Arsenal primed for Man Utd test as Nwaneri shines and Guardiola hails Gunners
£67m signing Eberechi Eze has only 23 league minutes in six games after a hat-trick v Tottenham. Despite his creativity, he was benched in 0-0 draws with Nottingham Forest and Liverpool, raising fit and role questions.
Ally McCoist says he’d be “staggered” if Mikel Arteta fields a full-strength XI v Qarabag, with Arsenal already qualified and chasing eight wins from eight in the Champions League group.
Pep Guardiola hails Arsenal as “the best team in the world right now”, admitting City must improve and hope for a slip. Article lauds Arsenal’s consistency, resilience and title-leading form.
Arsenal discuss ending Oleksandr Zinchenko’s Forest loan to seal Ajax move. He has six months left on his deal, has had a groin issue, and has travelled to Amsterdam for a medical, per Sky Sports.
Ethan Nwaneri scores 13 minutes into Marseille debut in 3-1 Lens win. Arteta said he “needs minutes”. Loan worth up to £2m after Premier League interest; De Zerbi link, fast start thrills Gunners fans.
Arsenal, title leaders, host Man Utd at the Emirates. Gyökeres vs Jesus for No 9, Calafiori/Hincapié back; predicted XI 4-3-3. United buoyed by 2-0 vs City but Carrick’s side face stern Gunners defence. Tip: 3-1.
Arsenal discuss move for Real Madrid teen Victor Valdepenas, a left-footed CB with £43m clause. Fit seen if Hincapié loan not made permanent; adds depth behind Saliba, Gabriel, Timber, White, Calafiori.
Arsenal eye Julian Alvarez to bolster attack, but Barcelona also keen. Ex-Man City forward, World Cup winner, could leave Atletico in summer; decision may hinge on league preference and role.
