Arsenal urged to respond as Arteta targets UCL lift after Bournemouth setback
Neymar says he studied Dennis Bergkamp, calling him ‘pure magic’, praising the ex-Arsenal forward’s intelligence and touch during his standout career.
Sam Allardyce criticises Arteta for publicising unusual training methods with pens and AI, saying it risks confusion after Arsenal’s loss to Bournemouth.
Arsenal are eyeing Bayer Leverkusen teenager Christian Kofane, valued up to £87.3m. Bayern track him as Kane back-up but fear Arsenal’s push. Seven goals and eight assists this season.
Arsenal are monitoring Newcastle left-back Lewis Hall, who averages 2.5 tackles per 90. Fee touted at £50-55m amid interest from Man City, Liverpool, Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Ex-Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey pleads not guilty to two further rape charges in London, adding to existing counts. Trial may be delayed to 2027.
Arteta dismisses fatigue talk, urges Arsenal to ‘enjoy the opportunity’ and finish Sporting in UCL quarter-final second leg after a run of three losses. Gyokeres’ penalty form noted amid injuries.
Opinion piece hints Arsenal should tweak midfield this week, proposing an alternative to Zubimendi by using a ‘modern-day Vieira’ role.
Despite injury issues, Arsenal have no plans to sell captain Martin Odegaard this summer and view him as central to their long-term plans.
Roy Keane urges Declan Rice to ‘get a grip of people’ and show leadership after Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth, insisting players must not let the title ‘slip’.
Jakub Kiwior helps Porto win 3-1 at Estoril as they chase the title. Reiss Nelson features in Brentford’s 2-2 with Everton. Fabio Vieira endures Hamburg’s 4-0 loss to Stuttgart. Ethan Nwaneri unused.
Anthony Taylor, an Altrincham fan from Greater Manchester, will referee Man City vs Arsenal. Ex-ref Graham Scott says there is no bias and backs the appointment for the title showdown.
Josh Ogunnaike and Remy Mitchell train with the first team ahead of Sporting CP, with Rice, Saka, Timber, Odegaard and Calafiori absent. Max Dowman also involved as Arteta weighs options.
Arsenal plan a formal move for Leicester’s 16-year-old winger Jeremy Monga, facing competition from top Premier League sides and Real Madrid, Juventus and Dortmund.
Arsenal lose 2-1 to Bournemouth despite Gyokeres’ penalty, with a second ruled offside, as Alex Scott nets winner. Result narrows gap before crucial Etihad trip against Man City.
Report claims Everton are serious contenders for Arsenal’s Cristhian Mosquera, with a summer sale possible.
Daphne van Domselaar wins WSL Save of the Month for her 72nd-minute stop in Arsenal’s 5-2 derby win over Tottenham, her second award this season, underscoring her key role.
Preview tips Man City to beat Arsenal 2-1 at the Etihad, noting recent cup final loss, fitness doubts for Saka and Rice, and Guardiola’s defensive changes. Emphasises title-race stakes.
Speculation piece claims discontent with Arteta’s style and touts a 4-2-3-1 ‘genius’ coach as a Guardiola-like replacement.
