Arsenal 2-0 Leeds: We must keep this consistency
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2y ago
Another day, another win. I must say, beeing a Gooner right now feels fantastic, yet somehow I’m keeping my calm because we all know how things can change fast in this club. Beforehand, I believe that all Gooners knew that the Leeds game would be tough, but in the same way we needed to win to keep this consistency going.  Leeds arrived to London with a pretty strong squad. Players like Kalvin Philips, James and Rodrigo would all start the game against the Gunners. The Peacocks have not been in their greatest form in recent time and it was pretty clear that Arsenal was favourites in this m ..read more
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Preview: Arsenal vs Leeds – EFL Cup, Round of 16
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by 1886 Blog
2y ago
Tonight, Arsenal will face Leeds at home in the round of 16 of the EFL cup. The Gunners won comfortably their previous EFL cup games against West Bromwich away (6-0) and AFC Wimbledon at home (3-0). Leeds Meanwhile, Leeds first knocked out League one side Crewe Alexandra by 3-0 and then Fulham on penalties to reach the round of 16 in the EFL cup. First time since the season 2016/17 that Leeds have reached the quarter-final of the competition. Leeds manager Bielsa confirmed that Junior Firpo, Luke Ayling, Patrick Bamford and Robin Koch will not feature in tonight’s game. Even, star player Raphi ..read more
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Regular starter for three seasons – now, on his way out?
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2y ago
He was Arsenal’s first choice until September’s Norwich game, when Aaron Ramsdale replaced him. Bernd Leno hasn’t been quite the goalkeeper Arsenal have hoped him to be during his three seasons at the Gunners. The German goalkeeper came to Arsenal in 2018, from the German side Bayer 04 Leverkusen. At that time Bernd was a much of a top target goalie for many clubs around Europe. Before leaving Leverkusen, Leno mentioned: “If I go abroad, it would not be as a number-one contender, but only as clear number one.” He made it clear back then that he wouldn’t go to a club if he wouldn’t be the ..read more
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During two seasons the ex Gunner’s hairstyle amazed us
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by 1886 Blog
2y ago
Today at the age of 37, Marouane Chamakh has retired from professional football. The former striker confirmed that in 2019, having not played football for over two and a half years. For Arsenal fans, Marouane Chamakh remains somehow an interesting type, not for his way of playing football but for his infamous hairstyle.  Embed from Getty Images Arsenal move and football style On the 1 July 2010, the Moroccan completed his move to Arsenal on a free transfer from Bordeaux. Arsene Wenger’s intention with the transfer was to replace Emanuel Adebayor who signed for Manchester City one year ear ..read more
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Arsenal player’s contract expiring – hasn’t played a single minute since August
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by 1886 Blog
2y ago
Is Sead Kolasinac still an Arsenal player? That’s a question we usually ask ourselves. He has only participated in one Premier League game this season and interestingly enough it was against the champions Manchester City, a match that the Gunners lost 5-0. Embed from Getty Images Arsenal’s current third left back Sead Kolasinac hasn’t exactly impressed since his arrival in 2017. The Bosnian signed a five year long contract, which means that his contract expires in the summer, 2022. Kolasinac got a minor injury on the international break when playing for his national team, Bosnia & Herzegov ..read more
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Smith Rowe makes a statement about his future at Arsenal
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by 1886 Blog
2y ago
Last summer, the 21-year old midfielder Emile Smith Rowe signed a five-year contract with Arsenal. During an interview with Evening Standard, he said: “I’d love to be here forever”. Emile joined Arsenal at the age of ten, back in 2010. Having worked his way up in the youth teams, he now represents Arsenal’s finest, the senior team. Embed from Getty Images ESR was one of Aston Villa’s top targets at the start of the transfer window, in the summer. According to Arteta, Arsenal communicated with Villa about Emile yet the intention was never to sell him. Arteta would also say that he was never wor ..read more
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September – Arsenal’s turnaround month
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by 1886 Blog
2y ago
The Gunners have stepped up after their poor Premier League start back in August. Loosing the three first games made some Arsenal fans wonder if their beloved club would face relegation. After the defeat to Manchester City on the 28th August, it was pretty clear that Mikel Arteta’s contract was hanging loose and that his stay was uncertain. Embed from Getty Images The problematic August month The defeat to City was the last game for Arsenal before the September’s international break. Gunners worldwide would surely admit that this break came in the perfect moment. A time when the North London c ..read more
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Arsenal’s transfer target is happy in his current country, according to agent
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by 1886 Blog
2y ago
One of Arsenal’s transfer targets this summer will stay at his club, according to the agent.   The North London clubs Arsenal and Tottenham have both been interested in signing the Inter striker Lautaro Martinez. According to The Athletic, it’s presumed that the Argentine striker would be interested in signing for Arsenal if the Italian club want to sell him. Such a transfer move could depend on the situation with Alexandre Lacazette. If the Gunners choose to sell the French striker then they will likely search for a replacement. In that case Inter’s Lautaro Martinez meets the needs ..read more
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Five Arsenal players with only one year left on their contracts
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by 1886 Blog
2y ago
A centre-back, a left-back, a midfielder and two centre-forwards. These are the Arsenal players whose contracts are expiring next summer.   First of all, Calum Chambers, Arsenal’s centre-back/right-back joined the Gunners back in 2014, signing a long-term contract. Meanwhile in 2018, Calum Chambers signed a new contract extension that would keep him at Arsenal until 2022. This means that the Englishman’s contract expires next summer, however the Gunners have an option in Chambers contract to extend his contract for one more year. Embed from Getty Images Sead Kolasinac is another play ..read more
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Italian club sees Arsenal’s offer on the Argentinian striker as unacceptable
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by 1886 Blog
2y ago
The Gunners and their biggest rivals Tottenham are both interested in signing Lazio’s striker Joaquin Correa. According to Sport Witness, Arsenal have already offered £17m for the Argentine, as Correa wants to depart from the Roman club. It’s stated in the Sport Witness article that the Gunners had offered €20m (£17m), yet Arsenal’s offer was seen as unacceptable by Lazio. The Italian club is looking for a minimum bid of €30m (£25.4m) for their striker. Embed from Getty Images It appears that the Gunners wanted to test if they could get Joaquin Correa for a cheaper price. Apparently their ..read more
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