Arsenal is preparing for a high-stakes Premier League showdown against West Ham, knowing that three points are crucial to maintaining pressure on league leaders Liverpool.
While Mikel Arteta briefly turned his attention to the Champions League last-16 draw, the focus is now firmly back on domestic competition. Here’s a roundup of the biggest Arsenal news ahead of a massive game at the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal Draw PSV in Champions League Last-16
The Gunners have been paired with PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League last-16, facing Peter Bosz’s side, who eliminated Juventus in the play-off round.
Having suffered defeats to PSV in past European encounters, Arsenal will need full concentration to progress. The first leg will take place in the Netherlands before the return fixture at the Emirates. Arteta’s men are aiming for back-to-back quarter-final appearances.
Arsenal’s Potential Route to the Champions League Final
Arsenal fans have mixed feelings about their Champions League path, as their potential route to the final looks daunting.
If they get past PSV, a clash with reigning champions Real Madrid could be on the cards in the quarter-finals. A potential all-English semi-final against Liverpool might follow before a final showdown with Barcelona or Bayern Munich. The road to European glory won’t be easy for the North London side.
Aaron Ramsey Explains Why He Left Arsenal in 2019
Former Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey, who famously scored two FA Cup-winning goals in 2014 and 2017, has opened up about his 2019 departure from the club.
Speaking on Sky Sports Premier League Stories, Ramsey revealed that his contract extension was withdrawn after Unai Emery’s arrival. As a result, he left on a free transfer to join Juventus.
David Seaman Reveals Lehmann-Almunia Rivalry
Arsenal legend David Seaman has shed light on the frosty relationship between former goalkeepers Jens Lehmann and Manuel Almunia during their time at the club.
Speaking on his Seaman Says podcast, he said:
“Lehmann and Almunia didn’t like each other. They didn’t speak. They wouldn’t even warm each other up, so the coach had to step in.”
Tensions between the two goalkeepers were well known, with their rivalry creating friction within the squad.
