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/ 2408 days ago4 Arsenal players that need fresh contracts
Now that the summer transfer window has firmly closed, teams can now focus on players that they already currently have on their rosters. While head coaches/managers are surely fully focused on the season at hand, there could be work done behind the scenes. This is now a great time to hand out contract extensions to […]
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/ 2421 days agoArsenal's summer clear-out makes a top 4 finish very likely
Most of the talk surrounding Arsenal’s summer transfers was about their purchases, and rightly so. The Gunners stunned the soccer world by securing Nicolas Pepe in a club-record £72 million deal. One of the most sought after players in all of Europe, Pepe gives Arsenal some much needed creativity, pace, and width on the pitch. […]
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/ 2429 days agoWhy Nacho Monreal’s Arsenal departure is understandable
Real Sociedad are reportedly closing in on Arsenal left back Nacho Monreal. The 33-year-old defender is currently in his final year of his current contract with the Gunners. Despite playing every minute of the north London club’s first three Premier League games, it would appear that Monreal would fall down the depth chart once Kieran […]
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/ 2437 days agoDani Ceballos’s dream Arsenal debut gives Gunners plenty to be excited about
It’s safe to say that Dani Ceballos had a successful opening match at the Emirates Stadium. On loan from Real Madrid, the 23-year-old midfielder dazzled the home crowd on his full debut with the Gunners. Arsenal grabbed the victory against Burnley, as Ceballos provided assists on both goals scored by the north London club. As […]
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/ 2443 days agoArsenal's head of recruitment Raul Sanllehi is transforming Gunners
When Raul Sanllehi left Barcelona for Arsenal in December of 2017, his initial role with the north London team was Head of Football Relations. This was at a time when Arsene Wenger was at the helm and Ivan Gazidis was still CEO of the club. The appointment of Sanllehi was the first big step into […]
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/ 2455 days ago3 ways Unai Emery can deploy Nicolas Pepe at Arsenal
Now that Arsenal have officially announced the record signing of Nicolas Pepe, head coach Unai Emery will have a few options with formations. The £72 million deal for the former Lille winger gives the Gunners much needed versatility and width in the squad. How are three different ways Emery could utilize his new star. 1. […]
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/ 2462 days agoDani Ceballos to Arsenal is a solid short-term move by the Gunners
Arsenal has finally announced the signing of Dani Ceballos. The Real Madrid midfielder will join the Gunners on a one-year loan deal for the 2019/20 campaign. There is supposedly no agreement between the two clubs for a purchase option at the end of the season. Ceballos, just 22, has not been given a ton of […]
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/ 2463 days agoKieran Tierney would be a tremendous fit at Arsenal
Following two unsuccessful bids for Celtic left back Kieran Tierney, Arsenal are thought to be readying a third offer for one of their main targets this summer. The Gunners have previously dealt with a resistant Celtic team in January of 2015, when the club wanted to sign Virgil van Dijk; however, the Hoops were adamant […]
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/ 2476 days agoLaurent Koscielny is hurting his Arsenal legacy
Arsenal departed London on Thursday as they are set to begin their preseason tour of the U.S. next week. There was, however, one notable player that was not on that plane to the States: Laurent Koscielny. The 33-year-old captain of the Gunners apparently refused to travel with his teammates. The club confirmed this in a […]
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/ 2484 days agoAdding Zaha would give Arsenal dynamic attack
George Washington once said “make them believe that offensive operations, often times, is the surest, if not the only (in some cases) means of defense.” Arsenal have been championing this sentiment for years now. Despite the club’s clear issues in defense, the Gunners have submitted a £40 million bid for Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha. […]
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/ 2490 days agoThe type of player Arsenal could (eventually) get with William Saliba
Arsenal are reportedly closing in on a move for Saint-Etienne center back William Saliba. The 18-year-old defender has been linked with the Gunners for weeks now and has even supposedly agreed personal terms with the north London club. Complications of the potential deal, however, involve his current club’s insistence in receiving the player back on […]
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/ 2497 days agoPlayer departures will be key to Arsenal’s summer
Arsenal, much like the other big Premier League clubs, have gotten off to a slow start during the transfer period. Although Brazilian teenage prospect Gabriel Martinelli is reportedly set to join the north London outfit, the Gunners have yet to make a senior summer signing. This short delay, however, should not alarm Arsenal fans just […]
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/ 2505 days agoA look at the Kosovo national soccer team’s impressive story
Generally speaking, a Kosovo-Bulgaria football match most likely won’t receive too much attention around the sports world. Nevertheless, the 2020 UEFA Euro qualifying match between these two small countries on Monday was an exciting and important game. After Bulgaria took a 2-1 lead in the 55th minute following a goal from Kristian Dimitrov, Kosovo’s 13-match […]
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/ 2512 days ago5 positions that Arsenal need to strengthen this summer
The summer transfer window is a time in which clubs address their weaknesses from the previous year and strengthen the squad as best as possible. For Arsenal, bolstering the team this summer is essential. Money, however, could be a bit of an issue. The club’s failure to secure a Champions League place reportedly slashed their […]
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/ 2516 days agoArsenal need reinforcements to switch to a 4-3-3 next season
With Arsenal officially in the offseason now, it is time to start planning for the 2019/20 campaign. The Gunners endured a fairly disappointing 2018/19 season, plagued by injuries and underwhelming performances at important times. However, this summer could provide a decent chance to make some significant changes to this Arsenal team. One of these alterations […]