Arsenal await Timber update as transfer plans emerge
An opinion ranking of Mikel Arteta's Arsenal seasons places the 2025-26 title-winning campaign first, ahead of runners-up finishes in 2022-23 and 2023-24.
An independent panel ruled John Brooks was wrong to award Sunderland a penalty against Arsenal in the 2-0 win, backing Mikel Arteta's complaint after David Raya saved the spot-kick.
Bukayo Saka called Max Dowman's talent 'insane' and said his future is 'up to him', as the Arsenal teenager continues his rapid rise with England Under-19s.
Arsenal have reportedly secured new deals for Mikel Arteta's assistants after tying down the manager, keeping his backroom staff together for continuity.
Jurrien Timber missed Netherlands training after being deemed not fit enough. The defender remains with the squad and has not been ruled out, with staff taking a cautious approach.
Fabrizio Romano says Arsenal want to strengthen at striker and right-back, with Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi among the forwards on their list.
Gabriel Martinelli's agent said player and club agreed his Arsenal 'cycle' had ended, with the winger joining Al-Hilal for €70m after seven years in north London.
Arsenal are seriously interested in Feyenoord midfielder Gjivai Zechiel, but face competition from Chelsea for the 22-year-old, who has nine goal contributions in seven league games.
Max Dowman's loan path looks 'dicey', with Mikel Arteta open to reviewing his future every six months but keen to keep him, while Julien Laurens argues the Arsenal teenager is 'ready already'.
The piece argues Jeremy Monga may regret choosing Manchester City over Arsenal after failing to make Swansea's squad, while Arsenal gave academy players chances against Ipswich.
Declan Rice withdrew from the England squad for load management after 76 games and 6,031 minutes for Arsenal and England since the start of last season, underlining the need to protect a key midfielder.
Arsenal remain 'very happy' with Viktor Gyokeres despite his limited start, with Fabrizio Romano saying they rejected interest from top Spanish clubs and expect him to matter in tense games.
Max Dowman is set to sign his first professional Arsenal deal when he turns 17 in December, with reports saying his wages could rise from £350 to £40,000 a week.
After Brighton's defeat, scrutiny falls on five Arsenal players - including Viktor Gyokeres, Eberechi Eze and Bukayo Saka - with form, confidence and selection pressure leaving little room for mistakes.
Arsenal are tracking Rio Ngumoha, but the Liverpool winger says he is 'enjoying' life under Andoni Iraola, with Anfield figures viewing an Emirates move as unlikely for now.
Brighton's 3-0 win exposed Arsenal to relentless pressing and transitions, but fatigue, absentees and low-xG strikes suggest the defeat may be a blip rather than a lasting blueprint.
Emily Fox called signing a new three-year Arsenal deal 'an easy decision', extending her stay after key roles in the Women's Champions League and domestic cup successes.
Data show Arsenal run more than any Premier League side at 118.7km a game, raising injury concerns and increasing pressure on Mikel Arteta to rotate after the Brighton warning.
Martin Ødegaard said repeated injuries felt like 'so many punches in the face' after 137 days out and 30 games missed in 2025/26, but he says regular football has restored his rhythm.
David Seaman said he would not have swapped Dennis Bergkamp for Zinedine Zidane, ranking the £7m Arsenal great alongside only Thierry Henry, Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi in that debate.
Bruno Guimaraes admitted 'starting requires a little time' after a difficult display against Brighton, saying he is happy at Arsenal but still adapting to Mikel Arteta's demands.
