Edu replacement can gift Arsenal ‘excellent’ Alexander Isak transfer advantage over Chelsea

Arsenal could leapfrog Chelsea in the race to sign Alexander Isak if Roberto Olabe replaces Edu Gaspar. The 25-year-old striker has been heavily linked with a move to both the Emirates Stadium and Stamford Bridge as he continues to impress for Newcastle United. Since returning from a broken toe injury, Isak has featured six times for …

Injured Barcelona star takes another major step ahead of December return

Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo is making significant progress in his recovery from injury, and his much-anticipated return is drawing nearer. In fact, according to a recent report by MARCA, the Uruguayan centre-back participated in Barcelona’s training session this morning, marking another important step in his comeback. It is to be noted that while Barcelona’s players were …

Barcelona star completes group training session for first time this season

Barcelona have on Sunday been handed a boost on the personnel front. This comes amid confirmation that Ronald Araújo has taken a significant step forward in his recovery from injury. Defender Araújo was for his part condemned to a long-term spell on the sidelines back in early-July. This came owing to a serious hamstring injury, …

Best goalscoring campaigns from centre-backs in Premier League history as Gabriel nets third goal in 13 games

The Brazilian netted his third goal in 13 Premier League games on Saturday with yet another header for Arsenal in the 5-2 win over West Ham. It came after the Arsenal No.6 also nodded another goal in during Tuesday’s 5-1 victory over Sporting CP in the UEFA Champions League, making it four goals across 19 appearances in …

Gabriel Magalhaes drops fresh four-word Arsenal injury return hint for Man United clash

Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes has dropped a huge injury hint ahead of the Premier League clash against Manchester United having departed the win over West Ham at half time. The Brazil international endured a chaotic first 45 minutes as he scored from a corner, conceded two goals in the space of two minutes and then …

What Mikel Arteta did at half-time in Arsenal win at West Ham as Man Utd secret weapon ready

It is a wonderful gift for Arsenal to have a player who can produce a goal that has that sense of inevitability. How the Brazilian was allowed to be left as a free man before heading in a near-post header to give Arsenal the lead was, if you’re of a Hammers persuasion, maddening. Thankfully, I …

Arsenal moved up to second in the Premier League following their win over West Ham

Arsenal sent a clear message to Liverpool and Manchester City by comfortably beating West Ham on Saturday evening. Gabriel, Leandro Trossard, Martin Odegaard, Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka ensuring Mikel Arteta’s side came out 5-2 winners. Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Emerson did pull goals back for the home side but Arsenal managed to see the game out. The …

Gabriel Magalhaes responds to Viktor Gyokeres controversy after Arsenal goal

Arsenal’s star defender Gabriel Magalhaes has performed Viktor Gyokeres’ iconic celebration despite controversy surrounding the decision in midweek. The Gunners’ defender opened the scoring for Arsenal against West Ham United on Saturday evening with a brilliant header from a trademark set piece routine. After wheeling away to celebrate, Gabriel would then perform the Gyokeres celebration which sees him …

Arsenal next five Premier League fixtures compared to Liverpool and Man City after West Ham win

Arsenal scored five goals for the second time in a week as they beat West Ham 5-2 in the Premier League on Saturday. Gabriel Magalhaes, Leandro Trossard, Martin Odegaard, Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka were all on target with goals from Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Emerson for the Hammers, that looked to have started a comeback, …