Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insists there is no problem between him and Alexis Sanchez, despite the Chilean star being benched for the 3-1 loss to Liverpool. But Wenger says Arsenal, notSanchez, will decide when he can leave the Gunners. That doesn’t sound like a cozy relationship. “Alexis Sanchez has 15 months on his contract so […]
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Wenger downplays speculation linking him to Barcelona
Arsene Wenger says he isn’t thinking about leaving Arsenal, rebutting talk that he might be a candidate to replace Barcelona coach Luis Enrique. “No, my preference isalways the same, it will remain the same,” Wenger told reporters on Thursday when asked if he was interested in the Barcelona job. “I’ve been here 20 years and […]
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Defiant Wenger says he'll manage next season — somewhere
In the aftermath of the 5-1 loss to Bayern Munich, under-fire Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he’ll be working next season with the Gunners “or somewhere else.” “No matterwhat happens I will manage next season,” he said. “Is it here or somewhere else? That is for sure. I hate defeat, I hate to lose games. […]
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Arsenal 'nightmare' signals the end is near for Wenger
Arsenal fans have seen this movie before. The Gunners reach the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League — like they’ve done the previous 13 years — and then exit almost as quickly as snowdropsarrive in London, signaling the end of winter. Wednesday’s 5-1 loss at Bayern Munich marks the sixth year a row […]
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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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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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What They're Saying: Arsene Wenger
“Offside is what makes the team be together. It’s a big quality of a team sport. It’s an intelligent rule as well where you can use your intelligence. It’s very important to keep that in the game.” — Arsenal’s Arsene Wenger, one of several EPL managers to oppose to the abolition of the offside rule, […]
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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.
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Koeman blasts Wenger for complaining about ref
Everton manager Ronald Koeman ridiculed Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger for claiming the referee Mark Clattenburg was responsible for Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat at Everton. “It isthe third time in a row I won at home against Arsenal as a manager,” the Dutchman said, “and three times in a row it was about the referee.”
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What They're Saying: Ronald Koeman
“It is the third time in a row I won at home against Arsenal as a manager and three times in a row it was about the referee.” — Everton manager Ronald Koeman,ridiculing Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger for claiming the referee Mark Clattenburg was responsible for Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat at Everton. (Guardian)