Slovakian Ondrej Duda stole all the headlines with his double against Schalke but it was the performance of another midfield operator that has German fans talking.19-year-old German youth international Arne Maier started and completed 90 minutes in both opening games for the team that now sits 3rd on the Bundesliga standings. Maier glided around his opponents and sprayed passes all over the field, showing composure beyond his teenage years....
Socceroos head coach Graham Arnold named an initial 25-man squad for next week’s training camp in the United Arab Emirates and the country’s friendly against Kuwait on October 15. Arnold – preparing for his first match in charge of the Socceroos – selected four debutants, including defender Boyle, Deng, PEC Zwolle loanee Denis Genreau and Midtjylland’s Awer Mabil. Boyle, however, will only travel to the UAE for the training camp as the 25-year-old Scottish-born winger waits on his international clearance....
The visitors were down to ten men within the first 15 minutes of the game and the Gunners had taken charge from the very first whistle. However, they only have a draw to show from their effort on the day, and one, which would feel more like a defeat to their fans. Here are five talking points from the game: #5 The double send-off The build-up to this tie of the European competition was as intense and exciting as it gets in world football today....
Imposing martial law is Ukraine’s response after Russian border guards fired on and seized three Ukrainian ships Sunday, capturing 24 men. Ukraine and Russia have blamed each other for the dispute off the Crimean peninsula, which Russia annexed from Ukraine in 2014. Neither Poltava, where the game was originally to be played, nor Kiev will come under martial law. UEFA says the game was moved “due to security concerns,” adding that it “will continue to monitor and assess the security situation in Ukraine in the coming days before making any decision on potentially relocating other matches....
Any Premier League aficionado will love to keep a track of its most prominent players and where they are now. Today, we take a look at one very special Arsenal team – who lifted the trophy in the 2003/04 season – and were Invincible on their way to the title. Out of the 38 matches, The Gunners had 26 wins, 12 draws, and 0 losses. The Gunners became the Champions first in 1997-1998, then in 2001-2002, and finally in 2003-2004....
As per fresh reports, Arsenal are scheduled to hold a meeting with the representatives of the Chelsea striker today. However, the situation is unclear, as the player was earlier said to be on his way to AS Roma. Sources have claimed that the Blues have agreed on a fee with the Serie A giants that will see the latter paying €5m upfront and €35-40m later. Abraham has allegedly stalled the move with the aim of joining Arsenal instead....
Arsenal reportedly submitted a bid of around £40 million for German sensation Julian Draxler this week before the January transfer window slams shut. These rumors were quickly shot down by Draxler’s club Schalke who stated that they had no intention of selling their prized asset so soon. Arsenal should take them seriously and not submit another bid for the player because Schalke aren’t going to budge now even if they are offered a kings ransom....
Arsenal’s visit is part of a pre-season tour. Tom Fox, chief commercial officer of Arsenal, said it will be a full team visiting. “There will be players, coaches, and all staffs. We’ve been waiting the moment to visit Indonesia for about 31 years,” Fox was quoted as saying by Antara news agency . Organisers of Arsenal’s tour have scheduled the team to face Indonesia Dream Team in a friendly match July 14, at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta....
The Humvee was stolen from the National Guard Armory in Bell around 8.15 a.m. on Friday, FBI spokeswoman Laura Eimiller said. The Humvee was up-armored, upgraded and considered a combat vehicle, worth about $120,000, according to the FBI. The bureau is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the recovery of the vehicle, the FBI wrote said in a news release. It is described as a green camouflage vehicle with four doors....
Anderson revealed that he considers The Undertaker’s comment to be the greatest compliment he has ever received. He added that he is honored that such a legendary performer thinks so highly of his work. Please credit ARN and give a H/T to SK Wrestling for the transcription if you use these quotes. What did The Undertaker say about Arn Anderson? The Undertaker’s remark about Arn Anderson came during his appearance on First We Feast’s Hot Ones show....
Eighth seeded Aronyak played a strong strategic game in Round 9 to outwit his formidable opponent in 42 moves. He now has 7 points along with Hans and Russian IM Rudik Makarian, who was held to a draw by another Indian hopeful CM Kushagra Mohan (now joint second with 7 points). The Under-18 Open too was intriguingly poised, with India’s biggest hope, GM R Praggnanandhaa eking out a well-fought victory over IM Viachaslau Zarubitski of Belarus to jump into the lead with 7....
One such player is Gautam Gambhir who occasionally attends matches at Emirates to support Arsenal. Here is a snapshot of Gautam Gambhir at Emirates along with English cricketer Ravi Bopara. 0 votes
Jurgen Klopp made some curious choices in his starting lineup, with the in-form Jota left out for the fit-again Roberto Firmino, while James Milner was preferred to Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita. Arsenal made four changes to the side that drew 3-3 with West Ham before the international break. Nicolas Pepe, Rob Holding and Dani Ceballos were all among those handed starts. A cagey first half saw very little goal-mouth action, with neither goalkeeper called into saves....
Like many a game this season, Arsenal were the worse starter as Huddersfield’s high-energy approach restricted Gunners’ freedom. Wagner’s men pressed from the outset and barely allowed Arsenal’s back three to build from the back. Emery tried to shuffle his pack at half-time, bringing on Iwobi and Mkhitaryan. With the introduction of the aforementioned duo, the Spaniard also changed his system and reverted to the 4-2-3-1 that served him well initially....
After the restart, the visitors emerged stronger. Frank Lampard’s substitutions paid off when Chelsea finally overcame Arsenal’s defence as Jorginho scored the equaliser in the 83rd minute. To pile even more misery on the Gunners, Tammy Abraham scored the second goal for his side and sealed the result of the fixture. Arsenal’s final match of the decade has ended in a defeat and Arteta will have lots of work to do....
Lichtsteiner, 34, has been targeted by the Gunners as they look to bolster their defence this summer, with Hector Bellerin currently the club’s only natural right-back. The Switzerland international, who held ‘positive’ talks with the north London giants on Friday and wants to join on a two-year deal, is out of contract with Juventus and would add experience to an Arsenal defence which will be without Laurent Koscielny until the end of 2018....
The 28-year-old’s current deal at the Emirates expires in 2018 but Wenger says the Chile international will not be sold despite little sign of a new contract being agreed. “The decision has been made and we will stick to that,” Wenger told reporters during the club’s pre-season tour in China. “The decision is not to sell.” British media reported on Sunday that Sanchez, who was the club’s top scorer last season with 30 goals, would leave North London after saying he wanted to play in and win the Champions League....
The Switzerland international only moved to England in 2016, with a big-money deal taking him to Emirates Stadium from Borussia Monchengladbach. Xhaka: Critics make me look stupid Xhaka has endured a testing time adjusting to the demands of life in the Premier League. Disciplinary issues that have plagued him throughout his career have followed the 24-year-old to north London, with two red cards and eight yellows picked up with the Gunners....
In case you didn’t know… Frimpong rose through the youth ranks at Arsenal before making his Premier League debut for the club at the age of 19 in 2011. The Ghanaian went on to make 16 senior appearances for the Gunners between 2011-2013 and later played for Barnsley and various clubs in Russia, Sweden and Cyprus before hanging up his boots at the age of 27 due to a knee injury....
Arsenal took the lead through a thunderous strike from Jack Wilshere who scored his first goal in Premier League football since May 2015. Chelsea equalised from the penalty spot minutes later and Marcus Alonso gave them the lead with 6 minutes remaining on the clock. Arsenal showed good spirit late in the game though and fullback Hector Bellerin scored a stunning side-footed half-volley into the top-right to earn Arsenal a point....
