Ita-Faji residents want govt to ban high-rise buildings (Punch) Some residents of Ita-faji have appealed to the Lagos State government to stop developers from constructing houses beyond three storeys. The residents who spoke with our correspondent lament the high number…
Arsenal stars always demand Iwobi’s presence in match squads, says Emery (Guardian)
Alex Iwobi is highly rated by his boss and peers and doesn’t deserve so much criticism, says his manager, Unai Emery. According to www.independent.co.uk, Iwobi has all the hallmarks of a cult hero. He joined Arsenal at the tender age…
Chase down Tottenham, Emery urges five-star Arsenal (Guardian)
Unai Emery urged Arsenal to take the chance to chase down Tottenham in the north London derby on Saturday after sweeping aside Bournemouth 5-1 on Wednesday to close to within four points of Spurs. Mesut Ozil made the most of…
Unai Emery issues reality check to Mesut Ozil (Metro)
Arsenal boss Unai Emery says he will continue to rotate Mesut Ozil and said the German can expect to be back on the bench in weeks to come. The 30-year-old made his first start in a month in the Gunners’…
*Electrical fault causes power outage in Lagos airport (Punch) * Atiku vows to enrich friends if elected president (Guardian)
Electrical fault causes power outage in Lagos airport (Punch) The Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos was on Thursday hit by a temporary power outage which affected the D Wing of the terminal. General Manager, Corporate Affairs, Federal Airports Authority of…
Unai Emery gives update on Petr Cech’s long-term Arsenal future (Metro)
Unai Emery has refused to rule out goalkeeper Petr Cech from departing Arsenal in January. Cech is playing in his fourth season for the Gunners having joined from London rivals Chelsea back in 2015. However, despite being a regular figure…
Emery charged by FA after kicking bottle (Goal)
The Arsenal manager has apologised for his actions in his side’s draw with Brighton and has until January 2 to respond to the charge Arsenal manager Unai Emery has been charged by the Football Association (FA) for improper conduct after kicking…
Unai Emery tells Mauricio Pochettino to reject Manchester United (Metro)
Unai Emery warned Mauricio Pochettino against joining Manchester United and told him to stick with Tottenham Hotspur instead. The Argentine coach has been praised for his work with the north London club but is thought to be one of United’s…
Arsenal are stronger under Unai Emery — Kolasinac (DailySports)
Arsenal have become a stronger side since Unai Emery’s arrival, according to defender Sead Kolasinac. The Gunners are currently on a 20-match unbeaten run – their longest in 11 years – and are within touching distance of the top four…
Ozil doubtful for Manchester United clash — Emery (Man City to get $5 million from FIFA for World Cup players (DailySports)
Mesut Ozil is a doubt for Arsenal’s trip to Manchester United because of his back problems, Unai Emery has confirmed, with the German midfielder training on his own at London Colney on Monday. Ozil was left out of Arsenal’s squad…
