Although there were not a lot of new arrivals in the FC Barcelona squad over the last summer transfer window, Hansi Flick’s team is still somewhat different from Xavi Hernandez’s as the role of some important players has changed considerably. The most prominent such case is that of the midfielder Frenkie de Jong, who had …
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Arsenal forced into making ‘completely crazy’ striker bid to bring deal forward by six months
Arsenal can sign an elite striker via a ‘gentleman’s agreement’ next summer, though The Gunners are willing to break the bank right now and must make a ‘completely crazy’ bid to seal a deal six months early. Mikel Arteta has made no secret of his and his club’s desire to sign a potent striker this …
Martin Zubimendi says yes to next club as Arsenal, Liverpool learn their fate and huge move is green lit
Arsenal and Liverpool have finally learned which club Martin Zubimendi intends to sign for next season – and with the two players he is at risk of forcing out also coming to light. The Reds came within a whisker of making Zubimendi the first signing of the Slot era at Anfield over the summer after …
How much Arsenal will bank in Champions League prize money in January transfer window boost
Arsenal are set to receive a vast financial windfall thanks to their impressive performances in the Champions League so far this season. Mikel Arteta’s side have collected five wins, one draw and one loss in their seven European fixtures – earning 16 points and an all-but-guaranteed spot in the round of 16. Wednesday night’s (January 22) …
I am not sure – Mikel Arteta speaks on Arsenal defender’s fitness after Dinamo Zagreb win
Arsenal returned to winning ways with a 3-0 victory over Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League on Wednesday night. They had some defensive mishaps during the opening half but preserved their lead until the break. Arsenal had a much better performance after the interval and ended up with a comfortable 3-0 win. Oleksandr Zinchenko made …
Arsenal sent five-word Benjamin Sesko transfer message as Mikel Arteta provides crucial update
Mikel Arteta only has a couple of days on the training pitches before Arsenal return to action. The Gunners will lock horns with Wolves at Molineux on Saturday afternoon as they look to narrow Liverpool’s lead in the Premier League title race. Arsenal cruised to victory in their penultimate Champions League ‘league phase’ match, defeating Dinamo Zagreb …
Arsenal handed unlikely Premier League title boost that will worry Liverpool
Arsenal have secured themselves what could prove to be a huge Premier League title advantage over leaders Liverpool. The Gunners are currently six points off the summit with Arne Slot’s side extending that gap after beating Brentford this past Saturday while Mikel Arteta watched his players let a two-goal lead slip against Aston Villa. That …
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Arsenal star says goodbyes after playing final ever game at Emirates Stadium
Kieran Tierney has all-but played his final game for Arsenal at the Emirates. The Scotland international, who is closing in on a return to Celtic, came on in the 74th minute against Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday. Tierney, 27, is out of contract at the end of the season but Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers is eager to bring him …
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Mikel Arteta press conference LIVE – Arsenal boss on Dinamo win, Havertz, injuries and transfers
Mikel Arteta faces the media following Arsenal’s UEFA Champions League clash with Dinamo Zagreb. The victory means that the Gunners all are-but through to the last-16 with a big goal difference swing in Girona the only way they miss out. Declan Rice scored inside the first three minutes after he was set up by Kai …
Arsenal player ratings vs Dinamo Zagreb as Havertz responds to critics and Nwaneri returns in style
Arsenal effectively guaranteed themselves a place in the last-16 of the UEFA Champions League with only a significant goal difference swing going against them in their way of progressing. Another dominant performance at the Emirates Stadium that could have delivered more goals but the points will be gratefully taken. The north Londoners took a very …