Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has jumped to the defence of Bukayo Saka following a string of underwhelming performances from the England international. The academy graduate was substituted after a disappointing hour-long cameo against Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League on Wednesday night, sparking concerns about his current physical and mental state.
Paris Saint-Germain are seriously considering a summer move for Julian Alvarez, joining a heated race alongside Barcelona, Arsenal and Chelsea. The news comes after Alvarez sent shockwaves through the Metropolitano by admitting he is unsure if he will still be an Atletico Madrid player next season.
Brighton & Hove Albion head coach Fabian Hurzeler has moved to de-escalate tensions with Mikel Arteta, revealing he sent a personal text message to the Arsenal boss following his outspoken criticism of the Gunners' tactical approach. The German manager had previously taken aim at the north London side's perceived game-management techniques during their narrow 1-0 victory at the Amex Stadium earlier this month. Despite the friction on the touchline during that encounter, Hurzeler was keen to ensure his professional respect for Arteta remained clear.
Arsenal have approached Declan Rice regarding a new long-term contract, as the Premier League leaders seek to secure the futures of their core group of players. Since his massive £105 million ($132m) move from West Ham in 2023, the 27-year-old has transformed into one of the most complete midfielders in world football, becoming the heartbeat of Mikel Arteta’s side.
Everton boss David Moyes has defended Mikel Arteta against criticism of Arsenal's tactics. Despite leading the Premier League, a number of rivals and pundits have hit out at the Gunners' reliance on set-pieces. Moyes, who signed ex-midfielder Arteta for the Toffees, finds this baffling - insisting that not every team can play "the beautiful game" and that dead-ball efficiency is a vital strength for any title contender, not a flaw as many critics have suggested.
Declan Rice is considered to be a leading contender for the 2025-26 PFA Player of the Year award, but Sunderland legend Don Goodman says the Arsenal midfielder “wouldn’t have an issue” with missing out to Granit Xhaka. One former Gunners star remains in the running to pip a current Premier League title contender to the most prestigious of individual accolades.
Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey is set to deny two new counts of rape following a preliminary hearing at Westminster Magistrates' Court. The Ghana international, now playing for Villarreal, has already pleaded not guilty to five previous charges involving different complainants.
The next stop on Arsenal's road to Premier League glory sees them return home and welcome Everton to the Emirates Stadium. It will be the first time that Mikel Arteta will take on his former side in N5 while they have been under the management of his former head coach when he was a player for them, with David Moyes leading the Toffees' charge for a European place.
Arsenal are keeping a close watch on Newcastle United full-back Tino Livramento as they reportedly consider making a summer bid for the England international. The Gunners are looking to bolster their defensive options, and the 23-year-old has emerged as a primary target for Mikel Arteta.
Chelsea forward Joao Pedro has sensationally been tipped for a future transfer to London rivals Arsenal. The Brazilian is enjoying a fine debut season at Chelsea, but a former Premier League star thinks he could be tempted to swap Stamford Bridge for the Emirates Stadium, with Arsenal currently sitting 19 points clear of Chelsea at the top of the table.
Jon Obi Mikel has launched a scathing attack on Arsenal, claiming the Premier League leaders are "trying to cheat their way" to a first title in decades. The Nigerian, who won two league crowns at Chelsea, branded the Gunners' reliance on physical set-pieces as "illegal" and "ugly" to watch, despite Mikel Arteta's side currently sitting top of the table.
Arsenal star Eberechi Eze revealed his footballing inspirations in an exclusive chat with GOAL at the London Football Awards, praising Trent Alexander-Arnold's elite passing and naming a surprise Nottingham Forest player as the toughest opponent he has ever faced.
The Premier League's quest to secure a fifth Champions League qualification spot again for next season was dealt a hammer blow this week following a string of disastrous results on Europe's elite stage. UEFA’s European Performance Spots (EPS) are awarded to the two nations whose clubs perform best across all three major European competitions, but the English top flight is suddenly looking over its shoulder.
Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres has been told to sharpen his technical game by club legend Anders Limpar. Despite a high work rate, the Sweden international is facing scrutiny over his hold-up play and goal return at the Emirates.
Douglas Luiz appears to have moved on from Alisha Lehmann, after seeing their relationship brought to a close in 2025, with the Aston Villa midfielder being romantically linked to the daughter of Arsenal legend Edu. The Brazil international has been spotted getting cosy with 19-year-old model and influencer Duda Gaspar, with their relationship seemingly being made public on social media.
Arsenal legend Martin Keown has found himself in the firing line after his commentary during the Gunners' 1-1 Champions League draw with Bayer Leverkusen was labelled "biased". The controversy stems from an 89th-minute penalty awarded to the Premier League leaders after Noni Madueke went down following minimal contact from Malik Tillman, a decision that allowed Kai Havertz to level the scores.
Say what you want about Arsenal (and, ahem, their fans), but they really do not miss when it comes to off-pitch fashion collaborations. The latest drop in a prolific run sees the Gunners and kit suppliers adidas link up with streetwear label PLACES+FACES for a celebration of London's distinctive culture.
Chelsea striker Joao Pedro is currently enjoying the most prolific spell of his career, and his meteoric rise has caught the eye of former team-mates. Keinan Davis, who played alongside the Brazilian at Watford, believes the 24-year-old is destined for the very top of the game. Davis has even suggested that a cross-London switch to Premier League rivals Arsenal could be on the cards.
Arsenal are reportedly laying the groundwork for a move to sign RB Leipzig’s rising star Castello Lukeba. Mikel Arteta’s recruitment team has already begun monitoring the French international as they look to bolster their defensive options for the upcoming window.
Former Crystal Palace and Newcastle United striker Dwight Gayle is the latest guest on the Beast Mode On Podcast, where he discusses his journey from non-league to the Premier League after being let go by Arsenal as a youngster. Now 36, Gayle looks back at idolising David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo, why it never clicked with Tony Pulis and much more.
Bayer Leverkusen coach Kasper Hjulmand blasted the controversial late penalty that allowed Arsenal to escape with a 1-1 draw in their Champions League round of 16 first leg. While the Dane praised his side's disciplined display against the Gunners at the BayArena, he expressed disbelief over the officiating, describing the last-minute setback as a bitter pill to swallow in the tie's opening game.
Mikel Arteta expressed his frustration after Arsenal were beaten at their own game during a 1-1 Champions League draw with Bayer Leverkusen. The manager lamented his team's lack of urgency and attention as they conceded from a set-piece, a tactic the Gunners usually dominate. However, a late Kai Havertz penalty ensured the last-16 tie remains finely balanced ahead of the return leg.
Kai Havertz proved to be the protagonist on his emotional return to the BayArena, converting a late, controversial penalty to rescue a 1-1 draw for Arsenal against Bayer Leverkusen. The German international came off the bench to deny his former side a famous victory in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie. While he stepped up to secure the result, Havertz admitted feeling a sense of sorrow for his former teammates after his decisive strike.
Arsenal winger Noni Madueke has revealed that pure instinct guided his crucial penalty-winning run in the Champions League round of 16 first leg. After securing a vital 1-1 draw away at Bayer Leverkusen, the dynamic substitute is deeply confident that a roaring Emirates Stadium crowd will push Mikel Arteta’s squad towards the quarter-finals when the two sides meet again next week.
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