Gervinho. Currently an in form player, who once received stick for not finishing easy chances, is now living up to the expectations of Gunners. In the last game against WBA, Gervinho got the assist to the thumping header scored by Tomas Rosicky, which opened the account for Arsenal. Some will say that the shot was going wide or it was not meant to be a pass for Rosicky, but it was important for Gervinho to get that assist to boost his confidence....
A dull affair otherwise, Arsenal looked tired after a busy week. Emery’s side weren’t helped by some very poor officiating, as two chances were incorrectly ruled offside. Here’s how Arsenal rated. Bernd Leno - 6 The German was virtually a spectator for much of the game as Huddersfield rarely threatened. Could have maybe done better with his distribution, but solid nonetheless. Hector Bellerin - 6 The Spaniard was enthusiastic and hardworking, but couldn’t find a way to threaten down the right flank....
To much of everyone’s surprise, Leeds completely dominated the opening 45 minutes, passing the ball around the Emirates like it was Elland Road. However, in spite of all their domination, Leeds would find themselves 1-0 down early in the second half. A scuffed Reiss Nelson tap-in 10 minutes into the half gave Arsenal a precious lead. The game would stay this way, seeing Arsenal through to a 4th round match up with Bournemouth....
Leeds United, with their five thousand chirpy faithfuls visited the Emirates in the hope of maybe getting a replay or maybe even producing an upset in the third round of the FA cup. Their strategy was simple – to park the bus. There was always 11 men behind the ball with Arsenal trying hard with their neat passing to break them down. Out of form, Arshavin and Chamakh along with the teenager Chamberlain spearheaded the Arsenal attack, with the Russian, probably wasting the best chance in the first half....
After a tightly contested opening 44 minutes, it was Arsenal who took the lead as Gabriel Martinelli poked home from close range after a Bukayo Saka cross. Things stayed this way until John Fleck grabbed a dramatic equaliser in the 83rd minute. The match would eventually end even with both teams deservedly taking a point from the game. Here are 5 hits and flops from Arsenal’s 1-1 over Sheffield United....
The North London side are through to the next round of the competition with a 4-2 aggregate scoreline but lost at home to a team they should have eased past with ease. Their porous defence and non-existent midfield caused the Gunners serious problems on Thursday night. After notching up a 3-0 victory in the first leg, Arsenal found themselves staring down the barrel as the inspired Ostersunds attack scored two goals in quick succession at the Emirates yesterday....
The ticket price is not covered in the Gunners season ticket package, which usually is the norm with English teams, and a negative response from the supporters is imminent. Arsenal Supporters Trust spokesman Tim Payton said: “We are very concerned. Season-ticket holders have already paid up to £2,000 in advance — the highest in world football. Their commitment deserves better. Arsenal’s grasping approach will have a detrimental effect on the noise in the ground, harming the team’s chances for an important game....
A week back the taunts were that the gunners have not faced tough opposition yet and that’s why they are at the top, that too temporarily. However, with yesterday’s defeats at the hands of Aston Villa and West Brom, City and United fans have decided to just keep mum. As for the North London club faithful, it truly feels all dreamy now. Looking down at all the clubs in the Premier League, Tottenham as usual in their shadow, topping the Group of death and through to Round four of the Capital One Cup, we surely are on the right track....
Arsenal were huge favourites ahead of the Wembley decider seven years ago, but Obafemi Martins’ 89th-minute winner - following a mix-up between Wojciech Szczesny and Laurent Koscielny - secured an unlikely Blues win. Wilshere, who played in that match, is now hoping to go one better against Premier League leaders Manchester City in a competition Arsene Wenger has never won. “In 2011, we were expected to win and I was convinced we were going to win and come home with silverware,” he told Sky Sports....
After Saturdays performance and three points against Manchester United, you can see this as being billed as the side with plenty of attacking flair, on a fantastic run against the side “limping” over the line. So what of Arsenal? The neutrals will get behind Arsene Wenger and his team to keep the title race going as long as possible and I guess the football purists will do the same but it’s important to remember that football these days is a results business just as Louis Van Gaal discovered at Stamford Bridge....
Alexis continues to be linked with Manchester City as his contract continues to run down at the Emirates Stadium. And the Gunners have started making contingency plans, with Aubameyang their primary target given his willingness to leave the Bundesliga giants. Arsenal to move for young Spanish star Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has set his sights on a move for Dinamo Zagreb’s Spanish attacker Dani Olmo, according to 24 sata. Olmo, 19, has represented Spanish youth national teams, but recently gained Croatian citizenship....
Caio Junior was one of the seventy-one people who were killed in the plane crash in Medellin earlier this week. Gabriel, who considers the 51-year-old as a good friend, couldn’t control his emotions as he spoke about the victims and their family during an interview with Arsenal’s in-house club media. His emotional tribute video was posted on the club’s official Twitter account. Gabriel was part of the team that lost 2-0 against Southampton in the EFL Cup quarter-final which was held at the Emirates stadium where a minute’s silence was observed in respect of the players who lost their lives in the plane crash....
The 23-year-old suffered the knee injury during the first half of Wednesday’s 2-2 draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford, which left Unai Emery’s side fifth in the table. “Further to the injury sustained during our match at Manchester United on Wednesday night, we can confirm that Rob Holding has ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament of his left knee,” said a statement on arsenal.com. “Rob will undergo surgery to repair this in the coming days....
According to Football.London, the right-back has picked up a knock that will keep him out for two weeks. Cedric had only just returned from an injury lay-off which kept him out of the games against Brentford and FC Zurich before the international break. The 31-year-old defender is yet to play a minute this season due to relentless injury problems, having played 26 times last term. Cedric has faced increased competition at right-back with the likes of Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu....
The Gabon international was cup-tied for the Europa League victory over AC Milan on Thursday, but returns to the fold against the Hornets, with the Gunners aiming to halt a run of three straight Premier League defeats. Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Mohamed Elneny both come in while Rob Holding starts at centre back in place of rested vice-captain Laurent Koscielny. Jack Wilshere and Calum Chambers are on the substitutes bench following their midweek exertions while Aaron Ramsey and the aforementioned Koscielny are not in the squad altogether....
Arlo’s Essential Spotlight Camera is one such device, combining the sort of features you would have spent big on a few years ago – a spotlight, two-way audio and a siren – into a compact wireless camera that takes about 15 minutes to set up and install. Design and build WirelessWeather-resistantSpotlight What’s immediately noticeable once the Essential Spotlight Camera is installed is how discreet it is, with a chunky design that’s practical yet sleek....
The Army announced the launch of Project Inclusion on Thursday, a “holistic effort” aimed at promoting diversity and tackling racial disparities in the service. As part of the initiative, official photographs will no longer be part of officer selection boards beginning in August, while other personnel decisions will be reviewed under similar “evidence-based standards.” “The Army must continue to put People First by fostering a culture of trust that accepts the experiences and backgrounds of every Soldier and civilian,” Gen....
Arn Anderson stated that WWE has turned Rollins into a ‘flip-flop’ talent by having turn heel or face too many times. Anderson believes that The Messiah Seth Rollins needs to stick to a character instead of changing drastically every year. He further adds that Seth Rollins needs to be more like how Jon Moxley is in AEW. Saying that Moxley is being allowed to be himself in AEW. While talking about the main event match at Money in the Bank 2015 between Rollins and Ambrose, Anderson praised the match saying that Superstars can learn storytelling from the match....
Actor and former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger will serve as the official pace car driver for the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway on June 28. MORE: Pocono odds | Keselowski featured in ‘Sharknado 3’ trailer | Sprint Cup standings entering Pocono “I can’t wait to drive the pace car at Sonoma,” Schwarzenegger said in a news release. “It will be an honor to lead these fantastic athletes and champions around the raceway, and on top of it, I get to drive a car that is both powerful and green....
The 21-year-old has been heavily linked with a number of top European clubs, including the likes of Arsenal and Tottenham. It seemed as though a transfer to Bayern was out of the question, however, with manager Jupp Heynckes appearing to rule out a potential summer switch. “I have never seen him play, therefore, I am not able give an opinion on him,” he said earlier this week. “I don’t think there is interest here....
