Mikel Arteta gets major Viktor Gyokeres boost as star issues telling demand

Mikel Arteta will be hoping this international break brings some respite for Arsenal after their rotten luck with injuries this season. The Gunners boss lost influential captain Martin Odegaard to injury while the Norway star was on international duty back in September and has also been forced to do without other key players in recent weeks. The likes of Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, …

Arsenal’s best chances for a trophy this season

After back-to-back runner-up finishes in the Premier League, Arsenal entered the 2024/25 campaign determined to end Manchester City’s long-term dominance. With Jurgen Klopp waving goodbye to Liverpool and Pep Guardiola’s reign at the Etihad Stadium drawing to a halt, this was supposed to be the Gunners’ best chance to end a two-decade title drought. Only …

Gabriel Magalhaes impresses for Brazil in 1-1 draw vs Venezuela

Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes delivered a good performance during Brazil’s 1-1 draw against Venezuela in a World Cup qualifier. The Gunners star has become a regular starter for his country over recent months and he produced another fine showing at the Monumental Stadium. The central defender had 76 touches in the game with a passing …

The Arsenal players who can replace Ben White amid injury issue for Mikel Arteta

Ben White  undergone a minor procedure during the international break to help fix a joint problem the Arsenal defender has been plagued with. It has been hoped that the full-back might push on but the decision has been taken to prevent the potential of a worse injury in the future. Arsenal have suffered with plenty of …

What Arsenal star Riccardo Calafiori did over the international break amid huge injury update

Riccardo Calafiori has been keeping himself busy over the international break having not been called up to represent Italy because of a knee injury. The defender suffered the issue during the Champions League clash with Shakhtar Donetsk back on October 22 and is yet to return. The summer signing is just one of many Arsenal …

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is surprisingly leads the Premier League chance creation chart despite missing 15 matches

Martin Odegaard showcased exactly why he’s been such a crucial missing piece for Arsenal when he returned to action against Chelsea on Sunday. Despite a year marred by injury setbacks, the midfielder continues to lead the Premier League in creative statistics. Odegaard has created 62 chances from open play in 2024, three more than Chelsea’s …

Bukayo Saka Arsenal injury latest after Harry Kane warning and Lee Carsley England response

Arsenal will be sweating on the fitness of Bukayo Saka ahead of the Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest after the international break. The winger suffered an injury against Chelsea, and has since pulled out of the England squad. Saka was due to feature in Lee Carsley’s final games in charge of the national side when they take on …

Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli names Liverpool player as one of his toughest ever opponents

Gabriel Martinelli has played against some of the best of the best when it comes to Premier League defenders over the past few years. The Arsenal star has faced off against the likes of Ruben Dias, Virgil van Dijk and Thiago Silva during his time in the Premier League. Martinelli is one of the fastest players in …

Martin Keown says Arsenal have the second-best player in the Premier League in his position

Arsenal have experienced a downturn in form which has seen them lose ground in the Premier League title race. Although Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville still believes the Gunners could win the league, there’s clearly a lot of work for Mikel Arteta and his players to do. Nonetheless, Arsenal have still done well and a fair few of their …

Gabriel Martinelli makes controversial claim amid Martin Odegaard injury blow

It’s fair to say that the international break came at a good time for Arsenal. The Gunners have won just two out of their last eight games in all competitions. Their 1-1 draw with Chelsea at the weekend sees their Premier League title challenge left in the balance. Mikel Arteta’s side already find themselves nine points off the pace. But …