Malik Tillman highlighted Arsenal as a Premier League club he would 'love to play for.' The attacking midfielder hailed Mikel Arteta's coaching, and revealed they're one of his favorite teams to watch, and backed himself to 'fit in' with the Spaniard's system. The Bayer Leverkusen star left PSV during last year's summer transfer window after a fine spell in the Eredivisie.
Declan Rice has revealed the message Bukayo Saka gave him about north London derbies when he first signed for Arsenal. The Gunners visit their local rivals on Sunday looking to reaffirm their Premier League title credentials after a disappointing 2-2 draw with Wolves on Wednesday. Arsenal are unbeaten in competitive meetings with Spurs since 2022 and Rice believes Sunday's clash is the "perfect game" for his side to get back on track.
Mikel Arteta has rejected the idea that his Arsenal side are in danger of becoming 'bottle jobs' after a disappointing 2-2 draw with Wolves on Wednesday. The Gunners remain in the driving seat at the top of the Premier League table but now face a test of character as Manchester City attempt to rein them in before the end of the campaign. Arteta also accepted his team must take recent criticism "on the chin".
For most of their shared existence as rivals, Arsenal have had the upper hand over Tottenham. Be that from 1913 when Woolwich Arsenal moved into Spurs territory north of the River Thames, from 1919 when the Gunners beat Tottenham into being voted into the Football League or by winning the title twice at White Hart Lane, the red half of this conflict has so often been superior.
Tottenham Hotspur have appointed former Chelsea caretaker manager Bruno Saltor as Igor Tudor's assistant, as Spurs prepare for the north London derby against Arsenal this weekend. The Croatian has been appointed as interim manager after the sacking of Thomas Frank, with the club languishing in 16th place in the Premier League table.
New Tottenham interim boss Igor Tudor has claimed that he is not enjoying managing the club ahead of his first game, a vitally important north London derby against an Arsenal side attempting to win the Premier League for the first time in 2004. Tudor's Spurs lie 16th, just five points clear of the relegation zone.
Gary Lineker has advised Arsenal to “grow a pair” as a title-chasing squad, with the Gunners in danger of throwing away another glorious opportunity to bring their long wait for domestic dominance in the Premier League to a close. Mikel Arteta’s side have seen their lead at the top of the table cut to just five points, with Manchester City breathing down their neck.
Pep Guardiola has insisted he has not discussed the state of the Premier League title race with his Manchester City players even after Arsenal dropped points in their last two games. The Gunners' late collapse at Wolves on Wednesday means that if City win all their remaining matches, including an April showdown against Arsenal, the title will be theirs.
Newcastle forward Anthony Gordon has branded rumours linking him with moves to Arsenal or Liverpool as a “load of rubbish”. The England international has been making headlines again after registering four goals for the Magpies in their 6-1 Champions League mauling of Qarabag. Transfer talk has resurfaced, but the 24-year-old forward is paying no attention to that gossip.
Alan Shearer has warned Arsenal that "cracks are starting to show" in their title bid, after Mikel Arteta's side threw away a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 with Wolves. The Gunners are now five points clear of Manchester City at the top of the table, but they have played a game more.
Piers Morgan led the Arsenal fury on social media on Wednesday night after Mikel Arteta's side squandered a 2-0 lead at Wolves to draw in the 94th minute with the Premier League's bottom side at Molineux. Gunners fan Morgan fumed that his side are "choking again" as they failed to extend their lead over Manchester City, who could go to within two points of the summit if they win their game in hand.
Arsenal have assembled a squad with the intention to compete on all fronts this season, but the club will already be planning for the summer transfer window. The Gunners will hope to be recruiting from a position of power as gaffer Mikel Arteta aims to steer the team towards silverware this term, with his side leading the Premier League and their attention now shifts to the north London derby on Sunday.
Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has signed a new long-term contract, making him the highest-paid player at the club. The England international verbally committed to a new deal earlier in the year, but has now formally put pen to paper on a contract that will run until 2031. The 24-year-old's previous deal was due to expire in 2027, but fans can rest knowing their star boy has pledged his peak years to his boyhood team.
Ethan Nwaneri’s loan spell at Marseille is back on track following the swift appointment of Habib Beye as Roberto De Zerbi's successor. While Mikel Arteta has defended the decision to send the teenage prodigy to Ligue 1 despite an injury crisis at Arsenal, the tactical shift at the Stade Velodrome could help unlock the youngster's full potential.
Arsenal dropped more precious points in their Premier League title bid when throwing away a two-goal lead at Wolves, with a stunning statistic highlighting how badly the Gunners continue to shoot themselves in the foot. Mikel Arteta has overseen three successive runners-up finishes, and is in danger of squandering another glorious opportunity to land the English top-flight crown.
Tottenham legend Glenn Hoddle has criticised Bukayo Saka’s leadership following Arsenal’s disappointing 2-2 draw against bottom-of-the-table Wolves. The former England manager questioned the winger's "flat" demeanour as the Gunners' title charge stuttered at Molineux in Wednesday evening's Premier League clash.
Mikel Arteta has transformed Arsenal into a juggernaut, but the shadow of an impending exit is already looming over the Emirates Stadium. Despite the Gunners' current dominance, former midfield general Emmanuel Petit believes that a return to Spain is inevitable for the current boss, with a specific destination already carved out in the stars. Arteta, who has guided Arsenal to the top of the Premier League and into the latter stages of the Champions League, is increasingly seen as the natural heir to the throne at one of European football's most prestigious institutions.
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher reveals why he was happy to see Arsenal stumble at Wolves, despite wanting Mikel Arteta’s side to beat Manchester City to the Premier League trophy. The London side were held to a shock 2-2 draw against the Premier League bottom feeders on Wednesday, providing their rivals with the chance to catch up.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has called on his players to 'stand up' after they threw away a two-goal lead away at Wolves on Tuesday. The Gunners conceded deep into added time and were held to a 2-2 draw by the team sitting bottom of the table - the first time a side top of the Premier League has ever blown such an advantage against opposition in the relegation zone.
Arsenal slipped up again in the Premier League title race as a late Tom Edozie strike helped Wolves claim a dramatic 2-2 draw on Wednesday. Bukayo Saka headed the Gunners ahead early on before Piero Hincapie doubled their lead shortly after half-time. Hugo Bueno's stunner made it a nervy final 20 minutes for Mikel Arteta's side before a calamitous mistake from David Raya allowed Edozie to equalise courtesy of a ricochet off Riccardo Calafiori.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has broken his silence following a wave of criticism on social media after a video emerged of him refusing to sign an autograph for a supporter outside the Emirates Stadium. The incident took place as the Spaniard was in his car following the Gunners' victory over Wigan Athletic and he has taken the chance to tell his side of the story.
Eberechi Eze was meant to be Arsenal's X-factor this season, a player who could break the mould and deliver moments of magic for a regimented team in need of that extra attacking spark. The Gunners sit pretty at the top of the Premier League table, but they are still missing that fluidity in the final third, and Eze has seldom proven the answer to the questions over their potency from open play.
Mikel Arteta has suggested that Arsenal could make a pioneering change to their pre-match routine as a result of a string of injuries in the build-up to matches. Sunday marked the fifth occasion this season that a Gunners player has encountered a problem just minutes before kick-off, as Riccardo Calafiori pulled out of the starting line-up.
Premier League legend Wayne Rooney has claimed that leaders Arsenal do not have a single world-class player, despite the Gunners sitting at the top of the standings this season. The former Manchester United and Everton striker also believes that the obvious nerves from club legends are causing theM to stutter in their bid to win the title this term.