Mikel Arteta was able to welcome back Declan Rice to his midfield against Atalanta but couldn’t work his side to victory in the Champions League opener on Thursday. Still without Martin Odegaard due to injury, the Gunners ground out a 0-0 draw in Italy. They now travel to Manchester City in the first meeting between …
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David Raya reveals secret behind stunning double save in Arsenal Champions League draw
Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya admitted he was “lucky” to pull off a remarkable double save during his Champions League heroics against Atalanta. The Spaniard played a pivotal role in the Gunners’ goalless draw against the Italian side, earning the man-of-the-match award for his outstanding performance. Raya’s moment of brilliance came after Atalanta were awarded a …
David Raya stuns two football legends with his penalty save against Atalanta
Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya delivered a stunning double-save to deny Atalanta’s Mateo Retegui from the penalty spot, leaving fans and pundits in awe. The Italian side were awarded a penalty midway through the second half after Thomas Partey was judged to have fouled Brazilian midfielder Ederson inside the box. VAR confirmed the decision, giving Atalanta …
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Every word Mikel Arteta said on David Raya, Champions League lessons and Arsenal’s inconsistency
I think we started the game very well. The first 25 minutes we read their approach really good. I think we played in the right areas with the right intentions without creating too many chances. After that we lost control of the game because we were very inconsistent with the ball. We gave a lot …
What Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya did before incredible double-save vs Atalanta
David Raya was spotted in deep conversation with the Arsenal goalkeeper coach shortly before pulling off an unbelievable double-save to deny Atalanta from taking the lead. The Gunners kicked off their Champions League campaign with a trip to the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo on Thursday evening. Shortly into the second-half, Ederson was brought down by Thomas …
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Arsenal player ratings vs Atalanta as David Raya shows class but Thomas Partey has stinker
Arsenal secured a 0-0 draw against Atalanta despite a below par performance. The two sides played out an appalling first half in Bergamo where a free kick from Bukayo Saka and a skied effort from Gabriel Martinelli were the only real highlights. Things sparked into life almost immediately in the second period though as Thomas Partey was …
Mikel Arteta confirms Bukayo Saka is available for Arsenal trip to Atalanta
The 23-year-old suffered a knock in the win over Tottenham Hotspur, signalling to come off a few minutes from time. Saka was able to hobble off the pitch unaided, but Arteta wasn’t able to provide an update after the game. He told reporters, as per the Evening Standard: “I don’t know. I made two changes with …
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Mikel Arteta’s Tactical Evolution at Arsenal: Masterminding a Title Charge
Arsenal have come agonizingly close to Premier League glory over the past two seasons, finishing runners-up behind Manchester City on both occasions. In the 2023/24 campaign, the Gunners amassed 89 points—an astonishing tally that would have secured the title in almost any other year. Behind this resurgence is Mikel Arteta, who has overseen a remarkable …
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How long Martin Odegaard could be out for at Arsenal from pundit who has ‘experience’ of ankle injuries
Arsenal fans received the terrible news that Martin Odegaard’s injury is a significant one yesterday, as Mikel Arteta spoke at his press conference. Martin Odegaard is the one player Arsenal could do without being injured as the heartbeat of the side in attacking areas, as well as the captain and leader on the field. The return date of Odegaard …
Jorginho makes exciting Ethan Nwaneri prediction before Arsenal face Atalanta in the Champions League
Arsenal midfielder Ethan Nwaneri is currently right on the cusp of his first team breakthrough under Mikel Arteta, who has previously been reluctant to rush the youngster. In truth, Nwaneri has probably been ready to play minutes for Arsenal’s first team for some time, but Arteta has always been hesitant to set players up to fail. However, given Martin …