Declan Rice has been compared to Roy Keane as he continues to shine at Arsenal this season. The Englishman has established himself as one of the best midfielders in the world since joining the club, playing a pivotal role in helping the Gunners become a stronger and more cohesive team.
The Mikel Arteta press conference this week mattered more than most headlines suggested. After Arsenal’s 3‑2 defeat to Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium, frustration from supporters was clear.
Peter Crouch has named the three clubs he believes can win the Champions League this season, as Arsenal is just a few hours away from completing all their league phase matches unbeaten.
Kairat sit at the bottom of the Champions League table, and most observers will argue they have little to lose as they face Arsenal this evening. The Gunners, widely regarded as the best team in Europe this term, are expected to secure a routine victory, continuing their dominant form in the competition.
Ethan Nwaneri will spend the remainder of this season on loan at Olympique Marseille, and he has made an impressive start to his spell in France. The young attacker has long been regarded as one of Arsenal’s brightest talents, but opportunities to demonstrate his quality this season have been limited.
Christian Norgaard joined Arsenal from Brentford in the summer in what was regarded as one of the more intriguing transfers of the window. The midfielder had been a regular figure at Brentford and established himself as one of the most reliable players in his role across the league, earning widespread respect for his consistency and discipline.
Arsenal suffered a home defeat to Manchester United in their most recent match, but Mikel Arteta has been encouraged by the response he has seen from his players since that setback.
Viktor Gyokeres and Arsenal’s other strikers are struggling to find the back of the net, a situation that is becoming an increasing concern for the Gunners as the season progresses.
William Saliba and Jurrien Timber are set to miss Arsenal’s Champions League match against Kairat tonight after failing to recover from minor fitness issues.
Antonio Conte has appeared to praise Arsenal for their effectiveness from set pieces as he prepares his Napoli side for their Champions League fixture tonight.
Manchester United sent shockwaves across the Premier League again this past weekend, producing another tactical masterclass as new manager Michael Carrick coached the Red Devils to another marquee victory over a title contender.
The Martin Ødegaard role remains one of Arsenal’s best weapons as the Norwegian midfielder is still one of the most technically refined players and one of the Premier League’s most intelligent midfielders.
Emmanuel Petit has expressed disappointment after learning that some Arsenal supporters booed the players following their defeat to Manchester United. The reaction came after United became the first team to beat Arsenal at the Emirates this season, securing a 3-2 victory that ended the home side’s strong run in the league.
Phil Jones has questioned the composure of Arsenal’s central defence following their 3-2 defeat to Manchester United at the weekend, suggesting that William Saliba and Gabriel struggled to cope with the pressure of the occasion.
Julian Alvarez has been linked with a potential move to Arsenal during the current transfer window, with the Gunners expected to make a formal approach for his signature in the summer.
Mikel Arteta has long maintained that substitutes are just as important as the players who start a match, a view he has repeatedly shared with reporters.
Arsenal have received a boost ahead of their Champions League clash against Kairat Almaty tomorrow, as Kai Havertz was spotted participating in training with the first team.
Paul Scholes has expressed doubts over the individual quality within the Arsenal squad, suggesting that if the Gunners do win the Premier League, they would be among the least impressive champions in recent memory.
Nottingham Forest is set to terminate Oleksandr Zinchenko’s loan spell, clearing the way for the Ukrainian defender to join Ajax. Zinchenko initially moved to Forest on loan from Arsenal in the summer in search of more regular playing time, which has been difficult to come by at the Emirates.
Viktor Gyokeres has endured a challenging start to his Arsenal career following his move to the Gunners from Sporting Club in the summer. The striker arrived
Bacary Sagna has expressed his admiration for Riccardo Calafiori, whose development he closely followed during his time in Serie A before the defender completed his move to Arsenal.
Over the weekend, I attended the theatre production of Dear England, questioning how James Graham could take the subject of Gareth Southgate managing his country and sustain a story for two and a half hours.