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With the Arsenal managerial job now available, the FC crew assess the possible successors to Arsene Wenger and the challenges they will face.

Arsene Wenger delivers his verdict on Arsenal’s win over West Ham, what the future holds for him after his 22-year tenure ends and more.

The FC crew discuss the timing of Arsene Wenger’s decision to leave Arsenal, his legacy after 22 years at the club and what he will do next.

Arsenal’s squad could face a big — and according to some, much needed — overhaul this summer with the arrival of a new manager. Whoever takes up Arsene Wenger’s position will have some big decisions to make on which players to keep and which to sell as he tries to the Gunners back into title contenders.

Those decisions will, in part, be based on what type of system the new manager has in mind and which new signings he brings in during the transfer window. But here’s a prediction of which Arsenal…

Arsenal’s Shkodran Mustafi said he is happy at the club and will not listen to critics

Arsene Wenger delivers his verdict on Arsenal’s win over West Ham, what the future holds for him after his 22-year tenure ends and more.
Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi says he remains “happy” at the club amid increased speculation about his future, and insists he doesn’t listen to his critics.
Mustafi has been criticised for a number of mistakes in recent games and was singled out for his defending on both of Newcastle’s goals in the Gunners’ recent 2-1 loss.
The German’s future could be in doubt with a new manager coming in this summer to replace Arsene Wenger.
But when asked by German magazine Kicker if he will stay at Arsenal,…

Arsenal defence continues to toil as Shkodran Mustafi fails to justify price-tag

Arsene Wenger gave his reaction after the latest away day horror show at Arsenal.
It didn’t take long for the television pundits to identify one of Arsenal’s biggest flaws in the 2-1 loss to Newcastle on Sunday.
Shkodran Mustafi’s defending for Newcastle’s equaliser left a lot to be desired and the BBC’s Martin Keown and Sky Sports’ Nemanja Vidic — who both know a fair bit about centre-back play — didn’t hold back in their criticism.
“Mustafi seems to still be making the same mistakes he made earlier this season,” Keown said about the German, drawing the same conclusion as…

Shkodran Mustafi, Petr Cech culpable again as Arsenal’s road woes continue

Arsenal have won just 13 points away from home this season as they fall to Newcastle 2-1.

Arsenal have won just 13 points away from home this season as they fall to Newcastle 2-1.
Arsenal’s away day woes continued as they let slip a lead to go down 2-1 to Newcastle. The Gunners have yet to win a single point on the road in 2018 and despite taking an early lead through Alexandre Lacazette, their defensive weaknesses shone through to let the home side grab all three points.
For the first, Shkodran Mustafi once again allowed a striker to get in front of him to finish, just as he did last week against Southampton. Petr Cech won’t have been pleased to be beaten at his near post…

Arsenal players held clear-the-air talks as form slumped – Shkodran Mustafi

ESPN FC’s Bundesliga correspondent Raf Honigstein reveals the latest on Thomas Tuchel’s links to Bayern Munich, Arsenal, PSG and Chelsea.

ESPN FC’s Craig Burley assesses the interest in former Borussia Dortmund manager Thomas Tuchel and whether or not he belongs at a top club.
Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi has said a team meeting at which players voiced their opinions on a bad run of form has helped the Gunners bounce back.
Mustafi said the meeting took place amid a February slump that included four defeats in five games, among them a comprehensive 3-0 defeat to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final.
“Everyone knew it was a difficult period,” he told the official Arsenal website.
“The meeting was about trying to listen to different opinions, different thinking…

Mkhitaryan, Son, Rashford lead Premier League Team of the Weekend

ESPN FC’s Craig Burley recaps all the Saturday results from week 30 in the Premier League, headlined by Man United’s win over Liverpool.

ESPN FC’s Craig Burley explains how Romelu Lukaku’s presence and strength keyed Man United’s victory over Liverpool at Old Trafford.

Shaka Hislop and Ross Dyer break down Tottenham’s comeback without Harry Kane and Arsenal’s first Premier League win since February 3rd.

Shaka Hislop and Ross Dyer break down Tottenham’s comeback without Harry Kane and Arsenal’s first Premier League win since February 3rd.
After each round of Premier League fixtures, ESPN FC presents its Team of the Weekend, which is selected by Gab Marcotti, Paul Mariner and Steve Nicol.
Do you agree or disagree? You can have your say on those picked or overlooked in the comments section at the foot of the article or on Twitter using the hashtag #TOTW.

Here is ESPN FC’s Team of the Weekend.
Goalkeeper: In a crucial relegation battle with Huddersfield, Swansea were down to 10 men after only 11 minutes. Things didn’t look good, but Lukasz Fabianski was on hand. He did…

Five players Arsenal should sell this summer: Xhaka, Mustafi, Bellerin

A defiant Arsene Wenger lauds Arsenal’s effort against Man City, but also notes that his side are going through a difficult period.

The FC crew answer your tweets on what Arsene Wenger whispered to Pep Guardiola before Arsenal-Man City, if Aubameyang is still an upgrade on Lacazette and more.

ESPN FC’s Craig Burley compares Arsenal’s consecutive 3-0 defeats at the hands of Manchester City to a couple of friendly matches.

Shaka Hislop reviews the list of managers tipped to replace Arsene Wenger at Arsenal and reveals which one would be the best fit.
Arsenal’s many deficiencies have been ruthlessly exposed — twice: in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday and the Premier League on Thursday — by Manchester City in recent days. The immediate aftermath of their two 3-0 losses has mainly focused on Arsene Wenger and the increased likelihood that the manager won’t be at the club next season.
But the consecutive hammerings have also shown again that Wenger isn’t the only one to blame for the team’s decline. There are too many players in that Arsenal…

Mustafi a pushover as Arsenal fail to turn up in Carabao Cup loss to City

Pep Guardiola and Arsene Wenger get into a touchline altercation after Sergio Aguero’s opener for Man City in the Carabao Cup final.

Carabao Cup Final: Sergio Aguero (19′) Arsenal 0-1 Man City

Arsenal were hammered 3-0 by Manchester City in the third League Cup final defeat of Arsene Wenger’s reign.

The other two were at least close. In this match, Arsenal were comprehensively outclassed by a City side that didn’t even need to find their top gear. Goals from Sergio Aguero, Vincent Kompany and David Silva left Arsenal adrift, and the gulf between the two teams made this painful viewing for Gunners supporters.

Positives

There were no positives for Arsenal in this game. The more cynical…

Careless mistakes from Shkodran Mustafi and Laurent Koscielny doom Arsenal

Jesse Lingard’s double helped Man United outlast Arsenal 3-1 in an action-packed match at the Emirates.

Man United’s Matteo Darmian appeared to trip up Arsenal’s Danny Welbeck inside the area, but no penalty was awarded.

English Premier League: Alexandre Lacazette (49′) Arsenal 1-2 Manchester United
In general, there’s little doubt that Arsenal were the better team, dominating possession, taking 33 shots to Manchester United’s eight, but horrendous defensive errors cost them three points at the Emirates on Saturday evening.
Laurent Koscielny and Shkodran Mustafi were culpable for the first two goals, leaving the Gunners 2-0 down after just 11 minutes, and despite Alexandre Lacazette pulling one back early in the second half, Koscielny and Granit Xhaka contrived to allow Jesse Lingard his second…

Devastating counter attack, De Gea see Man United past Arsenal in frantic affair

Jesse Lingard’s double helped Man United outlast Arsenal 3-1 in an action-packed match at the Emirates.

Man United’s Matteo Darmian appeared to trip up Arsenal’s Danny Welbeck inside the area, but no penalty was awarded.

Manchester United’s Paul Pogba is shown a straight red card for stamping on Arsenal’s Hector Bellerin.

English Premier League: David De Gea (56′) Arsenal 1-2 Manchester United
LONDON — Three thoughts from the Emirates as Manchester United defeat Arsenal 3-1 in the Premier League.

1. Man United do their work on the counter 
Jesse Lingard and David De Gea produced stunning performances at both ends of the pitch to inspire Manchester United to a crucial victory at Arsenal, but the win came at a heavy cost, with Paul Pogba earning a red card that will rule him out of next week’s highly anticipated clash against rival Manchester City.

Lingard’s two goals in an effervescent…

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