Arsenal held by Wolves, Arteta demands response at Spurs
Arsenal-linked Julian Alvarez reportedly prefers Barcelona despite Premier League interest, with Atletico offering a new deal. Inter plan to renew Pio Esposito amid reported Arsenal interest in a young striker.
Opinion argues Arteta must deliver a major trophy or face pressure, highlighting recruitment under Andrea Berta and doubts over signings like Viktor Gyokeres as Arsenal look mentally and physically shot.
Werder’s Backhaus says competition from Arsenal loanee Karl Hein pushed him after Hein impressed in autumn. Backhaus targets points in Bremen’s fight and rules out switching to Japan for now.
Opinion piece urges Arteta to drop Gyokeres after 65 minutes with 11 touches, 0 shots and frequent turnovers in the 2-2 at Wolves, also criticising Martinelli and suggesting Havertz or Jesus up front vs Spurs.
Arsenal scout RB Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa for the left flank. Report also links Arsenal with Leon Goretzka prioritising a free move. Other items focus on Liverpool’s Diomande price and wider rumours.
Arteta ‘extremely disappointed’ with 2-2 at Wolves, criticises basic errors and second-half standards, urges players and fans to take the hit and react at Spurs in Sunday’s north London derby.
Arsenal visit Mansfield in the FA Cup fifth round on Saturday 7 March, 12.15pm, live on TNT Sports and discovery+. Full TV picks confirmed across the round.
Merson slams Arsenal for playing in ‘second gear’ after wasting a 2-0 lead at Wolves. Saka and Hincapie scored before Bueno and a 94' Edozie strike deflected off Calafiori for 2-2. Warns title race could swing.
Liverpool prospect Joshua Abe, linked with Arsenal, has not yet accepted a new contract, per the Athletic, with talks ongoing and Premier League clubs monitoring the England U16 defender.
