Arsenal reset after West Ham win, eye summer moves
A decade on from his farewell cameo vs Aston Villa, when his shot led to a goal, Mikel Arteta now chases major honours as Arsenal manager.
Arne Slot claimed Arsenal spend ‘large spells’ in a low block, a view the piece rejects, noting Arsenal’s high possession and defensive line under Arteta.
Cole Palmer named William Saliba in his Premier League ‘Mount Rushmore’ alongside Haaland, Fernandes and James, calling them the ‘four best’. Saliba’s consistency under Mikel Arteta is highlighted.
Arsenal are monitoring Dortmund’s Daniel Svensson, a £35m-rated Sweden left-back-wing back, though Liverpool and Man United also track him.
Ben Jacobs says Arsenal could move for Anthony Gordon, with Newcastle valuing him at over £70m. Bayern also push, while Liverpool are ‘not there’ now.
Arsenal are two games from a Premier League first: a full season without a red card or conceding a penalty, reflecting disciplined defending from Saliba, Gabriel, Rice and Arteta’s structure.
Predicted XI: Raya; Mosquera, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie; Rice, Lewis-Skelly; Saka, Odegaard, Trossard; Gyokeres. Odegaard to start, Gyokeres chasing 10th home goal, Mosquera in for injured Ben White.
After the VAR-laden 1-0 win at West Ham, Mikel Arteta gave Arsenal three days off and a team barbecue to reset before a final push for the league and Champions League.
Man United’s Patrick Dorgu won Goal of the Season for his strike at the Emirates and praised David Raya as ‘a good goalkeeper’. The 3-2 defeat was Arsenal’s first home loss of the season.
Alessia Russo hit a brace and Mariona Caldentey scored as Arsenal won 3-1 at Liverpool to seal 2nd in the WSL and a Champions League spot. Teenager Zara Shaw replied for Liverpool. Farewells for Katie McCabe.
Jack Wilshere praises Ethan Nwaneri and Max Dowman and says he would take either on loan at Luton, citing their match-winning qualities.
Porto’s Victor Froholdt, linked with Arsenal and Liverpool, says he plans to stay at Dragão despite interest. The 20-year-old cites a £73m clause and admits ‘I have dreams’ of top clubs in future.
Arsenal and Man United are interested in PSG striker Goncalo Ramos, with PSG open to a sale. Ramos has 12 goals and 1 assist in 15 starts this season.
Bukayo Saka says PSG and Real Madrid away had the best atmospheres he has played in, recalling goals at the Bernabeu and Parc des Princes.
Mikel Arteta says Jurrien Timber has ‘progressed a little’ and there is a chance he returns this season, but no timeline was given.
Arteta is shortlisted for Premier League manager of the season after Arsenal’s title push, with two games left to decide the race.
Stat shows Declan Rice is the only PL midfielder with 500+ final-third passes completed, 100+ duels and possessions won, 30+ interceptions and 15+ big chances created.
