Wenger Chasing Big Trophies

Sunday, August 17th, 2008

The FA Cup in 2005 was the last time Arsene Wenger held a major piece of silverware aloft after an extraordinary stalemate lasting 120 minutes resulted in a penalty shoot-out.
Thats not to say his guns have not come close in recent years. Far from it. A Champions League final in 2006 ended in heartbreak for […]

Wenger: Ramsey Ain’t Tricky

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008

Ramsey is likely to get his first Champions League start this week against FC Twente, as an injury epidemic has claimed the likes of Cesc Fabregas, Abou Diaby, Tomas Rosicky and Samir Nasri.
The Welsh teenager has impressed immensely during pre-season, his displays in the centre of midfield more than just justifying his £5million purchase from […]

Wenger Making No Case Of Adebayor

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008

It was Theo Walcott that saved the Gunners? blushes, his strike cancelling out Krisztian Kenesei?s opener as Szombathelyi Haladas earned a draw on home soil against their more fancied opponents.
Wenger fielded a mix-and-match team comprising a healthy dose of both regulars and reserves. Adebayor did not feature, however; in fact, he did not even make […]

Wenger To Take Over France National Team?

Monday, June 23rd, 2008

Les Bleus crashed out of the Euros in the first round after finishing bottom of Group C, picking up just one point from their three games, and conceding six.
Current coach Raymond Domenech seems almost certain to resign or be sacked when the French Federation announces their findings into the debacle on […]

Wenger Future Uncertain

Monday, June 9th, 2008

Arséne Wenger has admitted that his Arsenal future is still uncertain, and that he may not be in charge at the Emirates Stadium beyond the term of his current contract, which expires in 2011.
Media speculation in Britain and France last week had led to suggestions that Wenger may succeed Charles Villeneuve as president of Paris […]

Wenger Slams Inter, Open To Henry Return

Sunday, April 27th, 2008

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger sure made for some tasty soundbytes today…
First, he accused Inter of ‘tapping up’ Alexander Hleb, and then he refused to rule out the possibility of Thierry Henry making an emotional return to the club.
Yesterday Inter coach Roberto Mancini admitted that they are keen on luring Hleb away from the Emirates stadium, […]

Wenger: We Showed Our Quality

Sunday, April 20th, 2008

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger saw his team beat Reading 2-0 at the Emirates to end their costly winless run, and stressed that the Gunners are determined to finish their campaign strongly.
Goals from Emmanuel Adebayor and Gilberto Silva left Reading struggling near the relegation zone, and it cold have been worse for the Royals, […]

English Debate: Wenger Must Keep His Head Amid The Brickbats

Monday, April 14th, 2008

Graham Lister reflects on Arsenal’s season and Arsene Wenger’s footballing philosophy, and considers the implications for next season…
Arsenal’s results yesterday and last Tuesday confirmed that their quest for silverware will end empty-handed for a third consecutive season, and in the wake of those two gallant defeats the vultures have gathered to pick […]

Wenger: We Can Still Win League

Sunday, April 6th, 2008

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger insists that they are still in the title hunt despite the fact that their failure to get the better of Liverpool yesterday means that they could find themselves eight points behind Manchester United by the time all is said and done this weekend.
With just five league games remaining for them things […]

Wenger rejects Flamini talk

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008

Flamini: Linked with move
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has rejected reports claiming Mathieu Flamini has agreed a deal to join Juventus.
Flamini’s future at Arsenal has been the subject of conjecture for some time as he has still to sign a new deal at Emirates Stadium.