Arsenal fans are eagerly anticipating seeing summer signing Mikel Merino in action after his move from Real Sociedad. The Spanish international is yet to make his debut after picking up an unfortunate injury in his first Gunners’ training session following a £32.67m move. “Yesterday he had a collision and he has a shoulder injury,” Mikel Arteta said back in …
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Emile Smith Rowe Arsenal transfer buyback clause explained as Fulham star shines again
Having left boyhood club Arsenal over the summer, Emile Smith Rowe is on track to have his most productive ever season as senior player. With Mikel Arteta’s side lacking in midfield at the same time, there is a sense of irony that one of their own is flourishing in south London. Smith Rowe, who earned the …
William Saliba and Gabriel work so well together
Whether or not Saliba is better than Gabriel is up for debate, but the reality is that neither player would be this good if it weren’t for their partner. Indeed, Gabriel and Saliba complement each other so well, highlighting each other’s strengths while masking any weaknesses. Let’s not forget, Gabriel wasn’t this good for Arsenal …
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Arsenal open talks to get key man on a new contract
Arsenal is set to reward Gabriel Magalhães with a new contract as he continues to impress in their defence. The Brazilian has been in outstanding form since last season and has solidified his role as the best partner for William Saliba. Together, the duo has delivered several top performances, establishing themselves as a formidable partnership …
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Arsenal predicted lineup vs Man City – Premier League
An incredibly challenging week comes to a close on Sunday for Arsenal as they travel to Manchester City in the Premier League. The Gunners executed the perfect away performance at Tottenham Hotspur last weekend in the north London derby and followed that up with a composed but slightly frustrating goalless draw with Atalanta in their …
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Mikel Arteta admits Arsenal must ‘improve’ one thing to beat Man City as he lauds ‘exceptional’ duo
Head coach Mikel Arteta is aware that Arsenal needs to address one of their faults if they are to lay a glove on Manchester City on Sunday. The Gunners’ reliance on captain Martin Odegaard, who is unavailable for several weeks with an ankle injury, was displayed in their goalless Champions League opener against Atalanta in Italy …
Riccardo Calafiori sends message to Mikel Arteta over his playing time with Arsenal star yet to start since £42m Bologna move
The Italian international picked up a freak injury against France during the September international break which saw him miss the Azzurri’s encounter with Israel. He left the national team camp early to fly to London for medical tests and after a successful recovery, Calafiori is gunning for a start with the Gunners. Calafiori was eased back into action by …
Tony Cascarino likens Arsenal’s Gabriel Magalhaes to a ‘rash’
Cascarino wrote an article in The Times in which he named his combined Man City / Arsenal XI, and explained his choices. He went for Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba as his centre-back pairing, and described the former as a “rash” for how he gets “all over you”. “This area was really difficult,” wrote Cascarino. “Manuel Akanji and Rúben …
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Raheem Sterling handed brutal Arsenal prediction after what Mikel Arteta has ‘told him’
Mark Lawrenson has cast doubt on Raheem Sterling’s chances of becoming a key player for Arsenal this season, despite the England winger’s surprise move to the Gunners on transfer deadline day. After being left out in the cold by Chelsea’s new boss Enzo Maresca, Sterling made the switch to The Emirates, where he’s set to vie for …
Partey dropped, Havertz decision, Martinelli left out – Arsenal line-ups vs Man City
Mikel Arteta knows he must get his Arsenal team selection spot on for the clash at Manchester City. “For sure we will prepare to try and win, like we did tonight. That’s been the message already,” the Spaniard said after Thursday’s 0-0 draw with Atalanta. “In order to do that [win at Man City] there are …