WILLIAN NEWS

Back in full training Willian (COVID-19) is back in full training and should be an option Saturday against Manchester City.

Impact Willian is training, but there have been a lot of rumors of a move elsewhere. He fell out of the team last season and managed just 16 starts, only three of those coming since January. He's healthy again, but he doesn't seem to have a role in the side.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Also dealing with COVID-19 Willian missed the opener because of COVID-19 and will be monitored ahead of Sunday's game against Chelsea.

Impact This is the first mention of COVID-19 for Willian after he missed the squad for the opener, but similar to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, it looks like he has a chance to return Sunday. While he probably won't start, he at least gives Arsenal another option off the bench.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Expensively average Willian finished the 2020/21 season with one goal and five assists in 25 appearances (16 starts).

Impact Willian signed a massive three-year contract with Arsenal before this season but it took until his final league game against West Brom before he scored his first goal. With better performances coming from younger options like the more-expensive Nicolas Pepe, Eddie Nketiah, Bukayo Saka and many others, Willian won't live up to his price tag until he consistently contributes to at least 10 goals a season, if not 20.

MAY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Premier League: Man United stays unbeaten on road; West Brom relegated

The Premier League season is in the home stretch, with plenty of drama across the pond. Check out Sunday's biggest results!

MAY 9, 2021

As transfer window opens, struggles of EPL summer signings

With the January transfer window opening, Premier League clubs can strengthen their squads for the second half of the season

DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Latest: USC basketball to return against Santa Clara

Southern California’s men’s basketball team will play a different team on Dec. 29

DECEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brazilians Willian, Gabriel deliver on debuts in Arsenal win

Willian helped to set up all three goals on his debut to lead Arsenal to a 3-0 victory over promoted Fulham in the opening match of the pandemic-delayed Premier League season

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

PREMIER LEAGUE 20-21: Guide to the 20 teams, key signings

The new Premier League season starts on Saturday with Liverpool beginning its title defense against Leeds, which was promoted as winners of the second-tier Championship

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

After 4-week break, English football swings back into action

The new English football season is starting in the same month the last one finished

AUGUST 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Willian will improve Arsenal - Ashley Cole Ashley Cole said Willian has been a 'great servant' for Chelsea and expects the Brazilian to improve Arsenal

AUGUST 14, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Willian joins Arsenal after contract expires at Chelsea

Brazil winger Willian has completed a cross-London move to Arsenal after his contract expired at fellow Premier League team Chelsea

AUGUST 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Willian says 'time has now come' to leave Chelsea

Brazil forward Willian has used his 32nd birthday to announce that the “time has now come” to leave Chelsea

AUGUST 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chelsea fans should remember Willian for much more than just jilting Tottenham Willian looks set to leave Chelsea, with Arsenal a potential destination, but he'll be viewed fondly at Stamford Bridge for lots of reasons

AUGUST 5, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Report: Arsenal in talks to sign Willian after winger rejects Chelsea offer Willian might not be going far to find work if he leaves Chelsea.The Brazilian winger appears to be close to departing Chelsea after rejecti...

AUGUST 3, 2020 • THESCORE.COM

'It's his decision' - Lampard says 'brilliant' Willian must decide his own future | Goal.com Frank Lampard says Willian is set to decide his own future and the Chelsea boss says he is ready to accept whatever the winger chooses wheth...

AUGUST 2, 2020 • GOAL.COM

Doesn't take part in finale Willian wasn't in the squad for Sunday's finale against Wolverhampton.

Impact Oddly, there haven't been any updates on Willian's status after completely being dropped from the squad Sunday. Assuming he's fine, he should return to the squad for the FA Cup final on Aug. 1. He closes the league season with nine goals and seven assists in 36 appearances (29 starts).

JULY 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Lampard urging Chelsea to re-sign Willian Chelsea manager Frank Lampard is desperate for the club to re-sign pending free agent Willian so that he has enough depth to compete in the...

JULY 27, 2020 • THESCORE.COM

Premier League reaches climax with plenty still at stake

The longest season in the history of England’s top soccer division comes to an end on Sunday and there is still plenty at stake in the Premier League

JULY 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ineffective in loss to Liverpool Willian took one shot (won one) and put in two crosses (zero accurate) during Wednesday's 5-3 loss to Liverpool.

Impact Willian was ineffective for the 59 minutes he was on the pitch before Manager Frank Lampard made wholesale changes after going down 4-1. The Brazilian has been quality following the restart and should keep his place in the side for Sunday's league finale against Wolverhampton.

JULY 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Willian's Recent Performances Should Be Forcing Chelsea to Reconsider Contract Stance Not long ago, it was looking a near certainty that Willian's time at Chelsea was coming to an end. After seven years at the club, it appeare...

JULY 4, 2020 • 12UP.COM

Frank Lampard still hoping Willian will sign a new Chelsea contract Willian has spent seven years in west London.

JULY 3, 2020 • YAHOO.COM

'Willian would be a wonderful fit for Arsenal' - Chelsea likely to let midfielder join a rival, says Wise The former Blues midfielder would love to see the Brazilian remain at Stamford Bridge, but doesn't think the club will give in to his contra...

JULY 2, 2020 • YAHOO.COM

Chelsea, Leicester losses open up Champions League chase

The race for European spots has opened up in the Premier League

JULY 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

West Ham beats Chelsea 3-2 to boost EPL survival bid

Andriy Yarmolenko boosted West Ham’s hopes of staying in the Premier League by clinching a 3-2 victory over Champions League-chasing Chelsea

JULY 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Willian's free kick makes it 2-2 Willian bends a brilliant free kick in off the post to get Chelsea back on level terms against West Ham with his second goal of the match.

JULY 1, 2020 • YAHOO.COM