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However, Wolverhampton Wanderers were never going to be an easy opposition because they have bloodied the nose of the premier league big boys this season already, taking points off teams like Manchester City and Manchester United at the Molineux Stadium and Old Trafford respectively They nearly ran out winners at the Emirates Stadium yesterday, no thanks to a late Henrikh Mkhitaryan effort. Here are 4 things we noticed from the game:...

Arsenal controlled the first half and took the lead after just 8 minutes through winger Nicolas Pepe, and on the stroke of half-time, they added a second goal when defender Sokratis turned in from close range. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s United – who were once again without star midfielder Paul Pogba – improved their output in the second half and actually ended the game with 10 shots, the same number as their opponents, but weren’t able to find a way through....

Fans have been given a glimpse of what the iconic Frenchman’s successor has to offer during pre-season, with competitive action ready to under way ahead of the new campaign. The north London side were back in the International Champions Cup this summer, which meant they had games against top opposition in Asia and Europe as a warm-up exercise. This is your complete guide to the Gunners’ 2018-19 pre-season and Premier League fixtures, with dates, venues and all you need to know about the upcoming season....

Goals from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Alexandre Lacazette, Sead Kolasinac, and Alex Iwobi ensured the north London side collected all three points. The game wasn’t really about the result, though. It was an occasion to celebrate the achievements of Wenger and the 68-year-old fittingly received a guard of honour from both teams prior to kickoff. Here are the major talking points from the game. #1 Mesut Ozil’s absence did not affect Arsenal When the starting lineups were announced, one name that was noticeably absent was Arsenal’s playmaker-in-chief Mesut Ozil....

The Italy international has been in fine form since overcoming a slow start to the 2016-17 campaign. His goal tally has been taken to 11 in all competitions, with double figures reached in a 3-0 victory over Crotone. Gabbiadini happy to escape Napoli A brace in that fixture saw Insigne inspire another success for Napoli and highlight why he continues to be linked with some of Europe’s top clubs....

Wenger is also considering the Toulouse midfielder, Etienne Capoue, for £10 million. Liverpool‘s Pepe Reina is rumoured to be another strong target. It is said that such a huge bid would be too much for Dortmund to turn down, and that they could be forced to sell Gotze if Arsenal make a serious offer. 0 votes

RUMOURS: Alexis wants to join Chelsea Ospina, who wants to leave Arsenal this summer amid interest from Turkish side Fenerbahce, suffered an injury during the Gunners 2-2 draw with Manchester City on Sunday and looked in considerable discomfort throughout the entirety of the second half. The Colombia international didn’t take part in Arsenal’s pre-match training session at London Colney on Tuesday morning and his injury looks set to rule him out of the midweek match, with Argentine shot stopper Martinez set to replace him despite playing a mere three EFL Cup matches this campaign....

Also Read: 3 possible destinations for Mauricio Pochettino Keown expresses admiration for Pochettino’s perseverance at Tottenham Emery’s future at Arsenal has been called into question after the team showed no significant improvements after a season-and-a-half under the Spaniard. The Gunners have failed to register a win in their past four league games and currently sit sixth on the Premier League table with 17 points from 12 outings. Meanwhile, Pochettino was sacked by Spurs on Tuesday night and has swiftly been replaced by Jose Mourinho....

The Gunners have been adapting to a new style of play and with six points from the possible twelve, the fans expect the team to push on and make it three wins in a row with a victory against the struggling Newcastle United at St. James’ Park. They have struggled against the teams managed by Rafa Benitez in the past and this one isn’t going to be any different. The veteran coach likes to organize his teams in a structured and compact manner....

Emery was dismissed as Gunners boss on Friday after 18 months in charge, with his tenure ending with a miserable seven-match winless run in all competitions. Pressure from supporters had been building on the coach for some time given poor form on the field and difficulties off the pitch, including Granit Xhaka’s clash with fans that saw him removed as captain. Previous skipper Laurent Koscielny left the club in acrimonious circumstances at the end of last season, while there have also been reported issues with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Xhaka’s replacement....

Price Following on from the Arlo Pro 2 system, the Pro 3 is somewhat more expensive starting at £549/ $499 compared to around £300. It does come with two cameras rather than one, but that takes away the option for those just wanting a single camera. There are other kits available with three or four cameras depending on how many locations you want to keep an eye on. You can splash out up to £899....

The first of the big hurdles, next Tuesday, may be impossible for Gore to clear. Under federal law, all election disputes are supposed to be settled by then, and each state’s electors are “deemed conclusive” on that day. Florida, of course, has already certified George W. Bush as the winner. Gore has only this week to somehow conduct and win a court-ordered recount before the deadline, then convince the Florida Supreme Court to order that Bush’s slate of electors be replaced with his....

Nearly 36,000 service members disclosed in a confidential survey that they had been subjected to unwanted sexual contact, the Associated Press (AP) reported Wednesday, citing unnamed officials. The new numbers show a 13 percent jump from the previous year and an increase from the more than 20,000 service members who reported sexual assault in 2018. The survey’s results point to ongoing challenges despite efforts by Congress and the Pentagon to address sexual assault and misconduct....

Miguel Herrera’s arrival as coach at the start of 2016 looked to have boosted Arriola’s potential for playing time, but the 21-year-old had a “roller-coaster ride last season” that left him frustrated this winter. Giovinco will listen to offers from China “I thought that I had deserved more of a chance to be a regular player and contribute to the team,” he told Goal USA. “After the season, my contract was coming close to an end and I kind of had the power to say, ‘Look if I’m not playing I have to still grow, I have to become the player that I know I can be and I don’t think right here is the right spot for me....

The Gunners have been drawn with the Bundesliga side in Europa League group H having finished fifth in the Premier League in the 2016-17 season. It is the first time that Arsene Wenger has failed to claim a Champions League spot during his 20-year tenure at Emirates Stadium, which may explain the Gunners’ approach to scouting their new opponents. Cologne assistant Manfred Schmid has revealed that, having held talks with the north London club, they will share scouting information with eachother ahead of their meeting on September 14....

Arsenal maintained their four-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a comprehensive 2-0 victory over Hull City on Wednesday night. Nicklas Bendtner finished a silky smooth move to put Arsene Wenger’s men ahead after only two minutes. It was the Dane’s first Arsenal goal since his hat-trick against Leyton Orient in March 2011. Mesut Ozil then doubled the hosts’ advantage two minutes into the second half as the home team eased to victory at Emirates Stadium....

They have found a formula that works down the years, with back-to-back triumphs toasted in 2014 and 2015. Gunners grateful to Giroud again Their defence was ended at the quarter-final stage last season, but the north London outfit tend to go deep into the competition. In fact, they boast an impressive record when it comes to negotiating the third-round hurdle – with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Preston North End on Saturday stretching a 21-year run....

Manchester United were the first club to reach that victory tally, but now Arsenal have reached the landmark. Arsenal set Premier League record Olivier Giroud was handed a rare start by Arsene Wenger, and he scored the only goal as the Gunners defeated the Baggies at the Emirates. Arsenal lost their first ever home game in the Premier League, as Norwich City ran out 4-2 winners back on 15 August 1992....

The Gunners have identified the ideal replacement for the Brazilian in the Bundesliga. According to Sport Witness, Arsenal are interested in Eintracht Frankfurt center-back Evan N’Dicka. The Frenchman is also reportedly being tracked by Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur. N’Dicka rose through the ranks at Auxerre after joining the French side as a 13-year-old, and made his debut for the first team in January 2017. He was picked up by Eintracht Frankfurt in the summer of 2018....

The Gunners opened the bidding at €50 million but are yet to meet Dortmund’s demands. The Bundesliga side are looking to generate around €70m from the sale of a prized asset and will not be talked into dropping that asking price. Wenger happy with or without Aubameyang Arsene Wenger has suggested he is happy if Arsenal do not manage to sign Borussia Dortmund star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang before the January transfer window closes....