Former Arsenal attacker, Ian Wright, has lambasted fellow pundit Jamie Carragher for what he describes as “disrespectful” comments aimed at Manchester United midfielder Casemiro following the Red Devils’ crushing 4-0 defeat to Crystal Palace on Monday. Under the helm of Erik ten Hag, Manchester United plummeted to a new nadir on Monday night as Crystal […]
EPL: He’s unbelievable – Ian Wright identifies ‘difference-maker’ in Arsenal squad
Arsenal legend, Ian Wright, has identified midfielder Declan Rice as the ‘difference-maker’ in Mikel Arteta’s side. Wright described the England international as an unbelievable player for the Gunners so far this season. He spoke after Rice led Arsenal to beat Bournemouth 3-0 in the Premier League on Saturday. “He [Rice] is the difference [maker] for […]
EPL: Ian Wright hails Arsenal star after 3-2 win
Arsenal legend, Ian Wright has hailed defender Ben White for his role in hindering Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario during two corner-kicks in a 3-2 win against Tottenham on Sunday. White played a vital role in two of Arsenal’s goals on April 28 as he tried to distract Vicario in all of Arsenal’s set-piece routines. […]
EPL: Ian Wright singles out three Arsenal players after 2-0 win at Wolves
Arsenal legend, Ian Wright, has hailed the trio of Martin Odegaard, Declan Rice and David Raya following a 2-0 win at Wolves. Leandro Trossard gave the Gunners the lead on the stroke of half time, before Odegaard added a late second. The win ensured that Mikel Arteta’s men went back to the summit of the […]
UCL: Ian Wright names two players Arsenal needed to defeat Bayern Munich
Arsenal legend, Ian Wright, has claimed that the team need the ‘X-factor’ that Paris Saint Germain’s Vitinha and Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City have, to see off Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-final. The Gunners are out of the competition, following a 3-2 aggregate defeat to the German side. Joshua Kimmich scored the […]
EPL: Ian Wright names two fixtures that could cost Man City title
Arsenal legend, Ian Wright has named two fixtures where Manchester City ‘might’ drop points, which could hand an advantage to Arsenal and Liverpool in the title race. Man City currently top the Premier League table with two points ahead of Arsenal and Liverpool, who sit in second and third positions, respectively. Speaking to Premier League […]
EPL: Ian Wright criticises Arsenal forward after 2-0 defeat to Aston Villa
Arsenal legend, Ian Wright, has accused Gabriel Martinelli of “switching off” during the 2-0 defeat to Aston Villa. The Gunners’ Premier League title hopes were hit on Sunday, as goals from Leon Bailey and Ollie Watkins sealed the win for Unai Emery’s men. Arsenal were hoping to return to the top of the table following […]
UCL: Not a penalty – Ian Wright refuses to back Saka after 2-2 draw with Bayern
Arsenal legend, Ian Wright, has backed referee Glenn Nyberg’s decision not to award Bukayo Saka a last-gasp penalty against Bayern Munich. Saka was seen fuming when the final whistle after Nyberg waved him off, after he collided with Bayern keeper Manuel Neuer late into injury time. The referee was unconvinced that Neuer had fouled the […]
EPL: Ian Wright predicts Man Utd vs Liverpool clash
Arsenal legend, Ian Wright, is expecting Liverpool to give Manchester United a “good hiding” in their Premier League clash on Sunday. Jurgen Klopp’s men travel to Old Trafford, two points clear of Arsenal at the top of the table. The Reds are also three ahead of Manchester City. Arsenal and City have the chance to […]
EPL: Ian Wright names two Man Utd players Rashford doesn’t respect
Arsenal legend Ian Wright has suggested that Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford doesn’t respect the likes of Harry Maguire and Raphael Varane. Wright said this while speaking with Manchester United legend Roy Keane on the Stick to Football podcast. “He [Rashford] hasn’t got respect for them [Maguire and Varane]. I don’t think he’s got respect […]