From Shambles To FA Cup Champions

Arsenal won the English FA cup for a record fourteenth time after seeing off Chelsea at Wembley on Saturday.

Two goals in each half from their prolific striker and captain Aubameyang ensured Arsenal came out on top after going behind in just under 5 minutes through a Christian Pulisic strike.

Who would have thought that the gunners who had a season to forget after finishing eight on the log would rescue it with a trophy?

This victory automatically qualifies Arsenal for a place in the group stage of the Europa league. This wouldn’t have been possible if they had lost to their London rivals.

Arteta has done a fantastic job since replacing Unai Emery in December. Arsenal suddenly looks like a team with structure under the tutelage of the Spaniard.

The doom and gloom hovering over the Emirates has suddenly been replaced with hope in just under 8 months. Surely, there is more to come from Arteta if given the necessary backing from the Kronkes and the board.

Chelsea, Arsenal’s London neighbours will feel hard done by with this defeat after succumbing by the same scoreline in the final in 2017.

The FA cup should not cast away the many problems facing Arsenal. They are a long way off from competing with Liverpool and Manchester City. So many average players needs to be moved on and proven winners brought in.

For the fourth season in a roll, Arsenal has failed to qualify for the UEFA champions league. If this must be prevented from happening again next season, those who call the shot at Arsenal must make the right decision in recruitment of talents and also committing their best players like Aubameyang to a long time contract.

For now, the FA cup victory has lifted the spirit of the Emirates club and that of their fans. Can they build on it next season? Time will tell.

Emirates Cup preview: Arsenal favourites despite awful record & injury problems

The eighth edition of the Emirates Cup kicks off this weekend, with hosts Arsenal looking to win their second piece of preseason silverware this month.

Arsenal lifted the Premier League Asia Trophy last Saturday, beating Everton 3-1 in the final of the Singapore-based event, with goals from Theo Walcott, Santi Cazorla and Mesut Ozil.

The Gunners will go into their home tournament as significant favourites with the bookmakers.

Arsenal Prepares '£40m bid' for Karim Benzema

If  report making the rounds is anything to go by, Karim Benzema may be putting on the red and white colours of Arsenal next season as the gunners are set to table a  £40million bid for the Real Madrid hit man.

Arsenal Manager has already signed signed Petr Cech this summer from Chelsea and would be looking to add another high profile forward to his ranks in the mould of Benzema in other to challenge for the title.

The Frenchman has long been linked with a move to the Emirate stadium and the Sun reports that a deal is likely to go through this summer with negotiations to commence next week.

It is still unclear if the forward who scored 22 goals in 46 appearances for Madrid last season is in the plans of new Manager Rafa Benitez with reports suggesting that he could look in the direction of Gareth Bale or Christiano Ronaldo as a striker.

If the deal pulls through, Benzema would be the third marquee signing in as many years, following the arrivals of Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez last two seasons and last season respectively.

Arsenal Launch New Away Kit

Arsenal football club of England have launch their away kit for 2015/2016 football season.

The gunners as they are fondly called unveiled the gold and blue kit at the Espalanade Outdoor Theatre in Singapore on Tuesday night before a 550 club supporters in Singapore.

Arsenal will wear the new PUMA away kit in their pre-season opener against the Singapore XI tomorrow.

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Lukas Podolski: Once Upon a Gunner

When next Lukas Josef Podolski's name is mentioned as a football player whether on or off the pitch, his exploits as a player with Arsenal Football Club of England will definitely be remembered despite how short his time with the gunners may look.

Knowing fully well that his first team playing time will be limited next season, the former Bayern Munich and FC Koln star couldn't say no when Galatasaray of Turkey came calling.

Petr Cech is a Gunner

Arsenal Football club of England has completed the signing of Czech Republic international Petr Cech for a fee in the region of £11million as reported by the Daily Mail.

Petr Cech finally completed his long-awaited move from Chelsea to Arsenal after been strongly linked with a transfer to the Emirates Stadium since the end of last season when it became clear that the arrival of Thibaut Courtois from Atletico Madrid would see him become Chelsea second choice goalkeeper.

Will Adebayor end up like Yekini?

Emmanuel Adebayor

Since the day he decided to let out the can of worms in his family to the world, he has never known peace. For Emmanuel Sheyi Adebayor, the sun seems to be setting on the illustrious career of a player whose life has over the years radiated success,fame and glory.

I'm surprised to see Arsenal in the top two- Thierry Henry

Thierry Henry

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has admitted that he his surprised to see Arsenal in the premier league top two.

According to the former Barcelona star who wrote in the Sunday column of the Sun "It is a crazy season,I never thought United would finish in the top four nor Arsenal be in the top two"

The gunners maintained their winning streak after grinding out a 1-0 win at Burnley in yesterday's late kick-off.