Arsenal have been handed a new injury scare following the chaotic 2-2 draw against Manchester City. Erling Haaland, Riccardo Calafiori, Gabriel Magalhaes and John Stones were all on target in the thrilling stalemate with the points shared for a second consecutive season at Etihad Stadium. Considering the circumstances, with Martin Odegaard missing and Arsenal having…
Tommy Setford is one of the latest Arsenal prospects looking to make his way into the first-team setup in the next few years. Mikel Arteta named the goalkeeper in several squads following the sale of Aaron Ramsdale to Southampton in the 2024 summer transfer window. That was the window in which Arsenal signed Setford from Ajax, looking to turn…
Arsenal have now drawn in consecutive seasons away to Manchester City at the Etihad, something which most clubs would celebrate. However, Arsenal’s point on Sunday was one shrouded in disappointment – Mikel Arteta and his side were moments away from a famous win. Riccardo Calafiori scored a stunning strike on his first Arsenal start and Gabriel Magalhaes scored a…
Erling Haaland did not hold back with the comments he made to Mikel Arteta after full-time between Arsenal and Manchester City. Sunday’s encounter between Arsenal and Manchester City was a feisty and hotly-contested affair. The match, full of controversial incidents and drama, ultimately ended in a 2-2 draw after John Stones’ 98th minute strike salvaged a point…
Mikel Arteta handed Gabriel Martinelli another chance to impress for Arsenal against Manchester City on Sunday. Gabriel Martinelli has been far from his best so far this season. The Brazilian winger has featured in all six of Arsenal’s games, across all competitions, so far this seasons, starting in five of them. However, he is yet to register a…
Kai Havertz and Rodri were involved in a highly controversial moment just seconds into Arsenal’s Premier League clash against Manchester City. With Pep Guardiola’s side getting the action underway, the ball was played back to Ederson but before it could reach him, Rodri was captured in a heap on the floor. Viewers at home did…
When so much happens in 98 minutes (which is actually more like 105 minutes due to first-half stoppage time) it is hard to draw firm conclusions about just what led to the total drama of Manchester City vs Arsenal. But one thing is for sure: Nobody was expecting it. After two drab matches between the…
Arsenal put in a valiant defensive effort against Manchester City on Sunday. Arsenal still led until the 98th minute of the match, despite having been down to ten men since the end of the first half. With Leandro Trossard having been given his marching orders just before the break, Mikel Arteta’s side had to soak up a…
Arsenal came very close to winning at Manchester City and taking a massive step forward in the title, yet a point at the Etihad Stadium remains a very good reward for their efforts. It certainly will not feel like it in the immediate aftermath or even perhaps after a couple of days. But come May,…
Arsenal overcome the odds Before we get to the red card – and don’t worry, we will get to it – let’s start with the positives from Sunday. Arsenal were given a real test at the Etihad. The Gunners generally start strong in away games, but in the opening exchanges here they were awful. Erling…
Arsenal were cruelly denied a monumental win at Premier League title rivals Manchester City on Sunday. Goals from Gabriel Magalhaes and Riccardo Calafiori at Etihad Stadium turned the game on its head after Erling Haaland had put the hosts in front, though substitute John Stones scored late on to salvage a point for City. The…
Mikel Arteta discusses Leandro Trossard’s red card decision Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta’s response to Leandro Trossard’s red card against Manchester City spoke volumes. The Belgian forward received an initial yellow card for a foul on Savinho in the first half, putting him on a disciplinary tightrope. Later in the half, Trossard was penalised for a foul before he cleared…