Just Arsenal News

As the season progresses there are more and more Arsenal transfer rumours appearing in the papers, and today’s Mail is suggesting that the Gunners are going to try again for Dortmund’s Mario Gotze this summer.

They claim that the 20 year-old, who is happily known as the German Jack Wilshere, has a £30m buyout clause at Dortmund, and they believe that Wenger is willing to double his current record signing to build a super young side to make Arsenal a force for many years to come. .......Read the full article here

Which Arsenal youngsters can breakthrough to our first team? by KJ

After watching our U19s go agonisingly close to the Next Generation finals, it’s got me thinking, who would go onto to be first teamers? This has always been a problem for any team in the world. Your youngsters look brilliant for the reserves but then for a multitude of reasons, they rarely make it to the first team squad, let alone to being in the starting XI. I remember looking at the squad of players that won the FA cup in 2009 thinking that we had a very bright future with that lot and now we only have Wilshere and Coquelin left from that lot that are close to the first team. .......Read the full article here

The Arsenal NextGen run could not quite go all the way to the final, following defeat to Chelsea in the semi-final. The pitch at Lake Como was absolutely terrible, but the teams managed to put on a very good game with some real quality. After it finished 3-3 at full time, the game went to extra time, and Chelsea managed to grab a late winner with just five minutes remaining before a penalty shoot out.

Arsenal were very good in the first half, with a good shape and plenty of threat. We deservedly took the lead after 16 minutes when Gnabry fed Bellerin on the right and he produced a great cross which Akpom finished. Akpom nearly put Gnabry through for a second just minutes later, but Chelsea were also looking dangerous as the half wore on. .......Read the full article here

Arsenal’s investment in youth development and the Academy seems to be paying dividends, with the under 19s having reached the semi-finals of the European NextGen competition after beating CSKA Moscow at the Emirates Stadium last night. That means that the young Arsenal players are just two games away from winning the whole thing.

After a hard fought victory in Italy against Inter Milan in the last round, the Gunners hosted the Russian side CSKA Moscow in temperatures that would have suited the visitors better. The promising young German striker Serge Gnabry scored the only goal of the game, but Arsenal were great value for the win and could have scored more. 17-year old Gnabry has made four senior appearances for Arsenal this season, and proved again why he is so well thought of at the club. .......Read the full article here

A big part of the footballing philosophy at Arsenal, especially since Arsene Wenger has been in charge, is the academy and youth development set up. Jack Wilshere is the most obvious example of why this is so important for the club, with his talent being matched by his drive and passion. This season has seen five key young players sign long term contracts, and there could soon be more new talent coming through into the first team. .......Read the full article here

Arsenal have met twice against Swansea recently and lost on both occasions (3-2 and 0-2). Swansea are on good form and have one of the most potent strikers in Michu. The player will surely be looking forward to add to the two goals he scored against us earlier in the season.

The FA cup presents virtually the only chance for Arsenal to get a trophy this season. We have been paired with Bayern Munich in an impossible-looking Champions League Quarter Final and we are currently several rungs below Manchester United on the EPL table. If you are looking forward to seeing some rising stars from the reserves, then you are sure to be disappointed, as Wenger has promised to field the side with the best chance of winning (just like he did against Bradford). .......Read the full article here

Thomas Eisfeld is vying with his German compatriot Serge Gnabry to be the next player to make the transition from the Arsenal under 21 team up to the first team. Eisfeld stated his case emphatically last night with a brilliant performance capped by two good goals as the Gunners beat Norwich 4-2 at Carrow Road.

17-year old Gnabry has the advantage over 19-year old Eisfeld when it comes to first team appearances this season. Eisfeld has come on just once in the Capital One cup, while Gnary has played in both cup games and once each in the Premier and Champions league. .......Read the full article here

Arsene Wenger has got a fantastic reputation in the world of football for bringing young players into or up through the Arsenal system and making great players of them. There are a few very encouraging prospects in the under-21s at the minute, and one in particular, Serge Gnabry, who is surprised at how fast he has come on since joining the Gunners from Stuttgart in Germany.

Gnabry was signed as a 16-year old from Stuttgart and was moved from the Arsenal under 18-s into the under-21s during his first season. This season, Gnabry has made his Champions league debut and his Premier league debut as well as playing in the Capital One Cup. Wenger has been full of praise for the German and the youngster has responded exceptionally well. .......Read the full article here

Arsene Wenger has responded to talk about his disinterest in the Capital One cup by naming some top players in the squad and stating that Arsenal will fight to stay in the competition.

“Having a priority does not mean that something else is not important and you neglect it, but you have to go step by step.

“We fight as hard as we can to stay in all competitions and if you have to make a choice, you make it as late as possible.” .......Read the full article here

Arsene Wenger is very happy with the German players he has already got in the Arsenal team, and the two youngsters knocking on the door of the first team. The Frenchman may soon have some more teutonic talent as Arsenal are keen to get their scouts to find more up and coming players in Germany.

Per Mertesacker and Lukas Podolski have been two of Arsenal’s best and most consistent performers this season, while Serge Gnabry and Thomas Eisfeld have been very impressive for the under-21s and look like being the next youngsters to break through into the first team. .......Read the full article here

Arsene Wenger has spoken in glowing terms about two players who may struggle to get into the Arsenal first team in the coming weeks and months but have the full backing of their manager, Carl Jenkinson and Serge Gnabry. Both players are likely to start the Capital One cup game tonight against Reading, but will miss out on Premier and Champions league games unless they come on as a substitute or there are more injury problems.

Bacary Sagna reclaimed his right back slot from 20-year old Jenkinson against QPR, and looked like he had never been away. Wenger admits that Jenkinson’s form this season gave him a lot to think about and he wants the player to know that he is valued. .......Read the full article here

The young German Serge Gnabry has been very impressive in a couple of recent appearances for the Arsenal first-team, and he is keen to start some games and is expected to get another chance in tonights game against Reading.

The 17 year-old is hoping that he can surprise opponents who won’t be familiar with his game. ‘Defenders and other teams do not know about my game or my style of play, and perhaps that may help, but it is up to me to play my game and take advantage of that,’ he said.

‘I like to play on the left side of the pitch, but I can play on the right or in the middle. .......Read the full article here