Arsenal adjustments after Man City loss keep title aim alive
Wenger ‘deeply believes’ Arsenal will win the league, expecting Man City to slip. He praises Odegaard and Havertz and urges similar intent for the run‑in.
Arsenal join Bayern and Tottenham in pursuing 17-year-old Atlético Nacional midfielder Samuel Martínez, likened internally at Bayern to Kaká. Decision on his future expected in coming weeks.
Carragher says Rodri and Bernardo outmanoeuvred Rice and Odegaard, dropping deep to beat Arsenal’s press. He criticises Arsenal’s bravery in build‑up and highlights Cherki’s opener and Haaland’s winner.
Arsenal and Barcelona are tracking Atalanta full‑back Marco Palestra, impressing on loan at Cagliari, with a summer battle possible.
Report claims Arteta planned for Kai Havertz to be Arsenal’s starting striker, praising his ‘beast’ physique and system fit, but injuries opened the door for Viktor Gyokeres to lead the line.
Report claims a £104m striker has an offer to join Arsenal as an upgrade on Havertz, with recruitment focused on the forward line.
Arteta tweaks tempo and approach after the 2-1 Man City loss, with positives from the Etihad display and a kinder run‑in keeping Arsenal’s title hopes alive.
Ben White says he avoids going too near Martinelli in training due to his 1v1 threat, though the winger struggled in the 2-1 loss at Man City.
Everton monitor Ben White amid suggestions Arsenal could reshape their defence and pursue Marco Palestra. White’s injuries and competition could prompt a sale if the right offer arrives.
Column urges balance after Gabriel and Erling Haaland clashed heads at the Etihad, with both booked and no VAR intervention. Notes Arsenal risked a red, praising Haaland for not going to ground.
Arsenal secure 16-year-old defender Marli Ellis Salmon on a pre-contract, turning professional on his 17th birthday after first-team cameos in the FA Cup and Champions League.
Paul Scholes names Declan Rice as his dream Man Utd signing, lauding him as the ‘proper central midfielder’ they need, though Arsenal are set to build around the influential England international.
Riccardo Calafiori has missed three games and his return date is unclear, with reports of a foot issue. He sat out the 2-1 loss to Man City and is a doubt to face Newcastle at the Emirates.
Lauren wants Spurs to stay up so Arsenal can keep winning north London derbies. He remains confident Arsenal will win the league despite the 2-1 Man City defeat.
Opinion piece urges Arsenal to offload a struggling player likened to Zinchenko after the 2-1 defeat to Man City.
Arsenal reportedly lead the chase for Rangers centre‑back Emmanuel Fernandez, with Chelsea, Everton and West Ham also keen.
Carragher defends Martinelli’s press for City’s winner, arguing the high press had already created a Havertz one‑on‑one and risk‑reward was justified, countering Keane’s criticism.
Marcel Desailly hails William Saliba, saying he is now among the world’s best and ‘perhaps better than Virgil van Dijk’, praising his consistency and partnership with Gabriel at Arsenal.
Pep Guardiola says Rodri is likely out vs Burnley and Ruben Dias remains sidelined, a blow as Man City chase Arsenal in the title race with a game in hand.
