It may well have cost Mikel Arteta plenty of sleep, but Arsenal’s international break injury and suspension problems did not get in the way of winning the season’s first North London Derby. In theory, things should get easier from here, at least temporarily. Arteta will hope that he does not have to contend with missing…
At the start of the Premier League season, new rules were implemented which quickly gained traction because of their specificity and link to Arsenal defender Benjamin White. The Gunners full-back has made a name for himself over the past few seasons for his behaviour from set-pieces. The Arsenal set-piece coach Nicolas Jover has given very specific…
Everyone associated with Arsenal is still on a high following the huge 1-0 win over Tottenham on Sunday. The Gunners beat their arch-rivals without the likes of Martin Odegaard, Declan Rice and Riccardo Calafiori, putting in a sensational defensive performance to put them within two points of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League. “On the performance we had…
Arsenal are set to face Manchester City in a crucial clash in the Premier League title race this weekend, knowing that a loss could be a significant blow. Mikel Arteta’s side recorded a superb result in the North London derby as they beat Tottenham Hotspur despite missing several key players, and will travel to Atalanta in…
Arsenal haven’t had it easy in recent times as a number of injuries threatened to ruin their season, but Mikel Arteta has found a way to get the job done. Mikel Merino joined from Real Sociedad for an initial £27.4 million in the summer transfer window. However, just as he was settling into life in North…
Kicking off their latest Champions League campaign, Arsenal will visit Italy on Thursday evening, when they meet Europa League winners Atalanta BC in their first league-phase fixture. Head coach Mikel Arteta has several selection headaches to resolve, even though he can bring midfield mainstay Declan Rice back into his starting XI following suspension. Topping a long absence list, captain Martin Odegaard has been sidelined by an ankle…
Arsenal are back in Champions League action this week – but fans may be wondering why they kick off the campaign on a Thursday. The Gunners begin their European journey with a tricky away trip against Europa League winners Atalanta. But unusually for the Champions League, the game is not taking place in the traditional Tuesday or Wednesday evening…
Ahead of Arsenal’s Premier League title clash with Manchester City, there are calls for Raheem Sterling to start ahead of Gabriel Martinelli in Mikel Arteta’s attack. The forward made his debut for the Gunners in Sunday’s North London derby win over Tottenham Hotspur when he replaced the Brazilian in the 80th minute. Sterling was signed on deadline day…
Arsenal star Mikel Merino seems to be growing closer to making his debut for the club after he fractured his shoulder in his first training session. Merino arrived at the Emirates Stadium from Real Sociedad for £31.6million after weeks of negotiations. The midfielder impressed with his displays at Euro 2024 and was signed by Mikel Arteta to…
Arsenal have a huge game coming up against Manchester City in the Premier League. Mikel Arteta’s side picked up a very impressive 1-0 win against Tottenham Hotspur in the North London Derby on Sunday, and that will give the Gunners a big boost. Up next is a Champions League clash against Atalanta in Italy, and even…
Gabriel Magalhaes contract decision Arsenal star Gabriel Magalhaes could be in line for a new contract following his North London Derby heroics over the weekend. The defender has been a key part of the backline for the Gunners since he joined from LOSC Lille back in 2020. While three years remain on the 26-year-old’s deal at the Emirates Stadium, he could…
Arsenal may have clinched a famous victory in Sunday’s North London derby, but Mikel Arteta and co won’t be resting on their laurels ahead of another huge week. The Gunners beat Tottenham 1-0 at the weekend without Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard to stay within touching distance of the pack at the Premier League summit ahead of this week’s showdown with Manchester City. The champions are…