Arsenal FC Wants to Win Two Big Trophies

May 12, 2026, 16:56
EuropeSports

Introduction

Arsenal wants to win the Premier League and the Champions League. But some players are hurt.

Main Body

Arsenal is five points ahead of Manchester City. New player Viktor Gyokeres helps the team score goals. Goalkeeper David Raya is very good and wins awards. Many defenders are hurt. Ben White has a bad knee injury. He cannot play for the rest of the year. Jurrien Timber is also hurt. Manager Mikel Arteta must use different players in defense. Some people do not like how Arsenal plays. They say Arsenal is too aggressive during corners. Also, the club wants to buy a new player named Anthony Gordon.

Conclusion

Arsenal can win both trophies. They must fix their defense before the final game against Paris Saint-Germain on May 30.

Learning

💡 The Power of "CAN" and "CANNOT"

In the text, we see how to talk about ability or possibility using one simple word. This is a key skill for A2 English.

The Rule:

  • Positive: Subject + can + action
  • Negative: Subject + cannot (can't) + action

Examples from the story:

  • Ben White cannot play → He is injured. He has 0% ability to play.
  • Arsenal can win → It is possible for them to get the trophy.

Quick Pattern Guide:

  • I can swim 🏊
  • He cannot swim ❌
  • We can win 🏆
  • They cannot win ❌

🛠️ Word Swap: Describing Problems

Notice how the writer uses different words for the same problem to avoid repeating himself:

Hurt →\rightarrow Injury →\rightarrow Bad knee

Instead of saying "He is hurt" five times, use "injury" to sound more natural.

Vocabulary Learning

trophies (n.)
a prize or award given for winning a competition
Example:They hope to win trophies this season.
Premier League (n.)
the top football league in England
Example:Arsenal plays in the Premier League.
Champions League (n.)
a European football competition for club teams
Example:Arsenal wants to win the Champions League.
defenders (n.)
players who protect the goal and stop the opponents from scoring
Example:The defenders made many saves.
injury (n.)
a hurt or damage to a body part that stops a person from playing
Example:He suffered an injury to his knee.
aggressive (adj.)
acting in a forceful way to try to win or achieve something
Example:They play aggressively during corners.
corners (n.)
a situation in football where a team gets a free kick from the corner of the field
Example:Corners give the team a chance to score.
manager (n.)
the person who decides the team's strategy and picks the players
Example:The manager chooses the starting lineup.
defense (n.)
the part of a team that stops the other team from scoring
Example:The defense needs to improve.
final game (n.)
the last match of a competition that decides the winner
Example:The final game will be played on May 30.
Paris Saint-Germain (n.)
a French football club from Paris
Example:Arsenal will play against Paris Saint-Germain.
score (v.)
to make points or goals in a game
Example:The team will score many goals.
goalkeeper (n.)
the player who guards the goal and can use hands
Example:The goalkeeper saved the ball.
awards (n.)
prizes given for good performance
Example:He received awards for his performance.