On the eve of Napoli’s do-or-die clash against Arsenal in UEFA Champions League Group F play at the San Paolo on Wednesday, Reuters is reporting that coach RafaelBenitez is starting to feel the heat from Napoli supporters, who are said to be fed up with the club’s defensive errors as well as Spaniard’s habit of […]
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Wenger: 'The way football is sold does not protect you'
[UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Matchday 6] Three berths in the knockout stage of the UEFA Champions League will be up for grabs on Tuesday and five will be decided onWednesday the final day of group play. One of the teams still seeking to secure a berth is Arsenal, which travels to Napoli on Wednesday between tough […]
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Mourinho: Pressure is on Man City to Win EPL
Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho has once again claimed that Manchester City is under the most pressure to win the English Premier League this season due to the size of its squad.Speaking during a press conference ahead of the Blues’ visit to Sunderland on Wednesday, Mourinho said City, Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham could […]
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Report: Cavani Could Seek PSG Exit in January
Reports in France claim that Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea, Real Madrid and Barcelona are monitoring the situation of Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani, who is said tobe unhappy at playing second fiddle to star man Zlatan Ibrahimovic at the Parc des Princes, and could seek a shock move in January. The former Napoli striker, who […]
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Wenger Rejects Pato, Morata Speculation
Arsene Wenger on Tuesday rejected speculation linking Arsenal to Corinthians’ striker Alexandre Pato and Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morataduring the January transfer window, despite reportsearlier in the day claiming that Morata had already been signed on a six-month loan. During the press conference ahead of Arsenal’s Premier League match against Hull City on Wednesday,Wenger was […]
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Wenger Slams Ballon d'Or
Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger has slammed FIFA’s Ballon d’Or, insisting that he is against individual prizes in soccer. In an interview with Telefoot, the Frenchman said.“It hurts football. I am against individual awards. It is a ridiculous obsession for players.” He added: “Who do I want to win this year? I don’t want anyone at all. This isan […]
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Up is down, down is up
[UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Matchday 5] Up was down, and down was up on Tuesday in the UEFA Champions League. Ajax handedBarcelona its first loss of the Gerardo Martino era with a 2-1 win that may still not be enough to get Ajax through to the knockout stage. Barcahad previously clinched a berth in the knockout […]
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Bendtner Arrested for Criminal Damage
Arsenal forward Nicklas Bendtner was arrested on Monday on suspicion of criminal damage at his apartment building in the Bushey area of London. The Danish international attemptedto break into the apartment building after being locked outside, causing damage to the door. Police decided to serve the 25-year-old with a caution, meaning he will not be […]
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Wenger Hails Ramsey 'Transformation'
On the eve of Arsenal’s crucial home clash against Marseille in UEFA Champions League Group F play, Gunners coach Arsene Wenger praised Aaron Ramsey fortransforming into one of the club’s most important players. Ramsey’s goal in Arsenal’s 1-0 win at Borussia Dortmund on UCL Matchday 4 put the Gunners firmly in control of their owndestiny […]
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Wenger Rules Out Henry Loan Move
New York Red Bulls striker Thierry Henry has been training with Arsenal during the MLS offseason, but Gunners coach Arsene Wenger insists it is just to boost hisfitness levels and has ruled out a loan move for the 36-year-old former club legend.