Football: Arsenal selling Aubameyang not being considered, says Arteta
LONDON (REUTERS) – Arsenal have never discussed selling under-performing striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, manager Mikel Arteta said on Friday (Dec 10) as he backed the Gabon player to hit a goalscoring streak soon. Aubameyang signed a new three-year contract with the north London side last year but has struggled this season, scoring only four Premier League... » read more
Football: Irresistible Liverpool thrash Arsenal 4-0 to go second
LIVERPOOL (REUTERS) – Imperious Liverpool extended their Premier League home winning streak against Arsenal to six on Saturday (Nov 20) with an easy 4-0 victory that lifted them to second in the table. Sadio Mane met a perfect free kick from Trent Alexander-Arnold in the 39th minute to plant a header across Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron... » read more
Football: We didn’t deserve to win, says Arteta as Arsenal misfire again
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND (REUTERS) – Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said his side did not deserve to win following a toothless attacking display in a 0-0 draw away to Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday (Oct 2), but the Spaniard took some comfort from a solid defensive performance. After a thrilling 3-1 win over bitter rivals Tottenham... » read more
Football: Brighton held to goalless draw by unimpressive Arsenal
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND (REUTERS) – Brighton & Hove Albion created a slew of chances but failed to get many of them on target as they were held to a 0-0 draw by a rudderless Arsenal in the Premier League on Saturday (Oct 2). On a wet, blustery evening, Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka got the game off to... » read more
Football: Arsenal trounce Tottenham as resurgence continues
LONDON (REUTERS) – Arsenal’s resurgence continued with a 3-1 victory over arch-rivals Tottenham Hotspur as the two north London clubs continued to move in opposite directions in the Premier League on Sunday (Sept 26). Goals by Emile Smith Rowe, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Bukayo Saka crowned a majestic first-half display by Arsenal who were sharper and... » read more
Football: Arsenal complete signing of keeper Ramsdale from Sheffield United
LONDON (REUTERS) – Arsenal have signed goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale from Sheffield United on a long-term contract, the Premier League side said on Friday (Aug 20). British media reported that 23-year-old had been handed a four-year deal for an initial fee of £24 million (S$45 million). The former England Under-21 international was a major target for... » read more
Football: Arsenal set to sign Real Madrid’s Odegaard, say reports
LONDON (AFP) – Arsenal are on the verge of a permanent deal for Real Madrid midfielder Martin Odegaard, according to reports on Wednesday (Aug 18). Odegaard joined Arsenal on loan for the second half of last season after failing to break into the Real Madrid team. The 22-year-old scored just two goals in 20 appearances... » read more
Football: Arsenal agree deal to sign Brighton defender Ben White, says British media
LONDON (REUTERS) – Arsenal have agreed a deal in principle to sign Brighton & Hove Albion defender Ben White for £50 million (S$93 million), British media reported on Saturday (July 17). Sky Sports reported Brighton have added a sell-on clause for White, who was a late call up to Gareth Southgate’s England squad for the... » read more
Football: Chelsea, Arsenal, Spurs to play friendlies in support of mental health
LONDON (AFP) – Premier League rivals Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham will stage a series of pre-season friendlies to help support mental health in The Mind Series in August (2021). The London clubs have agreed to play three fixtures ahead of the 2021-22 Premier League campaign. Arsenal will host Champions League holders Chelsea on Aug 1,... » read more
Football: Spotify founder Daniel Ek says his bid for Arsenal was rejected
LONDON (REUTERS) – Spotify CEO and founder Daniel Ek said on Saturday (May 15) an offer to buy Premier League club Arsenal had been rejected by owner Stan Kroenke’s family. Ek took to Twitter to issue a statement correcting “inaccurate reports” that he had not made a bid. “This week an offer was made to... » read more
Football: Arsenal owner Kroenke rules out sale of the club
LONDON (REUTERS) – Arsenal owners Stan and Josh Kroenke said on Tuesday (April 27) they remain “100 per cent committed” to the Premier League club, are not selling any stake and have not received and will not entertain any offers. Swedish billionaire Daniel Ek, chief executive officer and founder of music streaming service Spotify, said... » read more
Football: Spotify CEO interested in buying Arsenal amid fan protests against Kroenke
LONDON (REUTERS) – Daniel Ek, the chief executive officer and founder of music streaming service Spotify, said on Friday (April 23) that he would be interested in buying Premier League club Arsenal if under-fire American owner Stan Kroenke wanted to sell the north London outfit. Thousands of Arsenal fans gathered outside Emirates Stadium ahead of... » read more