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Arsenal anniversaries: When Arsenal scored six, each by a different player Here we take a look at the major historical events as reported by blog.woolwicharsenal.co.uk 4 October 1894: Woolwich Arsenal beat Casuals 8-0 in a friendly. This is one of the matches that shows that the old story that Arsenal were banned by the regional FA from playing local amateur clubs after turning professional in 1893 was completely untrue. 4 October 1913: The first league defeat at Highbury. Arsenal 0 Bury 1. The two previous games at the new stadium had been a win and a draw. The next 8…
Fabrizio Romano issues verdict on Arsenal’s contract dilemma amid La Liga ‘interest’ Arsenal have a big decision facing them amid an expiring contract. Arsenal have a decision to make over one of their key stars ahead of next summer, with Thomas Partey out of contract as things stand. The 31-year-old has been a key for Mikel Arteta this season, showing his best form in some time to aid the Gunners in their solid start to the campaign as reported by londonworld.com. Partey has been relied upon heavily alongside Declan Rice, though it’s unclear whether his playing time will reduce now that summer signing Mikel Merino…
West Ham United are showing a clear interest in signing Valencia star Hugo Duro, as per the Spanish outlet Fichajes. Following a successful spell under David Moyes, winning the Conference League in 2023, the Hammers decided to part ways with the Scotsman at the end of last season. Julen Lopetegui has been appointed as the new manager to succeed Moyes. The East London club spent big to reinforce the squad this summer but they have endured a dire start to this season. They are currently 14th in the Premier League table with five points from six games. Moreover, they have…
West Ham chairman David Sullivan is set to lose £10million on a personal project as he looks to sell a London mansion. The largest shareholder at the London Stadium spoke out to Bloomberg on 3 October and revealed that he has spent £75m on the property. The Hammers Chair spent £27m to purchase the house in 2015 and has since spent under £50m on developments. Sullivan has slashed the asking price to £65m with him admitting: “I’m selling it at a loss now, but you have to be realistic.” West Ham chairman David Sullivan set for £10m loss It has…
What a signing!’ – Micah Richards drools over Arsenal star Jurrien Timber after PSG victory Jurrien Timber shone in the first half of Arsenal’s win over PSG (Picture: Getty) Micah Richards has reserved special praise for Jurrien Timber following Arsenal’s Champions League win over Paris Saint-Germain, claiming the defender looks ‘fresh as anything’ despite his long-term injury as reported by Metro.co.uk Timber, 23, completed a £34million move from Ajax to Arsenal last summer but ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament on the opening weekend of the Premier League season, ruling him out of action for nine months. Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has taken a…
90s icon says one football law ‘must change’ in response to Arsenal tactic Arsenal have been accused of bending the rules (Picture: Getty) Liverpool and England icon John Barnes has called for a change to the laws of football in response to tactics used by Premier League title challengers Arsenal as reported by Metro.co.uk. Arsenal, who have made a strong start to a season which they hope will culminate in a first Premier League title since 2004, have been accused of bending the rules, particularly from set-pieces. Mikel Arteta’s side have scored more goals from set-pieces than any other team so far this season and…
Julen Lopetegui has made a mistake with Jarrod Bowen after England squad announcement. West Ham United ace Jarrod Bowen has been left out of the latest England squad selected by Lee Carsley. Jarrod Bowen has endured a tough start to the season with West Ham, just like many of his teammates in all fairness. As a result, the 27-year-old has been omitted from the latest England squad named by interim boss Lee Carsley. West Ham ace Jarrod Bowen admitted last week that he wants to stay with us for the rest of his career, and that was so good for…
Lopetegui and Steidten ‘in danger’ of double West Ham sacking – expert. Everton’s former chief Keith Wyness has insisted both manager Julen Lopetegui and technical director Tim Steidten are “in danger” at West Ham. Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, the 66-year-old – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – claimed both could be out of a job by Christmas if form doesn’t turn around at the London Stadium. West Ham have started poorly under new boss Lopetegui, winning just one…
Mohamed Salah reveals ex-Arsenal star showed him he could be Liverpool record-breaker Mohamed Salah took his tally for Liverpool to 217 with his trademark strike against Bologna and he has revealed the Arsenal star who first showed him he could be prolific from the wing Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring his 217th Liverpool goal against Bologna ( Image: Simon Stacpoole/Offside/Offside via Getty Images Mohamed Salah has revealed Thierry Henry was the player who showed him wingers can be prolific scorers. Salah says he marvelled at Henry growing up and the former French striker became Arsenal’s all-time leading scorer, netting 228 goals. Henry was never an orthodox…
Peter Schmeichel says ex-Arsenal star has proven Mikel Arteta wrong Emiliano Martinez has proven Arsenal wrong, says Peter Schmeichel (Reuters) Peter Schmeichel believes Emi Martinez has proved Arsenal and Mikel Arteta wrong since his move to Aston Villa. Martinez joined Arsenal in 2010 but was never able to secure his status as the club’s first-choice goalkeeper . The 32-year-old ended up being sold to Aston Villa in a £20 million deal in 2020 and has since established himself as one of the world’s best goalkeepers. Since leaving Arsenal, Martinez has won the World Cup and the Copa America twice with Argentina, while he has also been…