The draws for UEFA Champions League group stages have been made! (DETAILS)

by Mark Bassey On Thursday evening, the draws for the UEFA Champions League group stage was conducted in Monaco, France and some interesting fixtures were thrown up. Group E, which contains Bayern Munich, Manchester City, CSKA Moscow and Roma, has already been dubbed the group of death. Liverpool and Real Madrid are expected to battle... Read More

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August 28, 2014

Wenger speaks on Giroud’s replacement after striker is ruled out till next year

by Mark Bassey Arsenal manager has confirmed that Olivier Giroud will not play again this year, after undergoing surgery on his fractured ankle. The striker injured himself during the Gunners’ 2-2 draw against Everton on Saturday and will not be available till 2015. “Olivier Giroud had surgery today. It went well but he will be... Read More

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August 27, 2014

Which team does your favourite Premier League side face in the Capital One Cup 3rd round? (LOOK)

by Mark Bassey Most of the Premier League’s big guns are at home, in the third round of the Capital One Cup. Holders Manchester City host Championship side Sheffield Wednesday at the Etihad, while Arsenal are drawn at home to Southampton in all-Premier League tie. Chelsea welcome Bolton to Stamford Bridge and Liverpool face Middlesbrough... Read More

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August 26, 2014

Podolski’s agent has an update on the German’s future

by Mark Bassey Lukas Podolski’s agent, Ali Pektas, has denied that the striker is set to leave Arsenal for Serie A. The German was left out of the Gunners’ squad over the weekend, as they battled to a 2-2 draw at Goodison Park, fuelling speculations that he could be set for a move away. Podolski... Read More

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August 26, 2014

Wenger explains why he won’t bring in new striker

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Arsene Wenger has warned Arsenal fans, not to expect a new striker, as this summer transfer window begins to wind down. There has been widespread belief, that the Gooners need to world-class player in their attack and they have been linked with Edinson Cavani, Mario Balotelli and Radamel Falcao. Wenger however feels... Read More

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August 18, 2014

Why Mourinho didn’t play me at Chelsea – Demba Ba opens up

by Mark Bassey Demba Ba has claimed that Chelsea bos Jose Mourinho, never gave him a chance to prove himself at the club. The Senegal striker was only called upon, when Samuel Eto’o and Fernando Torres were unavailable to play, although he scored 14 goals in 23 starts for the Blues. “Sometimes when you are... Read More

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August 16, 2014

Opinion: #EplSpecial- My predictions for the new EPL season and Europe

by Ayo-Oluwa Obafemi The problem of a prolific center forward has been addressed with the purchase of Diego Costa. Chelsea is set to conquer England. The thirst of football fans around the globe is set to be quenched with the start of the 2014/2015 English Premier League season. The most watched league in the... Read More

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August 11, 2014

Cazorla speaks about a move back to La Liga

by Mark Bassey Santi Cazorla has denied reports claiming that he is set to leave Arsenal this summer. The playmaker, 29, has been linked with a move back to Spain and has emerged as a target for Atletico Madrid. But the Spaniard insists that it is all paper talk and he is only focused on... Read More

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August 10, 2014

‘Ifreke talks Sports: 7 things we learnt from Arsenal vs Manchester City

by ‘Ifreke Inyang 1. Competition enhances performance It was a fine performance from the Gunners, especially in defence. The full-backs were fit and quick. Chambers has forged a strong partnership with Laurent Koscielny, as Mertesacker’s holiday continues. Yaya Sanogo, who was picked ahead of Olivier Giroud, looks sharper this term. Who wouldn’t step it up,... Read More

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August 9, 2014

Who is Wenger’s preferred choice to emerge Arsenal’s new captain? (READ)

by Mark Bassey Following the imminent departure of Thomas Vermaelen to Barcelona, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is set to name Mikel Arteta as his new captain, ahead of the 2014/2015 season. The Gunners have reportedly agreed a 15m deal with the La Liga side, for the sale of their captain and according to reports in... Read More

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August 9, 2014

‘Ifreke talks Sports: A game that will set the tone – A preview of Arsenal vs Manchester City

by ‘Ifreke Inyang People have a habit of not paying great attention to curtain raisers. To them, it does not give a valid description of what the main event might throw up. One is tempted to forgive their stance. Last year, Manchester United steamrolled Wigan Atletic at Wembley, to clinch the Community Shield. In May... Read More

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August 8, 2014

Here is what you need to know about the Champions League play-off draws

by Mark Bassey For the second successive year, Arsenal will have to battle it out with a Turkish opponent, to qualify for the Champions League proper. Arsene Wenger’s men were drawn against Besiktas in the Champions League play-off draws conducted on Friday in Nyon, avoiding clubs like Athletic Bilbao, Lille , FC Copenhagen and Standard... Read More

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August 8, 2014

Cavani’s agent confirms interest from Arsenal and Liverpool

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Edinson Cavani’s agent, Claudio Annelluci, has confirmed that the player has received a number of offers from England. The Uruguay international is understood to be unsettled at Paris Saint-Germain, as he has to play second fiddle to Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is seeking to replace Barcelona-bound Luis Suarez with... Read More

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August 2, 2014

Wenger explains why Arsenal could not win the Premier League for 9 years

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says the time has come for his team to mount a serious challenge for the Premier League title. The Gunners have not won the league since 2004 and only ended a nine-year silverware drought this year, after they beat Hull City 3-2 in the FA Cup final. Wenger,... Read More

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August 2, 2014

Take that, Benfica: How Yaya Sanogo scored 4 for Arsenal

by Kolapo Olapoju Arsenal striker, Yaya Sanogo netted a first-half hat-trick, to help his team defeat Benfica 5-1 in their first game of the annual pre-season Emirates Cup. The 21-year-old French forward added a fourth goal to his tally early in the second half, to complete the comprehensive defeat of the Portuguese champions. Joel Campbell... Read More

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August 1, 2014

Guess who thinks Wenger is wrong to sign Sanchez?

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Former Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre, has said that Arsene Wenger did not need to sign Alexis Sanchez from Barcelona. as the club already have similar players. Sanchez became the second most expensive signing for the Gunners, after they paid about £31.8million to the La Liga club for his services after the... Read More

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July 31, 2014

WHAT?! Read what Steven Gerrard told Luis Suarez about Arsenal

by Kolapo Olapoju While speaking to ‘The Telegraph, Liverpool FC skipper, Steven Gerrard categorically stated that former team mate and new Barcelona FC signing, Luis Suarez is too good to play for Arsenal Football club. Gerrard who also captains the English national team, said that he advised Suarez against signing for Arsenal when he was... Read More

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July 29, 2014

Schneiderlin & Rodriguez to be sold? | See what Southampton chairman says

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Southampton chairman Ralph Krueger, has insisted that midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin and striker Jay Rodriguez will not be sold this summer. The two players have been heavily linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspurs. The Saints have already lost five players already ahead of the new season. Adam Lallana, Dejan Lovren and Rickie... Read More

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July 28, 2014

Arsenal confirms 4th signing in 18 days [DETAILS]

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Arsenal has completed a deal that will see Calum Chambers join the club from Southampton for a fee around 12m rising to 16m. Chambers, 19, featured 22 times for the Saints in the Premier League last season and put in impressive performances. The defender is also a very versatile player, as he... Read More

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July 26, 2014

Remy’s move to Liverpool is almost done, but what’s the delay? [READ]

by Mark Bassey Loic Remy’s move from Queens Park Rangers is being held up by problems with paperwork. Both Premier League clubs have agreed a £10.5m fee for the French striker, who was flown to Boston to undergo a medical with the Reds. However, the 27-year-old could not be unveiled on Thursday as planned, but... Read More

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July 25, 2014

Will Ozil, Podolski and Mertesacker might miss first league game? Wenger says yes

by Mark Bassey Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger, has said that the trio of Mesut Ozil, Lukas Podolski and Per Mertesacker, will all miss the start of the next campaign. The three players were part of the Germany team, that defeated Argentina 1-0 to lift the 2014 World Cup and will not return to the Gunners’... Read More

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July 23, 2014

#SoTrueSoFalse: Did Messi want a move to Arsenal? (READ)

by Mark Bassey According to reports in Spain, Lionel Messi was keen on a move to Arsenal last season, in a transfer that would have shocked fans and pundits. The Barcelona forward was locked in negotiations with the La Liga side over a new deal, which he eventually signed in May 2014. Top Spanish website... Read More

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July 21, 2014

Black & White: Man City player, Bacary Sagna and HOT wife hit beach in Miami (PHOTOS)

by Kolapo Olapoju Bacary Sagna and his wife, Ludivine were different colour shades as they hit a Miami beach on Saturday, 19 July. They were spotted playing around on the sand as Ludivine showed off her incredible hourglass figure in a brown bikini, with a sarong tied loosely around her waist. Meanwhile, husband Bacary rocked a... Read More

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July 19, 2014

Remy set for £8.5m move to Liverpool

by Mark Bassey According to reports, Liverpool have triggered Loic Remy’s release clause set around £8.5 million. The France striker has been heavily linked with a move to Arsenal, but the Gunners are understood to have baulked at the amount he demanded to earn per week and stalled on a move. However, Brendan Rodgers, who... Read More

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July 19, 2014

Mourinho blasts Wilshere for smoking publicly, says Chelsea are done in the transfer market

by Mark Bassey Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho, has criticized Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere for smoking while on holiday. Pictures of the England international having a puff hit the Internet this week and Mourinho has said it was wrong, as a lott of kids look up to footballers. “What football players do, millions and millions are... Read More

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July 18, 2014

Live in Liverpool? No thanks: Rodgers reveals why Sanchez snubbed move

by Mark Bassey Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers, has revealed that Alexis Sanchez chose Arsenal over Anfield, because he prefered to live in London. The forward completed his move from Barcelona to the Emirates last week in a €40 million deal, despite the fact that Rodgers tried to include him in the deal that took Luis... Read More

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July 18, 2014

Wenger explains why Arsenal spent big money on Sanchez

by Mark Bassey Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, has pointed out Alexis Sanchez’s efficiency and versatility, as the reason why the Gunners paid a large chunk of transfer fee to Barcelona for his services. The Chilean became Arsenal’s second most expensive signing ever, after they completed a 32m deal for him last week. Liverpool tried to... Read More

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July 17, 2014

He has arrived! Arsenal officially sign Debuchy from Newcastle

by Mark Bassey Arsenal have completed the signing of Mathieu Debuchy from Newcastle. The French right-back comes in as a replacement for fellow countryman Bacary Sagna, who left the Emirates on a free transfer to Manchester City. 28-year-old Debuchy, who was first choice for Didier Deschamps at the 2014 World Cup, will cost the Gunners... Read More

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July 14, 2014

Arsenal reportedly agree £23m deal to sign Khedira from Real Madrid

by Mark Bassey Arsene Wenger is close to swelling the German ranks in his squad, after reportedly agreeing a £23million deal for Sami Khedira with Real Madrid. According to a report in Sport, Arsenal will beat Chelsea to the German midfielder’s signature and he will sign a four-year deal with the North London club. Khedira’s... Read More

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July 10, 2014

Arsenal officially confirm Alexis Sanchez’s transfer

by Mark Bassey Alexis Sanchez’s transfer from Barcelona to Arsenal is now official. The Chilean forward underwent a medical with the Gunners on Thursday, after a €40 million [£32m] deal was agreed between both clubs. “I’m so happy to be joining Arsenal, a club which has a great manager, a fantastic squad of players, huge... Read More

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