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Eze names Arsenal legend as his favourite player while growing up

Eberechi Eze revealed an Arsenal legend who was his favourite player growing up as the Crystal Palace talisman prepares to complete a £67.5 million ($90m) transfer to the Emirates this weekend. He had long been linked with a move to Tottenham, but in a stunning late turn of events, the Gunners swooped in to steal the deal away from their fierce rivals.

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Tottenham's Eze revenge?! Mural vandalised after Arsenal hijacking

A mural of Eberechi Eze painted on a wall near the Emirates Stadium ahead of his imminent transfer to Arsenal from Crystal Palace has been defaced after vandals hurled white paint across it. It is believed Tottenham fans are the culprits after the Gunners' £67.5 million ($90.5m) transfer hijacking saw Eze reject a move to Spurs.

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Arsenal back-up keeper joins Bundesliga side on loan

Arsenal have confirmed 23-year-old goalkeeper Karl Hein has joined Werder Bremen on a season-long loan for the 2025-26 campaign. The Estonia international, who spent last season as Real Valladolid’s first-choice stopper in La Liga, will now head to Germany as he looks to compete for minutes behind new No.1 Mio Backhaus at the Weserstadion.

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Leeds boss Farke reveals plan to 'scare' Arsenal

Leeds United manager Daniel Farke has insisted his side will not abandon their attacking DNA when they visit Arsenal on Saturday evening. Fresh off an opening-day win over Everton, the Premier League newcomers are preparing for a huge test at the Emirates, where the Gunners are expected to showcase their new-look frontline featuring Viktor Gyokeres.

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Arteta insists Trossard deserves 'recognition' after new contract

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has hailed Leandro Trossard’s new contract as deserved 'recognition' for the Belgian’s impact since joining from Brighton in 2023, while hinting transfer speculation around the winger can be put to rest. Trossard has been linked with Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce but looks set to remain at the Emirates until the summer of 2027.

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Arteta claims Eze pursuit wasn’t motivated by Havertz injury

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has dismissed suggestions that the Gunners’ swoop for Eberechi Eze was triggered by Kai Havertz’s injury setback. The north London side moved quickly to finalise a £60 million deal for the Crystal Palace star, beating Tottenham to his signature, but Arteta stressed the transfer had been long in the making and not a reaction to recent fitness concerns.

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Gyokeres defended by Arsenal legend after being left 'alone' on Gunners debut

Viktor Gyokeres has been defended by Arsenal legend Emmanuel Petit after he was left "alone" by his team-mates following his disappointing Gunners debut. Despite Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford, the Swedish forward was left frustrated, failing to register a single shot on goal. His performance was a far cry from the explosive displays that saw him secure a £64 million ($86m) transfer from Sporting Lisbon, with many Gunners fans left questioning whether he could live up to his hefty price tag.

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'Our fault!' - Glasner FUMES at Palace board over Eze exit

Crystal Palace talisman Eberechi Eze is heading to Arsenal in a blockbuster £67.5 million deal, and manager Oliver Glasner has made no attempt to hide his fury at how the saga has unfolded, leaving them with little time to find a replacement. The England international pulled out of Thursday night’s historic 1-0 Conference League play-off victory over Fredrikstad just hours before kick-off, with Glasner admitting he was blindsided by the timing.

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Odegaard sends key warning to Arsenal over wonderkid Dowman

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has called for patience with 15-year-old sensation Max Dowman despite the youngster’s standout pre-season displays. The teenage midfielder, a Hale End graduate, impressed during the pre-season Asia tour, catching the eye against AC Milan and Newcastle United, but Odegaard believes the prodigy must be eased into senior football carefully.

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Odegaard names the 'really good' Arsenal summer signing

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has singled out Martin Zubimendi for praise after the summer signing impressed him in pre-season and showed flashes of quality in his Premier League debut against Manchester United. The Norwegian believes the Spaniard can give the Gunners a 'new dimension' as he settles into English football after his move to the Emirates from Real Sociedad.

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Fifteen players from the Aston Villa Wesleyan Chapel cricket team formed the Aston Villa Football Club in the 1870s.

Aston Villa are owned by V Sports, a joint venture between billionaires Nassef Sawiris and Wesley Edens. Atairos, an investment company based in the UK, became a minority partner of V Sports in April 2024.

Aston Villa play all their home games at the Villa Park since 1897.

Villa Park has a capacity of over 42,000 and has hosted more FA Cup semi-final games than any other stadium in history.

Aston Villa have won 22 titles throughout their history, including seven English top-flight titles, one European Cup (now known as the Champions League), and seven FA Cups.

Aston Villa have won seven top-flight titles, but have failed to clinch a league trophy in the Premier League era. They last won the first division in the 1980-81 season.

Former Scottish left-back Charlie Aitken has made the most appearances for Aston Villa, featuring in 660 games for the club from 1961 to 1975.

One of the greatest players to ever play for Aston Villa, Billy Walker is the club's record goalscorer of all-time with 244 goals to his name.

Jack Grealish, Dwight Yorke, Emiliano Martinez, Gordon Cowans, and Gareth Barry are among the most respectable players in Aston Villa history, with the club also luring legends like Peter Schmeichel and Paul McGrath.

Steven Gerrard, Steve Bruce, Gerard Houllier and Unai Emery are among the big names to have led Aston Villa during its illustrious history.

Aston Villa are famously known as The Villans. The name 'Villa' is derived from the Villa Cross Wesleyan Church, whose former cricket club passed on the name to the club.