Sunderland vs Arsenal Match Preview

Published 13th September 2013 By Jeff @ArsenalTrend


Arsenal will be able to call upon record signing Mesut Ozil on Saturday when they travel to the Stadium of Light to play Sunderland. Arsene Wenger's Arsenal (2-0-1) started the season in disarray, with a lack of transfer activity providing the backdrop to their opening weekend defeat to Aston Villa. However, less than a month later, it's all smiles at the Emirates.

A Champions League play-off win over Fenerbahce came alongside back-to-back league wins - including a 1-0 victory against north London neighbours and closest rivals Tottenham Hotspur. The addition of German attacking midfield star Ozil from Real Madrid, though, was the highlight of the summer - not just at Arsenal but in the whole of the Premier League, and the number 11 is looking forward to getting out on the pitch with his new teammates. "I will have wonderful years here," said Ozil. "Hopefully I will win many trophies and stay healthy and this is what I look forward to. I am in the strongest league in the world and have to prove myself here to continue developing.


This is why I am at the right club. I cannot promise to win trophies, but I can promise that as a team we will give our all to win trophies. "Arsenal is a very well-known club, a very successful club with very young players, and the young players develop very well here. This was one of the reasons why I chose to come here, I want to continue to improve myself. I am really happy to be here under such a great manager. That was most important for us, what he (Wenger) thinks about me, what his plans are with me. I decided to come to Arsenal because I have the trust in this familiar environment." Paolo Di Canio's Sunderland (0-1-2) have just one point from their opening three games.

However, the Italian has brought in a host of new faces to the squad since being appointed in March, and one of those new players, Ki Sung-Yeung, is looking forward to this challenging match. "It's not easy to play against the big teams," said the midfielder, who is at Sunderland on a season's loan from Swansea City. "I played against Arsenal four times last season, including the cups, so I know them well. They are a good side, one of the best in the country, but we are at home and looking to win.

It will be a very interesting game. "There's always pressure on the new boys, but I have to overcome that and show why I'm here." Sunderland have injury doubts over John O'Shea (ankle), Connor Wickham (knock), Craig Gardner (groin), Wes Brown (knee), Lee Cattermole (knee) and Phil Bardsley (ankle). Arsenal are without Lukas Podolski (hamstring), Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (knee), Mikel Arteta (hip), Thomas Vermaelen (back) and Abou Diaby (knee), while Theo Walcott (ankle), Tomas Rosicky (hip) and Yanick Sanogo (back) are doubts. There was just one goal in the two league games between these sides last season - a Santi Cazorla strike in a 1-0 win at the Stadium of Light.

The meeting at the Emirates ended goalless. The Black Cats have not won any of their last seven against Arsenal, losing four and drawing three. The Mackems have also failed to score more than once in any of their last 11 matches against the Gunners, and managed more than a single goal only once in their last 13 Premier League games.

Match Facts Via BBC

The Gunners have won six successive Premier League away games for only the second time. It is their best form since winning their final eight away matches in the 2001-02 season.

Olivier Giroud has yet score a Premier League goal outside of London, with 12 of his 14 strikes netted at the Emirates Stadium.

The Gunners have conceded two goals in the final 15 minutes of Premier League games this season - as many as they let in during the entire 2012-13 season.

Ex Gunner Paul Merson's prediction

I don't see anything but an Arsenal win here. Sunderland are struggling - they've got no kickers like Lee Cattermole in the team, and it's a nice place for Arsenal to go and play their football.

If you take away the great result against Newcastle last season, Paolo Di Canio's record hasn't been great and they need to get a result quickly - but I just don't think this is the game.

Mesut Ozil's arrival gives Arsene Wenger a decision to make. Who doesn't play? I expect Ozil to play as a number 10 off the frontman, with Theo Walcott buzzing around on the right.

It'll be interesting to see what Wenger does, and it wouldn't surprise me if he leaves Ozil on the bench for this game - but I wouldn't do that.

Prediction  0-2 Arsenal

Video : Mesut Özil insists Arsenal can win the Premier League this season

Published 12th September 2013 By Gordon @Arsenal_Supremo


Mesut Özil spoke in his first Press Conference as an Arsenal player today and insists Arsenal can win the Premier League this season.

"I know the team, I know that talent we have here and I think every player wants to be successful. It will be difficult because this is the strongest league in the world."

He also spoke his delight in getting to play in the Premier League

"I have watched a lot of Premier League games," he said. "It is very physical here but I am really glad to play in the best league in the world.

"I want to prove myself in England and I look forward to playing here. I know I will prove myself here."

He added: "We want to play offensive and good football. To keep clean sheets and play attractive football.

"I can't promise to win trophies but I can promise as a team we will give our all to achieve this."

 




Santi Cazorla hails spectacular Mesut Özil signing

Published 11th September 2013 


Santi Cazorla spoke to Spainsh Newspaper Marca about Arsenal's recent signing of Mesut Özil from Real Madrid and insists he was very surprised to see Madrid let go such a world class player.

"I am very happy that Ozil is here," Cazorla was quoted as telling Spanish newspaper Marca.

"He is a spectacular player and we are very lucky that we are going to learn alongside him. "I don't understand that (why Real Madrid sold him), (because) he is a unique player.

"You will have to ask the club for reasons why they sold them, but at the same time he didn't think he was getting the opportunities he deserved and luckily he has come to us.

"He is an important player and he is going to be very good for the team and the way we play. I hope he can help us fight against the big teams in the Premier League."

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Mersut Özil signs for Arsenal for a club record fee of £42.5 million

Published 3rd September 2013 By ArsenalSupemo



Arsenal broke thier club record fee to sign German Internation Mersut Özil from Real Madrid in a dramtic Transfer Deadline Day. Özil made a total appeareances of 159 for Madrid and won the La Liga Title and the Copa Del Rey.

Here is what the boss Arsene Wenger had to say on the transfer : 
We are extremely pleased to have signed Mesut Ozil. He is a great player, with proven quality at both club and international level. We have watched and admired him for some time as he has all the attributes I look for in an Arsenal player.
I have said throughout the summer that we have been working hard to bring in top quality players to this football club. This has involved many many people across the Club and I have always had the full support of the Club in making decisions on the football side.
After completeing his medical  Özil was delighted with tranfeering to Arsenal :
I am thrilled to be joining a club of the stature of Arsenal and am looking forward to playing in the Premier League. It will be great for my own personal development as a player and I am particularly looking forward to working with Arsène Wenger. 
“From our negotiations it is clear the Club has huge ambition and I look forward to being part of an exciting future.”
ArsenalSupremo Verdict : A world class signing Arsenal fans deserved and will certainly create many chances for Giroud espically below you cannot argue with his stats and will make Arsenal title contenders again! COYG


This was the moment when Arsenal finally sealed the move. 





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Video : Sky Sports reporting that Arsenal are in advanced talks to sign Mersut Ozil from Real Madrid

Published 2nd September By ArsenalSupremo


Sky Sports have reported that Arseal are in advanced talks to sign Real Madrid midfielder Mesut Ozil and have bidded around £42.5 million.

Ozil has played more than 100 games for Real who beat off competition from Arsenal and Manchester United to sign their man following the World Cup in South Africa.But now the Gunners are close to securing the player they wanted three years ago in a deal reportedly worth £42.5million. Manchester United and Paris Saint Germain have also been  linked with Ozil in recent days.

This is the kind of world class player the Arsenal fans have been waiting for and if we do manage we will be getting a prolific player who can create bag of chances for his team mates. What do you make of the player? Let us know in the comment second below. 





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Arsenal 1 Spurs 0 : MOTD Highlights & Post Match Reaction from the Manager and Players

Published 2nd September 2013 by Jeff @ArsenalTrend Videos By ArsenalSupremo


Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud gave Tottenham a worrying glimpse of life without Gareth Bale as his first half strike clinched a 1-0 win in the north London derby on Sunday. Giroud netted his fourth goal of the season midway through the opening period at the Emirates Stadium to maintain Arsenal's revival since their dismal opening day defeat at home to Aston Villa.

That loss had triggered a barrage of abuse from fans frustrated by the club's eight-year trophy drought and boss Arsene Wenger's failure to make any marquee signings since the end of last season. But four successive victories, including two over Fenerbahce in the Champions League qualifying round, have at least temporarily silenced Wenger's critics.

Szczesny reacts to Giroud's goal
Even the more vociferous of the anti-Wenger faction could have few complaints as Arsenal took the north London bragging rights with a dominant display that left their bitter rivals nursing concerns that Bale's imminent departure may be a fatal blow to their hopes of a top-four finish. With Bale's world record move to Real Madrid set to be concluded before Monday evening's transfer deadline, Spurs have embarked on a frenzied spending spree. Villas-Boas has splashed out over £100 million on seven players and four of those new arrivals, Roberto Soldado, Paulinho, Etienne Capoue and Nacer Chadli, were in the starting line-up at the Emirates. But, with little time to gel, Tottenham lacked cohesion and unity in their first serious test of the post-Bale era.

Spurs were under duress from the start and Santi Cazorla's free-kick brought a fine save from Hugh Lloris with just two minutes gone. The Gunners were playing with an intuitive understanding their rivals badly missed and they took the lead in the 23rd minute with the kind of immaculately constructed goal that makes Wenger's teams such a joy to watch when they hit top gear. An Aaron Ramsey pass located Tomas Rosicky in space on the right of midfield and the Czech veteran quickly shifted possession onto Walcott, who surged into the penalty area and whipped over a low cross that French striker Giroud, fatally granted too much space by Michael Dawson, met with a superb flicked finish past Lloris from close-range.

There was no let-up from Arsenal and Ramsey showed tremendous determination to fight his way past Mousa Dembele before slipping a pass into Walcott, whose shot was pushed away by Lloris. Lloris was then forced to race out of his area to make a last-ditch tackle on Walcott as the England winger surged clear of Tottenham's alarmingly flat-footed defence.

Walcott crashed to the turf, drawing inevitable Arsenal appeals for Lloris's dismissal, but referee Michael Oliver waved play on and replays showed he got the decision spot on. Deprived of Bale's blistering pace and lethal finishing, this was a Tottenham side sorely lacking inspiration. Chadli, Paulinho and Capoue were lacklustre in midfield, while Soldado was starved of service up front.

The loss of England midfielder Jack Wilshere, forced off just before half-time due to an illness, gave Mathieu Flamini the chance for his second debut after returning to Arsenal on a free transfer and offered Spurs hope of a second half fightback. But it was Arsenal who remained the more potent force and Giroud went close when his shot deflected wide off Danny Rose.

Villas-Boas sent on Argentine forward Eric Lamela for his debut following his move from Roma in the closing stages, while Capoue was stretchered off wearing an oxygen mask after falling awkwardly. Tottenham finally threatened an equaliser when Wojciech Szczesny pushed Jermain Defoe's deflected strike out to Soldado and the Spaniard lashed in a shot that drew rejected penalty claims for a handball by Carl Jenkinson. That was the signal for Spurs to throw bodies forward in the frantic final minutes, but Arsenal held firm to inflict their neighbours' first defeat of the season.

Giroud celebrates after the game
Team Line Ups

ARSENAL: Szczesny, Jenkinson, Koscielny, Mertesacker, Gibbs, Ramsey, Wilshere (Flamini 43), Rosicky (Monreal 78), Walcott (Sagna 90), Cazorla, Giroud

Subs not used: Fabianski, Zelalem, Gnabry, Sanogo

Booked: Rosicky, Flamini

Scorer: Giroud

TOTTENHAM: Lloris, Walker, Dawson, Verthongen, Rose, Capoue (Sandro 74), Paulinho, Dembele (Defoe 68), Townsend (Lamela 74), Chadli, Soldado

Subs not used: Friedel, Naughton, Holtby, Sigurdsson

Booked: Defoe

Attendance: 60,073

Referee: Michael Oliver

Post Match Reaction

Arsene Wenger spoke after the game



Man of the Match Olivier Giroud and Aaron Ramey 


MOTD Match Highlights


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Arsenal vs Tottenham : North London Derby Preview

Published 1st September 2013 By Jeff @ArsenalTrend


 Arsenal host Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon, in arguably the biggest match of the Premier League season so far. The North London derby is without doubt the biggest game in both of these clubs calendars, Arsene Wenger's Arsenal (1-0-1) produced a stunning run of form at the end of last season to pip their north London neighbours to Champions League qualification by a single point, but have suffered a disappointing summer. Arsenal dare not lose this one.

After a undesirable home defeat to Aston Villa, the wrong result here would no doubt lead to meltdowns. Wins over Fulham and Fenerbahce helped improve the loss but, a perilously tough Champions League draw has set the Gunners up for a tricky campaign after a disappointing summer transfer window. However, the last two north London derbies at the Emirates have both ended 5-2 to Arsenal, and Wenger is expecting more goals this time around.

"The two teams go into the match with an offensive mind, with a desire to win," said Wenger. "Once you have scored first of course it opens the game up. We will again go into the game with that mind. "It is two good teams against each other, on top of that it is a derby and on top of that there is a lot of passion there, so there is always uncertainty around these games.

You want to focus on your football, the way you want to play and that is the best way of dealing with it." Tottenham Hotspur (2-0-0) have won both of their league games 1-0 this season, both from penalties by newcomer Roberto Soldado, and progressed to the Europa League group stage with an 8-0 aggregate win over Dinamo Tiblisi on Thursday.

Andre Villas-Boas' side have enjoyed an extremely active transfer window, breaking the club's transfer record three times and brought in a host of new young players as the biggest spenders in the Premier League. Even without last season's Premier League Player of the Season Gareth Bale - whose status is still unresolved as the transfer window nears its close - Villas-Boas believes that Tottenham are stronger this year. "Gareth was a player who was great to have last season, he had a great impact," said Villas-Boas. "Our idea is to be stronger than the year before.

If we conclude certain targets that we are looking for, we can be that team. If we conclude other targets, maybe we are not that team. "We have a very strong team all the same. If Bale leaves, it will give the team an opportunity to step up their game, step up the responsibility, and we have seen that in the past couple of games. I have told you that we will continue re-strengthening the squad so we are looking at different positions to make us stronger," he added. "In the next couple of days we will have further news and I think we will see further additions at Tottenham."

 Arsenal have injury doubts over Jack Wilshere (ankle) and Aaron Ramsey (groin), while Lukas Podolski (hamstring), Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (knee), Mikel Arteta (hip), Thomas Vermaelen (back) and Abou Diaby (knee) are out. Tottenham have doubts over the fitness of Aaron Lennon (ankle).

 These teams have met seven teams over the last three seasons, with an average of over five goals scored in those matches. Spurs' 3-2 win at Arsenal in 2010 is their only win in 22 visits to Arsenal dating back to 1993. It is a game both sets of supporters expect their teams to win, which only adds to the intense atmosphere of games.
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