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Mikel Arteta responds to criticism as Piero Hincapie and Martin Zubimendi pick up injuries

Arsenal will be without both Martin Zubimendi and Piero Hincapie for this week’s clash with Lille in the Champions League. Both players are set to miss out after picking up injuries despite barely featuring in recent weeks.

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Bayern Munich decides to abandon their interest in star to give Arsenal huge advantage – Yildiz

Bayern Munich had been monitoring Kenan Yildiz and was expected to compete with Arsenal for the Juventus star. The Gunners are keen to secure his signature, but interest from the German giants threatened to complicate their pursuit.

Mikel Arteta News / Just Arsenal / October 12

Arsenal defender now has the second most goal contributions in Europe

Riccardo Calafiori has taken full advantage of the freedom Mikel Arteta has given him to push forward and contribute goals for Arsenal. The Italian defender has become a more attacking presence than many expected, using his ability to carry the ball out of defence and create opportunities in the final third.

Arsenal FC News / Goal.com / October 12

Mikel Arteta frustrated by double injury blow but Arsenal get William Saliba boost

As reported by the Guardian, Hincapié and Zubimendi sustained ankle damage during a routine warm-down on Saturday after Arsenal secured a win against Leeds.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / October 12

Jose Mourinho continues his obsession over Arsenal with new dig

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.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / October 12

Arsenal transfer rivals get boost to beat them to Real Madrid star

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.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / October 12

Arsenal is interested in teenage Italian right back

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.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / October 12

Pundit reveals one thing Guimaraes does that other Arsenal midfielders do not

Bruno Guimaraes scored again as Arsenal defeated Leeds United at the weekend, with Tony Cascarino highlighting the midfielder’s willingness to shoot as a key difference between him and Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / October 12

Arsenal is confident they will get one of their key men on a new deal soon

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.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / October 12

Arsenal suffers another injury blow ahead of the Lille game

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.

Arsenal FC News / Caught Offside / October 12

Sources: Chelsea and Arsenal closely monitor midfielder praised for his ‘carefree attitude’

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.

Arsenal FC News / Arsenal Insider / October 12

Forget Max Dowman, £21m gem Arsenal are in talks to sign is also on Lionel Messi's wonderkids list

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.

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Arsenal FC News / Goal.com / October 12

How ‘wonderful player’ Bruno Guimaraes will help Declan Rice at Arsenal - with ‘starting every week’ prediction made by former Gunners striker

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.

Mikel Arteta News / Caught Offside / October 12

Latest: Arsenal set aside huge funds for midfielder admired by Mikel Arteta

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.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / October 11

Opinion: Manchester City aren’t the only ones with questions to answer

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.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / October 11

Real Madrid eye surprise move for Arsenal midfielder

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 FC News / Arsenal Insider / October 11

£123m Liverpool man has just shown Arsenal they got away with making a huge mistake this summer

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.

Mikel Arteta News / Just Arsenal / October 11

'Prove it': Arteta sends clear message to Gyökeres ahead of Lille

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 News / Just Arsenal / October 11

'He’s not the player that he was': Arsenal legend sparks debate over Saka’s form

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 FC News / Caught Offside / October 11

Growing hope for Arsenal of important deal being finalised

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.

Arsenal FC News / Arsenal Insider / October 11

Cesc Fabregas has an important point to make after Mikel Arteta signs new Arsenal contract

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.