Arsenal move to extend Rice as Arteta reflects on Spurs win
At a No More Red walk honouring fan Tashan Daniel, Madueke, Alessia Russo and Alex Scott support Arsenal’s anti-knife crime work, praising community projects and symbolic all-white kit awards.
Gyokeres hits 15 goals and 2 assists after a Tottenham brace, nearing 20 goal contributions that trigger a €500,000 add-on to Sporting. He breaks into the Premier League top five scorers.
Wayne Rooney challenges praise of Eberechi Eze’s consistency, while Mikel Arteta admits Eze was upset at recent benching but says he now knows how to maximise him after the 4-1 win at Spurs.
Jamie Carragher praises Viktor Gyokeres’ derby brace and ‘Alan Shearer-like’ mentality after previously saying he should not start ahead of Gabriel Jesus. Credits Arteta for persisting with him.
Arsenal begin talks to extend Declan Rice’s deal by five years. Initial contact with his camp is positive, with Rice keen to commit his prime under Mikel Arteta after a standout season.
Jurgen Klinsmann claims Spurs showed ‘good energy’ despite Arsenal’s 4-1 win, a verdict Arsenal fans will relish as it highlights the gulf after the Gunners’ dominant derby display.
Jamie Carragher says despite David Raya’s top clean sheet tally, fans may favour flashier save-makers when judging title-winning goalkeepers.
Arsenal and Chelsea still push for Atletico’s Julian Alvarez, likely €100m+. Inter will not sell Francesco Pio Esposito. Gunners reignite €80m Ousmane Diomande interest and track Ivan Fresneda.
PGMO to investigate VAR communication failures that twice delayed Spurs 1-4 Arsenal. Hawkeye equipment blamed. Gary Neville called the stoppages ‘absolute nonsense’. Arteta joked about fines.
Arsenal’s home match with Everton in March could be rescheduled after UEFA scheduling uncertainty, with the Premier League warning of short-notice changes for supporters.
Cristhian Mosquera impresses off the bench vs Spurs, winning all five duels and tackles. The £13m signing is tipped to challenge Gabriel and Saliba and could deliver major value.
Gary Neville argues Man City are ‘not as controlling’ or ‘exceptional’ as before and will drop points, boosting Arsenal’s title hopes despite City’s 2-1 win over Newcastle.
