Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has heaped praise on Arsenal defensive players, particularly singling out Ben White for his consistent performances. Arsenal secured a 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur in a tense North London derby, a victory that was even more remarkable given the absence of two key players, Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice. …
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It may well have cost Mikel Arteta plenty of sleep, but Arsenal’s international break injury and suspension problems did not get in the way of winning the season’s first North London Derby. In theory, things should get easier from here, at least temporarily. Arteta will hope that he does not have to contend with missing …
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Kai Havertz says the Arsenal players are thrilled to have Sterling at the club, having also played with the 28-year-old during his spell with Chelsea. The Englishman was frozen out of the squad by Blues boss Enzo Maresca and has played just ten minutes of football this season, so he is very much a work in progress …
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Nwaneri is regarded as the next big thing coming out of Arsenal’s academy having made his professional debut for Arteta’s side two years ago as a 15-year-old, with the youngster expected for a big role in the squad this season. And with Nwaneri winning praise from Bent for his cameo against Tottenham, the England youth …
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In his midfield, Arteta chose to deploy experienced-head Jorginho against Spurs, given those who were missing. As ever, the Italian delivered a stellar performance despite not playing any first team football prior this season. And there is now a credible shout to start the £12m midfielder instead of Thomas Partey away in Italy, a league which Jorginho knows very …
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Arsenal reportedly turned down the chance to sign Adrien Rabiot over the weekend before Marseille agreed in principle to sign the free agent. Rabiot, 29, has been available since leaving Juventus in July, and a host of Premier League teams were reputedly reminded of his availability recently. The former Manchester City player reputedly wanted a return to England this summer, but that will …
Inside his home, Gabriel Magalhaes has a table where all his career accolades sit. In and among the player of the month awards sit two Premier League man of the match trophies, both won in North London Derby victories at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Two games. Five months apart. Same result. It’s a physical embodiment …
It was ugly but necessary from Arsenal in Sunday’s North London Derby, and a Gabriel header ensured they escaped the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with all three points. Mikel Arteta has cultivated a battle-hardened group that can win when the going get’s tough. They played without the ball for much of Sunday’s game, but backed themselves …
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Kai Havertz has expressed his excitement over Raheem Sterling’s arrival at Arsenal, describing the Chelsea winger as an ‘incredible’ addition to the squad. Sterling joined the Gunners on transfer deadline day, making the move from west to north London on a season-long loan. Sterling, 29, brings a wealth of experience to Arsenal, having won four …
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Yesterday’s win at Tottenham was a prime example of just how good Saliba and Gabriel are and both were praised after the game. Ian Wright was one of those to be impressed by Gabriel, while Vinicius Junior was also on social media loving the Brazilian’s performance. Meanwhile, Saliba was lauded by Matt Upson for his contribution in the win …
