Arsenal have been urged to stop Eddie Nketiah from leaving on a free transfer at the end of the season, amid the uncertainty over the futures of Alexandre Lacazette and exiled former captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. On just his third start this season, 22-year-old Nketiah bagged a stunning hat-trick in the 5-1 Carabao Cup quarter-final victory […]

By Emmanuel Okogba Arsenal put aside their captaincy troubles and moved into the top four by beating West Ham 2-0 at the Emirates on Wednesday. The Gunners went into the game knowing that an outright win was what they needed to move into the Champions League qualification spot for the first time in 14 months […]

By Emmanuel Okogba Arsenal coach, Mikel Arteta says the decision to strip Aubameyang of the captaincy was not an easy one to make considering the effect it could have on the team. Aubameyang was relieved of his duties as captain of the football club following what was described as a ‘breach of disciplinary measurees’. The […]

By Emmanuel Okogba Arsenal forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been stripped of his role as Captain of the football club after breaching disciplinary measures. The Gabon international reportedly returned late from a trip to France last week and was dropped for Saturday’s clash against Southampton. As per, The Athletic , Aubameyang had left the UK on Tuesday and flown […]

By Emmanuel Okogba Manchester United continued their fine form under Michael Carrick, beating Arsenal 3-2 to go 7th and ending a six-game winless run against the Londoners. Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 800th and 801st career goal while they were at it. It was also the first time he scored at home since his goals on […]

By Emmanuel Okogba Manchester United will welcome Arsenal to Old Trafford on Thursday evening in a week 14 Premier League fixture as they continue to pick themselves up from where Ole Gunnar Solskjaer left off. Both teams have had their share of a mixed start to this season. While Arteta’s men struggled at the beginning […]

By Emmanuel Okogba Caretaker coach, Michael Carrick will be in charge when Manchester United welcomes Arsenal on Thursday as delay in getting his work permit means Ralf Rangnick will continue his wait to take over the team. Rangnick who was appointed by United on Monday landed in England before new travel restrictions came into force. […]

By Emmanuel Okogba Arsenal put up a commanding peformance as they moved into fifth, beating Newcastle 2-0 at the Emirates on Saturday. Arteta’s side were checked last week after Liverpool humbled them 4-0, but bounced back to hand Eddie Howe a defeat in his official first game in charge. After a goalless first half, Bukayo […]

Samir Nasri has confirmed his retirement from football at the age of 34. The former France international announced his decision on Sunday on Canal+, a media outlet where he is now a pundit. Nasri came through at Marseille and transferred to Arsenal in 2008, spending three years at Emirates Stadium before he joined Manchester City. […]

After 74 years away from topflight football, Brentford FC announced their presence with a 2-0 thumping of an Arsenal side that was largely loose in coordination, but mainly blunt in attack. The English Premier League has started.