Arsenal have entered discussions with Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal regarding a potential transfer for winger Gabriel Martinelli. The Brazilian forward could depart this summer after manager Mikel Arteta informed him that he is not part of his plans. Galatasaray expressed an interest in Martinelli earlier in the transfer window and submitted a £45m offer, […]
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Arsenal are aiming to complete at least one major player sale before the transfer window closes and have indicated that Martinelli could leave. The club considers him one of their most marketable players, alongside forward Gabriel Jesus and midfielder Fabio Vieira. Martinelli has already rejected an offer from Galatasaray and would prefer to join another […]
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Writers’ projected finish: 2nd (Note: this is the average position selected by the panel rather than necessarily Suzanne Wrack’s personal choice) Previous season’s finish: 2nd Outlook Arsenal ended last season frustrated by their lack of major trophies, with victory in the first Fifa Champions Cup doing little to satisfy their desire to build on the […]
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Arteta has placed particular emphasis on energising the Emirates Stadium crowd as he looks to turn the ground into an intimidating venue for visiting sides. Arsenal supporters were frequently criticised last season for creating a tense mood that appeared to affect the players during their pursuit of the league title. Although this victory against Coventry […]
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Carl Rushworth: Claimed an Arsenal corner with authority during the opening half, although he will feel he could have handled their second goal better on his Premier League debut. He was later beaten by Odegaard’s mishit effort for the third. 5 Milan Van Ewijk: Surrendered possession in the build-up to the opening goal, leaving Coventry […]
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Plenty of Arsenal supporters are questioning whether Konsa will receive consistent playing time once Saliba and Gabriel are fully fit. On paper, it will be difficult to displace Arteta’s preferred defensive unit of Timber, Saliba, Gabriel and Calafiori. However, the Gunners featured in 63 matches across all competitions while winning the league, reaching the Champions […]
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Ahead of the new campaign, Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal to demonstrate the hunger required to retain their Premier League crown. He also made clear that Myles Lewis-Skelly will not leave the club during the current transfer window. Arsenal begin their title defence at home to Coventry on Friday evening, aiming to win consecutive league […]
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In most circumstances, lifting the Europa League trophy and securing a Champions League place would put a club in a powerful position. Instead, Villa’s squad has been dismantled this summer, leaving the club disadvantaged by a system it has openly criticised. The need to meet European and Premier League financial regulations resulted in Morgan Rogers […]
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Arsenal are focusing on loan proposals for Ethan Nwaneri, as the reigning Premier League champions are reluctant to approve a permanent departure for the young forward. The 19-year-old has faced considerable uncertainty over his future during the transfer window, with the academy product drawing attention from several teams in England and across Europe. Questions surrounding […]
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Martin Ødegaard has hailed the immediate influence of summer arrivals Bruno Guimarães and Christos Tzolis following Arsenal’s Community Shield triumph against Manchester City on Sunday. He also believes the reigning Premier League champions are capable of challenging for several honours this season. Arsenal produced an outstanding display in Cardiff, overwhelming the previous season’s FA Cup […]
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