Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal team, bolstered by strong defensive performances in their last two games, are gearing up for a clash with Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City. The Gunners have kept clean sheets in both games leading up to the match. The shift towards a solid defence was arguably necessitated following Arsenal’s 4-1 defeat to City at the…
It was always going to be a tough week for Arsenal. The Gunners saw off Tottenham in gritty fashion last Sunday before securing an underwhelming, but professional 0-0 draw with Atalanta. Now, though, comes their biggest test. Mikel Arteta’s side travel to Manchester City in a game that could well impact the outcome of this…
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal will need to stop Erling Haaland from scoring if they are to stand any chance in Sunday’s game. The Norwegian striker already has 10 goals for club and country this season, and will be looking to add to his tally this weekend. However he will be up against a formidable Arsenal…
Mikel Arteta could now drop a big-name member of his Arsenal team for their looming blockbuster clash against Premier League title rivals Man City. Arteta dealt selection headache for Arsenal before Man City The Gunners have come through a tough week unbeaten, clinching a North London Derby win away to Tottenham last weekend before holding Europa League champions Atalanta to a…
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…