Arteta lauds ‘terrific’ Arsenal comeback against Leicester

Mikel Arteta suggested that his Arsenal players deserve “a lot of credit” for their 3-1 victory over Leicester City on Sunday. Leicester made a bright start as they went ahead after just six minutes. Some shoddy defending from Arsenal allowed Youri Tielemans to advance down the right-wing. He made it into the area before he […]

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Well, well, well…Willian, that was really something

That could not have gone much worse for Leicester, nor much better for Arsenal. The hosts lost three things: their recent domestic momentum, as well as Harvey Barnes and Jonny Evans to yet more injuries. Youri Tielemans granted them a well-earned lead they proceeded to squander even before half-time with a resistance that stretched to […]

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Leicester 1-3 Arsenal: Gunners fight back from behind

Arsenal carried on their momentum from their midweek Europa League success by beating Leicester at The King Power Stadium. The Foxes took the lead via a great solo goal from Youri Tielemans. Mikel Arteta’s side responded well to going behind, though. David Luiz equalised in the 39th-minute. Wilfried Ndidi handled it in the area in […]

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Leicester v Arsenal: Can Arteta finally stop Vardy?

Leicester v Arsenal is here on Sunday. Or should that be Jamie Vardy v Arsenal?   Tactical pattern The Mohamed Elneny and Granit Xhaka partnership returned last weekend and with it the ponderous football that characterised Arsenal’s worst form of the season. Consequently Mikel Arteta will probably put Dani Ceballos back in the team and […]

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Rangers and Celtic want 19-yr-old attacker who is being monitored by Premier League clubs

Rangers and Celtic want 19-yr-old attacker who is being monitored by Premier League clubs – originally posted on Sportslens.com Wigan Athletic striker Kyle Joseph has been linked with a move to Rangers and Celtic. According to Daily Mirror, Premier League club Arsenal are also thought to be keen on the 19-year-old. Joseph has scored five […]

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Robin van Persie was capable of brilliance and petulance

Robin van Persie was one of the greatest and most underrated goalscorers of his generation, albeit one with a bit of a temper.   Who’s this then? Robin van Persie is still only 37 years of age. Born in Rotterdam, the six foot striker played for just four clubs: Feyenoord, Arsenal, Manchester United and Fenerbahçe. […]

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Arsenal confirm late fitness boost with 25-year-old available to face Leicester City

Arsenal confirm late fitness boost with 25-year-old available to face Leicester City – originally posted on Sportslens.com Arsenal have confirmed that Rob Holding is available for selection for today’s early Premier League kick-off against Leicester City at the King Power Stadium. The centre-back started the Gunners’ 1-0 defeat to Manchester City last weekend but was […]

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Pepe and Mari start, Predicted Arsenal line-up (4-2-3-1) vs Leicester City

Pepe and Mari start, Predicted Arsenal line-up (4-2-3-1) vs Leicester City – originally posted on Sportslens.com Arsenal make the trip to the King Power Stadium for the Premier League clash against Leicester City on Sunday. The Gunners suffered an 11th league defeat of the campaign against Manchester City last weekend and that sees them 11 […]

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Big blow for West Ham, Man City star returns, Chelsea man misses out

Big blow for West Ham, Man City star returns, Chelsea man misses out – originally posted on Sportslens.com The 26th round of fixtures in the Premier League features some key match-ups at both ends of the EPL table. We’ll update this story with reports, results, highlights and the latest Premier League standings throughout the weekend. […]

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