How will Barcelona line up against Rayo Vallecano in a monster La Liga match?

After a rare full week of rest and training in beautiful Catalonia, Barcelona are back in action for a rare Monday night La Liga game when they meet Rayo Vallecano at the Montjuïc Olympic Stadium. Barça are the last of the three title contenders to play this weekend and the two Madrid teams shockingly dropped points in their matches …

Arsenal ‘reach four-year agreement’ with confirmed Real Madrid target after big salary promise

Arsenal are increasingly confident of signing Real Sociedad defensive midfielder Martin Zubimendi despite rival interest from Real Madrid, according to reports. The Gunners have been in regular contact with the Spaniard’s entourage over the past few months, with negotiations understood to be at an ‘advanced’ stage. Real Madrid have held talks of their own, however, and …

Alexander Isak ‘verbal agreement’ hands Arsenal £83m transfer lifeline after injury blow

Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak reportedly has a verbal agreement with the club to leave for a new challenge amid interest from Arsenal. The Gunners will be looking to add a centre-forward to their ranks in the summer transfer window having found goals hard to come by without a recognised striker. Kai Havertz has been the first choice centre-forward this …

Why Arsenal gem Ethan Nwaneri’s masterclass in 2-0 win v Leicester City should actually worry Martin Odegaard

Ethan Nwaneri continues to show that he is destined for the very top in an Arsenal shirt as he starred for his boyhood club in their crucial 2-0 victory against Leicester City. Setting up Mikel Merino’s first goal, Ethan Nwaneri proved to be a real difference-maker from the right-wing and deservedly garnered praise for his latest heroics. …

Why Martin Odegaard pushed Mikel Merino right after his second goal during Arsenal’s 2-0 win vs Leicester City

Mikel Merino emerged as Arsenal’s unlikely saviour as he came off the bench to score a clinical brace during their 2-0 victory against Leicester City. Previously, Merino expressed his desire to play up front and the former Real Sociedad midfielder was granted his wish by Mikel Arteta as he looked the part as an emergency striker. Mikel …

Arsenal plan blockbuster £83m bid for Haaland-like striker Mikel Arteta is craving

Arsenal are ready to make a massive bid for Benjamin Sesko in the summer transfer window, with a report in Spain revealing how much the Gunners are planning to offer for the RB Leipzig star to beat Barcelona to his signature, while the Italian media claims that there are three other strikers that the north …

Mikel Merino hails “amazing” Ethan Nwaneri after Leicester City vs Arsenal

Mikel Arteta promised Nwaneri game time regardless of whether Arsenal had signed another attacker and it seems like the Englishman is giving his manager every reason to back him. While the injuries to crucial attacking players such as Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus are devastating for the Gunners, the youngster is showing that he …

‘It was amazing’: Mikel Arteta praises Arsenal defender after last-ditch clearance vs Leicester City

Arsenal continued their Premier League winning run with a 2-0 triumph over Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on Saturday. The Gunners had a tough outing with limited clear-cut chances, but managed to pick up maximum points with two late goals. Mikel Merino came on as an emergency striker and made the difference with …

William Saliba makes extraordinary five-word claim about Mikel Merino after Arsenal’s 2-0 win over Leicester City

Arsenal made their strikerless debut in a much-needed 2-0 win over Leicester City at the King Power Stadium, a game they didn’t entirely have their own way. Mikel Arteta will have no doubt been disappointed with Arsenal’s first half efforts at Leicester, a performance that was rather toothless. However, once Mikel Merino was introduced to the game, Arsenal suddenly …

Arsenal hijack Man Utd transfer plan to sign £50m striker as Arteta eyes huge Havertz upgrade

Arsenal will be eager to pick up from where they left off when they return to action next weekend. The Gunners will lock horns with West Ham at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday as the Premier League title race builds a head of steam. Mikel Arteta’s side are now just four points behind Liverpool, who have …