In his first week on the job at Arsenal, Mikel Arteta summoned Under-16s coach Dan Micciche to his office. The pair exchanged pleasantries in Italian, before Arteta turned to business and said “so, I hear you’ve got a player for me…” The Spaniard had been told by Edu of a 12-year-old making waves in the Under-16s team …
Monthly Archives: September 2024
Unseen Riccardo Calafiori Arsenal moment speaks volumes as Mikel Arteta unlocks two new roles
Arsenal news as Riccardo Calafiori lands two fresh roles for Mikel Arteta in one game but nails them both against Bolton Riccardo Calafiori has been an injury concern in more games than he has started for Arsenal since his summer move from Bologna, yet when he lined up at centre-back against Bolton he was one …
New Declan Rice suspension risk explained as Arsenal face three-game worry ahead of Liverpool
Arsenal have Declan Rice suspension worry explained as Premier League rule gives boost after Liverpool fear The start to the Premier League season has certainly been both an entertaining and challenging one for Arsenal having come through a five-game run unbeaten despite away trips to Aston Villa, Tottenham and Manchester City. Along the way they have …
David Raya injury worry as Mikel Arteta offers update on four crocked Arsenal stars
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta spoke to the media ahead of his side’s Premier League showdown with Leicester. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has provided an injury update ahead of his side’s clash with Leicester (Image: GETTY) Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has revealed he will be forced to make a late decision over David Raya’s fitness ahead of his side’s Premier League showdown with …
Arsenal down to bare bones! Mikel Arteta issues David Raya, Ben White, Mikel Merino and Jurrien Timber injury updates ahead of Leicester clash
Mikel Arteta confirmed Arsenal are still dealing with injury issues to key players ahead of his side’s clash against Leicester this weekend. Raya fitness dependent on ‘next 24 hours’ White and Timber expected to be included in squad Leicester game ‘too soon’ for Merino debut WHAT HAPPENED? Arsenal could be without starting goalkeeper David Raya …
Saka and Jesus moment, what Arteta did to Nwaneri – Three things spotted during Arsenal v Bolton
Arsenal eased through to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup as they completed a free-scoring victory against Bolton. A chance for some youth stars to shine and summer signings to star, Mikel Arteta will have enjoyed this less stressful Gunners clash. Declan Rice gave the Gunners the lead with a great strike, capitalising on some loose …
Every word Arsenal boss Arteta said on Nwaneri future, Sterling display and Jack Porter debut
A really positive night in every sense, the result, the performance. We gave minutes as well to our senior players and they really showed a lot of quality tonight. And on top of that, as you said, we gave the opportunity to quite a lot of academy players, they responded really well and it’s just …
Ethan Nwaneri seizes chance as Raheem Sterling looks bright – Arsenal player ratings vs Bolton
Arsenal cruised into the Carabao Cup fourth round with a 5-1 win over Bolton. The Gunners had a slightly slow start to the game and could have been punished when Scott Arfield blasted over a presentable chance from close range. They soon found themselves in front though when Declan Rice seized on an error on …
Gabriel Jesus’ ‘brilliance’ praised after work in Arsenal goal vs Bolton
The former Sunderland striker showered Gabriel Jesus with praise after the Brazilian international’s work in Havertz’s goal on the night, with the Arsenal striker beating two Bolton defenders and losing his boot in the process. Signed for £45m in 2022, Jesus has endured another slow start to the season with Havertz once again viewed by Arteta …
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Arsenal 5-1 Bolton: Player Ratings
Arsenal hosted Bolton Wanderers in the Third Round of the Carabao Cup and as predicted, the team had a very good blend of youthful exuberance and experienced level heads. The Gunners grabbed the lead through a Declan Rice strike and doubled their money when Ethan Nwaneri, playing his full Arsenal debut, latched onto a drilled cut back from …