Viktor Gyokeres’ name continues to be on everyone’s lips after his outstanding Champions League debut against Lille this week. It only took the Swedish striker 38 minutes to score the opening goal at Estadio Jose de Alvalade as Sporting went on to win 2-0. Perhaps it’s no surprise after his astonishing numbers in Portugal after completing the £20m…
The Gunners are hoping to snap a three-game losing streak in Italy tonight. The north Londoners also failed to score in defeats by Roma, AC Milan and Napoli. That most recent defeat came 11 years wgo to be fair. It was so long ago that current boss Mikel Arteta was in the starting line-up. Champions…
We might only be entering the fifth gameweek of the season but, given how recent campaigns have played out, there’s reason to suggest it’s already crunch time for Arsenal and Manchester City. The two heavyweights of the past few seasons are the leading contenders to win the title this time around and the winner of…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is doing everything he can to give the Gunners the upper hand on Manchester City. It’s been an eventful few years for Arteta and Arsenal, as the Spaniard continues to put his stamp on his squad at the Emirates. From consecutive eighth-place finishes to consistently challenging for the Premier League title, the manager’s project…
Arsenal and Manchester City will be forced to deal with injury concerns going into this weekend’s Premier League clash. The Gunners travel to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday afternoon for a top-of-the-table clash against City. Before then, Arsenal take on Atalanta this evening (Thursday) in the first league phase fixture of the Champions League. Mikel Arteta will be hoping to…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has added 41 players to his squad list for tonight’s Champions League opener against Atalanta. The Gunners have already submitted their A List players for the match. This list consists of up to 25 first-team regulars like; Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice and David Raya. However, Arteta is also able to submit a B List closer to…
Defensively Arsenal were sublime against Tottenham in the North London Derby last weekend. That should come as no surprise really, given the Gunners defensive record in the past year. Arsenal had the best defence in the Premier League in 2023/24, conceding just 29 goals in their 38 matches. They did not concede a goal in two matches against Manchester City,…
The Champions League is back with a new look, new format, new clubs and new rules for everyone to take on board for the 2024/25 season. Arsenal are hoping to go far in the competition, with Mikel Arteta setting his sights on lifting the trophy in late May 2025. There are some changes to get to grips…
Arsenal have high hopes in the Champions League this season, but their previous record in the competition serves as a warning sign over how difficult it is to succeed in Europe. Mikel Arteta has helped transform Arsenal into one of the best sides in Europe, as title challengers in the Premier League, and he also brought them back…
The Gunners have been reported to have an interest in Bisseck via a report from Inter Live, who have stated that a €25million bid could be a possibility for this January due to a desire to replace the injury-prone Takehiro Tomiyasu. However, speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his latest Daily Briefing column, Romano played down these transfer rumours, saying that nothing…
Arsenal have submitted their B-List comprised of U21 players for the Champions League group stages. Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly are the two most high-profile names on the list, with the likes of Ayden Heaven, Josh Nichols, Ismeal Kabia and Maldini Kacurri also called upon. Jimi Gower and 16-year-old goalkeeper Jack Porter have also been…
Arsenal look set to be without club captain Martin Odegaard for the foreseeable future through injury. Odegaard suffered an ankle injury during the international break while on duty with Norway and underwent further assessment upon his return to the Gunners. The midfielder missed the North London Derby win over Tottenham Hotspur with the injury. Mikel Arteta confirmed in the pre-match press conference…