On This Day – 22nd September

“Arsene who?” was the question on the lips of football fans across the country on this day 25 years ago. After dismissing Bruce Rioch in the summer of 1996, Arsenal were on the lookout for a new manager. Johann Cruyff, Terry Venables and Bobby Robson were all linked with the role, but the Arsenal board […]

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Arsene Wenger makes managerial decision amid Switzerland interest

Arsene Wenger makes managerial decision amid Switzerland interest – originally posted on Sportslens.com Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will turn down a potential return to management with Switzerland, The Telegraph’s Mike McGrath reports. The 71-year-old has been out of management since leaving the Premier League giants in 2018 after a hugely successful stint of 22 […]

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“I like his movement, but he’s not…” – Former Arsenal boss on under-pressure Chelsea striker

“I like his movement, but he’s not…” – Former Arsenal boss on under-pressure Chelsea striker – originally posted on Sportslens.com Former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has said that he is unsure about whether Timo Werner has what it takes to be a success with Chelsea. The German’s first season in England was a frustrating one […]

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Wenger: ‘Fatigued’ Man U star ‘finished the season on his knees’

Lewis Oldham Arsene Wenger has suggested that Bruno Fernandes’ below-par performance in the Europa League final was down to “fatigue” and tiredness. The midfielder’s long-awaited move to Man United was finalised in January 2020. He joined the Red Devils for around £67m with add-ons from Benfica. The 26-year-old immediately hit the ground running for United. […]

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Wenger lauds Chelsea star for moving to the next level under Tuchel

Arsene Wenger has praised Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante for adding “something to his game” under new boss Thomas Tuchel. The 32-year-old joined Chelsea in 2016 from Leicester City for around £32m. This came after he helped the Foxes win the Premier League in his only season at the club. In 2018, Kante was a key […]

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On This Day – 6th May

Arsene Wenger took charge of his 1235th and final match as Arsenal manager on this day three years ago. His Arsenal side made sure that it was a memorable finale to his 22 year reign by beating Burnley 5-0. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice and Alexandre Lacazette, Sead Kolasinac and Alex Iwobi completed the scoring. The […]

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Wenger blasts Man City player over behaviour against PSG

Arsene Wenger thinks the behaviour shown by Man City star Fernandinho in their Champions League victory over Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night was “provocative”. Riyad Mahrez struck in each half as the Premier League leaders beat French champions PSG 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium to complete a 4-1 aggregate success in their semi-final. Angel di […]

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Wenger blasts ‘stupid’ and ‘aggressive’ PSG players in City loss

Arsene Wenger has criticised Paris Saint-Germain players  for becoming “emotional and aggressive in a stupid way” in their 2-1 loss to Manchester City on Wednesday. City produced a superb second-half fightback to come from behind and win the first leg of their Champions League semi-final in the Parc des Princes on Wednesday with crucial away […]

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Wenger analyses Chelsea change under Tuchel post Lampard

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has explained the difference between Chelsea under Thomas Tuchel and Frank Lampard Lampard was sacked after a run of five defeats in eight Premier League games to be replaced by Tuchel. And in the German’s first 22 games in charge, he’s overseen 14 wins and just two defeats, with his […]

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Wenger: Chelsea away goal gives Madrid an advantage

Arsene Wenger says Chelsea face a “psychological problem” ahead of their Champions League semi-final second leg against Real Madrid. Christian Pulisic’s solo effort put Chelsea in front in the first leg on Tuesday before Karim Benzema’s equaliser secured a 1-1 draw for Madrid. The result means Chelsea have an away goal advantage heading into the […]

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