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Arsenal have been handed an early preseason boost following the news that two young players are on the verge of committing their futures to the club. It was revealed by Football London that teenage winger Kido Taylor-Hart and highly rated shot stopper Arthur Okonkwo are closing in on new contracts with the Gunners. The news released on Thursday evening said that they will sign long-term Arsenal contracts.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has a lot of work to do as he prepares for the new campaign which starts in August. He was the man at the helm of affairs as the Gunners failed to qualify for European football for the first time in 26 years.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta expressed his satisfaction with the performance of his players during the 4-0 thrashing of hosts Sparta Prague in the second leg of their round of eight tie in the Europa League. Arteta and his players needed to win to have a chance of going through to the semis of the competition after the first leg ended in a 1-1 draw.
The Gunners were wasteful in the first leg at the Emirates Stadium last week Thursday with Frenchman Alexandre Lacazette the big culprit. He missed some gilt-edged opportunities before Ivorian player Nicholas Pepe gave the hosts the lead at the expense of the Czech Republic guests in the last five minutes of the encounter. However, Mikel Arteta and his players could not hold on with Sparta Prague defender Tomas Doles getting the all-important equaliser.
Arsenal fans will be excited about the recent news coming out of the London club after manager Mikel Arteta confirmed that the Gunners will be on the lookout and in the hunt for new players so they can continue the build-up process and get back to where they belong.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has paid to the late Diego Armando Maradona who passed away on Wednesday. Argentine Diego Maradona is widely regarded as one of the best players to ever grace the round leather game and tributes have been pouring in for the man who’s also known as D1OS or El Pibe.
Diego Maradona died at the age of 60 after succumbing to cardiac arrest. In his tribute, Mikel Arteta said that Maradona inspired cities wherever he played as described him as a true great.The Arsenal boss confessed that he was a big fan of the 1986 World Cup winner. Mikel Arteta said his death is a sad moment for the footballing world. Continue reading
Mikel Arteta is keen on adding a midfielder to the first team before the summer window closes in two weeks, per reports. The Arsenal first team manager – promoted recently from his Head Coach role when he joined in December – has been on the heels of Atletico’s Thomas Partey and Lyon’s Houssem Aouar, hoping to land one this summer.
Arsenal could part ways with club captain and top goalscorer Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The player and the club have agreed to part ways. The player told the club he will not sign a new deal. Both club and player weigh up their respective options looking ahead, and it has been decided that it is best they go separate ways.
Former Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha believes contrary to reports that current city coach Pep Guardiola is looking outside for the next experiment, he is more likely to stay put with the Citizens and try to outdo what Liverpool had done this season.
Unai Emery’s job at Emirates is almost over even though he just began and ex-Arsenal player are among those rumored to being shortlisted for the Gunner job.
Manchester City were held to a 2-2 draw at home to Tottenham in what was perhaps the most unlucky result of the weekend. The Citizens were exceptional on the day blocking Mauricio Pochettino’s men to just three shots on target.
