Just Arsenal News

The young Arsenal winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain caused a furore when he was withdrawn by Arsene Wenger during last weeks League match against Man Utd, but although the manager thought that The Ox was looking fatigued in the game, he now believes that the 18 year-old is mature enough to play every week.

First off all Wenger was asked if The Ox could be favourably compared to a young Wayne Rooney, and he couldn’t disagree. “He looks to have the same fearlessness,” Wenger said. .......Read the full article here

All Arsenal fans know that Arsene Wenger is in need of a top class striker to act as cover for Robin Van Persie (or even as a replacement if the Dutchman leaves at the end of the season).

So with that in mind, the Metro reports this morning that Arsenal are interested in signing the American hitman Clint Dempsey, who is a proven Premiership goalscorer with 15 goals for Fulham so far this season after the striker admitted that is keen on moving to a bigger club. .......Read the full article here

Let’s be honest, is anyone really surprised any more that an Arsenal player has a set-back when they are returning from injury? It seems like a forgone conclusion nowadays that as soon as the announcement is made it is immediately proved to be wrong.

Perhaps Arsene Wenger should also be used to it after so many years, and should plan for that eventuality. You know, considering he is such a genius and all that…… .......Read the full article here

The Swiss centre-back Johann Djourou has been at Arsenal for many years, and it was hoped that he would grow into a world-class centre-back, but after seven years at the club (He’s 25 now) he is still nothing but a bit part-player at the Emirates.

He played a record 22 games for Arsenal last season, but that was only due to the usual extended defensive injury list, and this season’s similar injury problems means that he has played a few games as right back. .......Read the full article here

The Arsenal youngster Nicolas Yennaris was thrown in at the deep end on his League debut for the Gunners when he replaced Johann Djourou against Man United last weekend.

He was tasked with keeping Nani at bay, and he certainly did a better job that Djourou. Although Arsenal lost, Yennaris was more than happy with his contribution to the game.

“My main focus was to just keep Nani quiet and get him down the line away from goal, and I thought I did alright,” he said. .......Read the full article here

It has been reported this morning that the German newspaper Bild has revealed that Arsenal have been making enquiries about the Paraguayan international striker Lucas Barrios, who is currently playing at the Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund.

The 27 year-old has excellent goalscoring stats in the last few years, having netted 49 goals in just 53 games for the Chilean club Colo-Colo before being snapped up by Dortmund in 2009. .......Read the full article here

The Spaniard Manuel Almunia has dropped to third-choice goalkeeper at Arsenal, but in a rare interview he has stated that he is simply keeping to his contract and has had no thoughts of leaving, in fact he hasn’t even spoken to Arsene Wenger about his position at the club!

The two Poles, Wojciech Szczesny and Lukasz Fabianski, have both moved above him in the rankings at Arsenal, but Almunia says that he will only consider his future if Wenger brings in another shot-stopper. .......Read the full article here

The young Arsenal defender Ignasi Miquel played against Leeds in the last round of the FA Cup (the last game that Arsenal actually won) and he is looking forward to another run-out against Aston Villa this weekend, but he has warned his team-mates not to take the game lightly if they want to go all the way to Wembley.

He said: “Anyone can beat anyone in the cups. You saw in the Carling Cup that Manchester United lost at home to a Championship team [Crystal Palace],” .......Read the full article here

Most Arsenal fans are resigned to the fact that Arsene will not be buying any more players in January, despite the massive injury list at the Emirates, but that doesn’t stop the Arsenal transfer rumours popping up all over the place.

The one I like the best is the rumour that Wenger has been sending scouts to watch the 6ft 4in Brazilian defender Douglas who plays for FC Twente in Holland. He is out of contract in the summer so is currently free to talk to Arsenal about a pre-contract for the summer. He looks pretty good and will certainly be value for money, which is why I can believe Arsenal’s interest…. .......Read the full article here

The Man City (and ex-Arsenal) striker Emmanuel Adebayor has been a godsend for Tottenham this season with nine goals that have helped Harry Redknapp’s team reach the Champions League places.

But Adebayor wasn’t allowed to face his parent side last weekend when Man City beat Spurs 3-2, Arsene Wenger thinks that this particular loan deal has given Man City an unfair advantage, as the Togo international can take points off City’s Premiership rivals, but couldn’t face Roberto Mancini’s team.

For this reason, Wenger thinks that only young players should be allowed to go to other Premiership teams. He said: “Personally, I would not ban players on loan from playing against their own clubs. .......Read the full article here

It is great news that both Mikel Arteta and Thierry Henry are returning from injury this week, but although it is certain that these two will be starting against Aston Villa in the FA Cup this weekend, who else will Wenger be putting in the starting line-up.

Wenger has made it clear that his ultimate aim is to win fourth place back from Chelsea, and with that in mind is he likely to give his over-used back four a rest as well as other obviously fatigued players like Aaron Ramsey and Theo Walcott? .......Read the full article here

I guess everyone has seen the yearly rumours linking Arsene Wenger with a move to Real Madrid, after it has been revealed that Jose Mourinho is not getting on very well with his players, and he was even (like Wenger) abused by the Real Madrid fans despite his team being five points clear of Barcelona in La Liga.

Mourinho said: “I’m not bothered by the whistles at me,’ he said. ‘It’s not a problem. It’s the first time it’s ever happened to me. There’s a first time for practically everything. .......Read the full article here