Arteta defends Nwaneri loan, rotation planned for Wigan
Gary Lineker hails Declan Rice’s relentless running and influence in the Brentford draw, calling him favourite for footballer of the year.
Inter plan to trigger a €23m buy-back for Club Brugge’s Aleksandar Stankovic, dealing a blow to Arsenal and Man Utd interest in the 20-year-old defensive midfielder.
Ex-Arsenal left-back Kieran Tierney says his Celtic return needed time after injuries, now back to consistent 90s and playing through a broken nose.
Ex-Arsenal midfielder Henri Lansbury now runs Grass Gains, supplying organic fertiliser to clubs including Arsenal after retiring in 2023, following spells at Forest, Villa, Bristol City and Luton.
Expert Dan Plumley says Arsenal may spend less than last summer’s £250m, despite a £48.5m Champions League windfall, favouring targeted additions over a rebuild.
Arteta confirms rotation for the FA Cup tie at Wigan, stressing squad involvement while Arsenal juggle four competitions and aim to avoid an upset.
Once linked to Arsenal, Jhon Duran’s Villa stint soured amid touchline outbursts and a fractious bond with Unai Emery, despite Champions League goals versus Bayern and Bologna.
Preview of Brentford vs Arsenal with form, team news and predicted lineups, plus broadcast details.
Arsenal U21s beat Newcastle 1-0 as Andre Harriman-Annous netted a 96th-minute rebound after his saved penalty. Newcastle had Matheos Ferreira sent off. New signings Evan Mooney and Jaden Dixon featured.
Arsenal plan to push for Leon Goretzka, who is set to leave Bayern as a free agent. The experienced midfielder suits Arteta’s need for depth and leadership, with Metro claiming he is open to the move.
Juventus tie down Kenan Yildiz to a new contract, strengthening their stance as Arsenal, Liverpool and Man City monitor the highly rated Turkey international.
Man City’s 3-0 win over Fulham, with Semenyo starring and Haaland scoring, heightens pressure on Arsenal before a tricky Brentford trip, hinting at a late City surge.
Liverpool are labelled frontrunners for Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon, rated up to £95m, though Arsenal and Man City are also monitoring the England winger.
Arteta explains subbing Eberechi Eze at half-time in the 1-1 draw at Brentford, citing pressing demands and needing a different profile as Martin Odegaard lifted Arsenal’s threat.
Arteta defends loaning Ethan Nwaneri to Marseille despite Arsenal injuries and De Zerbi’s sacking, saying the move remains best for his development and exposure to a new environment.
Charles Sagoe Jr joins Kalmar FF on loan to January 2027, saying he needed a fresh start. He credits Arsenal for his development and says teammates backed the move.
Martin Odegaard limped out after the 1-1 draw at Brentford, having taken a knee knock while challenging Keane Lewis-Potter’s equaliser. His FA Cup involvement vs Wigan is unclear amid Arsenal’s playmaker crisis.
Arsenal track Bournemouth’s 19-year-old Eli Junior Kroupi after eight Premier League goals, with TeamTalk valuing him at £80m amid interest from Liverpool, City, United and others.
Didi Hamann tips Bayern Munich as the side most likely to halt Arsenal in Europe, noting Bayern’s wobble but favouring them over two legs despite Arsenal’s perfect league phase and rising pedigree.
Arsenal and Man United eye Sandro Tonali, but Ben Jacobs says the midfielder appreciates Newcastle’s support during his ban and is unlikely to force an exit.
Incoming Spurs boss Igor Tudor once ‘kicked out’ Arsenal loanee Nuno Tavares from Marseille training for not running enough. His 3-4-2-1 could leave Spurs’ midfield exposed v Arsenal.
ESPN data list Myles Lewis-Skelly as the Premier League’s third-slowest outfield player this season, prompting calls to try him in central midfield amid Merino’s injury.
Arsenal are cited as closer than Bayern Munich to AZ’s Kees Smit, with Christian Falk noting Bayern’s interest is ‘not hot’ as Arteta eyes midfield reinforcements.
