Arsenal hit by Ben White blow as VAR call explained
Focus on an Arsenal player once likened to Oleksandr Zinchenko who has become undroppable, driving the run-in. Details are sparse.
Wesley Sneijder tips PSG to beat Arsenal heavily unless key defenders return, though he admits a 1-0 Arsenal win is possible if they stifle PSG. He questions Arsenal’s full-backs against PSG’s left side.
Martin Odegaard names Thierry Henry as the ex-Arsenal star he’d add now, echoing widespread praise for the club legend during Arsenal’s title and Champions League push.
For Burnley at home, Gabriel, Saliba and Raya offer strong clean-sheet appeal. Saka is the most consistent attacker, while Gyokeres leads for big chances. Calafiori is a worthwhile punt if fit.
Opinion piece slams exaggerated reactions to West Ham’s disallowed goal vs Arsenal, arguing Raya was fouled and some creators prioritised outrage over analysis, harming credibility.
Arsenal have held talks over Sporting’s Morten Hjulmand, valued around €60m despite an €80m clause. Man United also monitoring, with other clubs circling as Sporting invite negotiations.
Christian Norgaard retires from Denmark duty to focus on Arsenal. The midfielder, signed from Brentford, aims to manage his workload as he nears the latter stages of his career.
Arsenal are monitoring Roma forward Matias Soule for a summer move, admiring his creativity and versatility, though several clubs are interested.
Transfermarkt name 24 Premier League POTY nominees. Arsenal’s David Raya, William Saliba, Gabriel and Declan Rice are listed, with the title race still between Arsenal and Man City.
Arsenal scouts check Como centre-back Jacobo Ramon, admired by Mikel Arteta. Fee touted at £39-43m with Madrid due a sell-on. Chelsea also keen as Arsenal seek to deepen defensive options.
Arsenal make Newcastle’s Tino Livramento their primary full-back target, with Roma’s Wesley Franca an alternative. Livramento’s versatility suits Arteta, but Newcastle likely demand well above his £34m valuation.
PSG train goalkeepers with combat drills to counter Arsenal’s corner ‘grappling’. With 22 goals from corners, threats include Gabriel, Saka and Rice. Raya’s protection at set-pieces also highlighted by recent VAR call.
Ben White suffers significant MCL injury, out for season. He misses Burnley, Crystal Palace and the 30 May Champions League final vs PSG. Arsenal target title, with Timber still out. Club aim for pre-season return.
Arsenal and PSG chase £82m Julian Alvarez. Fabrizio Romano says all options open, with the final potentially swaying his choice. Barca interest exists but fee seen as prohibitive. Arsenal still eye a new striker.
Howard Webb explains West Ham’s goal was rightly disallowed for Pablo holding David Raya’s arms at a corner. VAR intervened as the ‘clear and obvious’ foul impeded the Arsenal keeper.
UEFA extend seeding so league-phase placings set second-leg venues through all knockouts. After Arsenal protested PSG’s home-leg edge last year, the Gunners had home second legs en route to this season’s final.
Paul Scholes urges Declan Rice to fill in at right-back after Ben White’s MCL blow, despite options like Cristhian Mosquera. Arsenal also confirm Jakub Kiwior’s permanent move to Porto, which could rise to £19m.
