Arsenal focus on must-win vs Newcastle as Saliba issues rallying cry
Real Madrid step up interest in Gabriel after missing out on Saliba, but Arsenal value the centre-back highly and are unlikely to sell without a substantial offer.
Arsenal consider a €60m move for Borussia Dortmund’s Karim Adeyemi to bolster the left flank, with Gabriel Martinelli potentially available. Manchester United are monitoring but focused elsewhere. Livescore
Arsenal face a must-win against out-of-sorts Newcastle to regain momentum at the top. One prediction tips a 1-0 home win, with discussion of Havertz’s role and Saka’s possible return. Howe’s side lack form and key men.
Opinion piece argues an underperforming £150k‑a‑week Arsenal player should be sold ahead of Gabriel Jesus as Arteta refreshes the squad.
Arsenal vs Newcastle is live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage from 5pm BST. Sky Go streaming available, plus live blog updates.
Arsenal assessed a move for Alejandro Garnacho but walked away after due diligence, with Chelsea signing him instead. The decision is framed as culture and fit over talent alone.
Newcastle arrive as a shadow of their former selves amid poor form, possible sales and uncertainty over Howe’s future, offering Arsenal favourable opponents in the title push at the Emirates.
After a bright start and key goals, Chloe Kelly has battled injury and rotation at Arsenal this season despite recent scoring runs, leaving her starts inconsistent.
Opinion backs a move for Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White, thriving from the left with 17 goals and seven assists, citing his work-rate and leadership to fix Arsenal’s flank.
Arsenal have tabled about €10m for Palmeiras’ 6ft 6in Luiz Benedetti, with the Brazilian side valuing him nearer €20m. The 19-year-old has hit 36 km/h and is compared stylistically to Micky van de Ven.
Arsenal show ‘genuine’ interest in Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers, who has 21 goal contributions. A winger departure, such as Gabriel Martinelli or Leandro Trossard, is suggested as a possibility amid rival interest.
Newcastle visit Arsenal without reported targets Tino Livramento and Anthony Gordon, who are ruled out. Their absence could aid Arsenal in a key Premier League clash for title hopes.
PSG have reportedly bid €100m for William Saliba and feel optimistic despite his Arsenal deal to 2030. Links also mention Real Madrid, but Arsenal hold control over the centre-back’s future.
Ex-Gunner Joe Willock says he ‘gave my life’ to Arsenal but left feeling undervalued, joining Newcastle in 2021. He faces Arsenal as the Magpies visit the Emirates.
Saliba urges Arsenal to ‘die on the pitch’ before a must-win vs Newcastle. Ian Wright challenges Jesus, Hincapie and Timber to lead the run-in with title-winning know-how.
Arsenal track 16-year-old Hertha Berlin talent Kennet Eichhorn, but work-permit rules and the player’s current preference to remain in the Bundesliga pose hurdles.
Arsenal have made exploratory contact for Sporting left-back Maxi Araujo after his Champions League display. Sporting want €60m-€80m. Chelsea and Tottenham have also scouted him, with interest across Europe.
