Vermaelen stunned by teammate criticism
Arsenal vice captain Thomas Vermaelen has revealed that the emergence of defensive partner Laurent Koscielny this season is not much of a surprise to him as he knew the Frenchman’s potential was much higher than detractors could have imagined. Koscielny secured a move to the Emirates Stadium in the summer of 2010 and was criticized...
Gunners boss lauds Blues’ strategy
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has refused to criticize Chelsea’s defensive approach at the Emirates Stadium in yesterday’s goalless draw between the two London rivals and instead suggested that the Blues are only playing to their strengths. Wenger has been noted as a vocal critic of teams who deploy many players behind the ball against the...
Wenger slams Arsenal’s ‘mental blips’
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has admitted that his side’s two recent defeats against relegation-threatened QPR and Wigan Athletic are down to mental lapses that must be addressed in order to secure third place. Last season, Manchester City shockingly leapfrogged the Gunners into third place after the last round of fixtures, leaving Wenger’s men with no...
Mikel Arteta’s season-ending injury leaves Arsenal short in midfield
• Spaniard suffered ankle ligament damage in Wigan match• Abou Diaby short of fitness and Yossi Benayoun ineligibleMikel Arteta has been ruled out for the remainder of the season with ankle ligament damage, leaving Arsène Wenger with selection iss...
Gunners boss slams lack of creativity
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has conceded that fatigue may have drained his team out of energy over the course of the shock 2-1 defeat to Wigan last night but insists that there is no excuse for the lack of creativity in the decisive second half. Thomas Vermaelen’s impressive 20th minute header cut the Latics’ early...
Wenger confirms ‘serious’ injury
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed that midfielder Mikel Arteta suffered more than just an ankle sprain in the early minutes of the Gunners’ 2-1 defeat at home to Wigan last night. Arteta appeared to know right away that the injury was serious as he walked down the tunnel moments after the incident. The suddenness...
AW: Starlet emulating Lions number one
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has hailed the focus of young goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, comparing the Pole’s rapid progress to the emergence of England number one Joe Hart. Hart won the Barclays Golden Glove last season and was voted as the Premier League’s goalkeeper of the year for the 2009-10 season and at the age of...
Wilshere running out of time for Euros – Wenger
• Midfielder yet to train with first team after ankle injury• 'I will not take any risks with him,' says managerThe Arsenal manager, Arsène Wenger, has admitted the England midfielder Jack Wilshere is "down" and hinted that he is losing his race t...
Arsenal’s Arsène Wenger calls for video technology in Premier League
• Arsenal manager says referees need help to make decisions• 'Video will help the referees, not question their authority'Arsène Wenger wants referees to be allowed to stop the game and consult video technology to make instant decisions in the Prem...
Wenger: This is the same Arsenal
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has taken a swipe at his side’s critics, reminding them that this is the same team that was panned by detractors at the beginning of the season and that any additions to the squad will only be decided by the way the current season ends. As it stands right now, the...
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