‘It is the perfect stage’ – Mikel Arteta reveals Bukayo Saka return plan Arsenal will love

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has urged Bukayo Saka to time off while he recovers from a serious hamstring injury – insisting the winger needs time to “refresh” Saka, 23, is set to be sidelined until March after he sustained a hamstring injury in the Gunners’ 5-1 win over Crystal Palace in December. Since undergoing surgery …

Arsenal early team news decision confirmed before Aston Villa amid William Saliba fears

Young Arsenal defender Maldini Kacurri has not been included in Saturday’s Premier League 2 squad for a game away to Fulham. The decision has heightened fears that regular first-team centre-back William Saliba could miss the evening’s clash with Aston Villa. Saliba was not seen in training pictures posted on Friday, sparking concern that he will not be fit enough …

Arsenal can repeat Trossard trick by signing Brentford forward this winter

Arsenal are exploring the transfer market for new signings and manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed the same in multiple press conferences. With the ongoing injury crisis, a new striker and winger could be prioritised, but marquee signings could be difficult to pursue this winter. In that case, Arsenal could consider cost-effective options with Premier League …

Arsenal transfer news: Viktor Gyokeres concern arises as striker’s agent speaks out

Arsenal have just two weeks remaining of the 2025 January transfer window – and it’s now or never in their search for a striker. The Gunners desperately need some attacking recruits following Gabriel Jesus’ long-term injury. And it appears that work on getting a new forward is ongoing. A number of Europe’s most in-form strikers have …

Predicted Arsenal line-up vs Aston Villa, two changes on the cards

Arsenal will be aiming for back-to-back Premier League wins when they host Aston Villa this evening. The Gunners registered a 2-1 comeback triumph over Tottenham Hotspur in midweek. They dominated proceedings and should have won the derby by a bigger scoreline. Manager Mikel Arteta could make a couple of changes against Unai Emery’s side today. …

Sterling dropped, Trossard earns successive start – Arsenal line ups vs Aston Villa

Arsenal face Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon, with a chance to avenge the defeat which cost the Gunners the title in the previous season. Unai Emery will be wanting to take another victory from Mikel Arteta as his side look for revenge after Leandro Trossard and Thomas Partey scored at Villa Park …

January loan, £65m deal, two alternatives – Benjamin Sesko to Arsenal transfer verdict delivered

Arsenal continue to be linked with RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko in the January transfer window. The Gunners are actively looking for an attacking addition this month which has seen several names emerge of interest as injuries continue to impact Mikel Arteta. “Yes, for sure, because we lost two big players – Bukayo could be out for three …

Arsenal well placed to secure ‘imminent’ signing after Man Utd pull out

Arsenal are well placed to sign a record-breaking midfielder after Manchester United exited the race, while a report has revealed how much the deal will cost. The transfer headlines at Arsenal this month – at least from an arrivals perspective – have revolded around Martin Zubimendi and the club’s search for a potent new striker. However, bubbling …

Mikel Arteta coy on double Arsenal team boost ahead of Aston Villa challenge

Mikel Arteta has refused to be drawn on any specifics regarding his team. The Spaniard has many players still out of the side going into the challenging test. Arteta faced the media in the build-up to a pivotal Premier League clash with Aston Villa with the chance to make a significant statement and avenge their …

Mikel Arteta close to unleashing Arsenal’s dream attack for years to come after new ‘agreement’

Mikel Arteta could build one of the strongest frontlines in the Premier League if Arsenal can get their hands on Benjamin Sesko. The 21-year-old striker was heavily linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium in the summer before deciding to sign a new contract at RB Leipzig. Arteta forced to make tough call Arteta has …