Arsenal hit with huge Riccardo Calafiori injury blow as Italy make major decision on defender

Arsenal hit with huge Riccardo Calafiori injury blow as Italy make major decision on defender

Arsenal have been dealt a fresh blow after an update emerged over the fitness of Riccardo Calafiori. The versatile defender emerged as an injury concern for the Gunners after he featured for Italy in their Nations League win over France on Friday. Calafiori was accidentally caught on the leg by Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele and was subsequently…

How many points will Arsenal gain from our season-defining matches against Spurs and Man City
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How many points will Arsenal gain from our season-defining matches against Spurs and Man City

The next two games will be season defining. I wrote an article a few weeks back about the game we had coming up, that game being an away trip to play Aston villa, i remember clearly writing in the article that a win there would be a statement of intent to the rest of the…

A stronger Timber ready to make up for lost time
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A stronger Timber ready to make up for lost time

During his prolonged injury layoff last season, Jurrien Timber – looking for silver linings – told us he had used the time wisely, learning more about his teammates, his new club and Premier League football. Speaking in an exclusive programme interview back in February, he said: “These months will definitely make me stronger. It’s an…

‘He saw’: Int’l manager reacts to claim Arsenal star refused captain’s armband in controversial match
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‘He saw’: Int’l manager reacts to claim Arsenal star refused captain’s armband in controversial match

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice was public enemy number one in Dublin on Saturday. Lee Carsley’s England faced the Republic of Ireland in a UEFA Nations League encounter, but it was more than just about the two nations going head to head. Before Rice was an Arsenal player, and even when he was yet to be established at West…

Arsenal chief Edu has already explained how Raheem Sterling can land a permanent transfer
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Arsenal chief Edu has already explained how Raheem Sterling can land a permanent transfer

Raheem Sterling is on loan at Arsenal for the remainder of the season, but he will be hoping to secure a permanent deal after being informed by Enzo Maresca that he has no future at Chelsea. The Blues are reportedly paying Sterling as much as £10million across the campaign to play for one of their rivals, such was their desperation for the 29-year-old…

Mikel Arteta gets another clear Arsenal transfer reminder as dream Declan Rice boost emerges
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Mikel Arteta gets another clear Arsenal transfer reminder as dream Declan Rice boost emerges

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta will be hoping preparations for next weekend’s North London Derby against Tottenham remain uninterrupted. The Gunners were dealt an early Premier League title blow after dropping points against Brighton with Declan Rice’s also sent off in the 1-1 draw at Emirates Stadium. As a result of his dismissal, Rice will be…

Granit Xhaka receives first red card in 32 months for foul on former Tottenham man
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Granit Xhaka receives first red card in 32 months for foul on former Tottenham man

The match, held in Copenhagen, turned chaotic in the second half as two Swiss players were sent off, including Xhaka, who ended his 966-day streak without a dismissal. The drama started to unfold when Switzerland’s Nico Elvedi was controversially sent off in the 52nd minute minute for foul on Kasper Dolberg. Initially handed a yellow card by German referee Daniel…

William Saliba says £30m Arsenal player will get more assists than Bukayo Saka this season
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William Saliba says £30m Arsenal player will get more assists than Bukayo Saka this season

William Saliba has made a prediction about one of his Arsenal teammates. Speaking to the Premier League on TikTok, the Frenchman was asked to predict which Arsenal player will get the most assists this season. Bukayo Saka has started the season brilliantly on that front, picking up three assists in his first three games. However, according…

Riccardo Calafiori verdict tells Mikel Arteta what he already knew despite Arsenal injury scare
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Riccardo Calafiori verdict tells Mikel Arteta what he already knew despite Arsenal injury scare

Riccardo Calafiori continues to impress on the international stage following his summer transfer to Arsenal. The centre-back caught the eye with his performances for Italy during Euro 2024 over the summer. Soon after the nation were knocked out of the championships by Switzerland, the player completed a move from Bologna to the Emirates Stadium for a rising to…

Declan Rice explains emotional reason behind decision not to celebrate goal against Ireland
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Declan Rice explains emotional reason behind decision not to celebrate goal against Ireland

The Arsenal star was given a hostile reception in Dublin for England’s Nations League clash having switched allegiances in 2019 after making three appearances for Ireland. When he fired England ahead on 12 minutes the boos got even louder but Rice didn’t rise to the Irish anger as he held both hands up almost in…

Full list of Arsenal first team players’ contracts as Mikel Arteta faces quadruple decision
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Full list of Arsenal first team players’ contracts as Mikel Arteta faces quadruple decision

Arsenal have operated faultlessly in recent years when it comes to player contracts. Edu has worked intelligently behind the scenes to build Mikel Arteta a squad capable of challenging for the Premier League. Players who have been a big part of the past two consecutive title challenges have been rewarded, with the likes of Bukayo Saka, William…

Fabio Vieira explains shock decision to leave Arsenal and rejoin Porto
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Fabio Vieira explains shock decision to leave Arsenal and rejoin Porto

Fabio Vieira has revealed it was his idea to rejoin Porto on loan in an attempt to kickstart his career following two ‘difficult’ years at Arsenal. The Portugal Under-21 international has shown only flashes of the ability that persuaded the Gunners to pay £32 million for him back in the summer of 2022. Injuries have played a part in the talented…