Arsenal win 4-0 at Wigan as Arteta praises Eze, injury fears ease for White
AC Milan retain interest in Gabriel Jesus for summer. Arsenal value him but with a year left by then, a decision looms on renewal or sale as Arteta assesses striker options.
Report claims Arsenal plan a summer push for Real Madrid’s Victor Valdepenas, who has a £43m clause. Club weighing if the young Spaniard would improve the current side.
After limping off vs Wigan, Ben White posts ‘Next round, No injuries’, easing fears amid Arsenal’s fitness issues. Arteta still without Merino, Havertz and Odegaard, while Eze’s confidence grows.
Arteta hails Eberechi Eze after Wigan win, praising his ‘superb’ passes, risk in the final third and shot volume. Says Eze is already playing a big role and must deliver decisive moments.
Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali says his relationship with Eddie Howe is ‘perfect’, cooling Arsenal and Man Utd links. Any move may hinge on Newcastle’s results and PSR rather than a fallout.
Fabrizio Romano says there is no concrete Arsenal move for Inter’s Francesco Pio Esposito. Inter are happy with him and the player is content, with no summer exit expected.
Arsenal assess Odegaard, Calafiori and White for Wolves. Saliba returns, Timber, Gabriel and Hincapie tipped to start. Rice and Zubimendi in midfield, Saka back, Trossard in contention, Gyokeres mooted up top.
Jesus hails Norgaard’s passing after Arsenal 4-0 Wigan, saying he has urged balls in behind and they combined for the fourth. Arteta calls Norgaard ‘exceptional’ and praises his preparation.
Arsenal track AZ Alkmaar midfielder Kees Smit, 20, with Liverpool and Real Madrid also keen. Gunners assess midfield options and must present a clear path to first‑team minutes.
Odegaard says his friendship with Haaland stays separate from the title race. Arsenal also scout RB Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa, valued at £43m‑£52m.
Fabio Vieira shines on loan at Hamburger SV, starring in a 3-2 win over Union Berlin that lifted them to ninth. His consistent minutes boost rhythm and profile as Arsenal monitor his progress.
Arteta brought on 19-year-old keeper Tommy Setford on 87 minutes in Arsenal’s 4-0 win over Wigan, addressing his past regret over not subbing goalkeepers. Setford debuted to a warm Emirates reception.
City’s Tijjani Reijnders says they are ‘on the hunt’ and will keep chasing Arsenal in the title race after the Gunners’ recent slip vs Brentford.
Quinn recalls earning a three-year Arsenal deal after a prolific trial, then scoring on his 1985 debut v Liverpool. Limited minutes after Alan Smith’s arrival led to a move to Man City and Ireland glory.
Arsenal beat Wigan 4-0 with goals from Madueke, Martinelli, own goal and Jesus, but Calafiori withdrew pre‑kick‑off and White limped off. Arteta says both are doubts, Odegaard also out. Saliba returned.
