managed the club […]

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Jack Wilshere set to quit Arsenal over wage row

Ihesiulo Grace 12 March 2018 0

The Express newspaper has reported that AC Milan are plotting a move for Arsenal and England midfielder Jack Wilshere. Wilshere’s contract runs out in the summer, and is no closer to agreeing a new deal, with both parties refusing to budge on a suggested 25 per cent pay cut. Arsenal want to reduce Wilshere’s current […]

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Arsenal unveil £200m Emirates Airlines shirt deal

Ihesiulo Grace 19 February 2018 0

Arsenal have announced the extension by five years of the shirt partnership with Dubai-based Emirates Airlines. The sponsorship is worth £200m according to reports. The Gunners confirmed the branding of Emirates, which began its sponsorship agreement with the north London club in 2006, would continue to feature on the shirts and training kit of all […]

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Wilshere to get new Arsenal contract offer

Ihesiulo Grace 27 December 2017 0

Arsene Wenger has confirmed he will offer Jack Wilshere a new Arsenal contract, and says he’s open to strengthening the squad in the January transfer window. Wilshere has impressed in recent Premier League starts and has apparently done enough to convince Wenger to hand him a new deal, with his current contract expiring in the […]

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Ex-Arsenal defender Emmanuel Eboue in financial crisis

Ihesiulo Grace 26 December 2017 0

Former Arsenal defender Emmanuel Eboue has told the Mirror he is financially ruined and is battling with suicidal thoughts. Eboue, 34, has not played football since seeing his Sunderland contract cancelled after being hit with a year-long FIFA ban in March 2016 over a contractual dispute with a former agent. The former Ivory Coast international […]

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Ex-Arsenal Star Henry speaks against drunk driving

Ihesiulo Grace 20 December 2017 0

Former Arsenal striker, Thierry Henry has advised motorists in Nigeria to stay alive by not driving after drinking. Henry, the English Premier League (EPL) club’s all-time leading scorer with 228 goals gave the advice in Lagos, Nigeria’s economic hub at the Guinness/Federal Roads Safety Corps (FRSC) Ember Month campaign. He was the special guest of […]

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Rosicky throws in the towel

Ihesiulo Grace 20 December 2017 0

Former Arsenal star Tomas Rosicky has announced his retirement after succumbing to the rigours of professional football at the age of 37. The Czech midfielder won silverware with the Gunners, Borussia Dortmund and Sparta Prague, where he started and ended a career that spanned 18 years. He also won 105 caps for his country, leaving […]

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Ostersunds handed fairytale Arsenal tie

Ihesiulo Grace 12 December 2017 0

Ostersunds’ fairytale journey in the Europa League was given extra sparkle on Monday when they were drawn against Arsenal in the last 32. The Swedish minnows were still a month away from being formed when Arsene Wenger took over the Gunners in September 1996, but they will compete on an even footing next year. Under […]

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Giroud rescues mis-firing Arsenal

Ihesiulo Grace 10 December 2017 0

Olivier Giroud proved to be Arsenal’s super-sub once again as he rescued a 1-1 draw two minutes from time at Southampton. Charlie Austin fired an early opener for Mauricio Pellegrino’s hosts – his fifth in three Premier League starts this season – and the striker was unlucky not to have more to show for the […]

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Tottenham’s Dembele eyes start against Arsenal

Ihesiulo Grace 13 November 2017 0

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Mousa Dembele is confident he can make his first Premier League start for the club in two months, in the weekend’s clash at Arsenal after fully recovering from a foot injury. Dembele, whose progress has also been stalled by a hip issue, has featured just six times in the Premier League this […]

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Iwobi gets Wenger’s praise ahead Zambia clash

Ihesiulo Grace 3 October 2017 0

Nigerian international Alex Iwobi should score at least 10 goals for English Premier League (EPL) giants Arsenal FC. This is according to Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, who watched on as the 21-year-old netted the Gunners’ second goal as they beat Brighton and Hove Albion 2-0 in a EPL match at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. […]

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Wenger denies punishing Sanchez

Ihesiulo Grace 21 September 2017 0

Arsene Wenger has rubbished the suggestion he is punishing Alexis Sanchez for the Chilean’s desire to leave Arsenal by restricting his involvement in the Premier League. Sanchez’s sole start in the top flight this season came in the 4-0 thrashing at Liverpool in August, with Wenger having used him as a second-half substitute in the […]

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Gerrard thumbs up Oxlade-Chamberlain’s Reds move

Ihesiulo Grace 2 September 2017 0

Former Liverpool Captain. Steven Gerrard. has backed Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to enjoy the best years of his career at Anfield. The 24-year-old finalised a move to Jurgen Klopp’s side from Arsenal on Premier League deadline day for a reported initial fee of £35million. The midfielder admitted that the decision to quit the Gunners for a direct […]

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West Brom Signs Kieran Gibbs From Arsenal For £7m

Ihesiulo Grace 30 August 2017 0

Arsenal full-back Kieran Gibbs have signed a contract with with West Brom for a fee of £7m. Having 10 caps for England, Gibbs has signed a four-year contract at The Hawthorns. Nacho Monreal made Kieran Gibbs loose his first team’s position at Arsenal, last season when he made just eight Premier League starts. Gibbs missed […]