Mikel Arteta could not hide his pride as Arsenal secured their place in the Champions League final with a gritty 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid at the Emirates. The Gunners boss reserved special praise for match-winner Bukayo Saka and summer signing Viktor Gyokeres while opening up about the emotional conversations he held with his squad behind the scenes before kick-off in the second leg of the semi-final tie.
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone’s fiery temperament boiled over at the Emirates Stadium as he was seen shoving Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta during a tense touchline confrontation. The incident occurred in the dying moments of Arsenal's historic Champions League semi-final victory as security and officials were forced to intervene.
Champions League winner Wesley Sneijder has launched a scathing attack on the quality of Arsenal’s semi-final victory over Atletico Madrid, suggesting UEFA should have called the second leg clash off after just 35 minutes. Despite the Gunners winning 1-0 at the Emirates to secure a 2-1 aggregate victory, the Dutch legend was left entirely unimpressed by the spectacle.
Wayne Rooney has hit out at Arsenal following their Champions League semi-final victory over Atletico Madrid, accusing Mikel Arteta and his players of "over-celebrating" their progression to the final. While the Gunners basked in a historic night at the Emirates, the Manchester United legend was far from impressed with the exuberant scenes in north London.
Diego Simeone has heaped praise on Arsenal’s "incredible power" after seeing his Atletico Madrid side knocked out of the Champions League at the semi-final stage. Despite a controversial penalty incident involving Antoine Griezmann, the Argentine tactician refused to blame the officials for his side's narrow second-leg defeat at the Emirates.
Arsenal are through to the Champions League final after a 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid at the Emirates on Tuesday. It wasn't pretty - it rarely is when Arsenal are involved. Mikel Arteta's men specialise in ugly wins. but there was unquestionably something beautiful about Bukayo Saka scoring the goal that decided a tedious tie 2-1 in the Gunners' favour.
Bukayo Saka couldn't hide his delight after firing Arsenal into the Champions League final with a hard-fought 1-0 victory (2-1 on aggregate) over Atletico Madrid. The England international pounced on a rare mistake from Jan Oblak to net the only goal of the game, sparking wild scenes of celebration at the Emirates Stadium.
Bukayo Saka scored the only goal of the game as Arsenal reached their first Champions League final in 20 years by defeating Atletico Madrid 1-0 in a tight and tense encounter on Tuesday to progress 2-1 on aggregate. The semi-final tie had been left perfectly poised after Viktor Gyokeres and Julian Alvarez had exchanged penalties at the Metropolitano last week, and there was once again little to choose between two attritional teams in the return clash at the Emirates.
Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has jokingly threatened to make Arsenal wait for their food when they visit Spain. Speaking ahead of the crucial Champions League semi-final second leg, he was stunned by the early start to the traditional directors' lunch in London. Cerezo insists his team are ready to overcome the Gunners and secure a spot in the grand final.
Porto have officially triggered the purchase option in Jakub Kiwior's loan agreement, securing the Poland international from Arsenal on a permanent basis. Following a highly impressive campaign featuring 38 appearances across all competitions, the defender has signed a long-term contract with the Portuguese giants, marking the end of his spell in North London.
Jeremy Doku has issued a stern warning to Arsenal, insisting that Manchester City are not ready to surrender their Premier League crown despite a major setback in the title race. The Belgian winger proved to be the saviour for Pep Guardiola's side in Monday's draw against Everton, but the result has left the defending champions with a mountain to climb in the final weeks of the season.
Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel has implored the club to target Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka to address a chronic lack of leadership within the current squad. Schmeichel believes the experienced ex-Arsenal star is the ideal candidate to mentor emerging talent following his impressive £17m move to the Stadium of Light last summer.
David Moyes hailed Manchester City as the Premier League’s best team despite Everton holding Pep Guardiola's side to a dramatic 3-3 draw. The result handed Arsenal a major advantage in the title race heading into the final stretch of the season.
David Raya has officially secured at least a share of the Premier League Golden Glove award for the 2025-26 season. The Arsenal shot-stopper is now guaranteed to finish with the highest number of clean sheets this term, marking a remarkable period of dominance for the Spaniard in the English top flight.
Last week was unquestionably the best of Viktor Gyokeres' Arsenal career so far. On Wednesday, the £64 million ($86m) summer signing confidently converted a penalty in the Gunners' 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final at the Metropolitano. Three days later, Gyokeres scored two goals and created another in a 3-0 win over Fulham that extended Arsenal's advantage at the top of the Premier League to six points.
Pep Guardiola has admitted that Manchester City no longer control their own destiny in the Premier League title race following a chaotic 3-3 draw at Everton. Despite a late rescue act from Jeremy Doku, the result leaves the title challengers five points adrift of leaders Arsenal, who now hold a significant psychological and mathematical advantage.
Diego Simeone has dismissed suggestions that Atletico Madrid’s decision to change hotels in London was born out of superstition. Speaking ahead of the second leg of their Champions League semi-final against Arsenal, the Colchoneros boss offered a surprisingly practical explanation for the move.
Manchester City’s Premier League title ambitions suffered a major blow at the Hill Dickinson Stadium as a chaotic 3-3 draw left them trailing leaders Arsenal. In a match filled with extraordinary swings, a calamitous error from Marc Guehi gifted Everton a route back into a game that appeared to be under Pep Guardiola's control.
Arsenal have received a massive double fitness boost ahead of their crucial Champions League semi-final second leg against Atletico Madrid. Mikel Arteta confirmed that key duo Martin Odegaard and Kai Havertz are back in contention as the Gunners look to reach their first European final in two decades.
Ray Parlour believes Arsenal must sell Gabriel Jesus this summer as the forward seeks regular football. The legendary midfielder has also urged Mikel Arteta to raid Atletico Madrid for Julian Alvarez to build an elite attacking line.
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has thrown his weight behind Arsenal to secure the Premier League title, suggesting Mikel Arteta's men will eventually finish "comfortably" ahead of Manchester City. Despite a recent wobble, Rooney is adamant that the Gunners have the more favourable run-in to end their long wait for top-flight glory.
Mikel Arteta has revealed that Bukayo Saka’s half-time withdrawal during Arsenal’s 3-0 victory over Fulham was a strategic decision to manage the winger’s physical workload. The England international marked his 200th Premier League start with a clinical goal and an assist, providing a massive boost for the Gunners as they move six points clear at the top of the table.
Mikel Arteta has jokingly questioned his own decision-making after Myles Lewis-Skelly delivered a masterclass in Arsenal’s midfield against Fulham. The teenager was handed a rare start as the Gunners look to pull away in the Premier League title race, vindicating his manager’s gamble with a flawless display as the Gunners cruised to a 3-0 victory over Fulham to move six points clear at the top of the Premier League.
Viktor Gyokeres has cemented his status as one of Europe’s most lethal marksmen by matching a rare Arsenal goalscoring feat previously held by club legends. Following his clinical brace in the comprehensive victory over Fulham, the Sweden international has become the first Gunners player in over a decade to surpass 20 goals in a debut campaign.
Diego Simeone pulled off a managerial masterstroke at the Mestalla, opting to rest every single regular starter ahead of a season-defining Champions League semi-final with Arsenal. Despite the wholesale changes, his second-string side, and a pair of inspired debutants, secured a vital 2-0 victory over Valencia.
Bukayo Saka marked his first Premier League start since March with a goal and an assist as Arsenal routed Fulham 3-0 at the Emirates on Saturday evening to go six points clear of Manchester City at the top of the table. The Gunners' 'Starboy' had only made his return from an Achilles heel injury during the midweek Champions League semi-final first-leg draw at Atletico Madrid but he showed few signs of rust in what was a must-win game for his team.
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