Newcastle striker Alexander Isak is ‘very high’ on Arsenal’s shortlist

Although they registered their interest this summer, Arsenal quickly moved on from their pursuit of Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak. It’s been suggested that Isak could cost as much as £120m – a figure which was beyond the Gunners this summer. Speaking on a podcast uploaded on their Patreon, it was shared that Isak is ‘very, very …

Declan Rice is praised for driving England forward in 2-0 win over Ireland

Speaking on ‘The Rest Is Football’ podcast, Alan Shearer echoed those thoughts, claiming that Rice was really driving Arsenal forward. The pundit thought that Rice looked much more like the player we often see win games for Arsenal, perhaps a role the midfielder could continue for his country if Carsley sticks around.

Mikel Arteta contract renewal deadline passes as Arsenal wait for ‘right moment’ goes on

The transfer window has finished, the first international break of the new season is halfway through and the club has completed the first three matches ahead of a tricky triple-threat run of away games. Despite deadlines passing, however, Mikel Arteta’s contract remains an unanswered question that needs to be sorted. The Spaniard’s current deal runs out …

Real Madrid ‘want to sign’ Arsenal superstar, with timeline for blockbuster transfer revealed after first steps taken

Real Madrid have emerged as a genuine threat to snatch Arsenal centre-back William Saliba, and when the transfer would take place has been revealed after two separate sources provided updates. Questions were repeatedly asked after Arsenal took three years before handing William Saliba his senior debut for the club. The French centre-back was originally brought to north London in …

Arsenal could be without SEVEN players for North London Derby vs Tottenham

There has been plenty of talk around Declan Rice in the build-up to Arsenal’s massive North London Derby with Tottenham after the international break. The England star, who scored and assisted as the Three Lions beat the Republic of Ireland in the Nations League on Saturday, is suspended for the big match. Rice was somewhat controversially sent off in the 1-1 …

Gabriel is suffering the William Saliba treatment

On this occasion and others in the past, it does feel as if Gabriel is being slightly hardly done by, especially considering he saved Brazil’s win and clean sheet on the line as mentioned. But a top Arsenal centre-back being unduly criticised when they go away with their country isn’t anything new to fans in …

Mikel Arteta must resist urge to alter Kai Havertz’s position in north London derby

Given Declan Rice will miss the upcoming north London derby through suspension, Mikel Arteta may be tempted to drop Havertz back into a number eight role. In that scenario, either Gabriel Jesus (if fit) or Leandro Trossard would play as the nine, an option Arteta may lean towards. However, given how strong Havertz has been …

Riccardo Calafiori’s injury could alter Kai Havertz’s role vs Tottenham

Right now, it seems as if Arteta would be well-advised to keep Kai Havertz as Arsenal’s number nine in the upcoming derby. Havertz was excellent for Germany against Hungary, even if he did play as a number 10 on that occasion. But if Calafiori is missing and Timber remains at left-back, there may be some temptation …

Arsenal get exactly what they want after Declan Rice’s controversial red card

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has been under extreme focus this past week after his sending off in the draw with Brighton and Hove Albion. While it would be fair to argue that Rice’s second yellow was a tad harsh, the midfielder would likely also accept that he gave the referee a decision to make by kicking the …

Why Declan Rice Turned Down England Captain’s Armband From Harry Kane

Declan Rice has revealed the reason he refused to wear the captain’s armband during England’s 2-0 Nations League win over the Republic of Ireland. The Arsenal midfielder was right in the thick of the action as he both scored and provided an assist on his return to the Aviva Stadium. The 25-year-old opted not to celebrate after firing …