Author Archives: James Grundy
One STAT proves Arsenal boss Unai Emery is the Premier League’s best manager
One STAT proves Arsenal boss Unai Emery is the Premier League’s…
The former Paris Saint-Germain and Sevilla gaffer took on the daunting task of succeeding Arsene Wenger at the Emirates Stadium last summer. Wenger stepped down from the Arsenal[1] hotseat in May 2018 after almost 22 years in charge. A number of candidates were linked with the job but Europa League specialist Emery landed the gig. […]
Arsenal ace Shkodran Mustafi MOCKED by own team-mate before Napoli for hilarious gaffe
Arsenal ace Shkodran Mustafi MOCKED by own team-mate before…
The German celebrated his 27th birthday on Wednesday as his side prepared for their second leg in Naples tonight. Mustafi received a wealth of well wishes from Arsenal supporters and the club itself on social media. But Gunners star Sead Kolasinac wasn’t as supportive when sending his team-mate a happy birthday message on Instagram this […]
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 […]