Song: I walked for 4 or 5 hours in Snow
Arsenal welcome Stoke City to Emirates Stadium on February 22 and Alex Song hopes his journey home will be rather easier than it was the last time the Club tried to play that fixture. Severe weather conditions caused the postponement of the Premier League clash last month and heavy snow prompted Song to set out [...]
Signing off 2010: What Arsenal fans have to say
We asked Arsenal fans all over the world to send us their views on their thoughts of Arsenal’s 2010, and what they expect in 2011: @nirmitsheth9 Nirmit Sheth I had great opportunity to visit Emirates this October and it was the best moment for me this year. I had a tour of the stadium. In 
Eden Hazard keen on Arsenal rather than Real Madrid
Lille’s Eden Hazard has dropped the biggest hint yet about his future after revealing praise for Arsenal’s abilities to bring through and nourish young players. The much sought after Belgium winger has earned rave reviews this term, including drawing high praise from Zinedine Zidane who has urged Real Madrid to sign him. Real seem set [...]
Arsenal Have £16.9 Million Bid Rejected for Croation Duo
Arsenal have had a £16.9 million bid for Croatian pair Sime Vrsaljko and Mateo Kovacic rejected, according to Dinamo Zagreb vice-president Zdvravko Mamic. The players’ club have revealed that the Premier League giants made the bid after a delegation visited them last week. Defender Vrsaljko, 18, has been tracked by a number of Europe’s top [...]
Robert Pires set to move to Aston Villa
Aston Villa are set to sign former Arsenal winger Robert Pires later this week, according to the club’s website. The 37-year-old was released by Spanish club Villarreal in the summer and is available as a free agent. Pires helped France win the 1998 World Cup and 2000 European Championship as well as winning two Premier [...]
Entering the Wolves Den
Right then, 10th of November, a day for Arsenal in which they must do well! We can’t afford another mistake like we did against Newcastle. Although todays game will be a test, it will mostly be easier than our last match. Last year when Arsenal travelled to the Molineux Stadium, no one expected that we [...]
Chamakh: For Others It’s Real Madrid Or Barcelona, For Me It Was Always Arsenal
Arsenal striker Marouane Chamakh has revealed his delight at making his mark in English football. The Moroccan forward, who has risen to number 64 in the Castrol Rankings, has admitted that whilst the physical demands of the Premier League are tough, it is a price worth paying for the “club of my life”. “For others, [...]
New Page ‘Transfer Room’ Launched
A new page on Simply Arsenal has been launched today. The page is called ‘Transfer Room’. This is were you can view players who have been linked to Arsenal and what there ideal fee would be. If you have any players who have been linked but I have not covered then please do email me [...]
Fabregas Loving Life at Arsenal
Cesc Fabregas has reaffirmed his commitment to Arsenal and wants to lead them to victory over Barcelona in next year’s Champions League final. The 23-year-old playmaker’s future was one of the great talking points of the summer, with Barcelona making no secret of their desire to take him back to his homeland. However, Arsenal rejected [...]
Wenger Believes Fabregas Will Stay Beyond 2011
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed that he is confident midfielder Cesc Fabregas will stay at the club beyond this season. The World Cup winner has been linked with his hometown club for the last two seasons and the Catalan giants had two bids rejected for him in the summer. Fabregas let it be known [...]
Wenger Would Not Have Signed Rooney
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has admitted that he would not have signed Wayne Rooney if the striker had become available. Rooney appeared to be set to leave Manchester United after revealing his disappointment at the club’s ambition. However, his sensational U-turn on Friday lunchtime means that the striker will be at Old Trafford the next [...]
Darijo Srna: Arsenal are Better than Barcelona
Shakhtar Donetsk defender Darijo Srna insists that Arsenal are better than Barcelona at the moment. The Ukrainian club travel to play the Gunners at the Emirates Stadium in a Champions League game between the two sides. Shakhtar have played Barca twice in the last two seasons – in the Champions League and the European Super [...]
Fabregas Could Make Champions League Return
Cesc Fabregas is believed to be fit enough to return to action when Arsenal take on Shakhtar Donetsk this week in the Champions League. The 23-year-old had been sidelined with a hamstring injury during a freak incident in the 1-1 draw with Sunderland, which saw the Spain international unwittingly score a goal through a rebound [...]
Cesc Not Giving up on Barca Dream but Real Madrid are After Him As Well
Arsenal skipper Cesc Fabregas has refused to rule out completing his “dream” move to Barcelona in the future, and also revealed previous interest from Real Madrid. Fabregas, 23, seemed poised to switch to the Nou Camp in the summer after Barca led a very public chase for his signature. Manager Arsene Wenger stood firm, however, [...]
Wenger Not Moving from Arsenal
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has refuted recent claims that he is planning on making a move to Ligue 1 side Paris Saint-Germain. Earlier this week, Wenger dropped apparent hints of a non-coaching role opportunity at PSG, who are currently suffering financial woes. The long-standing Gunners coach however has stated that these comments were nothing serious [...]
Arsenal to Lure Gorka Iraizoz by Tripling his Salary
Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Gorka Iraizoz could be lured away from San Mames by the prospect of his salary being tripled by Premier League side Arsenal. The Gunners have long been seeking a reliable custodian and the 29-year-old Bilbao based shot stopper is believed to be a prime target with the prospect of a free transfer [...]
Arsenal Sign Romelu Lukaku
Reports claim that Arsenal have snapped up Belgian wonderkid Romelu Lukaku. The 17 year old had many top flight clubs after him after he broke into the first team for Anderlecht. Teams like Real Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester United and Chelsea have all been on red alert. Nicknamed the new Drogba, many thought he would sign [...]
Arsenal and United to Battle for Stekelenburg
Ajax are braced for a January bidding war between Manchester United and Arsenal for goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg. The Premier League giants have both been scouting the 6’6″ shot-stopper in recent weeks and are set to do battle for the Netherlands international when the transfer window opens. But the bidding for Stekelenburg will start at €11 [...]
Cesc Fabregas Perfect Role-Model for Jack Wilshere
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere has revealed how he looks up to team-mate Cesc Fabregas and how he aims to follow his captain’s lead. The 18-year-old has already made an impression for the Gunners this season and earned his first senior cap for England last month in a friendly against Hungary. And Wilshere admits he has [...]
Barcelona Wonderkid could Sign for Gunners
Arsenal are set to repeat their Cesc Fabregas raid on Barcelona’s youth team by snapping up Oriol Romeu, according to the Daily Mail. Oriol Romeu, 18, is a highly rated defensive midfielder and shone at the heart of the Spain under-19 team that lost in the final of the recent European Championship. The youngster is yet to hold [...]
Barcelona did Everthing to Sign Me – Fabregas
Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas admits Barcelona did all they could to prise him away this summer, but that he was told he had to stay put by the Gunners. The Spanish ace has become a poster boy for the Catalans who, according to Sport, will sign him in 10 months. But reflecting on the summer [...]