Unai Emery ‘irked’ Arsenal aces – but Aston Villa gave him power to make Champions League

19/05/2024 Raymond 0

Unai Emery has significantly transformed Aston Villa’s fortunes, a feat he wasn’t given enough time to achieve at Arsenal. Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal has had an impressive season, but if they finish as runners-up again, Emery’s achievements at Villa might stand out even more. Last season, Arsenal led the league for most of the time but ended up second. This season, they could win the championship if they beat Everton and Manchester City fails against West Ham. However, City has the advantage. In contrast, Emery has taken Villa from seventh to fourth place, securing Champions League football for the first time in 40 years. Villa, struggling under Steven Gerrard, has been revitalized by Emery, who could have similarly transformed Arsenal if given more time.

Arsenal and Spurs offered ex-Premier League star

11/05/2024 Raymond 0

Arsenal is poised to reclaim the top spot in the Premier League as they prepare to clash with traditional rivals Manchester United on Sunday. The Gunners slid to second place after reigning champions Manchester City secured a convincing 4-0 victory over Fulham on Saturday. However, a triumph at Old Trafford could propel Arsenal back to the summit of the league standings. Manager Mikel Arteta will anticipate a successful outing for his squad against a Manchester United side that has recently struggled to find form.

Moyes proud of Hammers’ progress as Arsenal await

28/12/2023 Raymond 0

West Ham manager David Moyes is pleased with his team’s progress ahead of their clash with Arsenal. The Hammers, just a point off the top six, aim to build on their 30-point standing. Despite Michail Antonio’s absence and Nayef Aguerd’s assessment, Moyes is confident. Having previously defeated Arsenal in the League Cup, he expects a tough challenge, praising Mikel Arteta’s successful leadership at Arsenal.

Mikel Arteta names Arsenal star who made him ‘mad’ last season

28/12/2023 Raymond 0

Mikel Arteta expressed regret for not signing Declan Rice earlier, praising the England international’s impressive performance against Arsenal last season. Despite Arsenal spending £105m to acquire Rice from West Ham in the summer, Arteta acknowledged the challenge of managing the weight of such a significant price tag. He commended Rice’s ability to carry that burden with grace, describing his approach as brilliant.