Just Arsenal News

Is Wenger the problem or is it the board? by KJ

After our last 3 results, a lot of Arsenal fans are rightfully livid at what is happening at the club. We are now 15 points off the top of the table. That is frankly embarrassing and at this rate, we could easily be 30 points off the top come May.

My question is; is it Wenger’s fault or the board? There is definitely an argument for both. .......Read the full article here

The Reina Rumour Returns by AH

The whispers that Arsenal are looking to sign Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina has plagued the Arsenal transfer rumour mil for the last two weeks and they always say there’s no smoke without fire. There may be some truth in this story, as I believe Arsenal is looking to sign a new goalkeeper despite already having 5 goalkeepers in the first team squad. .......Read the full article here

Fernando Llorente told his bosses at Athletic Bilbao that he would not be signing a new contract in the summer, which immediately put a number of clubs, including Arsenal, on alert. With his contract due to end in less than a year, the Spanish international striker thought the club would listen to offers for him but they refused point blank, while selling his team mate Javi Martinez to Bayern Munich.

There were accusations between the club and the player about false stories being planted in the press, and Llorente became a target of abuse from his own fans. The situation was even stranger because despite refusing to sell the striker, the manager refused to play him, and the two ended up having a bust up during training. .......Read the full article here

Can Martinez become Arsenal’s Number 1 in the future? by AH

Damien Martinez is currently Arsenal’s 4th choice goalkeeper, with the Argentine behind polish internationals Lukas Fabianski and Wojiech Szczseny and Italian goalkeeper Vito Mannone. Arsenal doesn’t currently have a number one with the position going to either Vito Mannone or Wojiech Szczsney. There are some concerns over Szczsney’s fitness, with the Polish international only featuring twice for the gunners so far this season. While Mannone is inconsistent and has looked extremely shaky in recent weeks. .......Read the full article here

At the Arsenal training session today was the welcome sight of our Polish keeper, Wozciech Szczesny, after missing six weeks out with injury. Arsenal have not said if he is ready to play tomorrow against Reading, but it would be a great boost if our number one was to run out for the Gunners at Old Trafford on Saturday.

I think that Vito Mannone has tepped into his position manfully, but you always want your best players in the team, especially when you are facing Manchester United. Alex Ferguson’s team have been weak defensively this season, but have made up for it by scoring plenty. .......Read the full article here

A growing number of Arsenal fans are becoming concerned about the reliability, or lack of it, exhibited by our Italian keeper Vito Mannone. With both Polish stoppers, Wojciech Szczesny and Lucasz Fabianski, still in the treatment room there have been calls for Arsene Wenger to give Damien Martinez an opportunity in the first team.

Wenger has rejected this idea and is determined to show confidence in Mannone. The manager has discussed things with the young keeper and is doing what he can to bolster his confidence. Mannone must be aware that he has made some bad mistakes recently, but losing confidence could make things much worse for him and for Arsenal. .......Read the full article here

The young Argentinian keeper Damien Martinez has been thrust into the limelight due to the ongoing injuries to the Arsenal first-choice keepers Wojciech Szczesny and Lukas Fabianski, and although he is only the reserve to Vito Mannone at the moment, he is fully prepared to play for the full 90 minutes against Norwich if Wenger decides to make a change.

Martinez said: “The English Premier League is the best in the world. I have adapted very well here and it truly is amazing,”

“The best thing is the high level of football, pitches here are perfect. It’s unbelievable and I hope to stay in this league for as long as I can. .......Read the full article here

The young Argentinian keeper Damien Martinez was given his chance to impress Arsene Wenger in the 6-1 drubbing of Coventry in the Capital One Cup, and due to the ongoing injuries to both Wojciech Szczesny and Lukas Fabianski he has been promoted to the bench for the Arsenal first-team games.

Mannone has been okay so far and kept a couple of clean sheets, but looked a little out of his depth against Chelsea yesterday, and Martinez has taken the opportunity to stake his claim for a chance to show his skills on the biggest stage. .......Read the full article here

If Arsenal had to recall all their young players back from their loaned clubs, the Gunners would be able to compile a very strong team. Probably one that could compete in the top half of the table. So, if its one thing Arsenal don’t lack, it’s talented youths. One such player who is currently out on loan and is an exciting prospect for the very near future is Ryo Miyaichi.

The Arsenal youngster is currently out on loan to Wigan this season and has already earned the praise of his manager. Ryo Miyaichi made his appearance as a sub against Fulham and is expected to get his first chance at a start of the season in the Capital One Cup . .......Read the full article here

With the biggest game of the season so far for Arsenal looming on the horizon, Arsene Wenger is edging closer to having a totally fit squad to choose from in the near future as just about all of Arsenal’s long term injuries are close to resuming training with the first team squad.

Obviously everyone is excited to see Jack Wilshere back in full training (hopefully with a new extended contract) although Wenger is certain to ease him back into the first team gently in the coming months. Arsenal fans can also celebrate the return of Emmanuel Frimpong to the first-team fold. Wenger said: “We are so pleased that Jack is back in full training. It’s been 14 months and that’s a long time for someone at his age. It’s an eternity, but it’s great news. .......Read the full article here

You just have to love the attitude of the young Arsenal winger Ryo Miyaichi, who is currently on loan at Wigan Athletic to hone his skills before returning to the Gunners next summer.

The little Japanese star was not picked for his international games this week, but is instead using the break to show Roberto Martinez what he can do on the training field while most of the team are away, and is going all out to prove he is worth a starting place every week.

Miyaichi said: “The international break has given me a good chance to get to know my surroundings a bit more. .......Read the full article here

Miyaichi to Wigan on loan. by KJ

The latest Arsenal rumours going about at the moment are that our young Japanese sensation, Ryo Miyaichi is going on loan to Wigan for the season. He’s one of the youngsters that Arsene has signed quite recently (more specifically, during the winter transfer window of the 2010/2011 season).

No one really knew about him and he was one of those “typical Arsene” signings; a relatively unknown youngster with everything to do to prove his worth in the Premier League. He was immediately sent on loan to Feyenoord where he was deemed the Japanese Ronaldinho by fans. .......Read the full article here