Tag: arsene wenger

‘Ifreke talks Sports: Guardiola, you are greedy and selfish!

by 'Ifreke Inyang Banter is the juice of football. We look for the slightest opportunity to taunt a rival club or team and these days, we even taunt a rival…

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‘Ifreke talks Sports: How Higuain’s move to Arsenal can be a game changer

by 'Ifreke Inyang Type 'Higuain' in the search box of your Twitter client. You will be humoured, irritated and intrigued at the same time. From the lame jokes about his…

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Photo of the Day: No one is allowed to taunt Arsenal this way

by Akan Ido London club, Arsenal FC finished the English Premier League season taking the fourth position for the umpteenth time prompting taunts and criticisms from skeptics. Making the top four in…

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‘Ifreke talks Sports: Arsenal, come fourth!

by 'Ifreke Inyang Wigan Athletic's 8-year Premier League stint ended in 8 minutes yesterday. The rescheduled game between the Latics and Arsenal at the Emirates, was tagged as a cup…

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‘Ifreke talks Sports: Out of Fergie time – A tribute to the departing Man United boss

by ‘Ifreke Inyang  27 years and 49 trophies later, Sir Alex Ferguson has announced his retirement. The numbers are indeed mind-buggling. Without a doubt, he is the greatest manager the…

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‘Ifreke talks Sports: PFA Nominations – Of English bias and missing names

by 'Ifreke Inyang I always knew Gareth Bale, Robin van Persie and Luis Suarez would make the PFA Player of the Year shortlist. 'Gareth of Nazareth', as I prefer to…

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Terrorism: Arsernal FC scrap plans to play in Nigeria

Arsernal have scrapped plans to play a friendly match in unstable Nigeria this summer, over fears of  terrorism. Arsene Wenger’s side were set to play the African state’s national team,…

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Arsenal FC chairman suffers heart attack

Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood has suffered a heart attack and is recuperating in hospital. The 76-year-old was taken ill on Friday and an Arsenal statement said he "is recovering after…

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3 reasons why Arsene Wenger should stay, 1 reason he should go

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Arsene Wenger. Most Arsenal fans are not happy. On Wednesday, they watched in anger and irritation, as their team crumbled at home to Schalke 04 – their second…

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“I don’t want to make a promise I cannot keep” – Wenger speaks on the transfer window

by Ifreke Inyang Arsenal coach, Arsene Wenger, has assured fans of the club, that although he has completed his major transfer moves this summer, there might still be some activity.…

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#InCaseYouMissedIt: Arsenal set to lose Alex Song after Van Persie’s (painful) departure

by Isi Esene Arsenal's coach, Arsene Wenger has hinted that Cameroonian defensive midfielder, Alex Song, might be the next player heading out of the club exit door. Arsenal fans were…

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Robin, the fans are right to Persie-cute you

by 'Ifreke Inyang Robin van Persie applauds the fans after the game It is the Emmanuel Adebayor story all over again. One brilliant season and either or both Manchester clubs,…

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Bould’s arrival will make us stronger defensively – Vermaelen

by 'Ifreke Inyang Vermaelen Arsenal defender, Thomas Vermaelen, says he is absolutely delighted to be working with the club's new assistant manager, Steve Bould. After Pat Rice retired at the…

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Rooney wants Van Persie at Manchester United

by 'Ifreke Inyang Rooney Wayne Rooney is hoping that he will be able to line up, alongside Arsenal's Robin van Persie next season. Sir Alex Ferguson has already admitted publicly,…

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Arsenal is making it hard for us to get Van Persie – Ferguson

by 'Ifreke Inyang Alex Ferguson Sir Alex Ferguson, has been left frustrated in the transfer market, as he seeks to bolster his squad, ahead of the new season. The Manchester…

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Pires and Fabregas convinced me to join Arsenal – Cazorla

by 'Ifreke Inyang   Cazorla New Arsenal signing, Santi Cazorla, has revealed that two of the club's former players, Robert Pires and Cesc Fabregas, convinced him to join the Gunners.…

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Usmanov blasts Arsenal’s board again but insists, “I will not sell my shares”

by 'Ifreke Inyang   Usmanov One of Arsenal's major shareholders, Alisher Usmanov, has followed up his open letter to the club, with yet another interview, laced with scathing remarks. The…

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Wenger admits that Podolski and Giroud won’t be ready for start of Premier League

by 'Ifreke Inyang Giroud Arsene Wenger has admitted that his new signings, Lukas Podolski and Olivier Giroud, who missed all the pre-season games, will not be ready for the start…

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“We have to work on our defence,” Wenger admits

by 'Ifreke Inyang Arsene Wenger Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger, has admitted that his team needs to work on their defence, even as the new season is two weeks away. The…

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Wenger promises that young(er) players will have their chance next season

by 'Ifreke Inyang Arsene Wenger has promised the emerging youngsters at Arsenal, that they will get their chance this season. The Frenchman is renowed for creating superstars from relatively unknown…

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“It is so important that I stay fit,” Arsenal midfielder Diaby speaks aboout the new season

by 'Ifreke Inyang Abou Diaby has expressed his delight at the vote of confidence from his manager. Earlier this week, Arsene Wenger spoke highly of the 26-year-old's exceptional talent and…

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“Arsenal is a very ambitious club,” Wenger insists as he confirms Van Persie may be sold

by 'Ifreke Inyang This time last year, Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger, was busy convincing anyone who had ears, that the club would keep Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri. By the…

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“I will do what is best for Arsenal” – Wenger speaks on Van Persie’s future

by 'Ifreke Inyang Arsene Wenger has reaffirmed his desire to keep wantaway captain, Robin van Persie, at Arsenal. The 28-year-old released a statement earlier in the month, stating that he…

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‘I’d like to play with Van Persie, but I can replace him if he leaves’ – Podolski

by 'Ifreke Inyang Arsenal's new boy, Lukas Podolski, says he would love to play alongside wantaway striker, Robin van Persie at the Emirates. He however admits that the possibility doesn't lie…

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Pictures Special: Arsenal resume training without Van Persie

by 'Ifreke Inyang With less than six weeks to the new English Premiership season, Arsene Wenger's men have resumed training. The players that reported for training included vice-captain, Thomas Vermaelen,…

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Opinion: Robin van Persie will not leave Arsenal as a legend

by 'Ifreke Inyang Rumours, especially those about football transfers, can be very tedious. And so even before Robin van Persie's 2011/2012 contract ends, sports journalists had already filled up newspaper…

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They’re the pick of the bunch! See YNaija’s EPL Team of the Year

by 'Ifreke Inyang Last Sunday, at an exclusive event, professional footballers in England voted Robin Van Persie and Kyle Walker as their Player of the Year and Young Player of…

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‘Ifreke talks Sports: You’re Gunner have to do this over and over!

by 'Ifreke Inyang If you will, forget the last Manchester derby. Yes, the same one that Balotelli put the current champions to the sword and still had the audacity ask -…

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Ifreke talks Sports: … Every Sam, Kean and ‘Arry

by 'Ifreke Inyang Without drama and paparazzi that reminds you of a certain Jose Mourinho, Fabio Capello left his post as England manager on Wednesday night. With less than four…

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Ifreke talks Sports: Arsene- Na! we don’t trust you

by 'Ifreke Inyang In recent years, Arsenal fans have sometimes gone beyond defending Arsene Wenger’s decisions. They’ve almost gotten to the point of worshipping him. Why not? He has always…

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