Wenger earns unfortunate comparison to 'fat' Ronaldo from Arsenal icon Wright

The Gunners boss is considered to be a fading force, with his demise mirroring that of a former world heavyweight champion and Ballon d’Or winner Arsene Wenger’s demise at Arsenal has been compared by Ian Wright to a fading Muhammad Ali and Brazil icon Ronaldo getting “fat”. Once considered to be untouchable in north London, …

Arsenal team news: Injuries, suspensions and line-up vs Manchester City

Everything you need to know ahead of the Carabao Cup final at Wembley on Sunday afternoon Arsene Wenger has the opportunity to win his first ever Carabao Cup in England when Arsenal face Manchester City at Wembley on Sunday. Wenger’s trophy haul includes two Premier Leagues and seven FA Cups, yet it is the League …

Guardiola tells Man City players how to beat Carabao Cup final jitters

The Premier League leaders battle Arsenal for a piece of silverware on Sunday, but the coach wants his players to treat the game like a friendly Pep Guardiola wants his Manchester City players to treat Sunday’s Carabao Cup final against Arsenal like a friendly game so they can leave Wembley without regrets. Guardiola boasts a …

Potential of Mkhitaryan & Ozil partnership at Arsenal excites Mertesacker

Questions have been asked of whether the playmaking pair can work together in the same side, but the Gunners skipper has no doubt that they can Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s combination play with Mesut Ozil has been “promising”, according to Arsenal’s club captain Per Mertesacker, as the Gunners prepare to face Manchester City in the Carabao Cup …

Ospina 'open to everything' as he hints at Arsenal exit

The Colombian has had to fill back-up duties at Emirates Stadium behind Petr Cech and admits that he will be weighing up his options in the summer David Ospina has hinted at a summer exit at Arsenal, with the Colombia international goalkeeper admitting that he is “open to everything”. The 29-year-old moved to Emirates Stadium …

Doucoure on Arsenal and Spurs interest: We’ll see in the summer

The midfielder, who has seven Premier League goals for the season, is hopeful of going to World Cup 2018 with France Watford midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure admits that he is pleased to be linked with the likes of Arsenal and Tottenham, but is not ready to lose his focus for his current side. The 25-year-old has become …

'Man City have to lift titles' – Guardiola needs silverware to define success

The Premier League leaders have delighted with their spectacular football this season, but the man at the helm knows it is time to add a trophy Pep Guardiola knows his Manchester City revolution will be judged by the weight of silverware they win ahead of Sunday’s Carabao Cup final against Arsenal. Former Barcelona and Bayern Munich …

He hasn't raised the bar – Wenger plays down Guardiola success

The Arsenal manager insisted that the Man City boss had not taken the managerial profession to a new level Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger dismissed suggestions Pep Guardiola has raised the bar in football over the past decade. Guardiola’s Manchester City are on track to win the Premier League and face Wenger’s men in the Carabao Cup …

Wenger singles out 'exceptional' De Bruyne ahead of Carabao Cup final

The Gunners boss has hailed the Manchester City midfielder, who he believes has developed into one of the Premier League’s best players Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has praised Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne, claiming that he is one of the biggest strengths for the Carabao Cup finalists. The Gunners take on the Citizens at …