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Who is Ismael Bennacer? Forgotten Arsenal talent, Algeria hero now set for AC Milan move

Bennacer was named the AFCON Player of the Tournament as Algeria won for first time since 1990

Ismael Bennacer is on the verge of completing a €16m (£14.3m) move to Serie A side AC Milan and given his development in recent seasons, the deal comes as no surprise. Continue reading “Who is Ismael Bennacer? Forgotten Arsenal talent, Algeria hero now set for AC Milan move”

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AFCON 2019 – Nigeria 3-2 Cameroon: Alex Iwobi steps up when needed most

Iwobi wheels away to celebrate his side-footed winner, propelling Nigeria into the AFCON quarter-finals

Arsenal midfielder Alex Iwobi, often a peripheral figure throughout, conjured up a moment of magic to help Nigeria eliminate AFCON holders Cameroon during their 3-2 win in the last-eight on Saturday night. 
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Europa League Final – Chelsea 4-1 Arsenal: 5 Hits and Flops

Matchwinners Hazard and Giroud celebrate with the Europa League trophy aloft

Chelsea earned their second Europa League title in six years at Arsenal’s expense in Baku, but which players excelled while others struggled? Continue reading “Europa League Final – Chelsea 4-1 Arsenal: 5 Hits and Flops”

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Europa League Final – Arsenal vs Chelsea: Match preview, predictions and more

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In the first of two all-English European finals this week, London rivals Arsenal and Chelsea clash in Baku. There’s more at stake than meets the eye too…
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Valencia 2-4 Arsenal: 5 Talking Points

Arsenal players celebrate one of their goals during their Europa League semi-final win over Valencia

Here’s a look at five talking points, as Arsenal made history by securing their first European Final since 2006 with a 4-2 away win (7-3, aggregate) over Valencia at the Mestalla. Continue reading “Valencia 2-4 Arsenal: 5 Talking Points”

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Arsenal 3-1 Valencia: Five things we learned

Lacazette and Aubameyang celebrate after an eventful evening's work saw them beat Valencia 3-1

Arsenal were 3-1 winners vs. Valencia in their Europa League semi-final clash at the Emirates, but what were five things we learned here? 
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Emile Smith-Rowe: Life at Leipzig, Arsenal future and what awaits the talented teen

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The talented teenage winger, on-loan at RB Leipzig, flourished when called upon for Arsenal in the 18/19 campaign. What’s next for him?
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Napoli 0-1 Arsenal: 5 Hits and Flops

Arsenal secured their Europa League semi-final place after a 1-0 (3-0 aggregate) victory over Serie A giants Napoli away from home at the San Paolo, but which players impressed while others struggled in Italy? Continue reading “Napoli 0-1 Arsenal: 5 Hits and Flops”

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Everton 1-0 Arsenal: Jagielka extends Gunners’ poor away form

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Phil Jagielka’s first goal since April 2017 sealed an important Everton win over Champions League chasing Arsenal, compounding the Gunners’ poor away form. Continue reading “Everton 1-0 Arsenal: Jagielka extends Gunners’ poor away form”

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Arsenal 3-0 Stade Rennais: 5 Talking Points

Aubameyang celebrates his second goal with Sead Kolasinac to gift Arsenal a slender lead over the two legs

Here’s a look at five talking points, as Arsenal recovered a two-goal deficit to earn their Europa League quarter-final place with a 3-0 win over a lacklustre Stade Rennais side at the Emirates. 

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City 3-1 Arsenal – Analysis: Fernandinho impresses in new role, Emery’s clear bench issues

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Manchester City returned to winning ways with a 3-1 win over Arsenal on Sunday and if not for Bernd Leno’s important saves, it could’ve ultimately been a more dominant scoreline at the Ethiad. Here are two key talking points – one from each perspective – as the defending champions closed the gap on Liverpool to four points.  Continue reading “City 3-1 Arsenal – Analysis: Fernandinho impresses in new role, Emery’s clear bench issues”

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Manchester City 3-1 Arsenal: Aguero hat-trick as Citizens cruise to win

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Sergio Aguero scored his 10th Premier League hat-trick as Manchester City cruised to a comfortable victory over Arsenal, closing the gap on leaders Liverpool back to two points.

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