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Wenger urges UEFA to cancel Champions League's 'away goals rule'

Wenger urges UEFA to cancel Champions League's 'away goals rule'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2013

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has asked UEFA, the ruling body of European football, to drop the away-goals rule, according to reports.

Wenger heaps praise on rookie 'keeper Mannone

Wenger heaps praise on rookie 'keeper Mannone

Rediff.com29 Sep 2009

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has praised Italian rookie Vito Mannone for his impact during the Premier League club's goalkeeping crisis.

No love lost: Wenger snubs Mourinho after Community Shield win

No love lost: Wenger snubs Mourinho after Community Shield win

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has accused his rival Arsene Wenger of deliberately ignoring his potential handshake when the Arsenal boss walked down the tunnel after his team defeated Chelsea 1-0 to claim the Community Shield for a second season in a row at Wembley on Sunday.

Wenger demands explanation of stoppage time rules

Wenger demands explanation of stoppage time rules

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

Coaches, players and fans need to be told how referees calculate stoppage time to stop the current confusion at the end of matches, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said on Thursday.

I've never seen Wenger so angry, says Arteta

I've never seen Wenger so angry, says Arteta

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

Arsenal captain Mikel Arteta says he has never seen manager Arsene Wenger as angry as he was during the half-time break in Saturday's 5-1 demolition at the hands of Liverpool.

Annoyed? Yes, we got punished, fumes Arsene Wenger

Annoyed? Yes, we got punished, fumes Arsene Wenger

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger slammed his side's defending after watching Anderlecht claw their way back from three goals down to earn a 3-3 draw in Champions League Group D on Tuesday.

United's tactics worse than diving, says Wenger

United's tactics worse than diving, says Wenger

Rediff.com31 Aug 2009

Arsene Wenger has accused Manchester United of using 'anti-football' tactics during Arsenal's 2-1 defeat at Old Trafford on Saturday. The Frenchman said deliberate fouling was more harmful to the game than the alleged dive by Arsenal striker Eduardo da Silva which is being investigated by UEFA.

Ozil still affected by penalty miss, says Wenger

Ozil still affected by penalty miss, says Wenger

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

Arsenal's record signing Mesut Ozil has not got over his penalty miss in the Champions League loss to Bayern Munich, manager Arsene Wenger said before backing his side to bounce back strongly against Sunderland on Saturday.

Wenger frustrated with Chelsea

Wenger frustrated with Chelsea

Rediff.com11 Jul 2005

Arsenal will not panic buy, says Wenger

Arsenal will not panic buy, says Wenger

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

The Frenchman has failed to bring in any of his top targets in the close season and said he is still in the market for some new talent before Monday's transfer deadline.

EPL: Fellaini header condemns Wenger to Old Trafford defeat

EPL: Fellaini header condemns Wenger to Old Trafford defeat

Rediff.com29 Apr 2018

Arsene Wenger's final match at Old Trafford as Arsenal manager ended in defeat with a stoppage time header from substitute Marouane Fellaini earning the points for second-placed Manchester United.

Wenger confident Van Persie will extend Arsenal stay

Wenger confident Van Persie will extend Arsenal stay

Rediff.com5 May 2012

Arsenal are confident striker Robin van Persie will sign a new contract at the end of the season and finish his career at the club, manager Arsene Wenger said on Friday.

Jose Mourinho torments Arsene Wenger again, on and off the pitch

Jose Mourinho torments Arsene Wenger again, on and off the pitch

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

The long-running feud between Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho shows no sign of healing after another high-profile falling out on Sunday, this time the result of a dispute over territory.

Belief the key for Arsenal: Wenger

Belief the key for Arsenal: Wenger

Rediff.com24 Oct 2004

Wenger to consider future at end of season

Wenger to consider future at end of season

Rediff.com19 Nov 2011

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will think about his future at the Premier League club at the end of the season, L'Equipe Magazine reported on Saturday.

Wenger slams Old Trafford pitch

Wenger slams Old Trafford pitch

Rediff.com14 Dec 2010

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger criticised the Old Trafford pitch as 'not good enough to play good football' after Monday's 1-0 defeat by Manchester United cost them top spot in the Premier League.

Wenger slams 'stupid' Birmingham fans

Wenger slams 'stupid' Birmingham fans

Rediff.com19 Oct 2009

Arsene Wenger described the actions of Birmingham City fans as "atrocious" after they chanted the name of Martin Taylor, the defender whose tackle broke Eduardo's leg, during Saturday's Premier League match.

Title race not over yet: Wenger

Title race not over yet: Wenger

Rediff.com29 Feb 2004

"We have 11 games to go and we have tricky away games," the Arsenal manager said.

Young Gunners give Wenger food for thought

Young Gunners give Wenger food for thought

Rediff.com25 Sep 2008

Arsene Wenger sent a team out with an average age of 19 on Tuesday and Arsenal were rewarded with a 6-0 thrashing of Sheffield United.

Wenger optimistic over Walcott's Arsenal future

Wenger optimistic over Walcott's Arsenal future

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said he was "optimistic" that England international Theo Walcott will commit his long-term future to the London club and sign a new deal.

Wenger, Mourinho criticise EPL Christmas match schedule

Wenger, Mourinho criticise EPL Christmas match schedule

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

'It's very difficult to play football in these circumstances within 48 hours. It's amazing for the fans around the world, everybody has the Premier League, I'm more than happy to do that but it's very hard for the players'

Wenger says Arsenal have strength to succeed

Wenger says Arsenal have strength to succeed

Rediff.com17 Aug 2007

"It is a different Arsenal now," Wenger told a news conference on Friday. "They are not going to let other teams kick them off the pitch."

Honours even as Klopp-Guardiola EPL rivalry ends on high

Honours even as Klopp-Guardiola EPL rivalry ends on high

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

While Sunday's clash was the last time Klopp and Guardiola will face off for Premier League points, as far as this year's title race is concerned it merely made things even more interesting with Arsenal ahead of Liverpool on goal difference and City one point back. All three have 10 games left.

Wenger not concerned by Arsenal's long injury list

Wenger not concerned by Arsenal's long injury list

Rediff.com17 Feb 2010

Arsenal's long injury list for their Champions League last 16 first leg match at Porto does not worry manager Arsene Wenger, he said on Tuesday.

Vieira questions long-term future of Wenger

Vieira questions long-term future of Wenger

Rediff.com2 May 2007

Former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira believes last month's departure of vice-chairman David Dein has put a question mark over the long-term future of manager Arsene Wenger.

Survivor Wenger still doing it his way

Survivor Wenger still doing it his way

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

Arsene Wenger has been called many things since he walked into Arsenal's old marble-halled Highbury stadium in 1996 to launch one of the most successful eras in the club's history.

McClaren may bring back Beckham: Wenger

McClaren may bring back Beckham: Wenger

Rediff.com14 Oct 2006

"McClaren maybe thought it was time for a new era and you always try that," Wenger was quoted as saying.

It's too early to say we can win the Premier League: Wenger

It's too early to say we can win the Premier League: Wenger

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said it was too soon to talk about his team winning the Premier League title after they beat one of their principal title race rivals Manchester City.

Arsenal's go-to guy, Giroud reminds Wenger of his worth

Arsenal's go-to guy, Giroud reminds Wenger of his worth

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

Olivier Giroud proved the difference for Arsenal in a typically hard-fought 1-0 win over West Bromwich Albion on Monday, again demonstrating his worth to manager Arsene Wenger after spending the majority of the season on the substitutes' bench.

Wilshere back to his best, says Wenger

Wilshere back to his best, says Wenger

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

Jack Wilshere is finding his best form just as the Premier League title race heats up, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger said after the midfielder inspired the Gunners to a 2-1 win at Aston Villa on Monday.

Arsenal's Arteta out for rest of season, says Wenger

Arsenal's Arteta out for rest of season, says Wenger

Rediff.com20 Apr 2012

Arsenal's Mikel Arteta will miss the rest of the season but does not need ankle surgery, manager Arsene Wenger said on Friday.

Arsenal looking to buy players in January: Wenger

Arsenal looking to buy players in January: Wenger

Rediff.com2 Dec 2009

Arsenal will be seeking new players in the January transfer window because of Robin van Persie's long-term injury, manager Arsene Wenger said on Tuesday.

Under-pressure Wenger says Arsenal want to finish as high as possible

Under-pressure Wenger says Arsenal want to finish as high as possible

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has been feeling the pressure in the race for a Champions League place but a 2-0 win over West Bromwich Albion on Thursday got his team back up to third spot.

Wenger hails Arsenal's new goal king Henry

Wenger hails Arsenal's new goal king Henry

Rediff.com19 Oct 2005

The Arsenal manager paid a warm tribute to Thierry Henry after the French striker dethroned Ian Wright as the club's record scorer.

EPL transfers: Wenger leaves it late

EPL transfers: Wenger leaves it late

Rediff.com4 Sep 2011

Both Harry Redknapp and Arsene Wenger have paid the price for leaving it too late, offloading a lot of key players at the EPL transfers, says Manu Shankar.

Wenger handed two-match European ban

Wenger handed two-match European ban

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was handed a two-match European ban for failing to abide by the conditions of a previous suspension and will miss Wednesday's Champions League qualifier at Udinese, UEFA said on Monday. UEFA's disciplinary board also fined the English Premier League club 10,000 euros (12,608 pounds) "for improper conduct by its officials" during last week's play-off round first leg, which Arsenal won 1-0.

Arsenal's victory all in the mind: Wenger

Arsenal's victory all in the mind: Wenger

Rediff.com22 May 2005

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said good fortune and mental toughness were behind his team's penalty shootout win over Manchester United in Saturday's FA Cup final.