Arsenal have around 48 hours to prepare for their biggest match-up of the season, so far, against Premier League champions Manchester City. Mikel Arteta’s side were in Italy on Thursday evening for their first Champions League fixture of the 2024/25 campaign as they took on Atalanta – and drew. Chances at the Gewiss Stadium came…
Having left boyhood club Arsenal over the summer, Emile Smith Rowe is on track to have his most productive ever season as senior player. With Mikel Arteta’s side lacking in midfield at the same time, there is a sense of irony that one of their own is flourishing in south London. Smith Rowe, who earned the…
Bukayo Saka has said that Arsenal must find a way to cope without Martin Odegaard ahead of their top of the table clash with Manchester City. Mikel Arteta confirmed ahead of his side’s Champions League clash with Atalanta in midweek that the Norwegian is set for a significant spell on the sidelines after picking up an…
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta believes they have something to prove ahead of their Premier League clash against Manchester City on Sunday. Last year, the Gunners were one of the few teams in the league to take points off the eventual champions. Arsenal beat City 1-0 at the Emirates and held them to a draw at…
It’s first versus second in the Premier League this weekend, as defending champions Manchester City take on their biggest title rivals Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium. Having come close to ending City’s reign in the last two seasons, the Gunners will be hoping that their new summer additions will be enough to finally get them over the…
Arsenal took the tough decision to part ways with Hale End graduates Emile Smith Rowe and Reiss Nelson in the summer transfer window. Both players have delivered some memorable moments in the Arsenal first-team after working their way up through the academy, but the pair struggled for game time last season. With Mikel Merino and Raheem Sterling joining…
Arsenal star Bukayo Saka is almost guaranteed to start against Manchester City. The Gunners travel to the Etihad on Sunday in a game of huge importance. A win for Mikel Arteta’s side will see them go to the top of the Premier League table, but a defeat would create a five-point gap between the two sides. Arsenal will…
Arsenal are set to face Manchester City in a crucial game in the Premier League title race, and there is very little room for error. Both sides are heading into the game unbeaten, with Man City in outstanding attacking form, whilst Arsenal’s defence has been rock solid. Arsenal have endured a challenging week, but won 1-0…
The Italian international picked up a freak injury against France during the September international break which saw him miss the Azzurri’s encounter with Israel. He left the national team camp early to fly to London for medical tests and after a successful recovery, Calafiori is gunning for a start with the Gunners. Calafiori was eased back into action by…
We have all heard about the quirky ways Mikel Arteta motivates his Arsenal players. Hiring pickpockets to steal from them to teach alertness, holding a lightbulb in the middle of the changing room to teach them to shine, hiding coins in shoes. They make wonderful, fun anecdotes, and it’s great to see a football manager unafraid to be a bit of…
Arsenal fans are eagerly anticipating seeing summer signing Mikel Merino in action after his move from Real Sociedad. The Spanish international is yet to make his debut after picking up an unfortunate injury in his first Gunners’ training session following a £32.67m move. “Yesterday he had a collision and he has a shoulder injury,” Mikel Arteta said back in…
The Premier League is back for another huge game as Arsenal take on Manchester City. The first clash between the two sides could have a massive impact on the outcome of the title race in May. The Gunners are currently two points behind Pep Guardiola’s men after four games having won all but one so far. City…