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Manager reveals plan for Dowman to get England promotion

Max Dowman could eventually be considered for the senior England national team if age is not a barrier, but with Bukayo Saka and other options available in his position, the Arsenal youngster could instead continue his development with the England U21 side.

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'Starting requires a little time' Bruno Guimaraes admits he needs time at Arsenal

Bruno Guimaraes has enjoyed a positive start to life in an Arsenal shirt since joining the club in the last transfer window, but their most recent match against Brighton exposed some of the challenges he still faces and showed that he needs time to fully adapt.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / September 24

Harry Kane defends Declan Rice after he pulled out of England duty

Declan Rice has faced criticism for withdrawing from England duty during this international window, despite being one of five players who have opted not to join Thomas Tuchel’s side for various reasons.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / September 24

Lewis-Skelly reveals his secret for being so cool in the face of pressure

Myles Lewis-Skelly is still a teenager, but he has shown remarkable fearlessness, particularly when representing Arsenal or the England national team. The midfielder has demonstrated an ability to deal with pressure despite regularly finding himself involved in important matches.

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Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / September 24

Premier League admits VAR error in decision against Arsenal

Mikel Arteta was fuming after Arsenal’s Premier League match against Sunderland, despite the Gunners securing a victory, and the Spaniard has now been vindicated.

Arsenal FC News / Goal.com / September 24

Gabriel Martinelli's agent reveals Brazilian winger rejected Premier League rivals to seal £60m Arsenal exit for Al-Hilal

Martinelli departed Arsenal in early September, drawing the curtain on a productive seven-year stint in England. Arteta explicitly informed the 25-year-old that he no longer featured in his first-team plans for the current campaign, prompting a permanent exit.

Arsenal FC News / Caught Offside / September 24

Decision made: Barcelona plan for January could majorly impact Arsenal’s transfer prospects

Barcelona have reportedly decided that they won’t be moving for Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez again in the January transfer window. The Argentina international was the top target for Barca throughout the summer, and it seemed perfectly clear that they were also the only club he was interested in joining.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / September 23

Which has been Mikel Arteta’s best Arsenal season? My worst-to-best ranking – Opinion

It’s a case of when and not if Arsenal announce that Mikel Arteta has extended his contract at the Emirates. The Spaniard is easily the current longest-serving manager in the Premiership, with his latest deal expected to mean he will have been in charge of the Gunners for over a decade.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / September 23

Arsenal star misses training after reporting for international duty

Jurrien Timber has struggled with injuries, and a fitness problem was the reason he missed the World Cup with the Netherlands and only recently returned to action for Arsenal.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / September 23

Arsenal star set for a huge pay rise when he pens new deal

Max Dowman will sign his first professional contract at Arsenal when he turns 17 in December, and the youngster is expected to receive a significant increase in his earnings when that happens.

Arsenal FC News / Goal.com / September 23

Bukayo Saka sends 'insane' message to Arsenal record-breaker Max Dowman as wonderkid nears senior England call-up

Saka has expressed his amazement at the rapid rise of Arsenal teenager Dowman, sending a powerful message to the young prospect. The 16-year-old wonderkid has burst onto the scene in north London, turning heads across Europe with a string of historic milestones.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / September 23

Arsenal extends contract agreement beyond Arteta

Arsenal have agreed a deal to keep Mikel Arteta as their manager for the long term, and the Gunners will continue looking for ways to keep their successful team intact.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / September 23

Chelsea and Arsenal set to battle for Dutch league midfielder

Gjivai Zechiel is developing into one of the finest players in the Netherlands, and the midfielder has now caught the attention of Arsenal, who believe he could be the real deal.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / September 23

Manager reveals how they managed to beat Arsenal

Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler has spoken about their 3-0 win against Arsenal over the weekend, explaining how the Seagulls showed exactly how the Gunners can be beaten.

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Arsenal FC News / Pain in the Arsenal / September 23

Arsenal have a speed problem and they seriously need to do something about it

Arsenal chose to part ways with their quickest player over the summer, and this may ultimately come back to haunt them. The Gunners said goodbye to Gabriel Martinelli after seven years with the Brazilian, selling him to the Saudi Pro League for a record fee.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / September 23

'Fantastic footballer' National teammate defends struggling Arsenal man

Viktor Gyokeres is experiencing a difficult start to the season, with the Arsenal striker being benched for Kai Havertz despite making important contributions to the club’s success last term.

Arsenal FC News / Goal.com / September 23

CR7 is insane! Smiling Odegaard warns neighbours Denmark before reuniting with idol Ronaldo

Norway captain Martin Odegaard addressed reporters alongside manager Stale Solbakken ahead of Thursday evening's UEFA Nations League Group 4 opener against Denmark.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / September 23

Pundit says Arsenal missed out on two perfect signings after settling for Gyokeres

The summer of 2025 saw several of England’s top clubs pursue leading strikers, with Arsenal considering a number of options before eventually settling on Viktor Gyokeres.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / September 23

Should Arsenal make a new approach for Alvarez in January?

Arsenal made a strong effort to sign Julian Alvarez in the last transfer window and remained interested until the final stages, hoping the attacker would agree to join them.

Arsenal FC News / Caught Offside / September 23

Arteta 'personally called' world class star who did not exactly say no to Arsenal transfer, says Romano

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reportedly had a personal call with Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez over a summer transfer. According to Fabrizio Romano, speaking on YouTube, it isn’t quite accurate that Alvarez said no to Arsenal either, merely that the Argentina international was fully focused on trying to join Barcelona.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / September 23

Teammates were convinced Vinicius Junior was joining Arsenal

Arsenal were keen to sign Vinicius Junior in the last transfer window as he could not agree a deal with Real Madrid and his contract at the Spanish club was approaching its expiry.

Arsenal FC News / Caught Offside / September 23

'The answer' – Fabrizio Romano speaks out as Arsenal star understood to be discussing transfer exit

Transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano has spoken out on Viktor Gyokeres’ future following our recent information on his situation at Arsenal. We’ve been

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / September 23

Pundit explains why Dowman will not benefit from joining Luton on loan

Max Dowman has been tipped to move out on loan in recent months as he is not getting regular game time at Arsenal, even though he continues to shine whenever he gets an opportunity.

Bruno Guimaraes News / Goal.com / September 23

'I want to make my mark' - Bruno Guimaraes reveals Arsenal trophy target before dream return to Brazil

The 28-year-old midfielder has hit the ground running since his high-profile move from St James' Park, but he recently took a moment to address long-term questions about where his career might eventually end.

Arsenal FC News / Caught Offside / September 23

Positive talks: Arsenal working to tie another key name down to new deal

Arsenal are reportedly working to tie club captain Martin Odegaard down to a new contract as well as manager Mikel Arteta and other key names. In the last 24 hours or so there have been significant positive updates for Arsenal, with Arteta reported to have agreed terms on a new deal with the Gunners.