21
May

Arsenal target Real’s Higuain

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Arsenal are set for a huge summer spending spree, with Gonzalo Higuain top of their wishlist. From today’s newspapers it is understood an offer of around £17 million will tempt Real Madrid to part with their striker. Higuain has scored 17 goals in 44 appearances this season. The money used for Higuain is part of a rumored £70 million transfer kitty.

For this rumor and the rest of today’s paper gossip, click here.

14
May

It all comes down to Sunday

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Remaining fixtures (all on Sunday, May 19):

Chelsea vs. Everton
Newcastle vs. Arsenal
Tottenham vs. Sunderland

With the title won and relegation decided, the final day of the Premier League has one battle to focus on: the fight for Champions League spots.

Unless Tottenham win by double digits, Chelsea are in, even if they lose. The real race is between Arsenal and Spurs.

Tottenham have to win, and then need a helping hand from Newcastle. It is possible for the Gunners to secure their spot with a draw as long as Tottenham also lose or draw, but a victory over the Toon would put them into the top four no matter what Spurs do.

3
Mar

Piers Morgan joins us for Tottenham-Arsenal

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Noted Gunners fan and twitter lightning rod Piers Morgan joined our Fox Soccer crew for the North London derby today, and shared his thoughts on Arsene Wenger, Arsenal’s transfer policy, and why the club is trophy-less for the past 8 years:

11
Dec

Arsenal’s loss via Piers Morgan

Arsenal was stunned by soccer minnow Bradford City in the League Cup on Tuesday, falling in the quarterfinals on penalty kicks.

As he usually does, diehard Gunners fan Piers Morgan was tweeting during the match. Here is the loss, through the tweets of Piers.

Piers started out with a positive attitude, happy with the lineup choices. But it was all downhill from there…

He’s always been critical of Arsene Wenger, but more so on Tuesday than ever before.

Finally, a ray of hope, as Arsenal equalized.

And immediately following the loss on penalty kicks, the meltdown:

Arsenal is certainly in trouble, and if Wenger stays on much longer, we fear for Morgan’s health — heartache and anger is a dangerous combination!

But, unlike Arsenal, Piers is off to have a grand ol’ time with the President of the United States. Apparently he’s not too heartbroken…

18
Nov

Arsenal and Germany legend Jens Lehmann joined the Fox Soccer crew on “Goals On Sunday” this weekend to talk Gunners-Spurs and what’s changed in Arsene Wenger’s outfit since his own playing days.

26
Sep

From mascot to starter

By Kayla Knapp


Many kids dream of being rock stars, astronauts or famous athletes, but very few actually see that dream become a reality.

Nico Yennaris is one of those lucky few.

The now 19-year-old grew up as an Arsenal supporter – he was even the Gunners’ mascot for their match against Coventry City at age seven in the League Cup.

Since then, he has made his way up through the ranks in Arsenal’s academy, and had his Premier League debut in January of 2011 against Manchester United. Talk about a tough opponent – but he had a solid outing despite facing such an intimidating side.

On Wednesday, 12 years after that adorable picture was taken, Yennaris started for Arsenal in their third round match against none other than Coventry City in this season’s League Cup. The young midfielder played all 90 minutes in the Gunners’ 6-1 victory.

Yennaris has truly lived out his dream, and there is likely much more to come from this young rising player.