Monthly Archives: April 2019
Arsenal boss Unai Emery provides Aaron Ramsey injury update and reflects on Napoli triumph
Arsenal boss Unai Emery provides Aaron Ramsey injury update…
The Gunners prevailed in Italy to secure a place in the Europa League semi-finals. Emery’s side went into the away leg with a 2-0 lead on aggregate following their strong performance in north London. And Napoli had no answer as they fell to a 1-0 defeat in the reverse clash thanks to a slick first-half […]
Napoli 0-1 Arsenal: Lacazette nets stunning goal to secure Europa League semi-final spot
Napoli 0-1 Arsenal: Lacazette nets stunning goal to secure…
Arsenal take on Napoli this evening looking to reach the semi-finals of the Europa League (Pic: GETTY) The Gunners boss warned his side to beware the explosive atmosphere of the notorious Stadio San Paolo, which is built on volcanic rock. But you could have heard a pin drop when Alexandre Lacazette’s brilliant free kick gave […]
Napoli player ratings: Insigne anonymous, Meret flops and Milik a letdown
Napoli player ratings: Insigne anonymous, Meret flops and…
A fine Alexandre Lacazette freekick was enough for Arsenal to claim a 1-0 victory over Napoli at the Stadio San Paolo and book a place in the Europa League Semi-Finals. The French striker bent the ball into the bottom corner from range midway through the first half, as the Gunners built on a healthy 2-0 […]
Arsenal player ratings: Ramsey’s dress rehearsal in Italy ends early
Arsenal player ratings: Ramsey’s dress rehearsal in Italy…
A fine Alexandre Lacazette freekick was enough for Arsenal[1] to claim a 1-0 victory over Napoli[2] at the Stadio San Paolo and book a place in the Europa League[3] Semi-Finals. The French striker bent the ball into the bottom corner from range midway through the first half, as the Gunners built on a healthy 2-0 […]
Ancelotti upbeat despite Arsenal defeat: ‘I think we will build something special next year’
Ancelotti upbeat despite Arsenal defeat: ‘I think…
18 April at 23:45 Napoli manager Carlo Ancelotti is upbeat about the club’s chances next season, despite the partenopei Europa League exit at the hands of Arsenal today. After having lost the first leg at the Emirates 2-0, Napoli had the overturn the deficit at the Stadio San Paolo. But a goal in the first […]
EL: Napoli slump out to Arsenal
EL: Napoli slump out to Arsenal
Napoli crashed out of the Europa League quarter-final, as an Alexandre Lacazette free kick saw Arsenal defeat the sluggish Partenopei 3-0 on aggregate. Follow all the action as it happens and give your views on the LIVEBLOG. The Partenopei had a mountain to climb after losing the first leg 2-0 in London last week, but […]
Mertens: ‘Arsenal no stronger than Napoli’
Mertens: ‘Arsenal no stronger than Napoli’
Dries Mertens insists Arsenal “aren’t that good and there isn’t a real gap between us,” but the first half performance in London was fatal for Napoli. The Partenopei lost 2-0 at the Emirates and were beaten at the San Paolo 1-0 by Alexandre Lacazette’s free kick. “The first 10-15 minutes, we had a few chances […]
Sokratis: ‘Arsenal defended as a team’
Sokratis: ‘Arsenal defended as a team’
Arsenal defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos praised his teammates for their defending against Napoli and discussed their ambitions. The Gunners had won the first leg 2-0 at home, but also emerged 1-0 winners at the Stadio San Paolo in a 3-0 Europa League quarter-final aggregate victory. “We played very well at home, especially for the first 60-70 […]
Ancelotti: ‘All over within 30 minutes’
Ancelotti: ‘All over within 30 minutes’
Carlo Ancelotti maintains Napoli’s Europa League quarter-final with Arsenal “only lasted 30 minutes” and they can’t be expected to compete with their current revenue. It was already a mountain to climb after the 2-0 first leg defeat, but Alexandre Lacazette’s free kick in the first half meant the Partenopei needed four goals and they visibly […]