Ian Wright says Gabriel Martinelli is so much better when £40m Arsenal man plays

Gabriel Martinelli put in one of his best performances of the season at the weekend against Chelsea. Martinelli was amongst the goals at Stamford Bridge, and, unfortunately, this sort of showing was something of a surprise. Indeed, Martinelli hasn’t been playing to that standard for most of this season. Martinelli has been criticised for his showings …

Arsenal cannot afford to lose William Saliba

Saliba is already one of Europe’s best defenders at the age of 23 – and if he maintains his current progress, he will probably become the best in the near future. Therefore – regardless of whether Arsenal receive bids of £50m, £60m, £70m or even £80m for the man from Bondy, there is simply no point in …

Latest Arsenal injury news with Martin Odegaard update amid Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice concern

Arsenal will be hoping that several fitness concerns begin to ease over the course of the November international break. Mikel Arteta has been forced to deal with several injury concerns across the first 11 matches of the Premier League season, as well as for games in the Champions League and Carabao Cup. The Gunners were held to a 1-1 …

Arsenal have 13 players set for extra training with Mikel Arteta after Martin Odegaard decision

The international break perhaps comes at the best time for Arsenal. Mikel Arteta’s side have endured a tough few weeks, with the Gunners winning just two of their seven games played since returning from the October international break. Defeats to Bournemouth and Newcastle United in the Premier League have not helped hopes of winning a first league …

Arsenal accelerate new deal talks with prized asset to put brakes on monumental Real Madrid transfer

Arsenal are understood to be stepping up their quest to tie William Saliba to a new deal with Real Madrid plans to sign the stylish France defender brought forward to the January window and amid claims they have already been in touch with his entourage. The 23-year-old centre-half is now just two matches shy of …

Why Raheem Sterling is not in the Arsenal squad vs Chelsea

Raheem Sterling has been omitted from Arsenal’s squad for Sunday’s trip to Chelsea having spent the last three games on the bench. The winger has started just two Premier League matches since his arrival at the Gunners on deadline day and has largely featured as a bit-part player. His only two other line-up inclusions have come in …

Predicted Arsenal line-up vs Chelsea, two changes likely

Arsenal travel to Stamford Bridge for today’s Premier League derby against Chelsea. The Gunners have been in poor form over the past few weeks and they have picked up just one point from their previous three league games. Predicted Line-up: David Raya has been exceptional between the sticks with stand-out saves. He will be hoping …

Arsenal could welcome captain Martin Odegaard back into the starting lineup against Chelsea on Sunday

Martin Odegaard looks set to return to the Arsenal starting XI on Sunday in what is a massive boost to Mikel Arteta. The Gunners have been without their captain since the end of August in the Premier League. Odegaard suffered an ankle injury on international duty with Norway at the beginning of September and only made his return to the pitch for …

14-year-old Arsenal wonderkid trains with first team ahead of Chelsea clash

Arsenal are stepping up their preparations for Sunday’s Premier League clash against Chelsea as Mikel Arteta puts his squad through their paces in the final training session before the match. The Gunners will be looking to get back to winning ways and close the gap at the top of the table. Standing in their way is Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea, who …

Arsenal handed a boost as they bid to keep William Saliba

Arsenal is facing a difficult challenge in keeping hold of William Saliba, who has become one of the most sought-after defenders in Europe. Since establishing himself as a regular in Arsenal’s first team, Saliba has impressed with his performances and is now considered one of the top defenders in world football. His rise to prominence …