Arsenal are set to be without captain Martin Odegaard for a significant period of time having sustained ligament damage while on international duty with Norway earlier this month. Mikel Arteta revealed the extent of his issue on Wednesday, just days before Sunday’s visit to Manchester City. His absence comes as a real blow for the Gunners, who…

Mikel Arteta has more huge decisions to make in midfield when Arsenal head to Manchester City this weekend. The Gunners confirmed the extent of Martin Odegaard’s ankle injury this week with the Norway international expected to be out until mid-November. The club captain will miss some huge games in that period starting with the visit to the Etihad on Sunday where Arteta…

Arsenal kicked off their Champions League campaign with a goalless draw against Atalanta, but managed to do something they haven’t done in ten years. Both teams had chances to win the game but the Gunners were indebted to David Raya that they got a point after he made a brilliant double save as he first…

Arsenal went to Atalanta in the knowledge that the bigger fixture lay just days away at Manchester City but it was always important to not lose sight of what was immediately in front of them. A goalless draw is what they got but it delivered plenty of lessons and messages for Arteta to take in. In the…

Mikel Arteta is set to face the press after his side’s Champions League clash with Atalanta. A goalless draw that had everything but a goal and that was certainly due to the Arsenal No.1. The pair played out a rather dull first period with the main chances falling to the Gunners. Bukayo Saka saw his…

Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya produced a moment of magic to help his side secure a point in their opening Champions League game away at Atalanta. The Europa League winners proved to be tough opponents as expected, and Arsenal found themselves struggling to make an impact in the final third. Thomas Partey then gave a penalty…

Arsenal battled to a 0-0 draw in their opening Champions League game against Atalanta, which could not have come at a tougher time. Mikel Arteta led Arsenal to victory in the North London derby before it was confirmed that captain Martin Odegaard would face a lengthy spell on the sidelines. With a crucial clash in the title race against Manchester City…

Arsenal were blunt and uninspiring as Atalanta held them to a goalless draw in their Champions League opener in Bergamo. Bukayo Saka threatened with a low free-kick in the first period and Gabriel Martinelli blazed over at the near post in the second, but that was all the Gunners could muster in a lacklustre showing from Mikel Arteta‘s men. Atalanta will be kicking…

Arsenal battled to a 0-0 draw away at Atalanta in a tough Champions League opener, and one player was the clear hero of the night. Mikel Arteta’s side endured difficult opposition in Atalanta and were fearing the worst as Thomas Partey gave a penalty away, but goalkeeper David Raya stepped up to save the day with a huge moment….

Arsenal earned a point in their Champions League opener as the first matchday of the new-look competition drew to a close. The Gunners went to Bergamo to take on reigning Europa League champions Atalanta. David Raya’s second-half heroics kept Gian Piero Gasperini’s side at bay in a 0-0 draw after making a superb double save –…

Arsenal secured a 0-0 draw against Atalanta despite a below par performance. The two sides played out an appalling first half in Bergamo where a free kick from Bukayo Saka and a skied effort from Gabriel Martinelli were the only real highlights. Things sparked into life almost immediately in the second period though as Thomas Partey was…

Arsenal 17-year-old Ethan Nwaneri made his first senior appearance of the new season as a substitute against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, coming on late to help secure a 1-0 win. It was a positive cameo from the youngster, and Mikel Arteta has rewarded him with another call-up to Thursday’s Champions League squad away to Atalanta. It’s not…