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Ole Gunnar Solskjær nearly made Arsenal miss out on Declan Rice

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Arsenal star suffers setback that delays his return to action

Kai Havertz has suffered a setback in his efforts to return to full fitness, just days before he was expected to rejoin training. The attacker had been making steady progress in his recovery and was working towards a return to action within the next few weeks.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 19

'It’s gone fast,' Arteta has been Arsenal’s manager for six years

Tomorrow marks exactly six years since Mikel Arteta was appointed Arsenal manager, having taken over from Unai Emery on the same date in 2019. At the time of his arrival, Arsenal had fallen into mediocrity and were struggling to compete for a top-four finish.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 19

How close is Gabriel to returning to action for Arsenal?

Gabriel is one of several Arsenal players who have been sidelined by injury in recent weeks, but many would argue that his absence has had the greatest impact on the team.

Mikel Arteta News / Just Arsenal / December 19

'Fast healer' Mikel Arteta drops an update on the return of Ben White

Mikel Arteta has expressed optimism that Ben White will not spend an extended period on the sidelines following his latest injury, citing the defender’s ability to recover quickly.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 19

Arteta backs Gyokeres to shine in the second half of the season

Viktor Gyokeres has not scored as frequently as he or Arsenal would have hoped following his high-profile move from Sporting Club in the summer. The club invested heavily to secure his signature, and expectations were significant after he scored more than 50 goals last season.

Pep Guardiola News / Just Arsenal / December 19

Guardiola continues to play mind games with Arsenal in the title race

Manchester City are currently only two points behind Arsenal in the Premier League table, and they could overtake the Gunners this weekend. Should Everton manage to defeat Arsenal and Manchester City secure a victory against West Ham, the Citizens would move to the top of the table.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 19

Boost for Arsenal as club turned down approach from Chelsea for their target

Chelsea’s attempt to secure the signature of Djylian N’Guessan ahead of Arsenal has suffered a setback after their opening bid for the player was rejected.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 19

Arsenal is facing a serious battle to sign talented youngster

Christos Mouzakitis is widely regarded as one of the finest talents Greece has produced in recent years, and the 18-year-old is expected to enjoy a strong career over the long term.

Thomas Vermaelen News / Just Arsenal / December 19

Does Thomas Vermaelen regret leaving Arsenal when he did?

Thomas Vermaelen was one of Arsenal’s most important players for a significant period during his time at the club, before leaving to join Barcelona in 2014.

Mikel Arteta News / ESPN / December 19

Arteta: Arsenal must 'understand' Gyökeres better

Mikel Arteta has backed Viktor Gyökeres to take his game to another level in the second half of the season.

Gabriel Jesus News / Just Arsenal / December 19

AC Milan waiting to see how much game time Arsenal give Jesus

Gabriel Jesus has remained on AC Milan’s radar for a considerable period, and the Italian club continue to monitor his situation closely as they assess potential attacking reinforcements, according to Tupi.

Arsenal FC News / Caught Offside / December 19

'I don’t want to leave' – Arsenal star ends all speculation by committing his future

Gabriel Jesus has delivered a powerful statement of intent regarding his future at Arsenal, insisting he has no desire to leave the club and firmly believes the Gunners are on the verge of something special.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 19

Top Ten African Gunners – Number 1

No African footballer has won more trophies with Arsenal than Lauren, and when his wider career achievements are considered, a strong case can be made that he remains one of the most underrated members of the Invincibles.

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Thierry Henry News / Just Arsenal / December 19

Henry Wins BBC Lifetime Achievement Award

On Thursday night, Thierry Henry was honoured by the BBC with a Lifetime Achievement Award at their annual Sports Personality of the Year Ceremony. It’s the latest accolade to celebrate the 48-year-old’s career.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 18

Arsenal will soon find out how serious Aston Villa is about the title race

Arsenal is one of the teams that should be concerned by Aston Villa’s impressive form, particularly because of what the Villans achieved against them in their last head-to-head meeting.

Mikel Arteta News / Just Arsenal / December 18

Opinion: Does Arsenal put Mikel Arteta under enough pressure to deliver?

Despite winning the league title last season, Arne Slot is already facing pressure at Liverpool following a recent run of poor form. The situation has prompted wider discussion about managerial standards at leading Premier League clubs and how success or failure is judged over time.