English Premier League clubs have struggled in recent years in the Champions League, and they face difficult tests in the round of 16. Arsenal will be an underdog against Bayern Munich, and LeicesterCity, whose season has taken a turn for the worse since the beginning of the year, will be hard-pressed to beat Sevilla. Manchester […]
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Ian Wright: Wenger says Arsenal reign 'coming to the end'
Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright, father of New York Red Bulls star Bradley Wright-Phillips and brother Sean, told BBC Radio 5 Live that longtime Gunners boss ArseneWenger told him his time as manager is “coming to the end.” “I get the impression that that’s it,” ex-Arsenal striker Wright told BBC Radio 5 live. “He looks […]
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Watford rocks Arsenal's title hopes
Arsenal’s English Premier League title hopes suffered a grievous blow with a shock 2-1 loss to struggling Watford in the Gunners’ first league loss at home since the opening weekend of the season whenthey fell to Liverpool. Watford entered the game with a seven-game winless streak. Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger watched from the stands, serving […]
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U.S. Abroad: Rubin headed to Silkeborg, Zelalem to VVV
Rubio Rubin, whose start to his pro career in the Netherlands began so promisingly in 2014, has been transferred from FC Utrecht to Danish club Silkeborg. Arsenal loaned Gedion Zelalemto Dutch second division leader VVV Venlo for the rest of the season. Rubio was called up to the U.S. national team at the age of […]
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FA Cup: Non-league teams draw EPL clubs
Sutton United will host 12-time champion Arsenal, while Lincoln City will play at Burnley in battles of non-league teams against Premier League clubs in the fifth round of the English FA Cup. English FA Cup draw: Burnley vs. Lincoln City Fulham vs. Tottenham Blackburn Rovers vs. Man. United Sutton United vs. Arsenal Middlesbrough vs. OxfordUnited […]
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Arsene Wenger's regret: "I should have shut up completely'
After a personal hearing Friday requested by Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, the English Football Association has banned him from the sideline for the Gunners’ next four games. The ban stems from a sideline incident with fourth official Anthony Taylor in a Premier League match last weekend against Burnley. Wenger protested a stoppage-time penalty awarded byreferee […]
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Arsene Wenger charged with misconduct
Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger has been charged with misconduct by the English FA after appearing to push the fourth official and using “abusive and/or insulting words” during his team’s2-1 win over Burnley. Wenger was angered by a decision to award Burnley a penalty late in the game last Sunday.
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What They're Saying: Former Hednesford Town manager Liam McDonald
“He’s a natural athlete and he’s got a great opportunity to develop that now. He’ll take it in his stride. I’m very positive he’ll have a similar impact to Jamie Vardy.” — LiamMcDonald, who signed Cohen Bramall for Northern Premier League club Hednesford Town, putting just a little pressure on the 20-year-old left back, Arsenal’s […]
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Arsenal reaches into non-league ranks to sign Bramall
Hednesford Town defender Cohen Bramall is one of the rare players discovered in non-league soccer to earn an EPL transfer, signing with Arsenal in a deal worth $50,000.
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Tottenham's ends Chelsea's 13-game winning streak thanks to Alli
Chelsea’s 13-game winning streak is over, Dele Alli made sure of that. The 20-year-old English midfielder, tipped to be on Real Madrid’s radar, scored both goals to give Tottenham a 2-0 winover the Blues, whose winning streak tied the EPL record held set by Arsene Wenger‘s Invincibles at Arsenal.