Arsenal and Chelsea sent clear message as Nico Williams speaks out after deadline day
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Arsenal and Chelsea sent clear message as Nico Williams speaks out after deadline day

Nico Williams has told Arsenal and Chelsea he always wanted to stay at Athletic Bilbao this season but has refused to rule out a move next summer. The 22-year-old attracted attention from across Europe with his performances for Spain at Euro 2024. He registered two goals and one assist in Germany, including the opener in the final against England. Having only…

Arsenal team selection hint amid Declan Rice and Mikel Merino absences
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Arsenal team selection hint amid Declan Rice and Mikel Merino absences

Arsenal fans may have received a team news hint with Declan Rice and Mikel Merino out of upcoming fixtures. Youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly was spotted alongside Jurrien Timbre, Ben White, and Gabriel Jesus in promotional photographs for the Arsenals Adidas ZNE campaign. This could be a clue that the 17-year-old may get his chance as a result of…

Mikel Arteta has one bold Arsenal solution after Declan Rice and Mikel Merino blow ahead of Tottenham
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Mikel Arteta has one bold Arsenal solution after Declan Rice and Mikel Merino blow ahead of Tottenham

Mikel Arteta will be without some key players when Arsenal take on their fierce local rivals Tottenham Hotspur.  Arsenal will travel to take on Tottenham Hotspur in a North London derby clash just after the international break. This is a highly important fixture to both sides, and Mikel Arteta will be keen for his team to make a…

The eight fixtures Arsenal play straight after each Champions League game as schedule confirmed
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The eight fixtures Arsenal play straight after each Champions League game as schedule confirmed

Arsenal are preparing for a campaign of balancing the Premier League with the Champions League in hopes of winning both. The Gunners returned to the top European competition last year but fell short after being knocked out by Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich. Mikel Arteta suffered a similar fate in the Premier League as he and his side pushed…

Arsenal facing Tottenham midfield selection nightmare as Mikel Arteta rues Brighton draw
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Arsenal facing Tottenham midfield selection nightmare as Mikel Arteta rues Brighton draw

There’s only one real place to start when it comes to this game. Declan Rice’s red card changed a game that Arsenal looked well on their way to winning. There’s little doubting that it didn’t need to be given. Yes, by the letter of the law Rice stopped a quick free kick being taken and…

Arsenal willing to  sign ‘world class’ free agent to cover the injured Mikel Merino
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Arsenal willing to sign ‘world class’ free agent to cover the injured Mikel Merino

The summer transfer window has now slammed shut for Premier League clubs but Arsenal could still sign a free agent. The Gunners made three additions in the window with Raheem Sterling making the switch from Stamford Bridge to the Emirates on deadline day. Though, one of their new signings Mikel Merino has already been sidelined through a…

Martin Odegaard shows true colours as Arsenal star’s behaviour on bench comes to light
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Martin Odegaard shows true colours as Arsenal star’s behaviour on bench comes to light

Martin Odegaard‘s frustrated antics on Arsenal‘s bench in their 1-1 draw against Brighton saw fans praise the winning mentality of their captain. The 25-year-old endured a difficult match on Saturday where he missed a glaring chance to put his side up while having to visit the physio numerous times after picking up a knock. Odegaard, who was far from his…

New Arsenal absences give Mikel Arteta key warning before Tottenham and Manchester City
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New Arsenal absences give Mikel Arteta key warning before Tottenham and Manchester City

It can be the worst time to drop points, right before an international break where the frustration of the weekend lingers through the international matches. Arsenal have games against Tottenham and Manchester City to come after the break too which now have even greater added emphasis on needing to secure all three points. The loss of…

Arteta transfer target scores hattrick in 7-0 victory, Arsenal loanee could not handle him
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Arteta transfer target scores hattrick in 7-0 victory, Arsenal loanee could not handle him

Arsenal were linked with a lot of wingers before they signed Raheem Sterling on loan on transfer deadline day, including some of La Liga’s biggest talents. Mikel Arteta returned to his old club to sign Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad, and was also strongly interested in Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams. However, the Spaniard did not want to…

Bukayo Saka issues five-word Arsenal rallying cry ahead of crucial North London derby
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Bukayo Saka issues five-word Arsenal rallying cry ahead of crucial North London derby

The international break has come at a frustrating time for Arsenal, who will be eager to make amends after dropping points to Brighton. Mikel Arteta watched on at the Emirates on Saturday afternoon as his side were forced to settle for a draw against the Seagulls. A first-half goal from Kai Havertz wasn’t enough to win…

Every word Mikel Arteta said on Declan Rice red card, Timber injury and Sterling transfer
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Every word Mikel Arteta said on Declan Rice red card, Timber injury and Sterling transfer

A very emotional afternoon. We started well, created three or four chances that we didn’t convert. After that we had a period of some issues, especially with the ball and regaining the ball. We lost it in some difficult areas and lacked some continuity and dominance in that period. We scored a really good goal…

Arsenal transfer news LIVE ‘Contract terminated’, Arteta on Sterling, Merino on injury, Rice red
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Arsenal transfer news LIVE ‘Contract terminated’, Arteta on Sterling, Merino on injury, Rice red

The Gunners have signed four new players this summer with Sterling joining goalkeeper Neto, Italian centre-back Riccardo Calafiori and Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino as the new faces. David Raya and Tommy Setford have also joined on permanent deals. No more additions were made to Arsenal although the likes of Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon and Bayern Munich forward Kingsley Coman were linked. Exits…