Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka and Stoke City winger Xherdan Shaqiri are set to face repercussions for their celebrations in Switzerland’s 2-1 win over Serbia last night. The Swiss overturned an early goal from Newcastle striker Aleksandr Mitrovic to come away 2-1 victors in the World Cup group stage match-up last night, leaving them in pole […]
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Arsenal urged to keep balance with Wilshere stay
Granit Xhaka has urged Arsenal to retain the services of midfielder Jack Wilshere beyond the summer. The 26 year-old is into the final months of his playing contract with the North London club, and do not currently appear to be close to signing a new deal at present. Reports move to claim that an offer […]
Arsenal must repeat last year’s Wembley heroics to beat Man City
Arsenal booked their place in the final of the League Cup last night with a win over Chelsea, and are now booked in to play Manchester City at Wembley next month. The Citizens have been immensely impressive this season, going on an absurd record-setting run of wins, and look to have all-but wrapped up the […]
Xhaka: ‘Arsenal have proven we have the fight to compete’
Granit Xhaka believes that Arsenal are showing the doubters that his side have the fight and aggression needed to succeed after some tough times of late. The Gunners were criticised for lacking ‘cojones’ recently when Watford came from behind to steal all three points a couple of weeks ago, but we have since enjoyed our […]
Arsenal debate: Does Elneny deserve chance to displace Xhaka?
Granit Xhaka has come under scrutiny in recent weeks, and Arsenal may have to consider dropping him this weekend. The Swiss international has put in a number of questionable displays, with him being singled out for criticism for his part in certain goals which have been conceded, and there are calls for him to be […]
Arsenal urged to drop Xhaka? Should they?
Charlie Nicholas has urged Arsenal to drop Granit Xhaka for the coming matches, claiming they do not need a holding midfielder at home to such teams. The Gunners host West Bromwich Albion on Monday night, and having seen all their top six rivals having won already this weekend, will be keen to follow suit. Pressure […]
Can Wilshere challenge Arsenal’s favoured midfield duo?
Martin Keown has claimed that Aaron Ramsey and Granit Xhaka are keeping Jack Wilshere out of contention for Arsenal at present, but can he force his manager to consider him? The former Gunners youth product has long been considered a future captain of our side, but has looked like an exit could be on the […]
Has Ramsey finally found perfect role in Arsenal system?
Aaron Ramsey has been focussed on for praise for his display for Arsenal against Chelsea this weekend, and is said to have dominated Cesc Fabregas. The Gunners earned a hard-fought 0-0 draw away to the Premier League champions on Sunday, and Aaron Ramsey has rightly been singled out for his performance. “As soon as you […]
Arsenal’s Xhaka ready to build on strong 2017
Arsenal’s Granit Xhaka is eager to prove his worth this season, after a mixed opening campaign in the Premier League. The Swiss international joined for around £30 Million last summer from Borussia Monchengladbach, but started life in North London in controversial fashion, picking up unnecessary cards and hindering his side in some matches. Xhaka did end […]
Could failed midfielder signing have changed Arsenal’s campaign?
Arsenal have endured a tiresome season which has left us with a huge uphill battle to try and make the top-four. Our completed signings of last summer have been blamed in some aspects, with arrivals Granit Xhaka, Lucas Perez and Shkodran Mustafi having all come under fire in contrasting ways during the campaign. One midfielder […]
Arsenal injury update with Koscielny and Xhaka set for tests
Arsenal could be without Granit Xhaka and Laurent Koscielny for their trip to take on Southampton tomorrow. The Gunners need a strong finish to the season to have any hopes of climbing their way back inside the top-four, and in-turn qualify for next term’s Champions League competition, and face a tough task away to the […]
Arsenal boosted as first-team star returns to training ahead of Man United
Granit Xhaka has returned to training today ahead of Arsenal’s crucial tie against Manchester United. The midfielder was expected to miss the encounter following a kicking from Tottenham Hotspur in last weekend’s 2-0 loss at White Hart Lane, but may well be returning early enough to feature against the Red Devils. United are expected to make […]
Arsenal injury boost ahead of Man United match-up
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has confirmed that Lucas Perez, David Ospina and Shkodran Mustafi have returned to training this week. The Gunners play host to Manchester United on Super Sunday in what could all-but end our hopes of finishing inside the top-four for the first time in 21 years. Our rival’s boss is claimed to be looking […]
Arsenal boss blamed by former Gunner for failing in transfer windows
Former Arsenal defender Frank McLintock has slammed Arsene Wenger’s recent transfer business, and compared his signings to that of his earlier years. The Gunners have fallen swiftly out the title race this season, and are in danger of missing out on the top four for the first time in two decades. Arsene Wenger is now […]