Arsenal edge Newcastle, Havertz injury optimism
Arsenal are set to submit a contract offer for Dortmund’s Julian Brandt, facing competition from Newcastle, Aston Villa, Inter, Barcelona and Atlético.
Fulham preview frames a draw at the Emirates as enough to derail Arsenal’s title push, noting their poor North London record but eyeing points before Bournemouth, Wolves and Newcastle.
Arsenal Women beat Lyon 2-1 at the Emirates. Russo hails second-half surge, Olivia Smith nets via high press, and Williamson returns from injury.
Loan signing Piero Hincapie shines at left-back, excelling in aerials, recoveries and clearances. Arsenal hold a £45m option to buy and should activate it.
Griezmann felt misled by Arsenal in 2013 and rejected them in 2014, later scoring at the Emirates for Atlético in 2018. Sub-plot ahead of the semi-final.
Report claims Arsenal have held talks over a £70m ‘explosive’ left-sided target to link with Eberechi Eze this summer.
Arsenal scouts watch Ajax’s Mika Godts score a stunning solo goal vs NAC Breda. The 16G/11A winger is also tracked by Chelsea, Barcelona and Atlético.
Arsenal and Atlético Madrid are eyeing Julian Brandt, who could leave Dortmund on a free, with his creativity and versatility attractive for Arteta’s squad.
Report claims Arsenal target Victor Osimhen, with Andrea Berta seen in talks in Turkey. The 27-year-old forward is credited with 20 goals and five assists this season and viewed as a striker upgrade.
Myles Lewis-Skelly praises Per Mertesacker’s Hale End work, saying he instilled values of being a ‘good person’ as the academy chief prepares to depart.
Feyenoord’s Robin van Persie defends Arteta’s motivational methods, noting he also uses opponent audio in training to ‘touch the boys’ before matches.
Eberechi Eze strikes early as Arsenal edge Newcastle 1-0 at the Emirates to return to the Premier League summit.
Brazilian midfielder Ederson, linked to Arsenal, is hailed by Tim Vickery as a strong, box-to-box presence with ‘strong personality’, valued around £40m.
Neville questions Zubimendi’s impact and Gyokeres’ finishing, while Declan Rice says Arsenal ‘have to win all five’ league games after beating Newcastle.
Marseille boss Habib Beye benches Arsenal loanee Ethan Nwaneri vs Nice, saying he must show ‘way more’ in daily commitment after a weak training week.
Atlético lose Pablo Barrios to a muscle injury for both Champions League semi-final legs vs Arsenal, per Marca via Fabrizio Romano.
Havertz limps off in the Newcastle win but there is ‘cautious optimism’ his injury is not serious, a boost as Arteta leans on him for the title run-in.
Palmeiras are unwilling to sell Arsenal target Luis Benedetti mid-season, meaning a move may have to wait until year end or January.
