Mikel Arteta has been dealt a potentially huge injury blow ahead of Arsenal’s clash against Bournemouth. The Gunners will lock horns with Andoni Iraola’s side at the Vitality Stadium after the international break as the Premier League title race builds a head of steam. Arsenal head into the clash following a dramatic 3-1 win over Southampton,…
Martin Odegaard and Erling Haaland are embroiled in a scandal that has hit the Norway national team after leaked private messages were published in a new book. Despite boasting the Arsenal skipper and prolific Manchester City striker as part of their strongest XI, Norway have failed to qualify for a major tournament since 2000. However, it has been alleged…
Leandro Trossard and Riccardo Calafiori both broke out into smiles as the Arsenal duo shared a brief exchange at the conclusion of Italy’s clash against Belgium. With Stadio Olimpico as the venue, the two teams contested a feisty Nations League clash with Trossard and Calafiori both playing the full 90 minutes. Italy flew into an…
There was a stage when William Saliba looked like he may never make a senior appearance for Arsenal. Having signed in the summer of 2019 – when Unai Emery was in charge – it was over three years later before he made a first appearance for the club. Given that he cost over £25million, the…
Following his recent exploits for the Arsenal first team, Ethan Nwaneri has dropped back to youth football with England. The midfielder was named as captain for a friendly against Portugal on Wednesday, but the team made a poor start. By half-time, Portugal were winning 2-0 through goals from Joao Simoes of Sporting CP and Gil Pinto Martins of FC…
Arsenal star William Saliba started for France in their 4-1 win over Israel in the Nations League. Les Bleus have had their problems in recent months. Didier Deschamps hasn’t quite been able to get the best out of his side, but they still managed to pick up a win on Thursday night. Goals from Eduardo…
Riccardo Calafiori makes promise to Arsenal fans Summer signing Riccardo Calafiori has been outstanding in his performances so far, with the Italian heavily impressing with his skill on the ball and his ability to invert into midfield. There have been one or two occasions where Calafiori was beaten too easily defensively, but the left-back has admitted…
Arsenal fans’ worst fears came true as Bukayo Saka suffered an injury while on international duty with England against Greece. The Gunners have had terrible luck with injuries this season. Arsenal lost Martin Odegaard during September’s international break, while Riccardo Calafiori also came back with a calf problem. The Italian only missed one game but Odegaard…
The international break is both a time to reflect for clubs like Arsenal but also to look forward. Not only in yearning for the next week to speed around the corner and return domestic football to our screens but theorise about the longer term. What Arsenal might look like next season with the changes expected in the…
Arsenal are set to face a challenge to keep William Saliba as Real Madrid are reported to admire the defender. With strong form comes strong admiration, as Arsenal are realising with regard to Saliba’s future. It’s been speculated that Real Madrid see Saliba as their top target, giving Edu and Mikel Arteta a job to keep the Frenchman in…
Riccardo Calafiori joined Arsenal from Bologna in July. The 22-year-old spent most of his professional career in Italy up until this summer, but his performances in the 2023/24 season made him a wanted man across Europe. Calafiori was linked with a number of clubs, but Arsenal beat everyone else to his signature. He was viewed as…
Bukayo Saka is lost for words when it comes to reflecting on his role as Arsenal’s captain in the absence of Martin Odegaard. The club’s academy graduate was first trusted by Mikel Arteta to wear the armband in October 2023, filling the void left by Odegaard who was allowed to rest on the bench while the Gunners…