Arsenal defender William Saliba has hailed “best in the world” Martin Ødegaard after the Norwegian’s return from injury.

William Saliba has hailed Martin Ødegaard after the Arsenal captain returned from injury, with the Frenchman labelling him as “one of the best players in the world.” Ødegaard made his long-awaited return from an ankle injury as a late substitute in the UEFA Champions League against Inter, and has since made three consecutive starts for …

Portuguese media deliver Arsenal verdict as Viktor Gyokeres point made

Arsenal claimed their third victory in the Champions League, defeating Sporting Clube de Portugal 5-1 in Lisbon on Tuesday night. It was the perfect night for Mikel Arteta and Co., who only needed seven minutes to break the deadlock. Gabriel Martinelli’s opener was followed by Kai Havertz’s goal before Gabriel Magalhaes got on the scoresheet on the brink …

Arsenal’s next five fixtures compared to Man City and Liverpool as title race heats up

Manchester City suffered yet another desperately difficult evening on Tuesday as they threw away a three-goal lead to draw with Feyenoord in the Champions League. City had been cruising against their Dutch opponents thanks to Erling Haaland’s brace and Ilkay Gundogan’s deflected strike. However, a combination of mistakes and hard work from Feyenoord saw Pep Guardiola’s side concede three goals …

Bukayo Saka shares how he feels about Martin Odegaard being back for Arsenal

Arsenal made it two comprehensive wins in a row after the international break as they hammered Sporting CP 5-1 in their Champions League encounter in Lisbon. The Gunners did not make the same mistake Manchester City did after Sporting started slowly against them, with Mikel Arteta’s charges quickly taking control of the game. Gabriel Martinelli …

National media praises Arsenal midfielder Martin Odegaard after top display v Sporting

Arsenal returned to winning ways in the Champions League as they stunned Sporting Lisbon 5-0 at Estadio Jose Alvalade. The Gunners dominated proceedings from the start and found themselves ahead with seven minutes on the clock. Gabriel Martinelli tapped home the opener before Kai Havertz extended Arsenal’s advantage with a close-range finish after 22 minutes. The …

Jurrien Timber impresses for Arsenal in 5-1 rout of Sporting CP

Arsenal returned to winning ways in the Champions League with a 5-1 victory over Sporting CP on the road. The Gunners had failed to score in their previous four away trips in the competition. They ended the goalless run with a sublime performance at the Estadio Jose Alvalade. There were several stand-out performers for the …

Every word Mikel Arteta said on Sporting victory, statement win and Gabriel injury

For sure. Especially against the opponent that we played in their home. I don’t think they’ve lost here in 18 months. They’ve been in top form, they’ve been better than everyone they’ve played here. To play to that level with the fluidity that we’ve done today, very pleased. It’s true that the result is very …

Outstanding Arsenal thump Sporting 5-1 in Lisbon

Mikel Arteta hailed Thomas Partey’s performance in Arsenal’s 5-1 win over Sporting CP in the Champions League as ‘one of the best performances I have seen from him’. Arsenal delivered a dominant display on Tuesday night as goals from Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Magalhaes put them three in front by half time. Gonçalo Inacio pulled a goal back …

Arsenal suffer Gabriel Magalhaes injury blow as Mikel Arteta reveals issue

Gabriel Magalhaes was forced off late with injury in Arsenal’s dominant 5-1 Champions League win over Sporting CP on Tuesday night, Mikel Arteta has confirmed. The Brazilian was replaced by Jakub Kiwior with just over five minutes left in Portugal. Speaking after the match, Arteta explained the decision to withdraw Gabriel, who scored Arsenal’s third goal …

3 Arsenal talking points from exceptional European victory over Sporting CP

Arsenal produced their most impressive Champions League performance of the season on Tuesday evening as they hammered reigning Portuguese champions Sporting CP 5-1 in Lisbon. The Gunners were relentless in their pursuit of victory at the Estadio Jose Alvalade and powered into a three-goal lead courtesy of an utterly dominant first-half effort from those in red …