What Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya did before incredible double-save vs Atalanta

David Raya was spotted in deep conversation with the Arsenal goalkeeper coach shortly before pulling off an unbelievable double-save to deny Atalanta from taking the lead. The Gunners kicked off their Champions League campaign with a trip to the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo on Thursday evening. Shortly into the second-half, Ederson was brought down by Thomas …

Arsenal player ratings vs Atalanta as David Raya shows class but Thomas Partey has stinker

Arsenal secured a 0-0 draw against Atalanta despite a below par performance. The two sides played out an appalling first half in Bergamo where a free kick from Bukayo Saka and a skied effort from Gabriel Martinelli were the only real highlights. Things sparked into life almost immediately in the second period though as Thomas Partey was …

Mikel Arteta confirms Bukayo Saka is available for Arsenal trip to Atalanta

The 23-year-old suffered a knock in the win over Tottenham Hotspur, signalling to come off a few minutes from time. Saka was able to hobble off the pitch unaided, but Arteta wasn’t able to provide an update after the game. He told reporters, as per the Evening Standard: “I don’t know. I made two changes with …

Mikel Arteta’s Tactical Evolution at Arsenal: Masterminding a Title Charge

Arsenal have come agonizingly close to Premier League glory over the past two seasons, finishing runners-up behind Manchester City on both occasions. In the 2023/24 campaign, the Gunners amassed 89 points—an astonishing tally that would have secured the title in almost any other year. Behind this resurgence is Mikel Arteta, who has overseen a remarkable …

How long Martin Odegaard could be out for at Arsenal from pundit who has ‘experience’ of ankle injuries

Arsenal fans received the terrible news that Martin Odegaard’s injury is a significant one yesterday, as Mikel Arteta spoke at his press conference. Martin Odegaard is the one player Arsenal could do without being injured as the heartbeat of the side in attacking areas, as well as the captain and leader on the field. The return date of Odegaard …

Jorginho makes exciting Ethan Nwaneri prediction before Arsenal face Atalanta in the Champions League

Arsenal midfielder Ethan Nwaneri is currently right on the cusp of his first team breakthrough under Mikel Arteta, who has previously been reluctant to rush the youngster. In truth, Nwaneri has probably been ready to play minutes for Arsenal’s first team for some time, but Arteta has always been hesitant to set players up to fail. However, given Martin …

Mikel Arteta confirms Riccardo Calafiori is back for Arsenal ahead of Atalanta clash

Arteta was able to confirm that Riccardo Calafiori is available for the trip to Atalanta. The defender missed out on the win over Tottenham after being forced off during Italy’s Nations League clash against France earlier this month. Calafiori took a knock to his calf in a freak collision when he was accidentally caught down the back of …

Private Riccardo Calafiori conversation speaks volumes about Mikel Arteta and Arsenal

Ex-Arsenal defender William Gallas has given his seal of approval on Riccardo Calafiori’s move to the Emirates Stadium. Mikel Arteta’s smart spending this summer has placed Arsenal in a strong position to challenge for the Premier League title once again. One of the most notable transfers for the Gunners was that of Euro 2024 stand-out star Calafiori, reports the Mirror. His …

Mikel Arteta can follow proven Pep Guardiola blueprint to finally unleash Arsenal’s Phil Foden

Arsenal have a generational talent in Ethan Nwaneri. Mikel Arteta, Jack Wilshere and a number of current first-team players have spoken highly of the teenager and there’s a special excitement around him. Nwaneri has been at the club since he turned nine and has been a predominant player in the youth teams. By the age of 14, …

Latest Arsenal injury news as three miss Atalanta with worrying Martin Odegaard update

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has finally provided an update on the severity of Martin Odegaard’s injury after the Gunners skipper missed Sunday’s North London derby with over Tottenham. Odegaard was left on crutches after Norway’s Nations League clash with Austria last week, forcing him to sit out of the last Premier League game. Question marks over …