Arsenal regroup as title talk grows
Opinion piece claims Havertz (£280k/w) and Jesus (£260k/w) deliver too few goals and will cost Arsenal £70m in wages, urging sales to reshape Arteta’s attack.
Grimsby approach Arsenal to loan centre-back Maldini Kacurri after his strong spell with Morecambe. The 20-year-old Albanian could step up to League Two under Dave Artell.
Man United’s Patrick Dorgu faces weeks out with a hamstring injury picked up in their 3-2 win at Arsenal, after scoring. He joins Zirkzee and De Ligt on the sidelines.
Arsenal chase a perfect eight-win Champions League league-phase, already qualified for last 16. Preview focuses on records, new format, and maintaining momentum v Kairat Almaty.
Opta rate Arsenal 81.7% for the title despite a wobble. Vieira questions “mental strength”, Schmeichel cites inexperience, Shearer backs squad depth. Arteta urges reaction before Leeds at Elland Road.
Arsenal will wait until summer to sign Blackburn teen Igor Tyjon. The 17-year-old PL2 forward (4 in 5) also impressed v Man City U21s. Aston Villa interested; contract up in June.
Ex-Arsenal forward Andrey Arshavin, a Barcelona fan, says of Real Madrid boss Alvaro Arbeloa: “I hope he fails,” questioning his player management on Match TV.
Matheus Cunha’s late winner v Arsenal sparks controversy after he swore into a TV camera. Authorities could punish him, from warning to suspension, per Independent Sport. Arsenal must refocus after loss.
