Arsenal draw Southampton in FA Cup, Rooney backs Arteta’s side
David Dein reveals he followed Patrick Vieira on holiday to fend off Real Madrid, helping keep the captain at Arsenal through their trophy-laden years.
Tim Sherwood urges Arsenal starlets Max Dowman, Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri to stay grounded, keep developing and trust Mikel Arteta for chances amid trophy push.
Gabriel Martinelli says Arsenal must ‘work even harder’ to stay top and turn their Champions League and domestic push into titles, calling the situation a ‘privilege’.
Ex-Gunner Shkodran Mustafi warns Leverkusen can hurt Arsenal by attacking space behind and being brave one-on-one, citing February draws with Brentford and Wolves as ‘warning shots’ before the last-16 tie.
Newcastle are interested in Arsenal forward Leandro Trossard, with a feasible asking price reported.
Wayne Rooney backs Arsenal against time-wasting claims, praising their ‘different ways’, clean sheets, goal spread and balance as Arteta’s side chase trophies.
Arsenal and Barcelona monitor free agent-to-be Julian Brandt after his decision to leave Dortmund in summer. No talks yet; he has 10 goals and 5 assists this season.
Loan watch: Jakub Kiwior plays in Porto’s 2-2 vs Benfica. Ethan Nwaneri remains on Marseille’s bench after a midweek penalty miss vs Toulouse. Fabio Vieira features twice for Hamburg.
Arsenal reach 101 goals this season. Gyokeres 15, Martinelli 11, Saka 9, Eze 8. Sources: 65 open play, 24 corners, 6 free kicks, 4 penalties, showing a varied, shared scoring threat.
Midtjylland plan a record Danish sale for Darío Osorio, extended to 2030. Liverpool and Arsenal are tracking the winger as Premier League scouting intensifies.
Xavi says he asked Barcelona to sign Martín Zubimendi before Busquets left but was refused on financial grounds. The Spain midfielder later joined Arsenal.
Cartoon reflects FA Cup fifth round, highlighting Port Vale’s ‘magic’ and a close call for Mikel Arteta.
Finance expert Kieran Maguire says Arsenal’s on-pitch revival and £500m Emirates expansion plans strengthen leverage for improved Emirates shirt and naming rights terms when renegotiating before 2028.
Arsenal are reported leaders to sign free agent Leon Goretzka from Bayern Munich, ahead of Inter and Juventus, with the midfielder keen on a Premier League move.
Eintracht Frankfurt defender Nnamdi Collins addresses Arsenal links, saying rumours ‘bounce off’ him and he is surprised, amid interest also reported from Liverpool.
Eberechi Eze hails 16-year-old Max Dowman as ‘a special, special player’ after a composed display in Arsenal’s 2-1 win at Mansfield, noting his dribbling and maturity.
Arsenal draw Southampton away in the FA Cup quarter-finals. Ties set for weekend of 4 April. City host Liverpool, Chelsea face Port Vale, and West Ham or Brentford play Leeds.
