Zinchenko

On an incredible way to win the game… Yes, thank you so much. Incredible game, incredible atmosphere. That's why we love the Premier League, you know? I said to ...

That’s the key. That’s the way, unbelievable and perfect. In modern football now, with two top teams playing each other, everyone is fast, everyone has technique and stuff like this, everyone knows what they need to do on the pitch but it’s something a bit more, a bit desire, it’s to be in front of your opponent, it’s about reading the game quicker than your opponent. That’s why we love the Premier League, you know? There’s always space to improve but still I think we’re on the right way. I think the mentality, the spirit is right.

The Ukrainian defender arrived at the Emirates in the summer from Manchester City in a deal worth around £30 million. In the grand scheme of things, that's an ...

[football](https://www.givemesport.com/football) news and rumours right here. “Afterwards, when the referee was checking with VAR, the stadium didn’t breathe for 10 seconds. Then when the goal was given, the reaction was top.” I just wanted to enjoy that moment. And Zinchenko’s reaction on the pitch was as passionate as it gets. It was a nervous minute or so inside the Emirates as the official team in Stockley Park got the lines out and analysed the goal.

Oleksandr Zinchenko revealed he was laughed at by his Arsenal team-mates when he said the club could...

"We have to learn the lessons and move on. "We realise that as well," he said. "We went up 1-0 and the game is starting very well. "We have to defend much better in that situation. All the three goals, we could and we had to avoid them. "It can't happen, and we have to accept that, we have to learn the lessons.

The title looks to be Arsenal's to lose after they beat Manchester United 3-2 - but some of the squad baulked at Oleksandr Zinchenko's suggestion they could ...

"Everyone realises we have a lot of games ahead of us and we just go step by step. Of course, there is a lot of space to improve but we are on the right way." "I started to speak in the dressing room, 'forget top three, we need to think about the title'. Some of them were laughing, but no-one is laughing now and all of us is dreaming. He also explained: "I said to the lads before the game, 'When everyone is going to retire, we're going regret that we didn’t enjoy enough'. But still like I said there's a lot of games to play."

Arsenal defender-cum-midfielder Oleksandr Zinchenko stole the show with a “monster” display against Manchester United.

[Manchester City](https://www.footballfancast.com/manchester-city-news) thrashed [Wolverhampton Wanderers](https://www.footballfancast.com/wolves-news) earlier in the day to put the pressure on Mikel Arteta’s men, clinching all three points after going behind, to secure a five-point cushion from the second-placed defending champions. If the 26-year-old continues to perform and lead like that, then he’ll no doubt be lifting the Premier League trophy come May. Never hides, master of keeping the ball. Geeing up the crowd. [heatmap](https://www.sofascore.com/arsenal-manchester-united/KR) was remarkable, pretty much occupying a regular spot as a left-sided attacking midfielder, which not only shows how much influence he had but how Arsenal had the Red Devils camped in their own box for a good portion of the match, with the [£150k-per-week](https://fbref.com/en/players/51cf8561/Oleksandr-Zinchenko) star at the forefront of the action. [David Cartlidge](https://twitter.com/davidjaca/status/1617226172974366720?s=46&t=fP4aUkXDRJSjYfQHSTLIhA), the Ukraine star – who cost Arsenal only [£32m](https://www.skysports.com/transfer/news/12691/12655394/oleksandr-zinchenko-arsenal-sign-ukraine-international-from-man-city-in-32m-deal#:~:text=Get%20Sky%20Sports-,Oleksandr%20Zinchenko%3A%20Arsenal%20sign%20Ukraine%20international%20from,City%20in%20%C2%A332m%20deal&text=Arsenal%20have%20confirmed%20the%20signing,term%20contract%20at%20The%20Emirates.) in the summer – led the way with [85](https://www.sofascore.com/arsenal-manchester-united/KR) touches, which was the most of any player on the pitch and thus, emphasises just how crucial he was to the end result.

Oleksandr Zinchenko revealed he was laughed at by his Arsenal team-mates when he said the club could...

Speaking to broadcaster DAZN, Mourinho added: "I have a very good relationship with him, I have always tried to help him. "It's something I have to accept, but where's the offer? The important thing today is to have won with a good team performance.

Arsenal definitely wanted Lisandro Martinez, and the Argentinian had a fine game, scoring Manchester United's equalizer, and getting tight to Eddie Nketiah. But ...

Martin Ødegaard has reached a new level; Bukayo Saka is growing and growing, and Gabriel Jesus, before his injury, brought an all around intensity and movement to the centre forward position. Eventually, that problem told, and it was Trossard who played Zinchenko, this time on the outside, in an orthodox attacking left back position, to play the crucial pass for Nketiah’s winner. Indeed, the rotations were happening wider, with Arsenal looking to get an advantage wide and create space in the middle. This continued in the second half, with Tomiyasu growing in stature. It’s why in the first half Arsenal kept building onto the right hand side. Arsenal definitely wanted Lisandro Martinez, and the Argentinian had a fine game, scoring Manchester United’s equalizer, and getting tight to Eddie Nketiah.

Arsenal full back Oleksandr Zinchenko said some of his team mates had laughed when he said at the start of the season that the north London club could win ...

"But still there's a lot of games to play and now you can see (Manchester) United is back. "To be honest, when I had just arrived, the quality I saw ... Zinchenko has been crucial to Arsenal's winning run with his calm presence at the back and flexibility in attack.

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[has been strangled by the traffic to the bar](https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/2023/01/23/disruptive-drinking-a-byproduct-of-sports-shift-to-the-lucrative-match-day-experience/). [has wrapped until the very end of March](https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2023/01/22/champions-cup-last-16-munster-sharks-leinster-ulster/). In hurling, Kingpins Ballyhale Shamrocks [finished strongly to reclaim the club summit](https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/2023/01/22/ballyhale-shamrocks-make-it-three-out-of-four-all-ireland-club-hurling-titles/). They encroach on the pitch and think they’re right in every way’](/sport/gaelic-games/2023/01/23/its-mostly-parents-they-encroach-on-the-pitch-and-think-theyre-right-in-every-way/) [have asked the GAA to review an incident](https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/2023/01/23/glen-to-ask-gaa-for-clarification-on-16th-man-in-all-ireland-club-final/) at the end of Sunday’s All-Ireland club football final. Munster [came up short in Toulouse](https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2023/01/22/champions-cup-munster-fall-short-against-toulouse-leaving-away-last-16-tie-to-come/) but after surviving an ominous first quarter they dug deep in time-honoured fashion and went toe to toe with the five times champions on a bitterly cold day at a packed Stade Ernest Wallon. It brought controversy to a day where Kilmacud Crokes [held off a late Glen](https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/2023/01/22/dublin-champions-kilmacud-crokes-hold-off-late-glen-surge-to-claim-all-ireland-title/) surge to claim the All-Ireland football title. [scored twice as Arsenal edged Manchester United](https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/2023/01/22/eddie-nketiah-scores-twice-as-arsenal-edge-manchester-united-in-pulsating-contest/) in a pulsating contest. Sport made the shape-shifting step from being a form of entertainment, to being part of the entertainment industry. The state of the pitch was a talking point, however, with [Ballyhale’s Pat Hoban saying](https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/2023/01/23/ballyhales-pat-hoban-for-an-all-ireland-final-if-that-was-the-pitch-you-wouldnt-train-on-it/) “For an All-Ireland final, if that was the pitch you wouldn’t train on it.” Malachy Clerkin writes it was [a day of redemption](https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/2023/01/23/club-finals-provide-redemption-for-kilmacud-and-ballyhale/) as for the first time, last year’s runners-up have come back to win the club All-Ireland titles. Mikel Arteta hailed [the “extraordinary” Arsenal](https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/2023/01/22/arteta-hails-extraordinary-arsenal-but-claims-manchester-city-are-a-level-above/) but claims Manchester City are a level above. Highlighting the Ukrainian Zinchenko “Throughout the game he showed uncanny anticipation in reading where the ball was going to end up, then intelligence and composure to find his team-mates on either side, penning United in, making sure there was no let-up to the siege.”

Arsenal defender Oleksandr Zinchenko said some of his teammates had laughed when he said at the start of the season that the club could win the Premier ...

"But still there's a lot of games to play and now you can see [Manchester] United is back. [Ukraine](/soccer/team?id=457) international Zinchenko joined Arsenal from [Manchester City](/soccer/team?id=382) prior to the start of the season, having won the league four times with the champions. "To be honest, when I had just arrived, the quality I saw ...

The Ukrainian international was instrumental in the build-up for Arsenal's 90th minute winner over Manchester United but fans were left in the dark over ...

Comment [below](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/zinchenko-offside-arsenal-manutd-goal-29024276#comments-wrapper) ](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/zinchenko-offside-arsenal-manutd-goal-29024276#comments-wrapper)Will Arsenal win the league this season? He added: "Everyone realises we have a lot of games ahead of us and we just go step by step. "I started to speak in the dressing room, 'forget top three, we need to think about the title'. The Gunners also have managed to accrue 50 points after 19 games, meaning they are operating at a 100-point pace at the half-way stage. Of course, there is a lot of space to improve but we are on the right way." As became obvious by the fact the goal was given, replays showed Zinchenko was kept onside by Lisandro Martinez, who was busy trying to keep Nketiah quiet. Some of them were laughing, but no-one is laughing now and all of us is dreaming. [Arsenal's ](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/arsenal-fc)last-gasp winner against [Manchester United](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) for the millions of people watching from home after [Sky Sports](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/sky-sports) failed to show one of two VAR checks on the goal. [Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league), boasting a five-point advantage over nearest challengers [Manchester City](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc). [Arsenal](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/arsenal-fc) ace just about in front of [Aaron Wan-Bissaka's ](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/aaron-wan-bissaka)boot to ensure he had not strayed offside. It was a thrilling encounter that had everyone watching on the edge of their seat, but many of the Gunners fans may not have known whether to properly celebrate

Fans have taken to social media to heap praise on Oleksandr Zinchenko after the Ukrainian showed just how much victory over Manchester United meant to him.

Fans have taken to social media to heap praise on Oleksandr Zinchenko after the Ukrainian showed just how much victory over - The Ukrainian showed how much it meant to him at the full-time whistle - Oleksandr Zinchenko was one of the star's of the show at the Emirates

Oleksandr Zinchenko has revealed that some of his Arsenal teammates laughed after he told them they are capable of winning Premier League title at the start ...

‘Everyone knows what they need to do on the pitch, it’s about desire. ‘Normally they [left-backs] don’t have that big of an influence, do they? ‘I was going to ask him then, ‘is he a left-back or a central midfielder?’ I don’t know. Let’s see what’s going to happen, we need to go step by step.’ Manchester United are back, City, as always, are there. [Manchester City](https://metro.co.uk/tag/manchester-city-fc/?ico=auto_link_sport_P3_LNK1) at the top of the Premier League as [Pep Guardiola](https://metro.co.uk/tag/pep-guardiola/?ico=auto_link_sport_P3_LNK2)’s side maintained the gap with a 3-0 win against Wolves.

Arsenal are five points clear at the top of the Premier League with a game in hand and dreaming of the title following their dramatic win over Manchester ...

They then start February by facing [Everton](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc), Brentford and City in the following three league games. “You can arrive at the training ground and come back at 5pm and half of the staff will still be there working hard. “There are plenty of things to improve, but we are on the right way, I think. The [Ukraine](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/ukraine) international won four Premier League titles under Pep Guardiola and was eager to bring that winning mentality to his new club. And I started to speak in the dressing room like, ‘guys, forget top three or whatever it is, we need to think about the title’. And after talking openly about their lofty goals, Zinchenko repeated the team mantra. And the atmosphere in the dressing room, around the team, at the training ground, everyone is working so hard. All of us are dreaming, but like I said, there are a lot of games and United are back, City are always there obviously. Arsenal have taken 50 points from 19 games – the club’s best ever points total at this stage – and are now the bookies’ favourites for the title. We don’t look to other teams as well. Zinchenko says he knew straight away after joining the club what they were capable of, even if his new team-mates took some convincing. [Arsenal](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/arsenal-fc) team-mates laughed at him when he said in the summer that they could challenge for the [Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) title.

Oleksandr Zinchenko says that Arsenal have shocked critics who did not believe at the beginning of the season that the team could mount a serious challenge ...

“But still there’s a lot of games to play and now you can see [Manchester] United is back. “To be honest, when I had just arrived, the quality I saw … The 26-year-old has been crucial to Arsenal’s winning run with his calm presence at the back and flexibility in attack.