Although Arsenal fans weren’t treated to watching Bukayo Saka for England against Finland, Declan Rice was still marauding in midfield over in Helsinki. Rice retained his place as Lee Carsley rang the changes following a shock defeat to Greece, and the Arsenal midfielder enjoyed a bit more help in midfield this time around. The Arsenal midfielder was…
Arsenal legend Alan Smith scored some iconic goals for the club, as a striker who thrived in the air. Naturally, he has drawn comparisons between himself and in-form attacker Kai Havertz, who he has praised for turning his Arsenal career around. “He’s not an orthodox centre-forward, but he’s got a lovely touch, just like me!” Smith told club media. “He’s…
Arsenal have found out the hard way Manchester City are never going to make it easy for them in their ongoing quest to win back the Premier League title – for the first time in two decades. As much as it’s been their desire to get their hands on the trophy, for the past two years it is the…
The long international break is nearly over and nobody will be happier than Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta. The Gunners entered the international break full of confidence and with momentum on their side. Now Arteta will be keen for that positivity to continue on the other side despite him now sweating over the fitness of the likes of Bukayo Saka and…
Although he needed to be patient after making his debut at the age of 15-years-old, Ethan Nwaneri is now finally getting the chance to showcase his ability at Arsenal. Nwaneri became Arsenal’s youngest ever debutant in 2022, replacing Fabio Vieira during a convincing Premier League win away to Brentford. Now 17, Nwaneri is back on the Arsenal scene…
A number of talented youth team players have emerged through Arsenal’s Hale End academy system in recent years. Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe made a huge impact as teenagers in Mikel Arteta’s side, with the former now established as a talismanic figure at the Emirates Stadium. The next generation of homegrown talents is already on the…
England eased to a 3-1 victory away to Finland in the Nations League yesterday, while Austria put five past Erling Haaland’s Norway. Jack Grealish put England ahead in the first half, then Trent Alexander-Arnold curled in a superb free-kick and Declan Rice sealed the win inside the final 20 minutes, before Arttu Hoskonen netted a…
It may be a weekend without domestic action as the Premier League remains in a hiatus for the international break but Mikel Arteta will already have his sights set firmly on next weekend. Arsenal return to action against Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium, a ground the Gunners won handily with a four-goal scoreline in their favour…
Darren Bent believes Arsenal should be concerned about Real Madrid’s interest in signing William Saliba. The Frenchman has emerged as one of the top defenders in the world, consistently delivering strong performances for both the Gunners and the France national team. Saliba has been in fantastic form for several seasons, but Arsenal has not been…
Arsenal legend Alan Smith was one of the more underrated legends of the 1990s, but he was brilliant at his best. Smith scored 115 goals in 351 games for Arsenal, which included an iconic strike against Parma to win the European Cup Winners’ Cup in 1994. The Englishman was a deadly forward who excelled in several areas…
Arsenal have been linked with both established strikers and young prospects, and there is a new name now on their radar. Mikel Arteta was rumoured to admire several centre-forwards including Viktor Gyokeres, but elected not to sign any, keeping faith in Kai Havertz. Havertz has been superb as a striker, but Arsenal may want another option to support him, and…
Arsenal have already had a number of run-ins with officials this season. Mikel Arteta has come under fire at times for some of the tactics his Arsenal side have employed. There have already been several controversies this season surrounding the Gunners and their time wasting antics. Declan Rice and Leandro Trossard have both been sent off in…