Kigali, Rwanda | THE INDEPENDENT | Arsene Wenger will not get the happy ending he had wished for, and Rwanda President Paul Kagame, a long time fan has said ” this should not have been the kind of ending of an era.” Diego Costa killed Arsene Wenger’s last hope of a glorious …
Read More »Costa ends Europa League dream for Wenger and Arsenal
Madrid, Spain | AFP | Diego Costa killed Arsene Wenger’s last hope of a glorious Arsenal farewell as his goal sent Atletico Madrid through to the Europa League final on Thursday. Wenger’s 250th European fixture with Arsenal also to proved to be his last, decided by a typically ruthless finish …
Read More »Wenger wants happy ending with Arsenal’s future at stake against Atletico
Madrid, Spain | AFP | Arsene Wenger wants a happy ending to his Arsenal love story and admits their Europa League semi-final against Atletico Madrid on Thursday will affect the future of the club. Arsenal, adrift of the Premier League’s top four, will have to win the tournament to qualify …
Read More »Departing Wenger wants peaceful end to Mourinho rivalry
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Arsene Wenger says he hopes his farewell match at Old Trafford on Sunday passes off “peacefully” but has admitted he is unsure he will ever be friends with Jose Mourinho. Wenger, 68, made the surprise announcement last week that he will end his 21-year …
Read More »Wenger set for for Old Trafford farewell
Manchester, United Kingdom | AFP | Arsene Wenger is unsure of the welcome he will receive on his final visit to Old Trafford as Arsenal boss on Sunday after many “great battles” against Manchester United during his two decades in charge. The 68-year-old Frenchman, leaving the club at the end …
Read More »Wilshere says Arsenal still believe after Atletico draw
United Kingdom | AFP | Jack Wilshere says Arsenal can take confidence from their Europa League semi-final draw against Atletico Madrid, despite the frustration of conceding a late away goal. With the visitors on the back foot for much of Thursday’s first-leg contest at the Emirates Stadium following Sime Vrsaljko’s …
Read More »Profligate Arsenal punished by 10-man Atletico Madrid
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Arsenal’s hopes of sending outgoing manager Arsene Wenger off with a trophy suffered a major blow as they could only draw 1-1 with 10-man Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final on Thursday. The Gunners played with an extra man …
Read More »‘Farcenal’ — Wenger performs u-turn over ‘timing’ remarks
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Arsene Wenger and Arsenal have been ridiculed in the British media after the Premier League giants issued two statements late Wednesday clarifying remarks by the long-serving manager about his departure. The Gunners initially issued a statement explaining that when Wenger said earlier in the day …
Read More »Diego Costa fit to terrorise Arsenal once more – Simeone
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone confirmed Diego Costa will be fit to resume his rivalry with Arsenal in a Europa League semi-final, first leg on Thursday of huge significance for the English side. Arsenal are hoping to bid farewell to outgoing manager Arsene Wenger …
Read More »Arsenal defy subdued Wenger send off to hammer West Ham
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Arsene Wenger decided to bring his 22-year reign as manager to a close to unite the club’s frustrated fanbase, the Frenchman revealed after a 4-1 victory over West Ham was played out in a surprisingly subdued atmosphere at the Emirates on Sunday. Wenger, 68, …
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