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Newcastle United v Manchester City - Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round

Howe reveals 'best side' between Arsenal and City

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has hailed Manchester City as the finest team his side has encountered this season, placing them ahead of Premier League title rivals Arsenal. The Magpies were condemned to a 3-1 defeat at St James' Park on Saturday night as the Cityzens fought from behind to secure their spot in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup, marking their fourth victory over Newcastle in a gruelling campaign.

Mansfield Town v Arsenal - Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round

Arteta claims Arsenal only trained with 3-5-2 for 10 minutes

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has made a startling admission regarding his tactical preparation after his side narrowly avoided an FA Cup upset against Mansfield Town. The Premier League leaders were forced to dig deep to secure a 2-1 victory over the League One outfit, but the Spaniard revealed after the final whistle that his experimental starting XI was barely tested on the training ground before the trip to Field Mill.

Arsenal v Brighton & Hove Albion - Carabao Cup Fourth Round

Arteta hails record-breaker Dowman after Mansfield win

Mikel Arteta could not hide his pride after watching his Arsenal side navigate a tricky FA Cup fifth-round encounter against Mansfield Town. While the Gunners required a late intervention from substitute Eberechi Eze to secure their passage, the headlines belonged to 16-year-old starlet Max Dowman, who returned from an ankle injury to deliver a man-of-the-match performance at Field Hill.

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Eze saves subpar Arsenal after massive Mansfield scare

Arsenal just about did enough to edge past League One side Mansfield Town in the FA Cup fifth round, running out 2-1 winners on the road on Saturday. Mikel Arteta made several changes to his starting XI and initially lined them up in a 3-5-2 formation with wingers in lieu of wing-backs, which only emboldened their ambitious hosts. Nevertheless, goals in either half helped see the Gunners into the hat for the quarter-finals.

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Edu SACKED by Forest in swift end to ill-fated tenure

In a shocking turn of events at the City Ground, Edu Gaspar has been brutally sacked by Nottingham Forest, bringing a swift and unceremonious end to his tenure as the club's global director of football. The former Arsenal executive, who was viewed as a major coup for Forest when he joined in July 2025, lasted less than a year in the role before the club's hierarchy decided to pull the plug on his project.

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Pio Esposito: Why Arsenal are tracking Inter's young star

The Gazzetta dello Sport claimed earlier this week that Arsenal have expressed an interest in signing Inter prospect Francesco Pio Esposito. However, the Nerazzurri's CEO, Beppe Marotta, moved quickly to quell the transfer talk by insisting that there had not been any contact between the two clubs. "Arsenal did not ask for Pio," the Italian told Sport Mediaset before Inter's Coppa Italia semi-final first leg against Como on Tuesday. "But also Inter are not a selling club. We don't make player trading our main activity.

Brighton & Hove Albion v Arsenal - Premier League

Gabriel hits back at Hurzeler after Brighton win

Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes dismissed harsh criticism from Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler after the Gunners' narrow 1-0 win at the Amex Stadium. As the Premier League title race heats up, the Brazilian centre-back insists Mikel Arteta's side are unconcerned by external criticism regarding their game management tactics and alleged time-wasting.

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Evra tells Arsenal to 'cheat' to beat Man City to title

Patrice Evra has refuted claims of having a personal vendetta against Arsenal, asserting that his criticism is merely intended as "banter." Nonetheless, the Manchester United legend has encouraged Mikel Arteta's side to embrace a "win at all costs" mentality in their quest to defeat Manchester City and secure the title. He posits that the Gunners should be prepared to "cheat and waste time" if they aspire to finally end their Premier League drought, as such tactics could provide them with a competitive advantage over their rivals.

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Edu linked with Brazil return after Forest banishment

Edu Gaspar's underwhelming tenure at Nottingham Forest appears to be nearing a sharp conclusion, with the former Arsenal chief reportedly instructed to stay away from the club's facilities. As his exit from the City Ground looms, rumors have intensified linking the Brazilian executive with a return to his homeland. Flamengo are said to be eyeing Edu as part of a major boardroom overhaul following a period of internal crisis.

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Nottingham Forest tell Edu to stay AWAY from stadium & training ground

The ambitious project involving former Arsenal sporting director Edu Gaspar at Nottingham Forest appears to be reaching a bitter conclusion, marking a dramatic and unexpected shift in the club's long-term strategic vision. The Brazilian has reportedly been formally instructed to stay away from both the iconic City Ground and the club’s training facilities as his official departure from the Premier League side draws closer following a turbulent, high-profile, and ultimately disappointing eight-month spell at the helm of football operations.

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Pedro Neto hit with FA charge

Chelsea’s disciplinary nightmare has taken another turn for the worse following their 2-1 defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. Winger Pedro Neto, who was already facing a standard suspension for his red card, has now been officially charged by the Football Association for his conduct following the dismissal. The Portuguese international was sent off during a frantic second half as the Blues lost to their London rivals.

Brighton & Hove Albion v Arsenal - Premier League

Wild stat shows Arsenal took over THIRTY MINUTES to restart play

Arsenal consolidated their position at the top of the Premier League with a gritty 1-0 victory over Brighton on Wednesday, but the fallout from the Amex Stadium has been dominated by a staggering statistic. While Bukayo Saka’s strike secured the points, the Gunners are facing accusations of taking gamesmanship to a whole new level after data revealed they spent over half an hour simply waiting to restart the game.

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📽️ | Laura Woods slams Pardew over 'disrespectful' comments

Popular TV presenter Laura Woods has hit back at former Premier League manager Alan Pardew following his sensational claim that Arsenal deserve an "asterisk" next to their name should they win the title. The Gunners moved seven points clear at the top of the table after a gritty 1-0 win over Brighton, while rivals Manchester City dropped points against Nottingham Forest. Despite the north London side's commanding position, Pardew was left unimpressed by the pragmatic nature of Mikel Arteta’s tactical approach at the Amex Stadium.

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'Nothing beautiful about Arsenal' - Pardew takes aim at Gunners

Arsenal have taken a massive step toward their first Premier League title in over two decades, but their ascent is drawing heavy criticism for its lack of aesthetic appeal. Following a gritty 1-0 victory over Brighton on Wednesday, former Newcastle and West Ham manager Alan Pardew delivered a scathing assessment of Mikel Arteta’s side.

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📽️ | Awkward moment Arteta is told about Hurzeler rant

Mikel Arteta was caught in a tense exchange after being confronted with Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler’s scathing assessment of Arsenal’s tactical conduct. The Gunners' narrow victory at the Amex Stadium was overshadowed by accusations of cynical gamesmanship and "making their own rules," leaving the Premier League leaders facing a barrage of criticism despite moving seven points clear at the summit.

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📽️ | 'F*cking play football!' - Hurzeler rants at Hincapie

Tempers flared at the Amex Stadium as Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler was caught on camera launching a foul-mouthed tirade at Arsenal defender Piero Hincapie. The heated exchange occurred during a tense 1-0 victory for the Gunners, which saw the north London side extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table amidst accusations of dark arts and time-wasting.

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Brighton boss hits Arsenal & Arteta with new time-wasting dig

Tensions between Brighton and Arsenal exploded after the Gunners secured a gritty victory at the Amex Stadium to bolster their title charge on Wednesday evening. Seagulls boss Fabian Hurzeler launched a scathing attack on Mikel Arteta's side, accusing them of cynically manipulating the rules and using extreme time-wasting tactics in a match where he suggested only the hosts genuinely attempted to play football.

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Win of champions?! Gabriel colossal as Arsenal go seven clear

Bukayo Saka's first-half strike earned Arsenal a crucial 1-0 win at Brighton as they took full advantage of Manchester City's shock 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest to move seven points clear at the top of the Premier League. Mikel Arteta's side were far from their best at the Amex Stadium, but Saka's ninth-minute effort gave them something to hang onto, and with Gabriel Magalhaes colossal at the back they ground out a huge win on what could prove to be a pivotal night in the title race.