Arsenal ended a miserable week on a relative high as they easily saw off non-league Lincoln 5-0 to reach the semi-finals of the FA Cup. The cup competition has offered solace to under-fire manager Arsene Wenger in recent seasons and the Frenchman needed this win as their Premier League and Champions League hopes died in the preceding week.
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It’s time for Wenger to step down – Adam
Stoke City midfielder Charlie Adam has claimed Arsenal are too easily outfought and labelled their attacking style of play “madness”. Gunners manager Arsene Wenger is once again coming under fire after his side’s 3-1 defeat at Chelsea virtually eliminated them from the Premier League title race.
Chelsea’s Marcos Alonso celebrates scoring his side’s first goal against Arsenal
Arsene Wenger felt aggrieved after Hector Bellerin was felled and Arsenal suffered a blow to their Premier League title hopes in Chelsea’s 3-1 win at Stamford Bridge. But Wenger’s grievance was with the opening Chelsea goal, after 13 minutes, when Marcos Alonso collided with Bellerin in mid-air before heading beyond Petr Cech.
Arsenal have won all 10 games this season without Coquelin
Francis Coquelin may be forgiven for thinking he is a curse, but as the statistics show, Arsenal are a lot better off when he doesn’t play. The Frenchman started for the 16th time in the Premier League this season as the Gunners saw their title challenge further dented by Watford.
Arsenal news: Arsene Wenger backs wingers to solve crisis
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger backs wingers Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Ainsley Maitland-Niles to solve midfield crisis ahead of Chelsea match Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain flourished in a midfield three for the 5-0 FA Cup win at Southampton last weekend Arsene Wenger has thrown his backing behind Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and 19-year-old Ainsley Maitland-Niles to solve his midfield crisis at Chelsea. Wenger goes into Saturday’s game at Stamford Bridge with Arsenal’s title hopes on the line and Francis Coquelin his only available senior central midfielder.
Ramsey limps off to add to Arsenal midfield crisis
The Wales star has a history of injury problems and could leave the Gunners facing selection issues over the coming weeks Arsenal have been hit by a further blow after Aaron Ramsey limped off in the early stages of their clash against Watford. The Wales international was replaced by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, but his potential absence could cause Arsene Wenger a headache in the coming weeks.
Late Sanchez penalty gives Arsenal 2-1 win over Burnley
Alexis Sanchez slotted a penalty into the net deep into stoppage time to give 10-man Arsenal a 2-1 victory over Burnley on Sunday, sending the north London club up to second in the Premier League. Burnley looked like taking its second point on the road this season when substitute Francis Coquelin tripped Ashley Barnes and Andre Gray powered home the first spot-kick in stoppage time to cancel out Shkodran Mustafi’s header.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger handed triple injury boost as he reveals team news ahead of Burnley clash
The Gunners boss is boosted by the return of Hector Bellerin, Francis Coquelin and Kieran Gibbs for the Premier League game at the Emirates Stadium. Speaking in a press conference in the above video, the Arsenal manager also confirmed that Olivier Giroud has been back in training since yesterday.
Arsenal Transfer News: Grzegorz Krychowiak Talk Amid Manchester City Rumours
… earlier in January. Further, Francis Coquelin’s latest injury could keep him out for up to a month, according to Sky Sports’ Peter Gilbert . As Bleacher Report UK’s James McNicholas noted, his absence leaves Arsenal short on personnel: City have …
Wenger: Xhaka not a dirty player
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insists Granit Xhaka is not a dirty player despite the midfielder’s indifferent start to life in England. The 24-year-old arrived at Arsenal from Borussia Monchengladbach in the off-season with a reputation as a rough player.
Arsenal Team News: Injuries, suspensions and line-up vs Bournemouth
… ever competitive goal against Arsenal. Kick off is at 19:45 UK time on Tuesday January 3 and the match is live on Sky Sports 1 .