Arsenal eye Palace test before PSG final
Oliver Glasner congratulates Arsenal on the title and says Eberechi Eze ‘took the right decision’ to join them rather than Spurs, with the midfielder key in a season that could also bring the Champions League.
Insiders praise Mikel Arteta’s ‘phenomenally hard’ 90-hour weeks and obsessive detail, rebuilding Arsenal from a toxic 2019 mess into Premier League champions and Champions League finalists.
Viktor Gyokeres says clinching titles on the pitch or via other results makes no difference, reflecting on past wins and congratulating Arsenal after they secured the Premier League before their finale.
Gabriel Jesus says Arsenal’s emphasis on set-pieces ‘bothers me a little’ given his Brazilian roots, but accepts it as a key weapon, noting they score many from dead balls while not relying on them alone.
PSG begin preparations for the 30 May Budapest final against Arsenal, releasing footage of training and Luis Enrique’s press conference at the PSG Campus.
Report: Arsenal hold initial talks for Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali, valued around £69m. Player is open to leaving, prefers Italy, with Man City, Man Utd, Chelsea also keen. Newcastle not pushing to sell.
Reserve keeper Karl Hein confirms departure to Werder Bremen. David Raya posts support, saying it was a pleasure to share a dressing room and wishing him the best as he seeks regular football.
Champions Arsenal visit Palace before the Budapest final. Arteta plans to rotate with Merino back in training, White out. Palace miss Doucoure and Nketiah. Gunners seek a 15th straight MD38 win.
Mikel Merino returns to training and targets minutes v Palace, boosting Arsenal before the PSG final. Luis Enrique hails Arsenal’s title and pressing, calling them ‘one of the best teams without the ball’.
