Saka hits back as Arsenal surge continues
On loan at Marseille, Ethan Nwaneri blazes a sudden-death penalty over as Toulouse reach the French Cup final. Coach Habib Beye backs the Arsenal teenager, saying the miss was ‘unfortunate’.
Viktor Gyokeres earns February Premier League Player of the Month nomination after 4 goals in 4 games, aiding unbeaten results against Tottenham, Sunderland, Brentford and Wolves as Arteta’s faith pays off.
Bukayo Saka’s early strike beat Brighton 1-0. Mikel Arteta praised his ‘incredible’ consistency, calling it a pleasure to have him as Arsenal chase leaders after Man City slipped at Nottingham Forest.
Hamburg want to keep Fabio Vieira but seek a discount on the €20m option after his strong loan. The Arsenal midfielder is keen to stay in Germany.
After beating Brighton and City’s 2-2 with Forest, Opta’s supercomputer gives Arsenal a 93.60% title chance, City 6.40%. Arteta’s side are urged to maintain focus.
Bukayo Saka shrugs off timewasting and set-piece criticism after scoring the winner in Arsenal’s 1-0 at Brighton, stressing ‘we don’t listen to that stuff’ as the Gunners move seven points clear.
Former Arsenal sporting director Edu faces Nottingham Forest exit, reportedly told to stay away from the training ground and matches amid a turbulent season.
Arsenal visit Mansfield with 54 places between the sides, offering Mikel Arteta scope to rotate. Max Dowman and Riccardo Calafiori target minutes, while Christian Norgaard could rest Martin Zubimendi.
Saka’s winner at Brighton means he has scored in three straight away games at the Amex, matching Olivier Giroud’s 2015 feat of three consecutive away goals against one club.
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A report claims Arsenal may sanction a major sale to balance PSR, naming Martin Odegaard, Gabriel Martinelli, Ben White, Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly as candidates.
Arsenal and Manchester United track 16-year-old Hertha midfielder Kennet Eichhorn, likened to Busquets, Kroos and De Bruyne. Bayern have concrete interest, with a release clause making a summer move feasible.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain hails Arsene Wenger as a ‘genius’, praising his philosophies, talent spotting and development of young players during his Arsenal tenure.
Spurs fans once claimed Guglielmo Vicario was better than David Raya. The Arsenal keeper is now hailed, with cleaner stats and trophies in sight, while Tottenham struggle near the bottom.
