Conte should replace Wenger at Arsenal – Carragher

The former Liverpool defender believes the ideal replacement for a long-serving boss at Emirates Stadiuum is a direct rival at Stamford Bridge Antonio Conte would be the ideal replacement for Arsene Wenger when the veteran Frenchman leaves his post as Arsenal manager, according to Jamie Carragher. Wenger signed a new two-year deal at the Emirates …

Wilshere expects quick return from ankle injury

After suffering another injury during Wednesday’s EFL Cup semi-final first leg, the midfielder assured Arsenal fans he will be not be out for long Jack Wilshere could be fit to face Bournemouth in the Premier League on Sunday despite suffering an ankle injury against Chelsea in the first leg of the EFL Cup semi-final on …

Alexis signing shows Man City have joined Barcelona & Real Madrid at the top of football's food chain

The Arsenal ace’s imminent arrival at the Etihad proves that Pep Guardiola’s side have become an apex predator like the Liga duo You could argue that Barcelona lost something of their status last summer when Neymar decided to join Paris Saint-Germain. With very few exceptions, modern Barca simply don’t lose big players against their will. …

Desperate, lawless and lost – Mourinho showed true colours with Conte 'match-fixing' attack

The Man Utd boss’ barb was intended to wound and succeeded, but his Chelsea counterpart should learn discretion is the better part of valour The race was close and [Lyndon B] Johnson was getting worried. Finally, he told his campaign manager to start a massive rumour campaign about his opponent’s life-long habit of enjoying carnal …

What a waste of money: Is it time for Batshuayi to end his Chelsea nightmare?

The 24-year-old has played a bit-part role under Antonio Conte and is in need of a fresh start ahead of the 2018 Russia World Cup Prior to his £33 million transfer to Chelsea, Michy Batshuayi was one of the hottest prospects in European football.  He would go on to make just a single Premier League …

Wenger to keep Mavropanos at Arsenal until end of season

The defender was expected to go out on loan but will now remain with Arsenal until the end of the season Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed that he will keep new signing Konstantinos Mavropanos at the club until the end of the season. The £2million signing from Greek side PAS Giannina was expected to …

'I want him to stay for longer' – Wenger still hopeful Alexis won't depart

The Chilean was left out of the lineup on Wednesday amid links to Man City but his manager does not doubt his commitment to the Arsenal cause Arsene Wenger insists Alexis Sanchez was not left out of the lineup for Arsenal’s Carabao Cup semi-final against Chelsea due to links with Manchester City and hopes the Chile forward …

Conte rues Chelsea wastefulness in Arsenal stalemate

The Blues had plenty of chances to take victory in Wednesday’s first leg, but a lack of precision in front of goal cost them dearly Antonio Conte called on Chelsea to rediscover their ruthless streak after Arsenal left Stamford Bridge with a goalless draw in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final. Four days …

Wenger optimistic as he confirms Wilshere ankle injury

The 26-year-old midfielder will likely miss at least one game, but his manager was hopeful that he wouldn’t face an extended spell on the sideline Arsene Wenger confirmed Jack Wilshere suffered an ankle injury in Wednesday’s match at Chelsea, but is optimistic the midfielder will not miss much time.  Wilshere will be assessed ahead of Arsenal’s weekend …

Wenger confirms Coquelin move to Valencia

The Arsenal manager has confirmed that the Gunners have reached an agreement with the La Liga side to sell the French midfielder Francis Coquelin is set to complete a transfer to Valencia, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger announced after the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final on Tuesday. Valencia had teased Coquelin’s impending arrival by …