Arsenal team news and Arteta apology before Sunderland
Ex-Arsenal keeper Emiliano Viviano recalls turning up for Everton away after a night out, with Santi Cazorla saying he ‘smelled of alcohol’. He never played for Arsenal and says leaving Inter was his only regret.
Agent Giuseppe Riso refuses to rule out Tonali exit after Arsenal links, saying decisions wait until summer and there is ‘no preference’. Arsenal’s midfield needs weighed against Rice, Zubimendi.
Granit Xhaka reflects on ‘dark days’ and fan fallout at Arsenal, praises Arteta for keeping him, and discusses his move to Sunderland, though injury rules him out of Emirates return.
Ben Jacobs says Man United ‘really like’ Anthony Gordon, with Arsenal also admirers, though Newcastle’s stance suggests no sale without a big offer.
Arteta apologises after Liam Rosenior complained Arsenal staff encroached on Chelsea’s warm-up area at the Emirates, saying: ‘We respect everybody… we apologise and that’s it.’
Antoine Semenyo names Declan Rice and William Saliba in his Premier League team of the season, with Manchester City-heavy attack.
Inter plan to trigger a buy-back for Aleksandar Stankovic from Club Brugge, despite reported interest from Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund.
Report claims Arsenal made a late January offer for free‑agent‑to‑be Leon Goretzka, rejected as he waits for summer. England is his preferred destination, with Tottenham also in the mix.
Juventus’s Kenan Yildiz reaches a verbal deal to extend to 2030 with a 300% wage rise, dealing Arsenal and Chelsea a blow in their pursuit of the 20-year-old winger-forward.
John Terry criticises Arsenal’s ‘far too much’ celebrations after beating Chelsea to reach the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City, saying ‘let’s not forget, it’s the Carabao Cup’.
Havertz and Jesus rank among Premier League’s top taxpayers, paying a combined £15.7m. Havertz struck a 97th‑minute winner v Chelsea, while Jesus remains key in Arsenal’s title push.
Arsenal aim to extend 6-point lead. Saka likely out, Ødegaard a doubt. Havertz or Jesus to lead line after cup heroics. Xhaka injured for Sunderland. Prediction given: 2-0 Arsenal.
Arteta hails ‘brilliant’ Oxlade-Chamberlain after training stint with Arsenal and wishes him well as he closes in on a free move to Celtic.
