Arsenal have secured the signature of highly-rated Georgian prospect Andria Bartishvili, successfully fending off stiff competition from European giants Liverpool and Juventus. The 17-year-old talent has committed his future to the Gunners as the club continues its aggressive recruitment drive within the academy setup.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has expressed his shock following pointed criticism regarding the departures of Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli during a hectic summer window. The Gunners boss found himself in the firing line after both players left north London under a cloud of frustration and public questioning.
Mikel Arteta has revealed his bizarre methods for preparing Arsenal for unexpected disruptions after their Champions League plans were thrown into chaos. The Gunners' flight to Italy ahead of Napoli clash was severely delayed by UK air traffic control issues, but the manager insisted his squad was ready. He admitted to deliberately sabotaging pre-season schedules to ensure his players could handle sudden adversity without complaining.