Arsenal
Detailed coverage of Arsenal football club and its players, including match reports, transfer rumours, kits and general football news.
We also have sections on Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, Arsenal striker Thierry Henry (two legends in football), Cesc Fabregas, as well as all the latest Arsenal transfer news.
Arsenal: What Separates Them From Success?
“This team might not have the ‘Ronaldo’ factor, but it doesn’t understand the word, ‘defeat’. It’s determined, gritty and very professional…” “I’m not here to motivate players. I’m here to help players who are motivated.” These are comments made by Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger, respectively. Certainly, they explain the contrasting fortunes experienced by…
Pre-order Arsenal 125 Year Anniversary Shirt
Arsenal’s 125th anniversary kit is finally out and Nike has done a fine job in keeping the shirt very simple. As predicted, a red shirt with white sleeves, white shorts and red socks. The shirt features the wreathed Gunners’ crest. Arsenal was founded in 1886 as Dial Square FC and their first crest was created…
Arsenal have 40% chance of beating Manchester United and helping Chelsea
From being the closest challengers to Manchester United and after a season where, at the start, Arsene Wenger boldly proclaimed that Arsenal were going to fight for trophies on all fronts, Arsenal’s best hope now is to throw a mildly annoying spanner in Manchester United’s efficient march to a 19th league title.
Arsenal should sell Fabregas, reinvest in defense
Following a 2-1 defeat at Bolton on Sunday, Arsene Wenger had the look of a defeated man. And for good reason. Despite plenty of promise, as the season unfolded the same old Arsenal deficiencies stood out. Sure, the Gunners continue to play with a style and panache that, with the exception of that little outfit…
Arsene Wenger defends Arsenal’s philosophy and vows to ‘strengthen’ squad
Arsenal were practically knocked out of the title race when they lost 1-2 to Bolton Wanderers on Sunday. The defeat meant that Arsenal are now nine points behind leaders Manchester United and three points behind second placed Chelsea with only four games remaining in the season. Arsene Wenger was left notably disappointed after a turbulent…
Highest Football Club Wages
Player transfer fees and their larger than life wage bills are a common topic of discussion for a football fan of today. From Wayne Rooney threatening to quit to oil-rich owners going on shopping sprees, the footballers have now become spoilt and they now know that their high demands will be met at their current club or…
Why Kroenke doesn’t need Arsenal’s money for takeover
The Arsenal takeover by Stan Kroenke has people wondering if this is going to turn Arsenal into the next Manchester United off the pitch (i.e. debt). It’s a legitimate question, but ultimately baseless. For starters, investors in Premier League football, regardless of their disconnect with real football fans and what they want, are keenly aware…
Key Questions (& Answers) on Arsenal Takeover
Arsenal are set to announce a formal takeover by Stan Kroenke this morning, with the American having agreed to buy shares from Danny Fizman and Lady Nina Bracewell-Smith, increasing his control over Arsenal to 62%. From the Guardian: Fiszman had previously diluted his position to 16.1%, with £8,500 per share having been his sale price….
Theo Walcott on being fast, being seen and Ronaldo
Returning from international duty, Theo Walcott was seen at the launch of the new Nike Superfly. Footy Boots managed to catch up to him and ask him some questions about Superfly III, Cristiano Ronaldo and more: Hi Theo – we’ll start off with the football boots themselves – what were your first impressions of the…
The PFA Nominations: Goals and Assists Not Requred
The PFA have today announced a surprising shortlist for both their Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year awards. Nemanja Vidic has the opportunity to follow Rooney, Ronaldo and Giggs and become the fifth Manchester United winner in five years, but hoping to deprive him of that honour will be Gareth Bale,…
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