Arteta given three big strategies to beat Atalanta amid rotation dilemma ahead of Man City
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Arteta given three big strategies to beat Atalanta amid rotation dilemma ahead of Man City

Arsenal have kicked off their impossible week in perfect fashion with a win over Tottenham in the North London Derby. What follows in the league is the hardest test of the season just a month into the new campaign as the Gunners must travel to the Etihad Stadium to face Manchester City. This of course might…

The January transfer signing with world class potential who could push Arsenal to Premier League title
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The January transfer signing with world class potential who could push Arsenal to Premier League title

Arsenal are buzzing and have already proven they are ready for what should be another riveting Premier League title challenge with Manchester City. They have won three games, including one at the enemy’s den against Tottenham, and secured a draw against undefeated Brighton & Hove Albion, even while a man down.   One of the things Mikel Arteta has been…

Mikel Arteta gives four Hale End stars huge Arsenal chance ahead of Champions League clash
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Mikel Arteta gives four Hale End stars huge Arsenal chance ahead of Champions League clash

Arsenal have included Tommy Setford, Ayden Heaven, Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri as part of the club’s official first-team squad photo for the 2024/25 season. The Gunners travel to Atalanta in the Champions League on Thursday and those four players could be involved. Setford, who joined from Ajax for just under £1million back in July, was…

Tonight’s Arsenal transfer news as Viktor Gyokeres boost emerges amid Mikel Merino injury theory
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Tonight’s Arsenal transfer news as Viktor Gyokeres boost emerges amid Mikel Merino injury theory

Viktor Gyokeres transfer boost Arsenal have been handed a boost in their hopes of signing Sporting Lisbon star Viktor Gyokeres. The Gunners were linked with the Sweden international during the summer transfer window. However, according to Football Transfers, Sporting are becoming resigned to the fact that Gyokeres will leave the club. It has been reported that Sporting…

Timber decision, Rice boost, Odegaard replacement – Arsenal dream XI vs Atalanta
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Timber decision, Rice boost, Odegaard replacement – Arsenal dream XI vs Atalanta

It may well have cost Mikel Arteta plenty of sleep, but Arsenal’s international break injury and suspension problems did not get in the way of winning the season’s first North London Derby. In theory, things should get easier from here, at least temporarily. Arteta will hope that he does not have to contend with missing…

The genius Ben White Arsenal set-piece change which fooled Tottenham to comply with new rules
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The genius Ben White Arsenal set-piece change which fooled Tottenham to comply with new rules

At the start of the Premier League season, new rules were implemented which quickly gained traction because of their specificity and link to Arsenal defender Benjamin White. The Gunners full-back has made a name for himself over the past few seasons for his behaviour from set-pieces. The Arsenal set-piece coach Nicolas Jover has given very specific…

Mikel Arteta may have perfect opportunity to unleash forgotten Arsenal signing vs Atalanta
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Mikel Arteta may have perfect opportunity to unleash forgotten Arsenal signing vs Atalanta

Everyone associated with Arsenal is still on a high following the huge 1-0 win over Tottenham on Sunday. The Gunners beat their arch-rivals without the likes of Martin Odegaard, Declan Rice and Riccardo Calafiori, putting in a sensational defensive performance to put them within two points of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League. “On the performance we had…

Arsenal handed referee for Man City clash who made controversial mistake in same fixture last season
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Arsenal handed referee for Man City clash who made controversial mistake in same fixture last season

Arsenal are set to face Manchester City in a crucial clash in the Premier League title race this weekend, knowing that a loss could be a significant blow. Mikel Arteta’s side recorded a superb result in the North London derby as they beat Tottenham Hotspur despite missing several key players, and will travel to Atalanta in…

‘Back soon’: £30m Arsenal player should return from injury and be available soon
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‘Back soon’: £30m Arsenal player should return from injury and be available soon

Arsenal haven’t had it easy in recent times as a number of injuries threatened to ruin their season, but Mikel Arteta has found a way to get the job done. Mikel Merino joined from Real Sociedad for an initial £27.4 million in the summer transfer window. However, just as he was settling into life in North…

Arsenal lineup vs. Atalanta BC: Predicted XI for first Champions League fixture
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Arsenal lineup vs. Atalanta BC: Predicted XI for first Champions League fixture

Kicking off their latest Champions League campaign, Arsenal will visit Italy on Thursday evening, when they meet Europa League winners Atalanta BC in their first league-phase fixture. Head coach Mikel Arteta has several selection headaches to resolve, even though he can bring midfield mainstay Declan Rice back into his starting XI following suspension. Topping a long absence list, captain Martin Odegaard has been sidelined by an ankle…

Why Arsenal’s Champions League match has been moved to Thursday night
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Why Arsenal’s Champions League match has been moved to Thursday night

Arsenal are back in Champions League action this week – but fans may be wondering why they kick off the campaign on a Thursday. The Gunners begin their European journey with a tricky away trip against Europa League winners Atalanta. But unusually for the Champions League, the game is not taking place in the traditional Tuesday or Wednesday evening…

Mikel Arteta drops hint over Raheem Sterling Arsenal plan amid Gabriel Martinelli axe calls
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Mikel Arteta drops hint over Raheem Sterling Arsenal plan amid Gabriel Martinelli axe calls

Ahead of Arsenal’s Premier League title clash with Manchester City, there are calls for Raheem Sterling to start ahead of Gabriel Martinelli in Mikel Arteta’s attack. The forward made his debut for the Gunners in Sunday’s North London derby win over Tottenham Hotspur when he replaced the Brazilian in the 80th minute. Sterling was signed on deadline day…