Tag: Theo Walcott
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Wenger: Walcott lacks match practice
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has discussed Theo Walcott’s return from injury but admitted the winger still lacks match practice. The England international has been unavailable for his club since injuring his cruciate ligament injury in an FA Cup win over Tottenham Hotspur back in January, but made his comeback against Blackburn in an U21 match…
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Wenger set to release fit again Walcott
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger will give Theo Walcott a late fitness test on Friday afternoon ahead of their weekend tie against Sunderland. The English winger has been injured since January 4th after damaging his knee ligaments during the FA Cup win over closest rivals Tottenham Hotspur. The 25-year-old played 45 minutes for Arsenal’s U21 side…
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Gibbs happy to see Walcott edge closer to return
Kieran Gibbs is delighted at the return of Theo Walcott to training and believes it is ‘well timed’ following the injury to Mesut Ozil. Walcott has been out of action since January when he damaged a cruciate ligament but has returned to training during the international break. His return follows German international’s Ozil being ruled…
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Arsenal boss discusses Walcott and Ramsey injuries
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has taken time out to discuss a number of injury problems at the club, claiming Theo Walcott is set to return. The Gunners have suffered another bad week in terms of injuries after German national midfielder Mesut Ozil had scans on his left knee, which discovered a ligament injury which will…
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Wenger: Future is bright for Chambers
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has dubbed his newly-signed young defender Calum Chambers for a bright future in the England squad, ahead of the international friendly match the 19-year-old will make his senior debut in next month. Chambers signed to Arsenal last month from south coasters Southampton and already has stepped up to the task for…
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Arsenal star Wilshere breaks silence and vows to be ready
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere has admitted that his return to training has been physically challenging but insists he will be ready for the start of the Premier League season. The England international, speaking for the first time since tabloid photographs emerged of him drinking and smoking during a holiday in Las Vegas, found his first…
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Arsenal icon: Ozil and Sanchez to lead title charge
Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright claims playmaker Mesut Ozil and new signing Alexis Sanchez will lead the Gunners’ challenge for top honours. Ex-England international Wright hailed the £30m arrival of attacker Sanchez from Barcelona and believes the deal could have a major say on the destination of next season’s Premier League title. He also hit…
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England news: Sterling set the standard
This weekend, England winger Raheem Sterling set the standard for the Three Lions and is tipped as the most promising potential World Cup star this country has seen in years, by former playmaker Alan Hudson. Hudson, who played for Chelsea and Arsenal in the 1960’s and 70’s, said Sterling, who plays for Liverpool, was the…
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Arsenal poised for £24M raid on Real Madrid youngster
Arsenal may be on the brink of making a £24 million bid to Spanish La Liga giant Real Madrid for their highly-rated young striker, Alvaro Morata. A sensational big-money summer move could be on the cards for the 21-year-old following reports that Real Madrid have now named their price – £24 million – for the…
