Arsene Wenger admits that his Arsenal side were not defensively sound enough to handle Crystal Palace’s attack.
Even before Monday’s dismal 3-0 defeat at Crystal Palace, under-fire manager Arsene Wenger had easily identified the source of Arsenal’s recent struggles.
“What’s gone wrong?” he asked rhetorically ahead of last weekend’s 2-2 draw against Manchester City. “We don’t defend well enough and that’s what’s gone wrong.” 
Few could argue with that statement, especially after seeing the back four’s struggles at Selhurst Park. Wilfried Zaha and Andros Townsend took turns terrorising full-backs Hector…

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The FC panel share their opinions on the growing number of Prem managers who equate finishing in the top four to winning a title.

Layla Anna-Lee asks Arsenal fans to describe the type of car Arsene Wenger would be.

With Arsene Wenger’s future under intense scrutiny, Layla Anna-Lee asks Arsenal fans if his time’s nearly up.
Shkodran Mustafi says it is hard for Arsenal’s players to avoid speculation over Arsene Wenger’s future but that it is up to them to ignore it during a turbulent time for the club.
Wenger is yet to announce whether he will extend his over-20-year stint as Arsenal boss when his current contract expires at the end of the season.
The 67-year-old insists that uncertainty over his future has had no bearing on a poor run of form for Arsenal, even though they have only beaten Hull, Sutton and Lincoln since…

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Arsenal twice fought back from a goal down to secure a draw as they look to turn around their poor Premier League form.

English Premier League: Alex Iwobi (88′) Arsenal 2-2 Manchester City
Arsenal stopped the rot after a run of terrible results but ultimately did their top-four hopes little good with a 2-2 home draw against Manchester City.

City were in front after only five minutes when a superb long through-ball from Kevin De Bruyne caught the Arsenal defence out and Leroy Sane held off Hector Bellerin to round David Ospina and slot home. When De Bruyne then struck the post, it appeared Arsenal would be in for a torrid afternoon.

Theo Walcott briefly had Arsenal level on 40…

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Germany surprised everyone in Brazil having come back from pretournament adversity to win it all.

It’s been almost three years since Germany lifted the World Cup in Brazil after a terrific squad effort from start to finish amid difficult conditions. But where is that squad now?

Goalkeepers

Manuel Neuer, 30 — The Bayern Munich keeper remains one of the best shot-stoppers in the world but is hardly ever tested in the Bundesliga, where his club continue to dominate.

Roman Weidenfeller, 36 — Having been a surprise member of the Brazil squad, his stock soon fell at Dortmund, where he was…

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Arsenal utilise goals from Lucas Perez and Theo Walcott to down non-league Sutton and reach the FA Cup quarterfinals.

Arsenal utilise goals from Lucas Perez and Theo Walcott to down non-league Sutton and reach the FA Cup quarterfinals.

With the game still feeling all too tense, Theo Walcott eased Arsenal fans nerves for good with his 100th goal for the club.
As expected Arsenal progressed into the quarterfinals of the FA Cup, but a hard-working performance from a committed Sutton United side ensured it wasn’t plain sailing. Lucas Perez opened the scoring in the first half, and Theo Walcott got his 100th Arsenal goal early in the second period, but there were moments of danger from the non-league side.
Former Gunner Roarie Deacon was a constant threat, and he rattled the crossbar with a fizzing drive from outside the box, while uncertain goalkeeping…

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BT Sport highlight: Bayern Munich scored four goals in the second half to send Arsenal to the brink of crashing out of the Champions League.

Bayern Munich scored four goals in the second half to send Arsenal to the brink of crashing out of the Champions League.
Arsenal conceded three times in 10 second-half minutes as their Champions League hopes all but evaporated in a crushing 5-1 defeat to Bayern Munich in the first leg of their last-16 meeting.

Arsene Wenger’s side were level at the break, Alexis Sanchez scoring after his initial penalty was saved, to respond to Arjen Robben’s scorching opener, but an injury to Laurent Koscielny early in the second half prompted a humiliating collapse which only adds to the intense debate about Wenger’s future.

Thiago…

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After a tumultuous last few weeks Arsenal picked up a much-needed win over lowly Hull.

After a tumultuous last few weeks Arsenal picked up a much-needed win over lowly Hull.

The FC crew get into a heated debate about whether or not Alexis Sanchez’s first goal against Hull should have counted.

Craig Burley breaks down Tottenham’s problems away from home and the handball controversy in Arsenal’s win over Hull City.

Craig Burley breaks down Tottenham’s problems away from home and the handball controversy in Arsenal’s win over Hull City.

Craig Burley and Sebastian Salazar analyse Arsenal’s 2-0 win and the controversy surrounding Alexis Sanchez’ first goal.
Shkodran Mustafi believes Arsenal can beat Bayern Munich “if they play to their potential” in their Champions League round-of-16 tie in Munich on Wednesday.
Mustafi, a World Cup winner with Germany in 2014, told Sky Sports News Deutschland: “We know that Bayern will be a difficult game, but we also know that if we play to our potential we can beat Bayern.”
Mustafi, 24, had a brief spell on trial with the German champions as a youngster, but opted to join Hamburg instead. Following spells at Everton…

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English Premier League: Shkodran Mustafi (59′) Arsenal 1-0 Burnley

Arsenal believed they deserved a penalty after Andre Gray’s contact with Shkodran Mustafi.

The FC guys don’t expect Arsene Wenger’s punishment to be too severe following his actions during the match vs. Burnley.

The ESPN FC crew break down their Premier League Team of the Weekend after the most recent slate of matches.

Arsenal have now moved into second in the Prem table, but the FC panel are skeptical if anyone can threaten Chelsea.
Shkodran Mustafi has said Arsenal deserve credit for the way they keep fighting until the final seconds and believes the club can rival Chelsea for the Premier League title.
Arsenal clinched a dramatic 2-1 win over Burnley on Sunday with Alexis Sanchez scoring from the penalty spot in the eighth minute of injury time after midfielder Granit Xhaka and manager Arsene Wenger had both been sent off.
The result lifted the Gunners into second, although they trail leaders Chelsea, who they face on Feb….

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The FC look back at the weekend’s big game as Liverpool beat Manchester City.

The FC look back at the weekend’s big game as Liverpool beat Manchester City.

After each round of Premier League fixtures, ESPN FC brings you its Team of the Weekend. Our panel of experts carefully selects 11 star performers along with a manager.

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 #ESPNFCTOTW.

ESPN FC’s Premier League Team of the Week.

Goalkeeper: Burnley might have lost 2-1 to Arsenal but they almost came away from Emirates Stadium with an unlikely point, and goalkeeper Tom Heaton would…

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