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Martin Keown

defender24.07.1966 (57 years)height 185weight 76nationality England

15 May 2004

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Arsenal

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'Nobody is going to want to come here': Martin Keown backs Arsenal to make Emirates trip a nightmare for Bayern

'Nobody is going to want to come here': Martin Keown backs Arsenal to make Emirates trip a nightmare for Bayern

Speaking on TNT Sports, Martin Keown said: "The fans have now got their Arsenal back again."This is a competitive team that is at boiling point, that wants to win every game.

3 months ago

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Bayern Munich fans banned from attending Emirates & 2 more under-radar Arsenal stories

Bayern Munich fans banned from attending Emirates & 2 more under-radar Arsenal stories

Keown details importance of Porto winMartin Keown rightfully believes that Arsenal's win against Porto in the Champions League Round of 16 means the world for the club's supporters.He told TNT Sports: "The fans have now got their Arsenal back again.

3 months ago

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'I'm putting it out there': Martin Keown explains what Arsenal's win vs Porto means in Premier League title race

'I'm putting it out there': Martin Keown explains what Arsenal's win vs Porto means in Premier League title race

Speaking on TNT Sports on Tuesday night, Martin Keown said: "What beating FC Porto means for Arsenal is momentum, and that they can now go into that Manchester City game full of confidence."You know it's the lion's den, you know what they've achieved — it's the ultimate test.

3 months ago

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'Has not had a look at that': Arsenal legend Keown explains why he doesn't rate Bellingham as ‘world-class’

'Has not had a look at that': Arsenal legend Keown explains why he doesn't rate Bellingham as ‘world-class’

In a recent show on TNT Sports, former Man United defender Rio Ferdinand included Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham on his list of ‘world class’ players in football.However, Arsenal legend Martin Keown refuted his decision to include Bellingham in the list and doesn’t feel he deserves that yet.

4 months ago

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'A little bit naive': Martin Keown blames key Arsenal player for Forest's late goal

'A little bit naive': Martin Keown blames key Arsenal player for Forest's late goal

Speaking on TNT Sports after the game, Martin Keown said: "What was interesting about the gal was the way Taiwo Awoniy used his body."William Saliba just gets bumped off the ball.

5 months ago

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'Four who are very close': Former Arsenal player names 5 best managers, picks only one as the greatest

'Four who are very close': Former Arsenal player names 5 best managers, picks only one as the greatest

Former Arsenal player Martin Keown has named his top 5 best football managers. His choices were not that surprising, however, he chose only one as the greatest.

5 months ago

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'Not just one player, it's a group of players': Martin Keown on Arsenal's issues in front of goal

'Not just one player, it's a group of players': Martin Keown on Arsenal's issues in front of goal

Former Arsenal player Martin Keown shared his thoughts on his former side's performance in the FA Cup defeat to Liverpool.Keown commented after the game that the Gunners could have played "until midnight and they still wouldn't have scored".

5 months ago

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Jesus nominated for two UCL awards & 3 more under-radar stories at Arsenal

Jesus nominated for two UCL awards & 3 more under-radar stories at Arsenal

Keown reflects on Arsenal's Champions League chancesMartin Keown has played down Arsenal's chances of winning the Champions League this season despite being impressed with the Gunners in their 2–1 win away at La Liga side Sevilla on Tuesday night.He told TNT Sports: "When you come into this tournament, it is experience that you need.

8 months ago

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'He was certainly confident to take the penalty': Martin Keown backs Havertz to improve after Bournemouth goal

'He was certainly confident to take the penalty': Martin Keown backs Havertz to improve after Bournemouth goal

Speaking to TNT Sports, Martin Keown said: "You could say it was only from the penalty spot but nonetheless, that put a bit of pressure on Kai Havertz. I think that basically, the manager wants more from him.

8 months ago

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'He's got everything in his locker except experience': Keown on Colwill receiving first England call-up

'He's got everything in his locker except experience': Keown on Colwill receiving first England call-up

Martin Keown has shared his thoughts on Levi Colwill and his first England call-up. He compared Colwill to the other defenders called up to the squad, specifically, Marc Guehi, Fikayo Timori and Lewis Dunk.

9 months ago

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'They are on another level': Martin Keown says Haaland and De Bruyne are better than Henry and Bergkamp

'They are on another level': Martin Keown says Haaland and De Bruyne are better than Henry and Bergkamp

According to former Arsenal player Martin Keown, the Manchester City duo of Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne could become the greatest forward partnership in the history of the Premier League, surpassing Arsenal legends Thierry Henry and Dennis Bergkamp. The Premier League has seen many iconic strike partnerships over the years, with an instinctive understanding and respect for each other's strengths.

1 year ago

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'This guy doesn't get anywhere near enough credit': Martin Keown explains why Saliba is so important to Arsenal

'This guy doesn't get anywhere near enough credit': Martin Keown explains why Saliba is so important to Arsenal

Speaking on talkSPORT radio, Martin Keown said: "William Saliba has been the player Arsenal have been without lately."Yes, it's not all about one player, but I think this guy doesn't get anywhere near enough credit; his pace, his power, his aggression.

1 year ago

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'You're endangering your opponent': Casermiro told to change his tackling technique after red card

'You're endangering your opponent': Casermiro told to change his tackling technique after red card

Former Arsenal player Martin Keown has advised Casemiro to change his tackling technique after picking up a red card in Man United's goalless draw vs Southampton.“Although when you look at the first one [red card against Palace] when he had his hands on the throat of an opponent at Palace, I think that the slow-motion is killing him there because he’s not squeezing the guy by the throat, he’s just placing his hand there, I think it was Will Hughes, then he pulls his hand away and that’s why it looked like more than it did.

Manchester United

1 year ago

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'All we know is caution': Martin Keown explains why he won't back Arsenal to win the Premier League

'All we know is caution': Martin Keown explains why he won't back Arsenal to win the Premier League

Speaking on talkSPORT radio, Martin Keown said: "Arsenal showed a fantastic response at Aston Villa and it was a really convincing performance against Leicester City."But you won't get me to say 'Look, Arsenal will definitely be champions'.

1 year ago

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‘He’s granite’: Keown names one current Arsenal player who would get into 'Invincibles' side

‘He’s granite’: Keown names one current Arsenal player who would get into 'Invincibles' side

Martin Keown told talkSPORT about Bukayo Saka: “They wouldn’t want to lose him, he’s a massive talent. The goals he scores, the assists, and also his mentality.

1 year ago

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'You don't know anything about anything': Potter's emphatic response after Keown claims he is 'too nice' to succeed

'You don't know anything about anything': Potter's emphatic response after Keown claims he is 'too nice' to succeed

Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown suggested that Graham Potter might be 'too nice' to be a Chelsea manager and wants him to 'get angry'.Keown said: “Maybe Graham Potter is too nice, maybe he does need to get angry.

1 year ago

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'These players will want to hit back': Martin Keown sends title race warning to Arsenal amid Man City investigation

'These players will want to hit back': Martin Keown sends title race warning to Arsenal amid Man City investigation

Speaking on talkSPORT radio, Martin Keown said: "I'm pretty certain this [the ongoing investigation] will only galvanise the Manchester City players."This can be used as fuel to get back to the top of the Premier League table.

1 year ago

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'He is a top class player': Martin Keown backs Aubameyang to deliver for Chelsea

'He is a top class player': Martin Keown backs Aubameyang to deliver for Chelsea

Speaking on talkSPORT radio, Martin Keown said: "I feel Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is a top class player, the 13 goals that he scored at Barcelona were enough for them to secure Champions League football again once more."He has had one issue with Mikel Arteta throughout if you look at his career, but in general he has been pretty prolific in front of goal, I think he is an okay character to work with, Thomas Tuchel is saying that himself.

1 year ago

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'He has to know his place': ex-Arsenal man Keown slams Ronaldo's touchline antics

'He has to know his place': ex-Arsenal man Keown slams Ronaldo's touchline antics

Speaking on talkSPORT radio, former Arsenal defender Martin Keown said: "Cristiano Ronaldo has to know his place, and he needs to take his seat."I'm pretty certain Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will deal with that in the right way, he may even encourage it, but there's only one manager.

Manchester United

2 years ago

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'Show a little bit more class': Martin Keown takes swipe at Gary Neville for celebration of Reds' Watford loss

'Show a little bit more class': Martin Keown takes swipe at Gary Neville for celebration of Reds' Watford loss

Arsenal legend Martin Keown was not amused at all to see Gary Neville pop a bottle of champagne after Liverpool got beaten 3-0 at Vicarage Road last weekend."I’d try to show a little bit more class than that," Keown said on talkSPORT.

4 years ago

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Biography

Arsenal legend Keown fires post-Watford warning at Liverpool but backs Reds to stay unbeaten next season

Arsenal legend Keown fires post-Watford warning at Liverpool but backs Reds to stay unbeaten next season

Liverpool won't replicate Arsenal's Invincibles this season but that doesn't mean they can't go unbeaten next term. That's the opinion of Arsenal legend Martin Keown.

4 years ago

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Martin Keown reacts to Olympiacos loss: 'The re-building of this club has to start now'

Martin Keown reacts to Olympiacos loss: 'The re-building of this club has to start now'

"All credit to Olympiacos," Martin Keown told BT Sport after the game."Arsenal started so slowly.

4 years ago

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Martin Keown identifies key tactical changes that helped Arsenal beat Olympiacos in Greece

Martin Keown identifies key tactical changes that helped Arsenal beat Olympiacos in Greece

“I think they were a bit passive in the first half and not controlling the game the way they would have wanted to. They were losing possession far too often," Martin Keown said on BT Sports commenting the result of the first leg against Olympiacos in the Europa League.

4 years ago

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Martin Keown impressed with Bernd Leno, compares him with Arsenal's former shot-stopper

Martin Keown impressed with Bernd Leno, compares him with Arsenal's former shot-stopper

Amid deserved praised coming Bukayo Saka's and Shkodran Mustafi's way, Bernd Leno's assured performance vs Olympiacos has flown under the radar somewhat.But it hasn't slipped Martin Keown's attention.

4 years ago

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Keown tips van Dijk and Gomez to become the best defensive partnership in Premier League history

Keown tips van Dijk and Gomez to become the best defensive partnership in Premier League history

The Arsenal legend has heaped praise on Liverpool centre-backs Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez. Back in 2018, Martin suggested that van Dijk and Gomez are going to form a brilliant partnership, and he's even more impressed with the duo now.

4 years ago

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Martin Keown: 'Saka is going from strength to strength'

Martin Keown: 'Saka is going from strength to strength'

Arsenal's Bukayo Saka is the man who has everyone talking right now. The youngster has been mightily impressive since coming into the side in an unfamiliar position.

4 years ago

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Keown calls Cedric Soares a 'good addition' and insists the Portuguese won't 'block Bellerin's path'

Keown calls Cedric Soares a 'good addition' and insists the Portuguese won't 'block Bellerin's path'

Arsenal have today completed the signing of Cedric Soares from Southampton on loan terms.It is a curious addition because Soares is a right-back and both Hector Bellerin and his back-up Ainsley Maitland-Niles are currently available.

4 years ago

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Martin Keown: Shkodran Mustafi's injury will force Arsenal into the transfer market

Martin Keown: Shkodran Mustafi's injury will force Arsenal into the transfer market

"They have lost Mustafi tonight and you'd have to say it looks like a really bad one."That will force them into the transfer market," Martin Keown told BT Sport.

4 years ago

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'You saw the improvement of Sterling': Martin Keown backs Gabriel Martinelli to follow Raheem's progress under Mikel Arteta

'You saw the improvement of Sterling': Martin Keown backs Gabriel Martinelli to follow Raheem's progress under Mikel Arteta

“The last player Arteta will have worked with in that position would have been Sterling and you saw the improvement of Sterling, so it's going to be a joy to watch this fella improve because of his starting position,” Martin Keown told BT Sport. “This is where he is now rather than the bottom rung, 18 years of age.

4 years ago

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'You’re seeing the future out there': Martin Keown admires Gunners' collective effort in Chelsea draw

'You’re seeing the future out there': Martin Keown admires Gunners' collective effort in Chelsea draw

“You’re watching that team tonight, and you’re seeing the future out there,” Martin Keown said on BT Sport commenting on the 2-2 draw against Chelsea. “Martinelli – his goal.

4 years ago

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'I think he can be a proper defender': Martin Keown explains why he believes Shkodran Mustafi could have future under Mikel Arteta

'I think he can be a proper defender': Martin Keown explains why he believes Shkodran Mustafi could have future under Mikel Arteta

Arsenal have released a video where Shkodran Mustafi tells a story of how his confidence went low after getting social media abuse following another mistake. Martin Keown has outlined his view on the centre-back's future.

4 years ago

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Martin Keown: 'Liverpool have got the best four central defenders in the Premier League'

Martin Keown: 'Liverpool have got the best four central defenders in the Premier League'

Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown puts it simply: Virgil van Dijk is the best defender he has ever seen in the Premier League but his partners in defence are not much worse either."I think he has to be," Keown said on talkSPORT.

4 years ago

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'They have all the right ingredients': Martin Keown shares his view on why Liverpool likely to emulate Arsenal's Invincibles

'They have all the right ingredients': Martin Keown shares his view on why Liverpool likely to emulate Arsenal's Invincibles

"During Arsenal's 2003-04 Invincibles season, I saw opponents line up alongside Thierry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp and Co in the tunnel. They'd ask them if they could swap shirts after the game, before we were even on the pitch!" Martin Keown wrote in his Daily Mail column.

4 years ago

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Keown: Aubameyang 'won't be overly happy' to be playing on the left wing

Keown: Aubameyang 'won't be overly happy' to be playing on the left wing

Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown believes Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who has been used on the left wing by Mikel Arteta, won't be satisfied playing out of his favourite position."I’d like to think it’s only a starting position and he can join the attack quite quickly,’ said Keown.

4 years ago

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'I've seen more urgency and direction': Keown reacts to Arsenal's draw with Bournemouth

'I've seen more urgency and direction': Keown reacts to Arsenal's draw with Bournemouth

Arsenal legend Martin Keown has shared his verdict on Mikel Arteta's first game as Arsenal manager."I am going to show Arsenal some sympathy here," Keown says.

4 years ago

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Fake injury? Keown questions Ozil's health problems before Everton

Fake injury? Keown questions Ozil's health problems before Everton

Mesut Ozil was not part of the squad to face Everton away because of a slight foot injury. But Freddy Ljungberg later admitted he was angry with Ozil after Man City outburst and the German would have been dropped for Everton game if not injured.

4 years ago

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Martin Keown creates link from Guardiola to Wenger to explain Mikel Arteta's likely appointment

Martin Keown creates link from Guardiola to Wenger to explain Mikel Arteta's likely appointment

"Mikel Arteta has worked with Pep Guardiola since 2016 and I regard the Manchester City boss as one of the finest to ever manage," Martin Keown wrote for the Daily Mail. "That philosophy he came from, his Barcelona education, the way they pass the ball.

4 years ago

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'The older players were a long time getting to that level': Keown names a game changer for Arsenal at Standard Liege

'The older players were a long time getting to that level': Keown names a game changer for Arsenal at Standard Liege

Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown wasn't impressed by Arsenal performance at Standard Liege, which ended with a 2-2 draw."I was so disappointed with the lack of desire and hunger from the team," said Keown on BT Sport.

4 years ago

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Arsenal were 'lucky' with a draw against Standard - Keown

Arsenal were 'lucky' with a draw against Standard - Keown

Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown wasn't impressed with Gunners' performance at Standard Liege on Thursday night."One thing you need when you’re a manager is luck and Freddie Ljungberg was very lucky tonight," Keown said on BT Sport.

4 years ago

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Martin Keown outlines set of qualities he wants to see in next manager

Martin Keown outlines set of qualities he wants to see in next manager

“There has been lots of speculation about who Arsenal want as their next permanent manager but I am not really bothered specifically who that person is, more about the set of values and qualities that they will bring,” Martin Keown told BBC Sport.“I want someone with charisma.

4 years ago

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