Leicester City boss Claude Puel has warned that Arsene Wenger’s departure will be followed by difficulties, but he hopes Arsenal will reach a strong level again in time. The Foxes are set to host the Gunners at the King Power Stadium tonight, and ahead of the match the home boss revealed that replacing a man […]
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Mahrez criticised: Should Arsenal’s Wenger defend him if Leicester is at fault?
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has hinted that he knows the story behind Leicester winger Riyad Mahrez recent spat with his club, but decided to keep reasonably quiet. The Algerian international has been strongly linked with moves away from the Walkers Stadium in recent transfer windows, but has not been allowed to exit the club despite […]
Arsenal’s Calum Chambers unavailable at any price
Leicester have had a bid in excess of £20 Million rejected by Arsenal for the services of Calum Chambers. The Gunners signed the English defender from Southampton in 2014, but after failing to earn a regular starting role after two years, was sent out on loan last season. Chambers enjoyed a regular role with Middlesbrough last […]
What are Arsenal waiting for before completing Mahrez swoop?
Arsenal are believed to have held talks over a swoop for Riyad Mahrez for much of the summer, but have put his capture off so far. Thomas Lemar was believed to be a priority over the Algerian winger, but now looks to be off the cards, and there had been thoughts that would mean the […]
Arsenal boosted in bid to sign international winger
Arsenal have had a big boost in their bid to sign Riyad Mahrez from Leicester City, with the Foxes boss ruling out a move to Roma. The Algerian international was previously speculated as close to a move to the Giallorossi, and a date was even claimed to have been made for his medical, but Craig […]
Will Arsenal’s main business be completed this week?
Arsenal are believed to be very close to agreeing two key transfers this week, but will there be more big signings? The Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has claimed he is looking to bring in three big signings this summer, before playing down his own statement by insisting that Rob Holding was a big signing, albeit […]
Arsenal v Leicester Match Preview, Line-up and Score Prediction
Arsenal play host to Premier League champions Leicester City tonight at the Emirates, with both sides in need of the points. The Foxes come into the match six points outside the relegation zone, but they won’t get any sympathy from the Gunners who will be strongly focussed on a strong end to the season in hope […]
Is Ranieri just having a dig at Arsenal’s recent title failure?
Arsenal may be one of the most successful clubs ever to play in England, with only Manchester United and Liverpool having won more league titles and nobody ever winning more FA cup trophies than us, but Arsenal fans are all too well aware that it has been a long time between drinks in the Premier […]
Walcott and Alexis making Vardy´s Arsenal snub look stupid?
After Arsenal had made a transfer bid large enough to trigger the release clause in his contract, maybe Jamie Vardy should have spoken to Arsene Wenger about the Frenchman´s plans for him. Some people in the football media were left scratching their heads about the bid and it appears that the Leicester City and England […]
How Arsenal can find consistency lacking in past?
We all know that Arsenal can produce football of the highest order, just as we did in the rout of our previous tormentors Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday. At times the Gunners under Arsene Wenger have been about as good as you can get, but the problem is that those times have not […]
Young French striker admits snubbing Arsenal and Leicester
AC Milan striker M’Baye Niang has revealed that he could have moved to the Premier League prior to his switch to Italy, with Leicester, Everton and Arsenal all interested. The 21 year-old was highly rated by his former side Caen, and he was catapulted through the youth ranks within the club. By age 15 he was […]
Tricky CL draw for Arsenal, while Spurs and Foxes get lucky
Arsenal got a what can only be considered a favourable draw for the Champions League group stages today, while Leicester also got what looks to be a winnable group also. The Gunners will take on Paris Saint-Germain, as well as Basel and Ludogrets, in what could be a tricky draw for the group stages. The French […]
Was the Arsenal manager right to risk injury in Leicester draw?
Arsene Wenger has revealed that he took a risk fielding Laurent Koscielny for Arsenal against Leicester City after he picked up a knock on Friday. The defender was rushed back into action for the match away at last season’s Premier League champions, after Rob Holding and Calum Chambers were unable to stop rivals Liverpool from putting four […]
Leicester City v Arsenal review – Drab draw but referee decisions talking point
Arsenal travelled to the East Midlands today to take on Premier League champions Leicester City, and will have to consider themselves lucky to come away with a draw. Ranieri’s side will argue that they could have had two penalties, Coquelin was let off a yellow card for a deliberate foul just outside the box, and […]