Arsenal head to the Etihad on Sunday with a six-point lead at the top of the Premier League, but their recent struggle to break down deep-lying defences has raised questions about how they will cope with Manchester City’s relentless pressure. The Gunners have gone unbeaten in their last five league meetings with City, including two … Read more
Mikel Arteta lit a real fire at Arsenal’s Colney training ground after telling his players there was “no fear, pure fire” within the squad despite a poor run of form. The gesture followed Arteta’s press conference comments on Monday where he urged his team to confront their upcoming challenges by putting “absolutely everything into it.” … Read more
These words from Austrian Football Association sporting director Peter Schottel reflect the widespread respect Manninger earned across two decades of professional football, during which he represented 14 clubs across Austria, Germany, Italy and England. Manninger began his career with hometown club Red Bull Salzburg before making his breakthrough at Arsenal in 1997. Signed for £500,000 … Read more