‘He’s come along way’: Mikel Arteta hails improving Thomas Partey

‘He’s come a long way’: Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta hails improving Thomas Partey after the midfielder scored to help Arsenal move back into the top four with a victory over Leicester City Thomas Partey scored in Arsenal’s 2-0 victory over Leicester City on Sunday The midfielder headed home in the 11th minute of play at … Read more

Arsenal: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s bizarre contract clause explains limited minutes at the Emirates

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s bizarre contract clause explains limited minutes at Arsenal as the Gunners had to pay Southampton £10,000 every time the midfielder played 20 minutes or more Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain arrived at Arsenal from Southampton in 2011 But the 28-year-old failed to establish himself as a regular starter at the Emirates Arsenal had to pay Southampton … Read more

Arsene Wenger returning to Arsenal makes no sense as the Gunners are progressing under Mikel Arteta

Mikel Arteta would finally appear to be moving Arsenal forwards. It has taken a while and his team are still short of where they need to be, but there are signs of progress. Which makes his recent comments about Arsene Wenger very strange indeed. Arteta said last week: ‘Hopefully we can bring him close. I think … Read more

Thomas Frank speaks up for managers as Brentford boss urges clubs to stop the sacking frenzy

Thomas Frank speaks up for managers with Brentford boss urging clubs’ chairmen to stop the sacking frenzy and look to Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger’s dynasties instead – as he insists he has proven himself Brentford boss Thomas Frank believes he is secure in his job with the Bees But his side face Everton, Tottenham, … Read more

Gareth Southgate has NOT responded to Arsene Wenger’s invite to discuss biennial World Cup plans

Gareth Southgate has NOT responded to Arsene Wenger’s invite to discuss biennial World Cup plans with national team bosses… with England boss set to not take up chance despite positive informal talks with FIFA chief Former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger will meet national team bosses this week The FIFA chief wants to generate support for … Read more

Gerard Houllier is laid to rest at Paris funeral attended by his grieving widow

French footballing luminaries and loved-ones of ex-Liverpool manager Gerard Houlliet were among those attending the footballing great’s funeral in Paris today. Isabelle Houllier, the French manager’s widow, was among those gathered at the church of Notre Dame de Grâce in Paris to say their final farewell on Monday. Also among the crowd was former Arsenal … Read more