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Alex Jones

Alex Jones

Sports Journalist · 57 articles

Freelance content writer covering Everton, Celtic, Southampton and many more clubs. Long-suffering Crystal Palace fan.

Ian Wright Slams Arsenal’s Performance in Defeat to Aston Villa
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Ian Wright Slams Arsenal’s Performance in Defeat to Aston Villa

Arsenal legend Ian Wright has offered a damning assessment of Mikel Arteta’s side after a 3-0 collapse at the hands of Dean Smith’s Aston Villa. The Gunners succumbed to two sumptuous strikes from former Brentford hitman Ollie Watkins, whilst Arsenal youngster Bukayo Saka was unfortunate to concede an own goal in a tussle with Villa’s […]

Granit Xhaka Reveals Mikel Arteta Saved Him from Quitting Arsenal
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Granit Xhaka Reveals Mikel Arteta Saved Him from Quitting Arsenal

Granit Xhaka has revealed how Mikel Arteta was integral in transforming his morale as a player following his endurance of a torrid time under Arteta’s predecessor in Unai Emery. Xhaka was refreshingly honest over his mindset during Emery’s reign, admitting that his ‘heart was gone’ as the midfielder fell out of love with Arsenal. However, […]

Serge Gnabry Hints at Desire For Arsenal Return
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Serge Gnabry Hints at Desire For Arsenal Return

One former Arsenal player has offered a subtle hint that a return to the Emirates is very much on the table at some point later in his footballing career. Serge Gnabry, who departed the Gunners after failing to make an impression during his time in the Premier League, has since become prolific Bundesliga winger since […]

Arteta Issues Challenge to Nicolas Pepe to Improve his Consistency
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Arteta Issues Challenge to Nicolas Pepe to Improve his Consistency

Ivorian winger Nicolas Pepe was challenged by Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta to improve his performances by showing greater consistency after scoring and assisting in the 4-1 Europa League victory over Molde. Despite the role he played in the victory, Pepe was described by the Evening Standard as having a frustratingly quiet opening 70 minutes to […]

Arteta Praises Willock after Molde Performance – Will He Get More Gametime?
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Arteta Praises Willock after Molde Performance – Will He Get More Gametime?

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was keen to praise the role of the Gunners’ younger talents for their performances in the 4-1 Europa League victory over Norwegian side Molde. Joe Willock was singled out for what the club’s official website described as a ‘headline-grabbing’ performance capped with a wonderful goal. Arteta highlighted a number of praise-worthy […]

Arteta Stands Firm as he Explains Folarin Balogun’s Molde Absence
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Arteta Stands Firm as he Explains Folarin Balogun’s Molde Absence

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has issued a strong warning to Gunners youngster and contract rebel Folarin Balogun, claiming the striker will only get his first team chances when his hand is forced as a tactician. The 19-year-old has been noted for his prolific form at under-23 level and has been on the cusp of entering […]

Mohamed Elneny Deserves a New Deal on Current Form [Opinion]
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Mohamed Elneny Deserves a New Deal on Current Form [Opinion]

Egyptian midfielder Mohamed Elneny could soon be offered a new deal by Arsenal following a rich vein of form under Mikel Arteta – and with good reason. The 28-year-old’s current deal expires at the end of next season, with the Gunners seeking to tie him down to an extension. According to the Daily Mail, that […]

Arsenal Target Michael Olise has Low Release Clause – Should the Gunners Activate?
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Arsenal Target Michael Olise has Low Release Clause – Should the Gunners Activate?

Arsenal have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Reading starlet Michael Olise after some exciting contractual news emerged. According to Football Insider, the Gunners target has an £8m release clause in his Reading contract, which could establish a preferred price point for the Royals in negotiations. The French-born 18-year-old has been vital to […]

Mohamed Elneny In Line for New Deal After Run of Good Performances
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Mohamed Elneny In Line for New Deal After Run of Good Performances

Egyptian midfielder Mohamed Elneny could soon be offered a new deal by Arsenal following a good start to his season under Mikel Arteta. The 28-year-old’s current deal expires at the end of next season, leaving the Gunners seeking to tie him down to new terms following a run of good performances. Elneny was previously seen […]

Gabriel Martinelli returns to light training
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Gabriel Martinelli returns to light training

Arsenal remain blighted with injury issues as a handful of key players are ruled out of tonight’s Europa League clash against Norwegian side Molde. Gabriel Martinelli is a notable absence for the Gunners. The 19-year-old Brazilian prospect, hailed as “very talented” by manager Mikel Arteta, suffered a knee injury in June which was expected to […]

Gunners Among Clubs Keen on Mexican Winger Orbelin Pineda
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Gunners Among Clubs Keen on Mexican Winger Orbelin Pineda

A large host of suitors from both England and Europe are tracking Cruz Azul winger Orbelin Pineda, with Arsenal among the firmly interested clubs. According to 90min.com, the 24-year-old is wanted chiefly by London giants Arsenal and their arch-rivals Tottenham, with West Ham and Everton also among the Premier League sides exhibiting some interest in […]

Arsenal Prospect ‘Fed Up’ at Current Club, Wants January Move
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Arsenal Prospect ‘Fed Up’ at Current Club, Wants January Move

One of Arsenal’s latest prospects is reportedly ‘fed up’ with his exclusion from Mikel Arteta’s plans and is keen to make a loan return to his former club in January. William Saliba was signed from French outfit AS Saint-Etienne in the summer of 2019 before being loaned back to Les Verts in order to gain […]