After the international break, another game went by with Mikel Merino not starting for Arsenal. This was the first game Mikel Arteta had to send a message to Spain manager Luis de la Fuente, who said that Merino should seek game time elsewhere if Arsenal cannot promise it to him.
Jose Mourinho has had a long history of rivalry with Arsenal, dating back to his arrival in the Premier League in the summer of 2004. His Chelsea side won the title that season, challenging Arsene Wenger’s ambitions after Arsenal had gone unbeaten throughout their previous league campaign.
Endrick has been on Arsenal’s radar for some time, with the Gunners keen to bring him to the Emirates Stadium from Real Madrid. However, neither the player nor the Spanish club was willing to sanction his departure during the summer transfer window.
Emanuele Lulli has emerged as one of the promising young talents in Italian football this season, earning opportunities with AS Roma’s first team. The club are confident that the youngster can continue developing and make a significant contribution in the future.
Mikel Arteta has signed a new contract with Arsenal, while Declan Rice is also expected to agree to a new deal soon. The Gunners are confident that the England international will remain at the club as they look to retain their key players.
Arsenal are expected to be without Piero Hincapie for their Champions League match against Lille this week, but the defender is not the only player the Gunners could be missing as the season progresses.
Chelsea and Arsenal are both keeping a close watch on Andy Diouf, with the Inter Milan midfielder emerging as an increasingly interesting option for two of the Premier League’s biggest clubs.
Lionel Messi has named 10 young players to keep an eye on for the future. The Argentine is arguably the greatest footballer of all time, and he knows better than anyone how to become a superstar from a very young age.
Guimaraes stepped off the bench in that contest with a little over an hour played. The Gunners had just pulled level, after seeing Riccardo Calafiori cancel out James Justin’s opener, when Mikel Arteta decided to shuffle his pack.
Arsenal are preparing to reward Martin Odegaard with a new long-term contract as the Premier League champions continue securing the futures of the players at the heart of Mikel Arteta’s project.
As we watch, read and listen to the unfolding of this story, predicted by Arsène Wenger with his warnings about “financial doping”, the wrath of the footballing world has concentrated on Manchester City and their owners.
Real Madrid are reportedly considering a move for Mikel Merino, just as the Arsenal midfielder has reminded everyone of his remarkable goalscoring ability with Spain.
Arsenal’s summer transfer window very much centred around trying and then failing to land a top left-sided winger. With both Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard allowed to depart, as well as Gabriel Jesus sealing a move to Barcelona, Mikel Arteta saw his attacking options depleted.
Viktor Gyökeres must be wondering what more he needs to do to earn a regular starting place at Arsenal. The Swedish striker returned from international duty in excellent goalscoring form, yet found himself watching from the bench as Kai Havertz started against Leeds United yesterday.
Bukayo Saka has been Arsenal’s golden boy for years, but is his influence beginning to fade? Some supporters have been questioning his recent performances, and now Arsenal legend David O’Leary has added his voice to the debate.
Arsenal are reportedly increasingly hopeful of tying down Jurrien Timber to a new contract along with some other big names. As recently revealed via the Daily Briefing here, Declan Rice is in positive and advanced talks over a new deal with the Gunners, and now there’s been another update.
There’s a rather unusual dilemma facing Arsenal supporters this afternoon. Liverpool host Manchester City at Anfield, and for once, plenty of Gooners might find themselves cheering on the Merseysiders.
Arsenal’s dramatic comeback against Leeds United delivered three precious points, but it also left Mikel Arteta facing a question. How much longer can he afford to leave Bruno Guimarães out of his starting eleven?
Mikel Arteta has committed his future to Arsenal by signing a new contract at the club. The Spaniard was appointed as Gunners boss in December 2019, and his new deal is set to keep him at the Emirates Stadium until 2030.