I saw VAR explanation of Declan Rice Arsenal red card and one person is to blame
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I saw VAR explanation of Declan Rice Arsenal red card and one person is to blame

Before picking up the bragging rights against Tottenham Hotspur in the North London Derby, Arsenal supporters were left fuming with Premier League referee Chris Kavanagh for denying them a key player for the fixture. Declan Rice has become an experienced figure in the heart of Mikel Arteta’s midfield so when he was sent off for the second bookable…

Calafiori first start, Havertz benched, Rice returns – Arsenal vs Atalanta line-ups
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Calafiori first start, Havertz benched, Rice returns – Arsenal vs Atalanta line-ups

Arsenal kick off their Champions League journey for the brand new season in a new-look format with a trip to Italy to take on Atalanta. The Europa League winners battered Bayer Leverkusen in the final but have been hit for four already this season by Inter Milan giving Mikel Arteta plenty of encouragement to come away with…

The free-scoring striker who could be on his way to Arsenal – and wouldn’t cost a penny
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The free-scoring striker who could be on his way to Arsenal – and wouldn’t cost a penny

Arsenal have been linked with a prolific striker who could be available on a free transfer – but should they wait for Benjamin Šeško instead? Arsenal’s failure to sign a striker – or their decision not to sign one, depending on how you look at it – was one of the biggest talking points of…

Arsenal star names one thing that is stopping him from becoming the best in the world
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Arsenal star names one thing that is stopping him from becoming the best in the world

Arsenal’s William Saliba believes he is currently one of the best defenders in the world but admitted he needs to do one thing in order to become the best. Saliba has established himself as one of the best defenders in the Premier League over the last couple of seasons and has formed a formidable partnership…

Arsenal fans furious as Premier League confirms referee for Manchester City clash
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Arsenal fans furious as Premier League confirms referee for Manchester City clash

Arsenal fans are concerned about the referee assigned for their next Premier League clash against Manchester United on Sunday. The Gunners will be aiming to be at their absolute best against the reigning English champions. They will surely be craving to land a huge blow to Pep Guardiola’s title ambitions. MUST READ: Former Arsenal star Eddie…

Three reasons Gabriel and Saliba are one of Arsenal’s best ever defensive pairings after Arsenal comparison
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Three reasons Gabriel and Saliba are one of Arsenal’s best ever defensive pairings after Arsenal comparison

Realistically, it is always difficult to weigh up players from different eras of football to changes in tactics. When Adams and Bould were at their best, central defenders’ main responsibilities were to win their duels – now they have to be progressive ball players too. It is more likely that Neville was making a comparison…

Arsenal XI vs Atalanta: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Champions League
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Arsenal XI vs Atalanta: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Champions League

Arsenal have been boosted by the return of Declan Rice and Riccardo Calafiori for their Champions League opener against Atalanta. The pair missed Sunday’s north London derby win over Tottenham, with Calafiori injured and Rice suspended. Calafiori has recovered from the calf injury he picked up on international duty with Italy earlier this month and trained on Wednesday morning. Rice has served his one-match…

Mikel Arteta receives Viktor Gyokeres message loud and clear in Champions League
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Mikel Arteta receives Viktor Gyokeres message loud and clear in Champions League

Arsenal transfer target Viktor Gyokeres has given Mikel Arteta another glimpse of what he could have had after scoring and shining in the Champions League for Sporting CP. Despite being linked with big-name stars such as Newcastle’s Alexander Isak, Al-Ahli’s new forward Ivan Toney and the goal-hungry Gyokeres, Arteta chose not to invest in a proven striker this summer. Instead, the Gunners…

Mikel Arteta handed huge Arsenal injury boost viewing Calafiori, Tomiyasu,Zichenko ahead of Atalanta Champions League clash
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Mikel Arteta handed huge Arsenal injury boost viewing Calafiori, Tomiyasu,Zichenko ahead of Atalanta Champions League clash

Mikel Arteta has been handed a huge injury boost ahead of Arsenal’s Champions League clash with Atalanta on Thursday night. The Gunners are due to fly to Italy on Wednesday afternoon ahead of their league phase opener, with the squad training at Sobha Realty Training Centre beforehand. Riccardo Calafiori was among the group who took part in the open…

Nwaneri to start, Sterling decision and Timber injury concern – Arsenal changes vs Atalanta
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Nwaneri to start, Sterling decision and Timber injury concern – Arsenal changes vs Atalanta

This is perhaps the trickiest selection of Mikel Arteta’s season so far as Arsenal take on Atalanta in the UEFA Champions League. The difficulty stems from the fact that in less than three days from the final whistle in Italy the Gunners will travel to Manchester and kick-off against the champions. Arteta is already managing an injury-hit…

What Rice and Saka did, injury boost, unexplained absence – Things spotted in Arsenal training
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What Rice and Saka did, injury boost, unexplained absence – Things spotted in Arsenal training

For the first time this season, the open training session for the UEFA Champions League at Arsenal’s Sobha Realty Training Centre took place. Mikel Arteta and his coaching staff were witnessed for the opening of the morning’s action from north London. Arsenal fly to Italy Wednesday afternoon to face Serie A side Atalanta, the winners…

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta abandons ‘Plan A’ in worrying development for summer signing
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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta abandons ‘Plan A’ in worrying development for summer signing

Mikel Arteta‘s vision for Jurrien Timber has seemingly changed since Arsenal splurged £38million to sign him from Ajax last year. The versatile Dutchman can play across the back-four and even in midfield, though he was originally brought to the Emirates Stadium to provide competition for Ben White at right-back, according to reports. Timber tore his crucial ligament on his competitive…